Pathology | University of Vermont

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringService OrientationComplex Problem SolvingWriting

Knowledge

English LanguageEducation and TrainingTherapy and CounselingPsychologyCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingDeductive ReasoningInductive Reasoning

Tasks

Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.

Technology

Music or sound editing softwareMedical softwareElectronic mail softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Airflow measurement devicesAlternative computer keyboardsCircumaural headphonesClosed circuit television CCTV surveillance systemsCommunications boardsCompact disk CD playersCompact stereo systemsComputer inkjet printersCopy machinesDesktop computersDiagnostic stroboscopesDigital audio recordersDigital audiometersDigital still camerasDigital video stroboscopy systems

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionIndependence

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium31-9099.01	Speech-Language Pathology Assistants	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Evidence-based therapy material libraries and data collection systems — develop and standardize across a program or department to elevate consistency and quality of SLPA-delivered services.
Emerging SLPA practitioners — mentor and train in treatment implementation, documentation standards, and professional conduct within supervised clinical or school environments.
Program quality assessment data — lead the compilation, analysis, and presentation of caseload-wide performance metrics to inform program improvement initiatives.
Collaborative relationships with speech-language pathologists, educators, and administrators — cultivate and sustain to advocate for client-centered service delivery at an organizational level.
Complex screening and data-collection workflows — design and refine to increase efficiency and accuracy across multi-site or high-volume caseload settings.
Technology integration strategies — champion the adoption of medical software, text-to-speech tools, and analytical platforms to modernize service delivery within the SLPA scope.
Professional development curricula for SLPA support staff — contribute to by modeling advanced competencies, leading in-service sessions, and sharing best practices across the team.
Organizational policies and procedures for SLPA services — inform and review in partnership with supervising SLPs and administrators to ensure regulatory compliance and ethical standards.
Systemic barriers to client communication access — identify at the program level and propose actionable solutions to supervision teams, reflecting advanced problem sensitivity and advocacy.
Cross-functional care teams including educators, psychologists, and healthcare providers — engage with professionally and effectively to support holistic client outcomes across service settings.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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