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Ready to turn your passion for helping others into a rewarding career? Becoming a certified Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) opens doors to a hands-on role in transforming lives through communication.
What is a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)?
A Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) provides speech and language therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. SLPAs may work in a variety of settings including schools, private clinics, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and in-home.
How to become a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant in California
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants must be licensed by the state of California.
Applicants must possess one of the following:
2-year SLPA program degree from an accredited institution.
Bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from an accredited institution.
College degree (associate's or bachelor's) from an accredited institution and completion of a SLPA certificate program.
Applicants must also complete a minimum of 100 fieldwork experience hours.
80 hours of direct client care under the supervision of a certified SLP.
20 hours of indirect client care under the supervision of a certified SLP.
Fieldwork hours must be completed through an internship.
SLPAs must complete continuing education requirements biennially.
How to become an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (C-SLPA)
SLPAs may become ASHA certified. In addition to the state requirements for a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License, ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) requires applicants to:
Complete 3 mandatory prerequisite courses.
Submit an application.
Pass the Assistants Certification Exam.
Abide by the Assistants Code of Conduct.
C-SLPAs must complete continuing education requirements biennially and maintain their ASHA certification during each 3 year interval.
References:
Apply for SLP assistants certification. (n.d.).
Education pathways to speech-language pathology assistants certification. (n.d.-b). https://www.asha.org/certification/education-pathways-to-speech-language-pathology-assistants-certification/
Department of Consumer Affairs, S. of C. (2012, May 2). Continuing education requirements - speech-language pathology and audiology and hearing aid Dispensers Board. Speech. https://www.speechandhearing.ca.gov/licensees/ce_req.shtml
Department of Consumer Affairs, S. of C. (2012b, May 2). Language pathology assistant - speech-language pathology and audiology and hearing aid Dispensers Board. Speech. https://www.speechandhearing.ca.gov/applicants/app_pack_slp_assist.shtml
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