Lecture #2 - overview of CSD professions & graduate programs Flashcards
who are speech-language pathologists and audiologists ?
proffesionals who provide services for the remediation of communiaction disorders
who are speech scientists, lnaguage scientists, and hearing scientists
conduct research on communication sciences and disordefrs
what are the 3 fields for SLPs and audiologists ?
- graduate degree
- clinical registration/certification
- research
what are the 2 fields for speech, lanuage and hearing scientists ?
- doctoral level research degree
- may also have clinical training
what is CASLPO ?
college of audiologists and SLPs of Ontario
what is SAC ?
speech language and audiology canada
what is ASHA ?
american speech language-hearing association (US equivalent of SAC)
how does one get their SAC clinical certification ?
- hold masters degree in SLP or audiology from a canadian or approved university
- pass national CETP exam
- meet practicum requirements
what age demographic do most audiologists work with ?
MOSTLY WITH ADULTS
38% adults (18-64)
32% seniors (65+)
what age demographic do most SLPs work with ?
MOSTLY WITH KIDS
27% preschool (0-5)
39% school age (6-17)
in what specific field are most audiologists working in ?
- majority in clinical / service provider
- second most in owner/operator
in what specific field are the least audiologists practicing in ?
research
in what specific field are most SLPs working in ?
- majority in clinical / service provider
- second most in consulting
in what specific field are the least SLPs practicing in ?
research
what are the most common clinical settings ?
- schools
- health care settings
- community agencies
- industry
- private practice
- academic and clincal training programs
what is the salary and job outlook looking like for SLPs and audiologists ?
very good for both
what does cerumen mean ?
earwax
what are the major research careers settings ?
universities, health care facilities and research centers
what does CDA stand for ?
communication disorders assistant
what are some roles for supportive personnel ?
- administer therapy under supervision of SLP or audiologist
- gather therapy data
- perform maintenance on materials and equipement
- prepare progress reports
what are the three major factors of evidence based practice ?
- best scientific evidence
- clinical experience
- patient values
who are audiologists ?
hearing health professionals who
identify, diagnose (restricted in some provinces) and manage
individuals with peripheral or central hearing loss, tinnitus
(ringing in the ears), balance disorders and other auditory
disorder
what kind of specific jobs can audiologists have ?
clinicians, professors, managers, administrators,
researchers and business professionals working in rural and
urban centres across Canada. In most provinces/territories we
must be licensed to practice.
what do audiologists do ?
- screen, assess, identify and treat hearing loss, auditory processing disorders, tinnitus and
other auditory disorders as well as balance problems for people of all ages - advocate for the prevention
of these disorders
where do audiologists work ?
- independently or as part of interprofessional teams in: hospitals, clinics, schools, early intervention
programs, research centres, private practices, rehabilitation centres, government agencies, manufacturing
companies, industrial settings, colleges and universities
