# Tasks & work activities — speech and language therapist

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 31-9099.01 (Speech-Language Pathology Assistants).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.
- **[Core]** Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
- **[Core]** Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
- **[Core]** Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.
- **[Core]** Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
- **[Core]** Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
- **[Core]** Prepare charts, graphs, or other visual displays to communicate clients' performance information.
- **[Core]** Select or prepare speech-language instructional materials.
- **[Supplemental]** Test or maintain equipment to ensure correct performance.
- **[Supplemental]** Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of speech-language research projects.
- **[Supplemental]** Conduct in-service training sessions, or family and community education programs.

## Detailed work activities

- Administer screening tests to determine abilities or treatment needs.
- Assist engineers or scientists with research.
- Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
- Develop patient therapy programs.
- Implement therapeutic programs to improve patient functioning.
- Maintain medical records.
- Monitor medical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Perform clerical work in medical settings.
- Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
- Prepare medical reports or documents.
- Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.