How Do You Become A Speech & Language Pathologist Assistant?
Speech and Language Pathologist Assistants help people with communication disorders and work directly with certified speech-language pathologists in hospitals, schools and other settings. The Assistant is responsible for transcribing speeches, communicating with patients and helping the certified speech-language pathologist with clinical services. Training and education is completed both in the classroom and on the job. Complete your Master’s Degree. All prospective Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants must complete a Master’s Degree in their field. This can be completed at the same school that granted the individual’s Bachelor’s Degree. Study sign language. Complete a sign language course from an area technical college or trade school, or study sign language independently to obtain strong sign language skills. Apply for state certification. Every state has its own set of requirements for Speech Language Pathology Assistant Certification, and these are granted through the State Board
