Duties and Responsibilities; Communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of speech or language difficulty. Determine the extent of communication problems by having a patient basic reading and vocalizing tasks or by giving standardized tests. Identify treatment options. Create and carry out an individualized treatment plan. Teach patients how to make sounds and improve their voices. Teach alternative communication methods, such as sign language, to patients with little or no speech capacity.
Salary: $69,870
Education: Speech-language pathologists typically need at least a master's degree. They must be licensed in most states; requirements vary by state.
Demand or Need for Profession:
Salary: $69,870
Education: Speech-language pathologists typically need at least a master's degree. They must be licensed in most states; requirements vary by state.
Demand or Need for Profession:
- communication skills
- compassion
- critical thinking skills
- detail oriented
- listening skills
- patience
Reflection: This career does interest me because you get to work with kids and I love kids. Also I found it interesting how you teach them sign language. Also I'm a very compassionate person. I believe this career would be good for me.
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