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# Tasks & work activities — speech and language therapist
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Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 31-9099.01 (Speech-Language Pathology Assistants).
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## Task statements
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- **[Core]** Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.
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- **[Core]** Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
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- **[Core]** Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
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- **[Core]** Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.
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- **[Core]** Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
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- **[Core]** Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
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- **[Core]** Prepare charts, graphs, or other visual displays to communicate clients' performance information.
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- **[Core]** Select or prepare speech-language instructional materials.
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- **[Supplemental]** Test or maintain equipment to ensure correct performance.
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- **[Supplemental]** Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of speech-language research projects.
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- **[Supplemental]** Conduct in-service training sessions, or family and community education programs.
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## Detailed work activities
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- Administer screening tests to determine abilities or treatment needs.
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- Assist engineers or scientists with research.
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- Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
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- Develop patient therapy programs.
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- Implement therapeutic programs to improve patient functioning.
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- Maintain medical records.
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- Monitor medical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
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- Perform clerical work in medical settings.
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- Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
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- Prepare medical reports or documents.
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- Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.
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