Professions In Speech Language Pathology And Audiology Flashcards

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What is a speech language pathologist

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Involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of speech, cognition and swallowing across the life span

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What other jobs do a speech language pathology do

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  1. Cognitive communication
  2. Social communication
  3. Fluency
    4.speech
    5.voice and resonance
  4. Expressive and receptive language
  5. Feeding and swallowing
  6. Augmentative and alternative communication
  7. Auditory habilitation & rehabilitation
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What is required to become a speech language pathologist

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Masters degrees, teaching certificate , 400:clinical hours , 375 direct client & 25 observational, passing the national speech language pathology board exam,clinical fellowship ( cfy), receive the American speech language hearing association license

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What is a speech language pathology assistant (slpa)

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Support person who preform tasks prescribed directed and supervised by ASHA certified speech pathologist

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What can’t a speech pathology assistant do

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Replace qualified speech language pathologist, no diagnoses, modify therapy plans, make referrals to other providers, select communication devices, discharge clients from services

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What are 5 benefits of becoming a speech language pathologist assistant

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Develop practicum experience
Improve patient care
Learn from an expert mentor
Gain job security in a growing field
Advance your career path

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What is an audiologist

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Involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of hearing and balance

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Where does an audiologist work

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Public schools, private practice, hospital s, colleges and university, research setting, traveling therapist , per dime therapist

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What is required to become an audiologist

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Doctoral degree in AuD, 400 clinical hours 375 direct client and 25 observation, passing national audiologist board exam, successfully 1 year extension under the mentorship of the fully licensed mentor clinical, certification of clinical competence

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What else does an audiology do

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Speech reading training
Counseling
Public education
Balance & Dizziness
Cochlear implants
Ear exams and cerulean (wax) removal
Newborn hearing screening
Tinnitus ( ear ringing)
Hearing loss prevention

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What is an audiology assistant (AA)

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Support personnel who performs delegated tasks that are prescribed directed and supervised by a certified and or licensed audiology

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What can’t an Audiology assistant not do

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Cannot replace qualified audiologist, supervision is required, not reimbursable by Medicare

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What are role limitations for Audiology assistants

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Diagnose hearing disorders
Modify therapy plans
Make referrals to other providers
Select assistive hearing devices

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What are some professional organizations

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ASHA: America. Speech language hearing association
AAA: American of Audiology
ADA: Academy of doc go audiology

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What are some student organizations

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NSSHLA: National Student Speech Langaauge hearing association
SAA: Student academy of audiology

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What is a certification

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Holding the AHSA certificate of clinical competence (CCC) a nationally recognized professional credential that represents a level of excellence in the field

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What is the ASHA code of ethics

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A set of rules and principles designed to encourage ethical conduct among a group of professionals
1. Responsibility to persons served professionally and research participants
2. Responsibility for one’s professional competence
3. Responsibility to the public
5. Responsibility for professional relationship

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What are some violations for not following the code of ethics

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Written warning
Reprimand
Censure
Suspension
Revocation

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Where do audiologist work the most

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Non residential health care family

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Where do speech pathologist work the most

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Schools