Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

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MEDICAL ASSISTANTS SOC Code 31-9092 Entry Salary $15.93/hr Average Salary $19.86/hr Job Description Speech-Language Pathology Assistants work under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist or audiologist assuming duties such as conducting speech-language screenings; carrying out prescriptive programming; providing direct treatment assistance; assisting with informal documentation; charting and graphing clients progress; keeping a daily log of specific problems; reporting progress to his/her supervisor; scheduling activities, preparing charts, records, graphs, or otherwise displaying data; performing simple checks and maintenance of equipment; and participating with his/her supervisor in research projects, in-service training, and public relations programs. Requirements 1. Either have an AssociateGÇÖs Degree as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant or a Bachelors Degree in Communication Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent, from an accredited college or university and one of the following: (a) Completion of a SPLA training certificate program through an accredited college or university; (b) Completion of ASHA SLPA requirements; or (c) Equivalent training as determined by the Board.; AND 2. Successfully complete a minimum of one hundred (100) hours of supervised field work or its equivalent clinical practicum that includes a minimum of 80 hours of direct patient/client/student services under the supervision of a SLP and 20 hours of indirect patient/client/student services under the supervision of a SLP. Continuing Education A minimum of twelve (12) continuing education education units must be completed annually prior to license expiration. Restrictions Unprofessional conduct. School Located in Wyoming There are no schools for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants in Wyoming. License Speech-Language Pathology Assistants in Wyoming must be licensed by the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology. Licenses expire annually on December 31st. Fees Initial License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 Annual Renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Licensing Agency Emily McIlvaine Board of Speech Pathology & Audiology 2001 Capitol Avenue Emerson Bldg, Rm 127 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-3628 Fax: (307) 777-3508 http://speech.wyo.gov/home Additional Sources of Information American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 2200 Research Blvd. Rockville, MD 20850-3289 Phone: Members: 800-498-2071 Non-Members: 800-638-8255 http://www.asha.org/ Occupational Outlook Handbook: Medical Assistants" http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm Last updated April 2023 "