Speech-language pathologists work either in hospital or school settings, with some key differences. In hospitals, they diagnose and treat speech disorders and work with patients at bedside, maintaining detailed records. In schools, they provide therapy to students with speech or language issues and attend meetings to discuss student progress. Both require a master's degree and certification, though hospital settings may require additional certifications. While duties differ based on setting, the overall job outlook remains good with expected growth in both fields.
A hospital SLP works with patients of all ages, performing evaluations, creating treatment plans, collaborating with medical professionals, and conducting swallowing tests. A school SLP works only with children, providing therapy, assessments, and collaborating with teachers and parents to develop individual education plans. Both require a master's degree and certification, but a hospital SLP may earn a higher salary. The job demand depends on location, with some areas needing more SLPs in schools and others in hospitals.
Protocolo de tratamento motor para o desenvolvimento motor da falaPaula Lins
This study examined the effects of a Motor Speech Treatment Protocol (MSTP) on five children ages 3;2 to 3;5 with severe to profound speech sound disorders and motor speech difficulties. The MSTP integrated concepts from PROMPT and DTTC motor speech therapies and principles of motor learning. Children received 45-minute individual therapy sessions twice per week for 10 weeks. Outcome measures included visual and auditory ratings of speech accuracy on probe words, as well as standardized speech intelligibility assessments. Results showed significant improvements in speech accuracy and motor control for all children except one, indicating the MSTP may positively impact speech production for children with developmental motor speech disorders.
Dr. Mohammad Kashaan has over 4 years of experience in pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, and clinical research. He holds a Bachelor's in Dental Surgery and a Master's in Clinical Research. His skills include processing adverse event reports, database management, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. Currently he works as an Independent Quality Reviewer at Cognizant Technology Solutions, where he leads a team of 30 associates and publishes monthly quality reports.
This document discusses developing a consensus on the optimal oral and maxillofacial surgery course contents for Pakistani dental undergraduates. It notes inconsistencies in current curricula and the need to include topics more relevant to Pakistan's needs, like oral oncology. A study is proposed using a Delphi technique involving oral and maxillofacial surgeon experts to determine which topics should be included. Statistical analysis like kappa statistics will assess agreement between rounds to establish consensus on core course contents.
Teresa J. Munoz has over 10 years of experience in customer service, sales, and technical support roles. She has a strong educational background with an A.A.S. in Criminal Justice from Bryant and Stratton College, where she graduated with high honors. Her resume demonstrates experience assisting customers with technical and billing issues at Sutherland Global Services, enrolling applicants in healthcare plans, and providing customer service and sales for various companies. She is proficient in Microsoft Office programs and has strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
Betty Coleman is a speech pathology professor who was interviewed. She works at a university, teaching students and supervising clients in the on-campus clinic. Marcie Metzger is a hospital-based speech pathologist who was also interviewed. She provides direct treatment to patients and collaborates with medical teams. Though their roles differ, both expressed passion for helping clients and enjoy working with people of all ages. Completing the interviews helped the student determine their preference for a more hands-on clinical role over teaching.
Sickle Cell Anemia is a genetic disorder caused by irregularly shaped red blood cells that are fragile and can block blood vessels, damaging organs and tissues and causing pain. It is inherited as a recessive trait, requiring both parents to carry the gene for a child to be affected. Symptoms include pain, fatigue, swelling, infections, and organ damage. While there is no cure, treatment focuses on pain management and preventing further cell clumping through therapies like hydration and antibiotics.
A hospital SLP works with patients of all ages, performing evaluations, creating treatment plans, collaborating with medical professionals, and conducting swallowing tests. A school SLP works only with children, providing therapy, assessments, and collaborating with teachers and parents to develop individual education plans. Both require a master's degree and certification, but a hospital SLP may earn a higher salary. The job demand depends on location, with some areas needing more SLPs in schools and others in hospitals.
Protocolo de tratamento motor para o desenvolvimento motor da falaPaula Lins
This study examined the effects of a Motor Speech Treatment Protocol (MSTP) on five children ages 3;2 to 3;5 with severe to profound speech sound disorders and motor speech difficulties. The MSTP integrated concepts from PROMPT and DTTC motor speech therapies and principles of motor learning. Children received 45-minute individual therapy sessions twice per week for 10 weeks. Outcome measures included visual and auditory ratings of speech accuracy on probe words, as well as standardized speech intelligibility assessments. Results showed significant improvements in speech accuracy and motor control for all children except one, indicating the MSTP may positively impact speech production for children with developmental motor speech disorders.
Dr. Mohammad Kashaan has over 4 years of experience in pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, and clinical research. He holds a Bachelor's in Dental Surgery and a Master's in Clinical Research. His skills include processing adverse event reports, database management, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. Currently he works as an Independent Quality Reviewer at Cognizant Technology Solutions, where he leads a team of 30 associates and publishes monthly quality reports.
This document discusses developing a consensus on the optimal oral and maxillofacial surgery course contents for Pakistani dental undergraduates. It notes inconsistencies in current curricula and the need to include topics more relevant to Pakistan's needs, like oral oncology. A study is proposed using a Delphi technique involving oral and maxillofacial surgeon experts to determine which topics should be included. Statistical analysis like kappa statistics will assess agreement between rounds to establish consensus on core course contents.
Teresa J. Munoz has over 10 years of experience in customer service, sales, and technical support roles. She has a strong educational background with an A.A.S. in Criminal Justice from Bryant and Stratton College, where she graduated with high honors. Her resume demonstrates experience assisting customers with technical and billing issues at Sutherland Global Services, enrolling applicants in healthcare plans, and providing customer service and sales for various companies. She is proficient in Microsoft Office programs and has strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
Betty Coleman is a speech pathology professor who was interviewed. She works at a university, teaching students and supervising clients in the on-campus clinic. Marcie Metzger is a hospital-based speech pathologist who was also interviewed. She provides direct treatment to patients and collaborates with medical teams. Though their roles differ, both expressed passion for helping clients and enjoy working with people of all ages. Completing the interviews helped the student determine their preference for a more hands-on clinical role over teaching.
Sickle Cell Anemia is a genetic disorder caused by irregularly shaped red blood cells that are fragile and can block blood vessels, damaging organs and tissues and causing pain. It is inherited as a recessive trait, requiring both parents to carry the gene for a child to be affected. Symptoms include pain, fatigue, swelling, infections, and organ damage. While there is no cure, treatment focuses on pain management and preventing further cell clumping through therapies like hydration and antibiotics.
Stem cells can develop into many different types of cells and have potential to treat various diseases. There are two main sources of stem cells - adult stem cells found in tissues like blood and embryonic stem cells from early stage embryos. Embryonic stem cells can become any cell type but their use is controversial due to religious beliefs against embryo destruction. Adult stem cells are more limited in what they can become and harder to culture. While stem cell research offers hope for new treatments, it also involves ethical debates around religion, politics, and funding of research using embryonic stem cells.
This document summarizes interviews conducted with two professionals - Brenda Leady, a Lab Coordinator at the University of Toledo, and Barbara Welton, an ER nurse at University Hospital. Both women have extensive educational backgrounds and careers spanning over 18 years. While their roles differ, with Brenda coordinating labs and Barbara providing direct patient care, both require high skill levels, responsibility, and flexibility to adapt to changing needs. The interviews provided insights into their career paths and day-to-day responsibilities.
Sickle Cell Anemia is a genetic disorder caused by irregularly shaped red blood cells that are fragile and can block blood vessels, damaging organs and tissues and causing pain. It is inherited as a recessive trait, requiring both parents to carry the gene for a child to be affected. Symptoms include pain, fatigue, swelling, infections, and organ damage. While there is no cure, treatment focuses on pain management and preventing further cell clumping through therapies like hydration and antibiotics.
This memo summarizes interviews with Brenda Leady, a lab coordinator at the University of Toledo, and Barbara Welton, an ER nurse at University Hospital. Both women have extensive educational backgrounds and responsibilities in their respective fields. While their roles differ, with Brenda coordinating a university lab and Barbara providing direct patient care, they both require high skill levels and responsibility handling complex tasks. The interviews provided insights into careers in biology and nursing, helping the student better understand potential paths in fields related to medical technology.
Sickle Cell Anemia is a genetic disorder caused by irregularly shaped red blood cells that are fragile and can block blood vessels, damaging organs and tissues and causing pain. It is inherited as a recessive trait, requiring both parents to carry the gene for a child to be affected. Symptoms include pain, fatigue, swelling, infections, and organ damage. While there is no cure, treatment focuses on pain management and preventing further cell clumping through therapies to keep blood flowing.
This document provides information and recommendations for preparing for, dealing with, and recovering from the H1N1 virus (swine flu). It lists important supplies to stock up on, such as masks, hand sanitizer, over-the-counter medicines. It recommends washing hands frequently, avoiding contact with sick people, getting vaccinated if possible, and staying home if sick. The document describes symptoms of H1N1 and advises seeking medical care if symptoms appear. It notes that acquiring the virus provides future immunity from that virus.
A 6 day Inn to Inn bike tour on the Great Allegheny Passage and the C & O Canal towpath. Visit 3 national parks, and enjoy biking on 300 miles of vehicle free trail
Children with Down syndrome often have articulation problems due to low muscle tone in the face and hearing problems. Speech language pathologists use speech therapy, sign language, and other means to help these children communicate clearly. It is important for their development and skills like articulation, pragmatics, and conversation are worked on. Karyotyping is used to determine the type of Down syndrome present by examining the chromosomes.
Sickle Cell Anemia is a genetic disorder caused by irregularly shaped red blood cells that are fragile and can block blood vessels, damaging organs and tissues and causing pain. It is inherited as a recessive trait, requiring both parents to carry the gene for a child to be affected. Symptoms include pain, fatigue, infections, and damage to organs. While there is no cure, treatment focuses on managing symptoms and preventing further cell clumping through therapies like hydration and pain medication.
A speech-language pathologist diagnoses and treats communication and swallowing disorders. They work in hospitals helping patients with medical conditions that cause impairments, in schools helping children with language difficulties, and in private practice with both children and adults. To work as a speech pathologist in North Carolina requires obtaining a master's degree and passing a state licensure exam. The field is expected to experience 16% growth by 2016 with average salaries ranging from $30,000 to $60,000 or higher depending on location and private practice.
Speech-language pathology involves evaluating and treating people with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. The document provides an overview of the history and development of the field from the 1700s to present day. It describes the typical daily responsibilities of a speech-language pathologist which include assessing patients, creating treatment plans, documenting progress, and adjusting plans as needed. The career requires skills in active listening, critical thinking, and social perceptiveness. Employment in the field is expected to grow 21% by 2024 due to an aging population. The annual salary typically ranges from $44,940 to $111,000.
All About Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs.pdfCarlShepherd9
The document provides a comprehensive overview of careers as a speech-language pathologist, including responsibilities, certification requirements, necessary skills, salaries, job opportunities, and tips for finding jobs. Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose and treat individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. They conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, provide therapy and collaborate with other professionals. A master's degree, clinical fellowship and certification are required to practice. Jobs are available in hospitals, schools, private practice, research and more.
Thinking of becoming a speech pathologist? Find out what you need to know before your apply to a speech pathology graduate program. Presentation includes information about earings potential, expected job growth, required coursework, top social work graduate programs, and how to search for a Speech Pathology graduate program.
The SLP shortage is a persistent problem and a top concern. Though a wide range of recruitment and retention initiatives have been in place for a decade, the shortage is growing. Why do we have this chronic problem? How will you prepare to meet the need for SLP services as we shift to Common Core State Standards? Dr. Shari Robertson unpacks this issue with an expert on this topic, Karen Roth of Arizona State University.
Paulina is interested in becoming a speech-language pathologist after being influenced by her aunt who works in the field. She researched the career history and requirements. Speech pathology focuses on treating speech and language disorders. It requires a master's degree along with clinical practice and licensing. Paulina's strengths in social skills and helping others make it a good fit. The document compares admission standards and costs for graduate programs at several universities. Paulina recognizes the work needed but is excited to help children through this career.
The interviews provided insights into the backgrounds and experiences of two speech language pathologists. Both had master's degrees and licenses, with one working in private practice for 16 years and the other at a nonprofit center and schools for 10 years. Their responsibilities included evaluating and treating communication disorders. Though their settings differed, both expressed passion for helping clients improve their communication skills. The interviews highlighted the diversity of practice settings available and increased the student's enthusiasm for pursuing this career.
The document is a career research assignment completed by Esther Rodulfa exploring a career as a pediatrician. It includes sections on the job description, working conditions, wages and earnings potential, education and training requirements, possible post-secondary education paths, relevant work or volunteer experiences, networking opportunities, and sources used for research. The concluding reflection indicates Esther has become more interested in pursuing pediatric medicine after learning about the various aspects of becoming a pediatrician.
Research in speech, language, and hearing focuses on understanding normal and impaired human communication as well as developing new assessment and treatment techniques. This research informs clinical practice and aims to improve quality of life for those with communication disorders. Key areas of research include the effects of traumatic brain injury on language, developing reading skills in youth, speech processing in elderly patients, the relationship between language and hearing loss, and treatments for speech-related diseases. Research is conducted in universities, hospitals, and dedicated institutes around the world.
Stem cells can develop into many different types of cells and have potential to treat various diseases. There are two main sources of stem cells - adult stem cells found in tissues like blood and embryonic stem cells from early stage embryos. Embryonic stem cells can become any cell type but their use is controversial due to religious beliefs against embryo destruction. Adult stem cells are more limited in what they can become and harder to culture. While stem cell research offers hope for new treatments, it also involves ethical debates around religion, politics, and funding of research using embryonic stem cells.
This document summarizes interviews conducted with two professionals - Brenda Leady, a Lab Coordinator at the University of Toledo, and Barbara Welton, an ER nurse at University Hospital. Both women have extensive educational backgrounds and careers spanning over 18 years. While their roles differ, with Brenda coordinating labs and Barbara providing direct patient care, both require high skill levels, responsibility, and flexibility to adapt to changing needs. The interviews provided insights into their career paths and day-to-day responsibilities.
Sickle Cell Anemia is a genetic disorder caused by irregularly shaped red blood cells that are fragile and can block blood vessels, damaging organs and tissues and causing pain. It is inherited as a recessive trait, requiring both parents to carry the gene for a child to be affected. Symptoms include pain, fatigue, swelling, infections, and organ damage. While there is no cure, treatment focuses on pain management and preventing further cell clumping through therapies like hydration and antibiotics.
This memo summarizes interviews with Brenda Leady, a lab coordinator at the University of Toledo, and Barbara Welton, an ER nurse at University Hospital. Both women have extensive educational backgrounds and responsibilities in their respective fields. While their roles differ, with Brenda coordinating a university lab and Barbara providing direct patient care, they both require high skill levels and responsibility handling complex tasks. The interviews provided insights into careers in biology and nursing, helping the student better understand potential paths in fields related to medical technology.
Sickle Cell Anemia is a genetic disorder caused by irregularly shaped red blood cells that are fragile and can block blood vessels, damaging organs and tissues and causing pain. It is inherited as a recessive trait, requiring both parents to carry the gene for a child to be affected. Symptoms include pain, fatigue, swelling, infections, and organ damage. While there is no cure, treatment focuses on pain management and preventing further cell clumping through therapies to keep blood flowing.
This document provides information and recommendations for preparing for, dealing with, and recovering from the H1N1 virus (swine flu). It lists important supplies to stock up on, such as masks, hand sanitizer, over-the-counter medicines. It recommends washing hands frequently, avoiding contact with sick people, getting vaccinated if possible, and staying home if sick. The document describes symptoms of H1N1 and advises seeking medical care if symptoms appear. It notes that acquiring the virus provides future immunity from that virus.
A 6 day Inn to Inn bike tour on the Great Allegheny Passage and the C & O Canal towpath. Visit 3 national parks, and enjoy biking on 300 miles of vehicle free trail
Children with Down syndrome often have articulation problems due to low muscle tone in the face and hearing problems. Speech language pathologists use speech therapy, sign language, and other means to help these children communicate clearly. It is important for their development and skills like articulation, pragmatics, and conversation are worked on. Karyotyping is used to determine the type of Down syndrome present by examining the chromosomes.
Sickle Cell Anemia is a genetic disorder caused by irregularly shaped red blood cells that are fragile and can block blood vessels, damaging organs and tissues and causing pain. It is inherited as a recessive trait, requiring both parents to carry the gene for a child to be affected. Symptoms include pain, fatigue, infections, and damage to organs. While there is no cure, treatment focuses on managing symptoms and preventing further cell clumping through therapies like hydration and pain medication.
A speech-language pathologist diagnoses and treats communication and swallowing disorders. They work in hospitals helping patients with medical conditions that cause impairments, in schools helping children with language difficulties, and in private practice with both children and adults. To work as a speech pathologist in North Carolina requires obtaining a master's degree and passing a state licensure exam. The field is expected to experience 16% growth by 2016 with average salaries ranging from $30,000 to $60,000 or higher depending on location and private practice.
Speech-language pathology involves evaluating and treating people with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. The document provides an overview of the history and development of the field from the 1700s to present day. It describes the typical daily responsibilities of a speech-language pathologist which include assessing patients, creating treatment plans, documenting progress, and adjusting plans as needed. The career requires skills in active listening, critical thinking, and social perceptiveness. Employment in the field is expected to grow 21% by 2024 due to an aging population. The annual salary typically ranges from $44,940 to $111,000.
All About Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs.pdfCarlShepherd9
The document provides a comprehensive overview of careers as a speech-language pathologist, including responsibilities, certification requirements, necessary skills, salaries, job opportunities, and tips for finding jobs. Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose and treat individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. They conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, provide therapy and collaborate with other professionals. A master's degree, clinical fellowship and certification are required to practice. Jobs are available in hospitals, schools, private practice, research and more.
Thinking of becoming a speech pathologist? Find out what you need to know before your apply to a speech pathology graduate program. Presentation includes information about earings potential, expected job growth, required coursework, top social work graduate programs, and how to search for a Speech Pathology graduate program.
The SLP shortage is a persistent problem and a top concern. Though a wide range of recruitment and retention initiatives have been in place for a decade, the shortage is growing. Why do we have this chronic problem? How will you prepare to meet the need for SLP services as we shift to Common Core State Standards? Dr. Shari Robertson unpacks this issue with an expert on this topic, Karen Roth of Arizona State University.
Paulina is interested in becoming a speech-language pathologist after being influenced by her aunt who works in the field. She researched the career history and requirements. Speech pathology focuses on treating speech and language disorders. It requires a master's degree along with clinical practice and licensing. Paulina's strengths in social skills and helping others make it a good fit. The document compares admission standards and costs for graduate programs at several universities. Paulina recognizes the work needed but is excited to help children through this career.
The interviews provided insights into the backgrounds and experiences of two speech language pathologists. Both had master's degrees and licenses, with one working in private practice for 16 years and the other at a nonprofit center and schools for 10 years. Their responsibilities included evaluating and treating communication disorders. Though their settings differed, both expressed passion for helping clients improve their communication skills. The interviews highlighted the diversity of practice settings available and increased the student's enthusiasm for pursuing this career.
The document is a career research assignment completed by Esther Rodulfa exploring a career as a pediatrician. It includes sections on the job description, working conditions, wages and earnings potential, education and training requirements, possible post-secondary education paths, relevant work or volunteer experiences, networking opportunities, and sources used for research. The concluding reflection indicates Esther has become more interested in pursuing pediatric medicine after learning about the various aspects of becoming a pediatrician.
Research in speech, language, and hearing focuses on understanding normal and impaired human communication as well as developing new assessment and treatment techniques. This research informs clinical practice and aims to improve quality of life for those with communication disorders. Key areas of research include the effects of traumatic brain injury on language, developing reading skills in youth, speech processing in elderly patients, the relationship between language and hearing loss, and treatments for speech-related diseases. Research is conducted in universities, hospitals, and dedicated institutes around the world.
The document describes an internship at The Care Center, a pediatric therapy practice offering speech, occupational, physical, and aquatic therapy. It provides details on the facility, staff, and different therapy settings observed. Key lessons learned include the variety of diagnoses treated, importance of nonverbal communication methods, breadth of skills addressed in speech therapy, and role of initial evaluations and carryover at home in the therapy process.
Dr. Manal Al-Sheddi discusses the field of oral pathology. She notes that oral pathology bridges medicine and dentistry by diagnosing and managing oral diseases. Most of an oral pathologist's time is spent in the laboratory processing biopsy specimens to prepare reports and assess patients. While pathologists can work in hospitals, most oral pathologists have positions in academic institutions. Oral pathology is important for dentists to understand diseases affecting the mouth and teeth to make accurate diagnoses and interpret pathology reports. Compared to general pathologists with medical degrees, oral pathologists have dental degrees and focus on lesions in the oral cavity and face. Future innovations in oral pathology may involve stem cell research and translational studies for new treatment options. Bec
A speech-language pathologist (SLP) prevents, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders in people of all ages. SLPs most commonly work with individuals who have speech disorders, language disorders, child-related disorders, social communication disorders, or cognitive communication disorders. They are employed across educational, healthcare, private practice, corporate, and government settings. To become an SLP, one must obtain an undergraduate degree, graduate degree in speech-language pathology, complete a post-graduate clinical fellowship, and pass the PRAXIS exam to obtain certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
A speech-language pathologist prevents, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in people of all ages. They work in a variety of settings like schools, hospitals, private practices, and more. The career has grown significantly over the past decades and is projected to continue growing rapidly due to factors like an aging population. SLPs need at least a master's degree and certification to practice. Their work involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and educating others about communication disorders. Typical salaries range from $70-90k nationally with higher pay in certain states.
Dr. Manal Al-Sheddi discusses the differences between oral pathology and other dental fields. As a specialty that bridges medicine and dentistry, oral pathologists spend most of their time in the laboratory examining biopsy specimens, preparing reports, and assisting in diagnosis. While pathologists can typically be found in hospital pathology departments and academic institutions, most oral pathologists work in academic settings. Oral pathology is a cornerstone specialty in dentistry that provides critical knowledge and skills for dental graduates to properly diagnose and interpret pathology reports. There are differences between general and oral pathologists, with oral pathologists focusing specifically on lesions of the oral and maxillofacial region. Future advances in stem cell and translational research are expected to contribute
This document summarizes information about the Osteopathic Psychiatry Residency Program at Larkin Community Hospital in South Miami, Florida. The 4-year program is accredited by the AOA and accepts 3 residents per year. It provides training in adult, child, and primary care psychiatry. Residents receive training in osteopathic principles and are evaluated on AOA competencies. The program aims to prepare residents for careers in academic, research, community, and clinical settings. Benefits for residents include a salary of $42,000 initially that increases each year, health insurance, paid time off, disability insurance, and malpractice insurance.
A speech-language pathologist found that organization, scheduling, and maintaining a caseload of up to 50 students were essential for success in the field. Most hiring is done externally through applications on education websites, which require documentation of credentials, licensure, background checks, and drug testing. The most challenging part of the job is completing necessary paperwork, while the most satisfying part is releasing students who no longer need support. Fluency in Spanish would have benefited the pathologist's ability to communicate with bilingual students and families.
This document discusses the author's career project to become an orthodontist. It outlines the educational requirements, including 4 years of college and 2-3 years of dental school. It also provides details about the job duties of an orthodontist and average salaries ranging from $90,000 to $195,000. The author expresses their interest in helping people and fascination with braces. Other careers considered include oral surgeon and dental hygienist.
A speech-language pathologist (SLP) assesses, diagnoses, treats, and prevents communication and swallowing disorders. The field began combining different areas of study and many early practitioners overcame personal communication issues. SLPs must earn a master's degree and be licensed by the state. The median salary for an SLP in 2012 was $69,870 and jobs in the field are expected to grow 19% by 2022.
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Getting rid of speech difficulties and swallowing disordersBrandon Ridley
Speech, language, and swallowing disorders are common challenges many children across the globe face. About 11% of the total population of these children (explicitly falling in the age group three to six years) have the highest recorded cases of these disorders, followed by those between the ages of seven and ten years (9.3%), and finally, preteens and teenagers with ages ranging from 11 to 17 years (4.9%).
Getting rid of speech difficulties and swallowing disorders
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1. Speech-Language Pathologists in Hospitals vs. School Systems: What’s the Difference?<br /> For anyone interested in becoming a speech-language pathologist, or perhaps just the general public interested in the topic, the question comes up as to what the difference is between speech-language pathologists that work in a hospital versus ones that work in a school system. Although a person pursuing a career in speech-language pathology may have an idea of what their future job setting will be like, they might want to know how to two job settings differ in order to make the right choice of where the best place for them to work at when the time comes. Along with wanting to know what the difference between a hospital speech-language pathologist and one that works in a school system, the individual might also want to know the answers to the following questions: Does one have a higher job demand than the other? How different are the job settings? What type of work is involved in each job setting? Are there any special certifications needed if one works in a hospital setting rather than in a school system? In order to answer these questions, we will distinguish the differences in the job setting, type of work involved, education and training, certifications needed, and the job outlook and salary for each. Once the differences between a hospital and school system speech-language pathologists are addressed, along with the other questions, any individual that is seeking to become a speech-language pathologist will have a better idea of what type of job setting they would like to work in, and it will hopefully make their decision-making process easier.<br /> When working in a hospital, a speech-language pathologist is often working alongside other medical workers who keep detailed records of the patient’s that include their initial evaluation, any progress that was made by them, and their time of discharge. Throughout that time period, the speech-language pathologist will diagnose and treat speech related disorders such as those related to language, speech, voice, swallowing, cognitive communication, and fluency. In the process of treating the patient, the speech-language pathologist will make an individual treatment plan made especially for them. They will also meet with the families to help recognize and eliminate any behavior patterns that act as progress impediments (Job-Applications.com). In the medical setting, the speech-language pathologist may work at the patient’s bedside and assist in positioning the patient as well as their other job duties (Career-Planner.com Inc.). <br /> As far as education and training goes, almost all speech-language pathology jobs require a Master’s degree. All though graduation from an accredited program is not always required, it is becoming more popular to be required by a majority of the States for licensure and certification (Bureau of Labor Statistics). In 2009, there were about 240 colleges and universities that offered graduate programs in speech-language pathology accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation at both Master’s and Doctoral levels. Typical licensing requirements are a master’s degree from an accredited college or university; a passing score on the national examination on speech-language pathology, offered through the Praxis Series of the Educational Testing Service; 300 to 375 hours of supervised clinical experience; and 9 months of postgraduate professional clinical experience (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Also, Medicare and Medicaid, along with any other private insurance, generally require the practitioner to be licensed to qualify for any reimbursement. <br /> The job outlook and earnings for any speech-language pathologist is very good. In 2008, speech-language pathologists held approximately 119,300 jobs, and about 52 percent of those jobs were in healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, offices of other health practitioners, nursing care facilities, home healthcare services, individual and family services, outpatient care centers, and child day care centers. There is also expected to be a faster than average employment growth of 19 percent between the years of 2008 and 2018 (Bureau of Labor Statistics). According to Health Guide USA, the reason for this growth is because members of the baby-boom generation are continuing to age and increasing the possibility of them obtaining neurological disorders and associated speech, language, and swallowing impairments. There will also be job openings due to retirements. ASHA membership counts in 2008 found that about 35 percent of certified speech-language pathologists worked in healthcare settings as follows: 14% worked in hospitals, 7% in skilled nursing facilities, 5% with home health, 4% in an SLP office, 2% in Speech and Hearing Centers, 3% in other nonresidential, and 1% in other residential. In 2009, the median annual wages for a speech-language pathologist was $65,090 (Rosenberg, D.M.). The Bureau of Labor Statistics tells us that in May of 2008, the median annual wages for a speech-language pathologist that worked in nursing care facilities was $79,120, $77,030 for those who worked in a home health care service, $68,430 for general medical and surgical hospital speech-language pathologists, and $67,910 for speech-language pathologists who worked in the office of other health practitioners. <br /> Now that we have looked at the hospital speech-language pathologists, we will now look at what goes along with being a school speech-language pathologist. The majority of students that speech-language pathologists in school systems deal with are students with reduced speech intelligibility, as well as learning and language disorders. They may also work with children who have a mental disorder, such as Down syndrome or autism spectrum disorders. In a typical work week, a school speech-language pathologist will provide speech-language therapy and testing for students aged three through Grade Two. They will see students in individual and small group sessions, or co-lead full-class language groups with classroom teachers. Over the course of a year, they will see two to three students who need help with their stuttering. The SLP will also attend team meetings every week with school staff members, parents, and psychologists to discuss team evaluations and the progress of the students, along with any teachers’ concerns. Their major responsibility is to write evaluation reports, progress reports, and Individualized Education Programs, which provide details on students’ strengths and weaknesses, and it also tells the goals and objectives of the student for the upcoming year (My Job Profile). <br /> The education and training for a speech-language pathologist working in a school is the same requirements for a speech-language pathologist working in a hospital setting. Almost all jobs will require a Master’s degree. It is possible to obtain a job with just a Bachelor’s degree, but those jobs are mainly secretary type jobs, which will not give a person the hands-on experience that a Master’s degree would give. Also, if one wants to become a licensed speech-language pathologist, it requires a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, along with a passing score on the national examination on speech-language pathology which is offered through the Praxis Series of the Educational Testing Service, 300 to 375 hours of supervised clinical experience, and nine months of postgraduate professional clinical experience. However, depending on what state you live in, the regulations may differ. For information on State regulation of speech-language pathologists in public schools contact your State’s Department of Education (Bureau of Labor Statistics). The Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) credential is offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is a voluntary credential. However, the CCC-SLP meets some or all of the requirements for licensure in some States. To earn the CCC-SLP, a person must have a graduate degree from an accredited college or university, which usually includes a 400-hour clinical practicum that is supervised, completing a 36-week full-time postgraduate clinical fellowship, and passing the Praxis examination in speech-language pathology administered by the Educational Testing Service.<br /> As stated earlier, the job outlook and salary for speech-language pathologists are very good. The employment for speech-language pathologists in educational services, such as elementary schools and secondary school enrollments will grow with the increased enrollment of special education students (Bureau of Labor Statistics). The 2004 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is a Federal law that guarantees special education and related services to all eligible children with disabilities. Greater awareness of the importance of early identification and diagnosis of speech and language disorders in young children will also increase employment (Health Guide USA). ASHA-certified school-based speech-language pathologists responded to ASHA’s 2008 School Survey, and 71 percent of them indicated that there was a shortage of qualified speech-language pathologists in their school district (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association). In 2006, CareerPlanner.com INC stated that the median annual wage for school speech-language pathologists was $53,110, while the Bureau of Labor Statistics stated in 2008 that the median annual wage was $58,140.<br /> Now that we have determined what the job settings, type of work involved, education and training, certifications needed, and the job outlook and salary for both a hospital speech-language pathologist and a school speech-language pathologist are, we can now go back and distinguish any differences between the two. When looking at the job settings, both the hospital and school speech-language pathologist is at a desk filling out paperwork. The only major differences are that the hospital speech-language pathologist works in a hospital, and the school speech language pathologist works in a school, so the school SLP will be surrounded by children, where the hospital SLP will be surrounded by individuals of various ages. The type of work involved with a hospital speech-language pathologist involves working alongside other medical personnel, along with diagnosing and treating any speech related disorders, such as swallowing, cognition, or fluency disorders. They also create an individualized treatment plan, and work with people of various ages. In a school system, the type of work involved with a speech-language pathologist involves working with students that have reduced speech intelligibility and language disorders, which may include children with Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorders. They will create an Individualized Education Plans, or IEPs, to help point out the weaknesses of the student in order to help the student make progress in overcoming their disorder. Instead of meeting with other medical personnel, they meet with other teachers and staff members, parents, and psychologists to discuss the progress of the student and any concerns of the teachers. When it comes to the education and certifications, they are both the same whether you want to become a speech-language pathologist for a school or a hospital. However, salary wise, the speech-language pathologists that work in the medical settings tend to have a higher salary. <br /> If an individual wants to go into speech-language pathology and is trying to determine whether to work in a hospital or school system, all they have to do is ask themselves two questions. First off, do they want to work with only children, or do they want to work with individuals of all ages? And secondly, what kind of salary are they looking to ear? Depending on how they answer will depend on where they should work. If they are interested in working with only children and don’t mind having a little bit lower income, they would be more comfortable working in a school system. If they would like to work with people of all ages and are looking for a higher salary than that of a school system speech-language pathologist, then they would be comfortable in a hospital setting. <br /> As Megan Hodge stated, “A career in speech-language pathology challenges you to use your intellect (the talents of your mind) in combination with your humanity (the gifts in your heart) to do meaningful work that feeds your soul… I am proud to be a member of what I consider to be the best profession on earth.” So no matter what choice they make, they will, without a doubt, love their job!<br />