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The acronym for speech-language pathology
SLP
The acronym NSSLHA stands for..
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
Do you have to take the Praxis?
The year you apply for grad school
What is senior year
Ages speech pathologists treat
All ages, from birth to death
True or False?
ODU NSSLHA and National NSSLHA are the same thing.
False. ODU NSSLHA is a chapter of National NSSLHA.
Is a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology necessary in order to pursue a master's degree?
No
True or False?
You have to major in Speech Language Pathology & Audiology in undergrad to apply for grad school.
False!
It's not required to major in Speech Language Pathology & Audiology in undergrad to apply for grad school.
Service delivery areas in speech-language pathology
Speech sounds, language, literacy, social communication, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication, feeding and swallowing
Benefits of National NSSLHA membership
Networking opportunities, access to National NSSLHA newsletter, access to ASHA journals, discounts to ASHA membership after two years of National NSSLHA membership, reduced registration rate for ASHA conventions, product discounts, and scholarship opportunities
Education and training needed to become a speech-language pathologist
What is a master's degree in speech language pathology, clinical practicum hours,licensure and certification through ASHA, 1260 hours of post-graduate clinical work
Minimum observation hours to start clinic?
25 hours
Examples of SLP work settings
Everywhere!!!
Private practices, physicians' offices, hospitals, schools, colleges & universities, rehabilitation centers, long-term & residential health care facilities
When was NSSLHA established?
1972
How long is a clinical fellowship (CF)?
at least 36 weeks and 1,260 hours
How many externship experiences does ODU provide?
Two externship experiences in medical, educational, and clinical facilities
True or False?
SLPs work with people who don't have speech, language, or swallowing disorders.
True. SLPs also work with people who want to learn how to communicate more effectively (i.e. accent modification/other forms of communication enhancement)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
What is one main issues we are advocating for during today's Advocacy Day?
- Promoting workforce diversity
- Issues pertaining to COVID-19 legislation
What does CCC-SLP stand for?
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology
When is the Grad school application usually due at ODU?
The deadline for grad school applications at ODU is usually February 1st!