Lecture #2 - overview of CSD professions & graduate programs

Question 1

who are speech-language pathologists and audiologists ?

Answer 1

proffesionals who provide services for the remediation of communiaction disorders

Question 2

who are speech scientists, lnaguage scientists, and hearing scientists

Answer 2

conduct research on communication sciences and disordefrs

Question 3

what are the 3 fields for SLPs and audiologists ?

Answer 3

• graduate degree
• clinical registration/certification
• research

Question 4

what are the 2 fields for speech, lanuage and hearing scientists ?

Answer 4

• doctoral level research degree
• may also have clinical training

Question 5

what is CASLPO ?

Answer 5

college of audiologists and SLPs of Ontario

Question 6

what is SAC ?

Answer 6

speech language and audiology canada

Question 7

what is ASHA ?

Answer 7

american speech language-hearing association (US equivalent of SAC)

Question 8

how does one get their SAC clinical certification ?

Answer 8

1. hold masters degree in SLP or audiology from a canadian or approved university
2. pass national CETP exam
3. meet practicum requirements

Question 9

what age demographic do most audiologists work with ?

Answer 9

MOSTLY WITH ADULTS

38% adults (18-64)
32% seniors (65+)

Question 10

what age demographic do most SLPs work with ?

Answer 10

MOSTLY WITH KIDS

27% preschool (0-5)
39% school age (6-17)

Question 11

in what specific field are most audiologists working in ?

Answer 11

• majority in clinical / service provider
• second most in owner/operator

Question 12

in what specific field are the least audiologists practicing in ?

Answer 12

research

Question 13

in what specific field are most SLPs working in ?

Answer 13

• majority in clinical / service provider
• second most in consulting

Question 14

in what specific field are the least SLPs practicing in ?

Answer 14

research

Question 15

what are the most common clinical settings ?

Answer 15

• schools
• health care settings
• community agencies
• industry
• private practice
• academic and clincal training programs

Question 16

what is the salary and job outlook looking like for SLPs and audiologists ?

Answer 16

very good for both

Question 17

what does cerumen mean ?

Answer 17

earwax

Question 18

what are the major research careers settings ?

Answer 18

universities, health care facilities and research centers

Question 19

what does CDA stand for ?

Answer 19

communication disorders assistant

Question 20

what are some roles for supportive personnel ?

Answer 20

• administer therapy under supervision of SLP or audiologist
• gather therapy data
• perform maintenance on materials and equipement
• prepare progress reports

Question 21

what are the three major factors of evidence based practice ?

Answer 21

• best scientific evidence
• clinical experience
• patient values

Question 22

who are audiologists ?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

what kind of specific jobs can audiologists have ?

Answer 23

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.

Question 24

what do audiologists do ?

Answer 24

• 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

Question 25

where do audiologists work ?

Answer 25

• 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