Speech Language Pathology Assistant, AS

• ANTH 4 Introduction to Linguistics Units: 3
• COMM 7 Intercultural Communication Units: 3
• COMM DIS 1A Introduction to Communication Disorders Units: 3
• COMM DIS 1B Speech, Language and Hearing Development Units: 3
• COMM DIS 3 Therapy Analysis and Observation Units: 4.5
• COMM DIS 5 Therapy Materials and Procedures Units: 3
• COMM DIS 7 Service Delivery Issues for the SLPA Units: 3
• COMM DIS 9 Remediation Techniques Units: 6
• ECE 34 Children with Special Needs Units: 3
• FCS /H S 19 Human Development Units: 3
• PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology Units: 3
• SL 1 Elementary American Sign Language I Units: 4
• BIOL 1 Cell and Molecular Biology Units: 4
• BIOL 11 Human Biology Units: 4
• BIOL 31 Human Anatomy Units: 4.5
• BIOL 32 Human Physiology Units: 5
• BIOL 33 Anatomy & Physiology Units: 6
• BIM 38 Office Technologies and Procedures Units: 4
• BIM 73 Records Management in Public Agencies Units: 3
• CS 11 Introduction to Computing Information Technology Units: 3
• CSA 20 Computer Information Systems Applications Units: 3

Upon successful completion of the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Associate in Science degree , the graduate is able to apply for licensure with the State of California. A licensed Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) works under the direction of a supervising Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and demonstrates the skills, knowledge and training to practice in a variety of settings within the parameters of the SLPA scope of practice. A licensed SLPA may work with infants, children, adults and seniors in educational, clinical and medical settings. Limitations on reimbursement for services provided by SLPAs from potential third-party insurers, may affect employment opportunities in certain settings. The graduate will be able to conduct screenings for speech, language and hearing disorders without interpretation, administer treatment as prescribed by the supervising Speech Language Pathologist and assist with clinical documentation. NOTE: Please refer to the current catalog for information about Special Admissions Programs . Provide direct treatment assistance to patients or clients in multiple settings, with diverse populations, under the supervision of a speech language pathologist by implementing treatment plans, completing speech and language screenings without interpretation, assisting with evaluations and documenting patient/client progress. Provide program operational assistance to the supervising Speech Language Pathologist by completing clerical tasks, preparing appropriate therapy materi