Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

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Speech-Language Pathology Assistants assist speech pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. They implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech pathologists. They monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems. Requirements: 1) Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Or Must complete a speech-language pathology assistant training program culminating in an associate degree from an institution accredited by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. Programs must meet specified curriculum content and fieldwork experience. 2) Registration with the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology (ABESPA) is required for any assistant working in a private practice setting or working in a public agency which provides services to children with disabilities from birth to 21. Registration with the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) is required for any assistant (or aide) working in a public school setting. 3) 10 hours of CEU’s each year for renewal of registration.