Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program
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The Speech-Language Pathology assistant may work with infants, children, young adults or seniors in educational, clinical, and/or medical settings such as schools, daycare center, hospitals, nursing homes and clinics.
Speech Language Pathology Assistant Employment Opportunities
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Speech-Language Pathology assistants may work with infants, children, young adults or seniors in educational, clinical, and medical settings such as schools, daycare centers, hospitals, nursing homes and clinics. In addition, Headstart, the federally funded pre-school program for disadvantaged populations, has also expressed a strong interest in hiring Speech-Language Pathology assistants.
Job surveys in Orange and Los Angeles counties indicate a growing demand for this position. Potential earnings for the entry level SLPA vary according to location and job site but range from $17.00-$25.00 an hour. Some statistics report earnings equal to 60-75% of professional salaries. The greatest area of need is for speech-language pathology assistants who are bilingual.
The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program at Santa Ana College is an AA (Associate of Arts) Degree Program. The required curriculum is for two years. Students have the option of continuing their education at a four-year institution.