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
Her birthday is on St. Patrick’s Day
Jillian
Ages speech pathologists treat
All ages, from birth to death
True or False?
UMass NSSLHA and National NSSLHA are the same thing.
False. 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 science fiction (books/movies)
Dr. Jenny Mack
Got her driver’s license during a tropical storm
Sarah
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 or last semester?
Thick It, Pumpkin Painting, Valentines Crafts, Grad Student Night, Health Professionals Night, Name in IPA, Kahoot
How long is your Clinicial Fellowship (CF) typically after graduate school? (Answer in months, or hours)
Around 9 months, 36 weeks, 1,260 hours
Loves her car Lucille
Dr. Rost (Gwyneth)
Is currently studying abroad
Paulina
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)
Panera
Name one character trait that an SLP must have to be successful
Empathy, flexibility, compassion, etc
Loves green and also plaid
Dr. Gooler
Did gymnastics for 5 years and still has some of her skills
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?
Chipotle (or Apparel)
What does CCC-SLP stand for?
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology
Loves phonetics
Jill Hoover
She didn’t know what a Market Basket was until last year
Claire