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Speech-Language Pathologists

Speech-language pathologists help people communicate and swallow more safely. They assess speech, language, voice, and related difficulties, then create plans to improve communication skills and support each person’s needs. Their work often includes teamwork with teachers, doctors, and other health professionals, plus some research and student mentoring. If you enjoy Biology, Chemistry, and English, and like helping others through patient, practical problem-solving, this career could be a great fit.

EDUCATION ROUTEMultiple pathways
WORK STYLEVaries by role
CAREER FIELDHealth Science

HOW TO GET THERE

Typical pathway

Pathway details are still being reviewed by an editor.

THE WORK

What you may do

Legacy duties

  • Administer tests and examinations and observe patients to diagnose and evaluate speech, voice, resonance, language, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders
  • Plan and implement remedial programs to correct speech, language and voice disorders
  • Establish group and personalized care plans working as a member of an interdisciplinary team
  • Conduct research on speech and other communication disorders and on the development and design of diagnostic procedures and devices
  • May instruct students and other health care personnel.

SKILLS TO BUILD

Skills used in this Career

Committee workInterpersonal skillsMultidisciplinary teamworkProgram Development

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