Certificate of Completion in Speech Language Pathology Program Competencies
Demonstrate standard English writing
skills. (ENG101)
Identify and describe the normal
processes of speech-language communication development. (SLP104)
Describe normal process of hearing
development. (SLP104)
Describe the anatomy and physiology
of the speech-language production mechanism and explain the
relationship to disordered speech-language production. (SLP210)
Describe the anatomy and physiology
of the human auditory system and describe disordered hearing
production based on the area of breakdown in the system. (SLP210)
Describe the nature, causes and
treatment of language and communication disorders across the life
span and assist in the implementation of treatment/educational
techniques and procedures for a variety of patients/clients/students
with these disorders. (SLP212)
Identify and describe phonological
disorders, differences and delays and explain the causes of each.
(SLP214)
Identify and describe common
language/phonological screening and diagnostic tests including their
administration and scoring. (SLP212, SLP214)
Identify and describe treatment
procedures for phonological disorders, differences, and delays and
assist in the development and implementation of
treatment/educational techniques and procedures for a variety of
speech-language disordered patients/students. (SLP214, SLP215,
SLP235++)
Demonstrate broad transcription of
normal and disordered speech using the International Phonetic
Alphabet. (SLP214)
Accurately prepare a variety of
assigned documentation, including the preparation and maintenance of
patients/student charts, reports, and records in a variety of
settings for review by a supervisor. (SLP235++)
Identify, describe, and demonstrate
professional/ethical behaviors in a variety of work related
situations and settings. (SLP235++)
Assist with the development and
implementation of treatment/lesson plans for person with
speech-language disorders/disabilities. (SLP235++)
Demonstrate effective and
appropriate communication skills in working with patients, students,
family members, coworkers, and supervisors. (SLP235++)
Perform all assigned activities,
including routine maintenance and safety procedures, in a
professional and timely manner. (SLP235++)
Identify and describe developmental
and acquired communication disorders/disabilities across the life
span. (SLP205)
Identify and describe treatment
procedures for speech and hearing disorders and assist in the
development and implementation of treatment/educational techniques
and procedures for a variety of speech-language disordered
patients/students (SLP215, SLP235++)
Identify and discuss issues relating
to clients’/patients’ rights, professional, and ethical behaviors.
(SLP217)
Describe the educational service
system and the heath care industry and the documentation required in
each. (SLP205, SLP217)
Identify and describe a variety of
behavior management techniques and accurately apply these techniques
in working with speech language disordered clients/patients.
(SLP218, SLP235++)
Identify and describe the type of
client/patient in need of assistive technology and/or augmentative
alternative communication systems. (SLP240)
Identify and describe a variety of
strategies, hardware, software low-tech and high-tech assistive
technology and augmentative alternative communication systems that
can be used with speech language disordered clients/patients.
(SLP240)
Identify and describe a variety of
treatment techniques to use with a variety clients/patients with low
incidence disabilities. (SLP242)
