How do you become SLPA certified?
Mandatory Requirements
- Complete 100 hours of clinical field work (also called “clinical practicum” or “on-the-job hours”) as an SLPA student ot SLPA under the supervision of an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist.
- Complete a 1-hour course in ethics.
- Complete a 1-hour course in universal safety precautions.
How much do SLPAs make in California?
SLPA Salary in California
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Earners | $89,954 | $43 |
| 75th Percentile | $78,648 | $38 |
| Average | $60,386 | $29 |
| 25th Percentile | $52,104 | $25 |
Do you need a bachelors to be a SLPA?
To become a speech-language pathology assistant, or SLPA, you need to complete an associate degree from an accredited speech-language pathology assistant program or a bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology or communication disorders.
Is the University of Houston Speech Language Pathology program accredited?
The Master of Arts education program in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Houston is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 301-296-5700.
Are there any training programs for speech language pathology assistants?
The following technical training programs for speech-language pathology assistants are self-identified; this list is not meant to be exhaustive. These programs have not been reviewed or evaluated in any way by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) for technical training of speech-language pathology assistants.
Can a SLPA graduate get licensure in Texas?
Graduates of the SLPA certificate program will be eligible for licensure in the State of Texas as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA). The program is designed for individuals who have already achieved a bachelor’s degree in another discipline.
What can I do with a SLPA certificate?
The SLPA Certificate Program prepares students to provide speech and language therapy services under the supervision of a certified speech-language pathologist in a variety of work settings. Graduates of the SLPA certificate program will be eligible for licensure in the State of Texas as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA).
