If you are interested in becoming a\u00a0Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) and working as support personnel to a speech-language pathologist, this program may be right for you. Many prefer the flexibility of our online courses given their busy lifestyles.<\/p>\n
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) work under the supervision of a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and may command good hourly wages with opportunities to practice in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, Head Start programs, and other sites that treat individuals with communication disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n This certificate may be pursued and completed concurrently with a degree program or as a stand-alone certificate. Under both circumstances, federal financial aid<\/a> can be used for this certificate.<\/p>\n The SLPA certificate meets the minimum speech-language pathology technical coursework requirements required for licensure in Arizona, as recommended by ASHA. A supervised clinical interaction experience is also required for licensure, which can be fulfilled through elective coursework. The SLPA License to work in Arizona and most other states requires (a) speech-language pathology technical coursework, (b) general education coursework, and (c) direct clinical interaction experience.\u00a0 The NAU SLPA Certificate meets the speech-language pathology technical coursework requirement in most states.<\/span><\/p>\n Check the SLPA license requirements of your specific state to create an educational plan that meets the requirements for the licensure and employment in that state. If you plan to be employed as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant in Arizona, the SLPA license<\/a> is issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n \nFinancial aid<\/h4>\n
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Licensure<\/h4>\n
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