Speech Language Pathology Assistant - CCL

Major: 5994

Effective Term: 2007 Fall Final Term: Current

Award: CCL

Total Credits: 35

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant is designed to provide comprehensive academic and practical education and training for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants. The program provides training in working with speech and language disordered adults and children, including bilingual populations. The program content is based upon the recommendations of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Arizona State Licensure Statue for Speech Language Pathology Assistants. In addition to work in the classroom, the program provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in working with clients/patients in a variety of settings under the direction and supervision of an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist. An AAS in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant is also available.

Program Notes: + indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates any module.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program.

Admission Criteria: None

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Program Prerequisites: None

Required Courses

			Credits: 35
+	ENG101	First-Year Composition	3
	SLP104	Speech, Language, Hearing Development	3
+	SLP205	Introduction to Communication Disorders	3
	SLP210	Speech and Hearing Anatomy and Physiology	3
	SLP212	Language Disorders and Rehabilitation	3
+	SLP214	Speech Disorders and Rehabilitation	3
+	SLP215	Speech and Hearing Disorders and Rehabilitation	3
+	SLP217	Clinical Ethics and Documentation	3
+	SLP218	Behavior Management	2

+	SLP235AA	Speech-Language Pathology Practicum (1) AND
+	SLP235AB	Speech-Language Pathology Practicum (2) OR
+	SLP235AC	Speech-Language Pathology Practicum (3)	3

+	SLP240	Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication	3
+	SLP242	Low Incidence Disabilities	3

General education requirements are available at MCCCD's Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation website for this program.

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)

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