speech pathologist

Speech pathologist

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Duties and responsibilities:

When diagnosing patients, speech-language pathologists typically do the following:

·       Communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of speech or language difficulty

·       Determine the extent of communication problems by having a patient complete basic reading and vocalizing tasks or by giving standardized tests

·       Identify treatment options

·       Create and carry out an individualized treatment plan

When treating patients, speech-language pathologists typically do the following:

·       Teach patients how to make sounds and improve their voices

·       Teach alternative communication methods, such as sign language, to patients with little or no speech capability

·       Work with patients to improve their ability to read and write correctly

·       Work with patients to develop and strengthen the muscles used to swallow

·       Counsel patients and families on how to cope with communication disorders

Salary:

Annual wage is $69,870

Education:

They must have a master’s degree. They must be taking training before entering a course.

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Reflection: do you think you would like to become one? Why? Why not?

I think I would not like to become one because it is not of my interest.