The basics
The acronym for speech-language pathology
SLP
The acronym NSSLHA stands for..
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
What is the exam you have to take after grad school to become a clinician?
Praxis
Loves his famous mac and cheese at the SLHS holiday party
Dr. Nathaniel Whitmal
Morgan
Ages speech pathologists treat
All ages, from birth to death
True or False?
UMass NSSLHA and National NSSLHA are related
True. UMass NSSLHA is a chapter of the National NSSLHA.
Is a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology necessary in order to pursue a master's degree?
No
Loves guinea pigs
Dr. Jenny Mack
Has a dog named Chewy
Laney
Service delivery areas in speech-language pathology
Articulation, fluency, voice/resonance, receptive/expressive language, hearing, swallowing, cognitive communication, social communication, communication modalities
What is one meeting activity that we have hosted this semester?
Pumpkin Painting, Grad Student Night, Holiday cards, Name in IPA
How long is your Clinicial Fellowship (CF) typically after graduate school? (Answer in months, or hours)
Around 9 months, 36 weeks, 1,260 hours
Knows a lot about garlic
Dr. Rost (Gwyneth)
Has a dog named Riley
Justin
Examples of SLP work settings
Everywhere!!!
Private practices, physicians' offices, hospitals, schools, colleges & universities, rehabilitation centers, long-term & residential health care facilities
What is our fundraiser for this semester? (so far)
Texas Roadhouse
Name one character trait that an SLP must have to be successful
Empathy, flexibility, compassion, etc
Favorite color is plaid
Dr. Gooler
Plays the marimba
Bella
True or False? You need to receive a masters degree in Speech Pathology in order to become a licensed Speech Language Pathologist.
True! You can work as an SLPA right from Undergrad. However, in order to become a licensed SLP you must attend a two years masters program.
What was our fundraiser last semester?
Panera
What does CCC-SLP stand for?
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology
Has a phobia of bats
Jill Hoover
Has a cat named olive
Julia