Description

Speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs) are “support personnel who, following academic coursework, fieldwork, and on-the-job training, perform tasks prescribed, directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified speech-language pathologists” (ASHA, n.d.). The use of support personnel, including SLPAs, has been documented in the field of speech-language pathology since the 1960s. SLPAs continue to play an increasingly important role in meeting personnel needs and providing appropriate services to individuals with communication disorders. In 2020, ASHA created a formal certification for SLPAs (the C-SLPA) which “(a) establishes a uniform standard for the knowledge and skill level expected of assistants and (b) ensures that all ASHA-certified assistants meet the same rigorous requirements” (Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, 2020). Following the implementation of this certification, it is essential for professionals in the field of speech-language pathology to familiarize themselves with the role of SLPAs.

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