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Speech- Language pathologist A Speech- Language Pathologist must: Assess Diagnose Treat Help prevent communication disorders in patients

Employment Speech- Language Pathologists are typically bound to contracts with companies. Many are employed privately or publicly by schools Also hold jobs in the medical field.

Work environment About half of Speech- Language Pathologists work in schools The others work in healthcare facilities or patient’s homes

certifications At least a Master’s Degree is necessary Each state requires a license with specific requirements in order to practice A basic certificate required in most states is: The Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology

SALARY The average salary for a Speech- Language Pathologist in 2012 was $69, 870

Significant points Important Qualities Communication Skills Compassion Critical Thinking Skills Detail Oriented Listening Skills Patience

Job Outlook The employment for Speech- Language Pathologist is expected to increase by 19% in the next 10 years The projected change is of 26,000 new Speech Language Pathologists between 2012 and 2022

Summary Speech- Language Pathologists help individuals in one of the most important and crucial ways, by improving their communication skills.

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