Speech-Language Pathology Assistant | University of Utah

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringService OrientationComplex Problem SolvingWriting

Knowledge

English LanguageEducation and TrainingTherapy and CounselingPsychologyCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingDeductive ReasoningInductive Reasoning

Tasks

Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.

Technology

Music or sound editing softwareMedical softwareElectronic mail softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Airflow measurement devicesAlternative computer keyboardsCircumaural headphonesClosed circuit television CCTV surveillance systemsCommunications boardsCompact disk CD playersCompact stereo systemsComputer inkjet printersCopy machinesDesktop computersDiagnostic stroboscopesDigital audio recordersDigital audiometersDigital still camerasDigital video stroboscopy systems

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionIndependence

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Full scope of assigned treatment plans — implement autonomously across a diverse caseload of clients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders in school or clinic settings.
Non-routine client responses during therapy — identify, assess, and adapt session strategies within scope of practice, reporting significant changes promptly to the supervising SLP.
Comprehensive client performance documentation — produce detailed progress reports, data summaries, and visual displays that inform SLP decision-making without prompting.
Complex instructional material packages — design and organize, integrating multiple modalities including digital, printed, and technology-assisted tools to maximize therapy effectiveness.
Screening and assessment support — execute all procedural elements of comprehensive client assessments alongside the SLP, contributing skilled data collection and behavioral observations.
Critical thinking and judgment — apply when evaluating whether a client's performance data signals a meaningful trend requiring escalation to the supervising clinician.
Internet browser, medical software, and electronic communication platforms — use fluently to coordinate client services, access updated clinical resources, and correspond professionally.
Active learning strategies — employ to stay current with evolving therapy techniques and evidence-based practices relevant to the speech-language pathology assistant role.
Client and family interactions — conduct with clear oral and written communication skills, explaining session activities and home practice instructions in accessible language.
Caseload records and administrative systems — manage with precision and dependability, ensuring all scheduling, supply inventories, and documentation meet compliance standards.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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