Speech Pathologist
Duties and
Responsibilities:
They assess,
diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in
patients. They communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of speech or
language difficulty, determine the extent of communication problems by having the
patient complete basic reading tests, identify treatment options, and create
and carry out a treatment plan for every individual patient. When a speech
pathologist treats its patients they usually teach them how to make sounds,
improve their voices, alternative communication methods like sign language,
improve their ability to read and write correctly. They may also work with them
to develop and strengthen the muscles to swallow and counsel patients and
families on how to cope with communication disorders.
Average
Salary: $69,870
Education:
To become a
speech pathologist you must have at least a master’s degree. It is also
required of you to be licensed in almost all states. To become licensed you
must have a master’s degree and supervised clinical experience.
I don't think I would like to become a speech pathologist because it really doesn't catch my attention and I really don't see myself doing this for the rest of my
life.
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