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For Those Considering a Career in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Joanne P. Lasker, Ph.D., CCC-SLP School of Communication Science and Disorders Florida State University [email protected]. http://www.asha.org/students/professions/overview/slp.htm. http://www.commdisorders.cci.fsu.edu/. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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http://www.asha.org/students/professions/overview/slp.htm
For Those Considering a Career in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Joanne P. Lasker, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
School of Communication Science and Disorders
Florida State University
http://www.commdisorders.cci.fsu.edu/
Who are audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech/language/hearing scientists?
professionals in the area of human communication sciences and disorders who: evaluate treat conduct research
work in schools, hospitals, businesses, in private practice, universities, research laboratories, and government agencies
work with infants, children, adolescents, adults and older people
Audiology
study of: typical hearing hearing and balance disorders habilitation/rehabilitation
work encompasses: how hearing mechanism works hearing assessment treating children and adults with hearing loss retraining hearing in children and adults, including cochlear
implants
http://www.asha.org/students/professions/overview/audiology.htm
What specifically does an audiologist do?
identify, assess, and manage disorders of auditory, balance, and other neural systems
select, fit, and dispense amplification systems hearing aids
prevent hearing loss by providing and fitting hearing protective devices and education
work with individuals with cochlear implants assist with speech reading and aural rehabilitation involved in auditory and related research serve as expert witnesses in litigation
Market Trends and Future Outlook: Audiology
Positions expected to grow 10% from 2006-2016. especially for those with the clinical doctorate in
audiology (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2008-2009 edition)
U.S. News and World Report ranks Audiologist as 1 of 50 Best Careers of 2011. http://www.usnews.com/sections/business/best-c
areers/
What does an audiologist earn?
Salaries depend on educational background, experience, work setting, and geographical location.
In 2010, median salary: for clinical service provider was $68,000 $79,000 for university faculty $93,000 for administrators employee benefits (e.g., insurance, leave, and
professional development) are very competitive http://www.asha.org/Careers/SalaryData/
Importance of Language
language - our most “human” characteristic the “essence of human life” (Light, 1997)
essential to learning, working, enjoying family life and friends
multiple ways to express and understand language speaking, sign language, informal gestures,
writing, computerized communication
Who are speech-language pathologists?
professionals educated to assess and treat speech and language sometimes called speech therapists also assess and treat swallowing disorders
because we know the landscape!
SLP’s work with full range of human communication and disorders across the lifespan (infants to elderly)
What else do speech-language pathologists do?
train future professionals in colleges and universities
manage agencies, clinics, or private practices engage in research to enhance knowledge
about human communication develop new methods and assess
effectiveness of treatment approaches serve as expert witnesses in court
An example of SLP competencies: the “Big 9”
Articulation Fluency Voice and resonance Language Hearing Swallowing Cognitive aspects of
communication Social aspects of
communication Alternate communication
modalities
Speech Tasks
Look at elements of speech production: Explore the oral cavity. . . Say /puh tuh kuh/. Investigate your vocal range.
Language/Cognitive Tasks
Name objects. Describe how objects are used. List for your partner the steps you would use
in washing a car by hand. What are the first five things you did this
morning? Read a passage and write a written summary
of it.
Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC)
Communicate to your partner (without speaking): Using only gestures explain the things you did this
a.m. Partners may be able to use written choices to
support conversation with a person who cannot speak.
Individuals who cannot speak may use assistive technology to assist with accomplishing life goals.
Assessment to Treatment
Once we determine where problems are, we attempt to teach strategies and skills – Help individuals and families address these
problems.
Future Outlook: Speech-Language Pathology
Number of positions in speech-language pathology expected to climb 11% between 2006 and 2016. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2008-2009)
Excellent job opportunities in next 8 years especially if: you speak a second language are willing to work with aging population are willing to relocate to geographic areas with great need
What does a speech-language pathologist earn?
Salaries of speech-language pathologists depend on educational background, specialty, experience, work setting, and geographical location.
In 2010, median salary in school setting was $60,000 work in health care facilities: $70,000 http://www.asha.org/uploadedFiles/
Schools10Salaries.pdf
What is a speech, language, and hearing scientist?
conduct research on which clinicians base their methods of assessment and intervention develop evidence-based methods
explore the biological, physical, and physiological processes involved in communication
collaborate with related professions (engineers, physicians, dentists, psychologists)
train future professionals and scientists
Cycle 1: Trained vs. Untrained Productions
Academic Preparation: Audiology graduate degree required: AuD or PhD
undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences anatomy and physiology, basic science, math, auditory processes, balance,
normal and abnormal communication development auditory assessment and treatment (hearing aids and appliances, cochlear
implants), aural rehabilitation (speech reading, sign), speech production
Certificate of Clinical Competence graduate degree 375 hours of supervised clinical experience 36-week postgraduate clinical fellowship written exam
Academic Preparation: Speech-Language Pathologist graduate degree required: MS or MA (or more)
undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences linguistics, phonetics, anatomy and physiology, psychology, human
development, speech and hearing science, normal and abnormal communication development
speech, language, swallowing disorders - assessment and intervention, clinical and research experiences
Certificate of Clinical Competence graduate degree 375 hours of supervised clinical experience 36-week postgraduate clinical fellowship written exam
FSU Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders
http://www.commdisorders.cci.fsu.edu/ ranked 18th in graduate programs in communication disorders by
U.S. News and World Report http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/slp/search
we don’t offer graduate work in audiology Bachelor of Science (BS)
limited entry to program - 47 credit hours also offer the Master of Science (MS), advance masters, and PhD our masters program prepares students for professional careers
in clinical, research, and teaching environments after completion of our masters in SLP, students typically get certified
and licensed to work professionally
Curriculum Overview
Undergraduates: designed to be completed in 4 semesters
basic building blocks of speech and language (anatomy, phonetics, neurological bases)
Masters: 60 credit program - usually takes 6 semesters, including
summers - last summer is internship program covers all areas needed for certification some “lateral entry” students admitted but may take longer
Doctoral: can take 3-4 years depending on mentor competencies in teaching, research, and clinical supervision