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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 5994N
Effective Term: 2021 Fall   

Award: CCL  
Total Credits: 32
CIP Code: 51.0816
Instructional Council: Occupational Administrators (53)
GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this program, students may pursue a career as:
31-9099.01 Speech-Language Pathology Assistants


Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Speech Language Pathology Assistant is designed to provide comprehensive academic and practical education and training for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants. The program provides curriculum and clinical experience in working with individuals with communication disorders across the lifespan. The program content is aligned with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) guidelines and the Arizona State License Statute for Speech Language Pathology Assistants. In addition to work in the classroom, the program provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in working with clients under the direction and supervision of an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Speech Language Pathology Assistant is also available.



Required Courses
SLP104 Speech, Language, and Hearing Development 3
SLP205 Introduction to Communication Disorders 3
SLP210 Speech and Hearing Anatomy and Physiology 3
SLP212 Language Disorders and Rehabilitation 3
SLP214 Speech Sound Disorders and Phonetics 3
SLP215 Speech, Language, Hearing Disorders and Rehabilitation 3
SLP217 Clinical Ethics and Documentation 3
SLP218 Behavior Management 3

SLP235AA Speech-Language Pathology Practicum (1) (May be repeated) OR
SLP235AB Speech-Language Pathology Practicum (2) 2

SLP240 Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication 3
SLP242 Low Incidence Disabilities 3
 Credits: 32

Program Competencies
1. Abide by state and national scope of practice. (SLP104, SLP205, SLP210, SLP212, SLP214, SLP215, SLP217, SLP218, SLP235AA, SLP235AB, SLP240, SLP242)
2. Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior in accordance with state and national standards. (SLP104, SLP205, SLP210, SLP212, SLP214, SLP215, SLP217, SLP218, SLP235AA, SLP235AB, SLP240, SLP242)
3. Administer informal screenings and therapy probes to gather data to support a treatment plan. (SLP212, SLP214, SLP215, SLP217, SLP235AA, SLP235AB, SLP242)
4. Draw conclusions from multiple sources of information to inform the implementation of a treatment plan. (SLP212, SLP214, SLP215, SLP217, SLP218, SLP235AA, SLP235AB, SLP240, SLP242)
5. Execute therapeutic and evidenced-based practices using an understanding of speech, language, voice and fluency disorders under the direction of a licensed speech-language pathologist. (SLP104, SLP205, SLP210, SLP212, SLP214, SLP215, SLP217, SLP218, SLP235AA, SLP235AB, SLP240, SLP242)
6. Identify appropriate technology solutions to meet client needs. (SLP212, SLP214, SLP215, SLP218, SLP235AA, SLP235AB, SLP240, SLP242)
7. Document progress toward goals in an established treatment plan. (SLP212, SLP214, SLP215, SLP217, SLP235AA, SLP235AB, SLP242)
8. Communicate in a culturally responsive manner, demonstrating empathetic and active listening skills. (SLP104, SLP205, SLP210, SLP212, SLP214, SLP215, SLP217, SLP218, SLP235AA, SLP235AB, SLP240, SLP242)
9. Communicate complex information clearly with a purpose appropriate to the context and audience in written and oral forms. (SLP104, SLP205, SLP210, SLP212, SLP214, SLP215, SLP217, SLP218, SLP235AA, SLP235AB, SLP240, SLP242)
10. Produce documentation of services in compliance with regulation and reimbursement requirements. (SLP217, SLP235AA, SLP235AB)
11. Demonstrate the ability to learn from and adapt to changing contexts. (SLP104, SLP205, SLP210, SLP212, SLP214, SLP215, SLP217, SLP218, SLP235AA, SLP235AB, SLP240, SLP242)
12. Select relevant continued professional and personal growth opportunities within the field. (SLP212, SLP214, SLP215, SLP217, SLP218, SLP235AA, SLP235AB, SLP240, SLP242)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: October 27, 2020

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.





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