What Do STs Do?

The duties of a speech therapist are entirely about helping improve the speech, language, and voice of those who have speech impairments. STs perform the following:

• Assess and evaluate the patient’s condition and needs
• Determine the extent of the communication problem of the patient
• Identify and develop treatment care plans
• Carry out treatment plans
• Teach patients how to make sounds and improve voices
• Teach alternative communication methods
• Coordinates with patients to improve their ability to read and write correctly
• Abet patients to develop and strengthen the muscles used to swallow
• Guide patients and families on how to cope with communication disorders
• Perform administrative tasks

What Are the Requirements?

For all interested applicants, you must comply with the following prerequisites:

• Master’s degree
• Completed required clinical experiences
• Must have current and valid Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Completed graduate work course and a clinical practicum at a college or university whose program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA)
• Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board registered and licensed

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