Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) certificate prepares students to work as an SLPA, where they provide therapy and support services under the supervision of a licensed SLP. Students gain academic knowledge and clinical training to serve individuals who need speech-language therapy.
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Develop the skills and knowledge needed to earn the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Speech-Language Pathology Certification (C-SLPA).
Designed for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders, the SLPA certificate gives you the opportunity to learn real-world clinical procedures as well as the roles and responsibilities of an SLPA. Graduates of the certificate leave with practical experience, including 100 hours of supervised clinical practice in an off-site clinical setting.
This certificate will be available to students in the face-to-face and online programs. For those in the face-to-face program, the clinical placement is located near Eau Claire. For those in the online program, the clinical placement is completed in a site in your home community.
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The speech-language pathology assistant curriculum is designed to capitalize on your bachelor’s degree in CSD, adding training specifically for employment as an SLPA. Your add-on coursework will include topics related to working with diverse learners, behavior management techniques, and the nuts and bolts of doing speech-language therapy. The certificate culminates in a community-based clinical experience, in which you will earn the required hours for certificate as an SLPA. Completion of the certificate will put you in an excellent position to take your first job as an SLPA in a school-based or outpatient setting.
Here are a few courses in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) at UW-Eau Claire.
CSD 370
Clinical Procedures in Communication Disorders
Basic information and skills necessary for functioning in clinical situations. Topics include: preparation of goals and objectives, report writing, counseling, clinical equipment and materials, professional organizations and behavior, and observation. Twenty-five clinical observation hours accrued.
CSD 411
Facilitating Communication in Preschool Children
Foundations for the evaluation of preschool children, program planning, and program implementation in early childhood/special needs classrooms. Focus includes contexts for communication, content and sequence of communication programs, and techniques for facilitating communication.
CSD 419
Classroom Language Applications in AAC
Classroom language applications using augmentative and assistive communication (AAC) tools and devices are explored for school age children with complex communication profiles. Current research, public policy issues, and effective clinical and educational practices will be emphasized.
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