Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)/Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Interface White Paper
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Keywords
Speech Language Pathology Assistant, Scope-of-practice
Project
Authors
Schultz, Flynn
Brink
Date Submitted
2015-06-02
Material Type
Job Training/Fieldwork Experiences
Secondary Material Type
Program
Institution
Mitchell Technical Institute
Industry Partner
Mid-Central Educational Cooperative, Oglala Lakota School District, Black Hills Special Services Cooperative, and other South Dakota School Districts have provided fieldwork sites for SLPA program participants from MTI helping to demonstrate and validate the information presented in this white paper.
License
CC BY
Funding Source
Additional Public Access
Abstract
In order to work around statewide shortages, the role of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) was recently established to provide support to the Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP). This working relationship will vary with each partnership, but general practices are being established and defined. This paper describes strategies utilized by the Mitchell Technical Institute (MTI) Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) training program to establish a clear role for SLPAs in the state of South Dakota, and to inform stakeholders of the role of SLPAs in the workforce.
Industry (NAISC)
Health Care and Social Assistance -- Social Assistance -- Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)
Occupation (SOC)
Community and Social Services Occupations -- Rehabilitation Counselors (21-1015)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Associate Degree