Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Assist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. Monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems.
- Tasks
- 11 tasks8 core, 3 supplemental
- Family
- Healthcare SupportOne of its 20 occupations
- Code
- 31-9099.01SOC 2018: 31-9099
What the work is made of
8 core tasks and 3 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.Core taskTask 17535Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 2. Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.Core taskTask 17532Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 3. Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.Core taskTask 17534Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 4. Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.Core taskTask 17539Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 5. Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.Core taskTask 17533Rated by 52 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 6. Select or prepare speech-language instructional materials.Core taskTask 17541Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 7. Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.Core taskTask 17531Rated by 50 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 8. Prepare charts, graphs, or other visual displays to communicate clients' performance information.Core taskTask 17540Rated by 52 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 9. Test or maintain equipment to ensure correct performance.Supplemental taskTask 17536Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 10. Conduct in-service training sessions, or family and community education programs.Supplemental taskTask 17538Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 11. Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of speech-language research projects.Supplemental taskTask 17537Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2022
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 31-9099
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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