Speech Pathology Exam 1

ASHA (role, certification, and continuing education)

American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Develops and enforces ethical codes, provides certifications, requires speech pathologists to continue education to maintain certification

CCC-SLP

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology) is the credential for speech-language pathologists from ASHA

CCC-A

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology) is for audiologists from ASHA

Undergraduate requirements

Undergrad in communication sciences & disorders or speech pathology. 

pre-requisites

3 domains: 1. general knowledge, skills, aptitudes & experiences. 2. social, behavioral, biological, and physical science foundations. 3. MUST include either physics or chemistry.

SLP certificate of clinical competence and graduate degrees

2 years. Masters degree from accredited program. Classroom education: minimum 36 units. Clinical education: 400 hours. National Board exam. 9-month supervised full time fellowship, 1260 hours minimum. 

AuD

4 years. Clinical doctorate. Classroom 3 years, clinical education 1 year full time during AuD program (unpaid). National Board exam.

Evidence based practice

a healthcare approach that uses the best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to inform decision-making and improve patient outcomes

ASHA code of ethics

1. patient welfare, 2. professional competence, 3. honesty to public, 4. uphold standards

Research ethics

informed consent, ability to withdraw from participation, beneficence, justice