What is an assistant speech-language pathologist and how to become one

Key steps to become an assistant speech-language pathologist

1. Explore assistant speech-language pathologist education requirements

   Most common assistant speech-language pathologist degrees

   Bachelor's

   67.3 %

   Master's

   24.8 %

   Associate

   5.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific assistant speech-language pathologist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Speech Language Pathology	27.58%
   Rehabilitation	27.45%
   Clinical Services	10.02%
   Home Health	8.22%
   Autism	7.87%

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3. Complete relevant assistant speech-language pathologist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New assistant speech-language pathologists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an assistant speech-language pathologist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real assistant speech-language pathologist resumes.

4. Research assistant speech-language pathologist duties and responsibilities

   • Complete SHARS for Medicaid billing.
   • Submit qualifying sessions for Medicaid reimbursement.
   • Organize and implement a rehabilitation dining program, incorporating all disciplines of the rehabilitation team.
   • Perform pediatric evaluations for speech-language, hearing screenings, adaptive behavior and early developmental assessments as single discipline and team member.

5. Apply for assistant speech-language pathologist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an assistant speech-language pathologist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams