THERAPY AND REHABILITATION
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
To be a successful Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant you should...
enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds; be flexible, patient and compassionate; follow directions well.
What will my job be like?
Speech-language pathologist assistants assist the speech-language pathologist with speech-language and hearing screenings. They may follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist, assist with informal documentation, and perform checks/maintenance of equipment. They may also support the supervising speech-language pathologist in research projects, in-service training, and public relations programs.
Where could I work?
Most speech-language pathologist assistants work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, or speech and hearing centers. They may work 40 hours per week, and some may work part time.
Other workplace settings:
- Nursing Homes
- Private Practice
- Public Health Departments
- Schools
Average Annual Salary
$44,490 per year
What is the future of this career?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) doesn’t provide data specifically for speech-pathology assistants, but it does have data for all medical assistants. The BLS notes that employment opportunities for all of these assistants regardless of specialty were expected to increase 6-8 percent from 2023-2033, which is faster than average. Projected job openings is 15,300.
Type of Education/Training
Each state has training requirements that range from a high school diploma to a baccalaureate degree plus graduate credit hours, as well as a variety of requirements for supervision. In addition to state regulatory agencies, state education agencies also may credential support personnel to work solely in schools to support service delivery provided by a qualified speech-language pathologist.
Where could I get the education/training?
- CT State Manchester
- Southern Connecticut State University
Licensing/Certification
Licensure is not required in the state of Connecticut.
More Information
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2200 Research Boulevard
Rockville, MD 20850
800-638-8255
