Speech Language Pathology Assistant

The Speech Language Pathology Assistant program prepares graduates to work under the supervision of a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist who evaluates, diagnoses, and treats individuals with various communication disorders.

A Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) is a person who assists a licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in a variety of areas, including:

• Conducting therapy in the areas of receptive and/or expressive language, articulation, fluency, augmentative/alternative communication (AAC), and oral motor skills
• Preparing materials for speech/language therapy
• Scheduling clients for speech/language therapy
• Maintain files and billing insurance
• Maintaining equipment

Courses provide instruction in following written protocols designed to remediate individual communication problems. Supervised field experience includes working with patients of various ages with communication disorders. 

Graduates may be eligible for registration with the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathologist and Audiologists and must be supervised by a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist.

CCC&TI has a collaborative agreement with Mitchell Community College in Statesville, NC and Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC. For more information, please contact Amy Huffman at 828.726.2710 or Jessica Raby at 828.726.2370.

CCC&TI offers the following educational programs in this area:

• Speech Language Pathology Assistant - Associate Degree (A.A.S.)
• Speech Language Pathology Assistant - Diploma

For more information about course descriptions or required courses, refer to the current CCC&TI Course Catalog and its corresponding Addendum.

Admission Requirements

Admissions requirements for the Speech Language Pathology Assistant DEGREE program:

• Admission Requirements - Degree

Admissions requirements for the Speech Language Pathology Assistant DIPLOMA program:

• Admission Requirements - Diploma

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If you are interested in the Speech Language Pathology Assistant program, please let us know by clicking on the link below and completing the form:

• I am interested in the Speech Language Pathology Assistant program.

Career Information

Graduates may be employed in educational settings, schools, private practice, and other rehabilitation settings.

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