Step-by-step guide on how to become a licensed Speech Language Pathologist Assistant in California
Each state might have different requirements for getting your Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) License. A license in one state does not guarantee a permission to practice as a SLPA in another state.
Here are the steps you need to take in order to become a SLPA in California.
EDUCATION
When it comes to education, you have a few different options.
Option 1: Associates degree from a community college or technical training program from an accredited institution. (2 years)
You also need to complete the clinical field work hour requirements before applying for the license.
Option 2: Bachelor’s degree in communication disorders or Speech language pathology from an accredited institution.
You also need to complete the clinical field work hour requirements before applying for the license.
Note: if you have a degree in a field other than communication disorders or speech language pathology, you can still complete a SLPA certificate program with required courses.
Course Requirements
Required courses from your institution
1 hour ethics course
1 hour course in universal safety precautions
1 hour patient confidentiality training course
SLPA education modules – For ASHA – only if required in your pathway
Field work hour requirements
Note: Hour requirements might differ slightly based on the SLPA program enrolled.
80 hours of direct client services – Under supervision of an SLP
20 hours of indirect client services – Under supervision of an SLP
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT APPROVED PROGRAMS (by the board)
American River College
Cerritos College
Orange Coast College
Pasadena City College
San Joaquin Delta College
Santa Ana College
Madera Community College
OTHER SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT PROGRAMS
Loma Linda University
LOCAL SCHOOLS WITH COMMUNICATION SCIENCES & DISORDERS DEGREES
California State University of Fullerton
California State University of Los Angeles
California State University of Long Beach
California State University of Northridge
California State University of Chico
California State University of San Marcos
California State University of East Bay
California State University of Sacramento
San Francisco State University
San Diego State University
San Jose State University
Loma Linda University
University of Redlands
California Baptist University
University of the Pacific
Chapman University
Application checklist
2×2 passport quality photograph along with the application
$50 check or money order to the Board, made payable to SLPAHADB
Official transcript sealed in an envelope by the institution
Photocopy of diploma
Verification form for completed field work hours
Fingerprint – Live scan
Supervisor Responsibility Statement – required after SLPA registration is issued. Must be submitted within 30 days.
References
You can refer to ASHA website for more information.
You can refer to California Speech and Hearing Board for more information.
How to become a Licensed SLPA in California
Step-by-step guide on how to become a licensed Speech Language Pathologist Assistant in California
Each state might have different requirements for getting your Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) License. A license in one state does not guarantee a permission to practice as a SLPA in another state.
Here are the steps you need to take in order to become a SLPA in California.
EDUCATION
When it comes to education, you have a few different options.
Option 1: Associates degree from a community college or technical training program from an accredited institution. (2 years)
You also need to complete the clinical field work hour requirements before applying for the license.
Option 2: Bachelor’s degree in communication disorders or Speech language pathology from an accredited institution.
You also need to complete the clinical field work hour requirements before applying for the license.
Note: if you have a degree in a field other than communication disorders or speech language pathology, you can still complete a SLPA certificate program with required courses.
Course Requirements
Field work hour requirements
Note: Hour requirements might differ slightly based on the SLPA program enrolled.
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT APPROVED PROGRAMS (by the board)
OTHER SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT PROGRAMS
LOCAL SCHOOLS WITH COMMUNICATION SCIENCES & DISORDERS DEGREES
Application checklist
References
You can refer to ASHA website for more information.
You can refer to California Speech and Hearing Board for more information.
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