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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.