Specialist/Technologist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2355S0801X
HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Speech-Language Assistants.
As of today, the following are the total number of Speech-Language Assistants nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Speech-Language Assistants who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Speech-Language Assistants by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the Speech-Language Assistants dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Speech-Language Assistants do?
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) work under the direct supervision of licensed Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) to provide treatment and support to individuals with speech, language, and communication disorders.
Their duties include implementing treatment plans, conducting screening tests, assisting with assessments, collecting and recording client data, and performing clerical tasks related to therapy.
SLPAs do not diagnose disorders, develop treatment plans, or provide counseling, as those activities are exclusively within the scope of an SLP.
SLPAs must work under the direct supervision of a licensed SLP, who is responsible for their training, guidance, and oversight.
What SLPAs Do
Provide Treatment: They implement therapy plans designed by the SLP, which may involve teaching communication techniques, using alternative communication devices, or working on swallowing skills.
Assist with Assessments: SLPAs can administer and score screening tests and progress monitoring tools under the guidance and training of the SLP.
Collect Data: They meticulously record client progress, observe interactions, and gather data for the SLP to interpret and use in reports.
Perform Clerical Duties: SLPAs manage materials, schedule activities, maintain equipment, and assist with other administrative functions related to the therapy department.
Support Other Activities: They can support the SLP in research, in-service training, and public relations programs.
Observe Meetings: SLPAs may observe client and family meetings, such as Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, as observers.
What SLPAs Do Not Do
Diagnose: They do not conduct diagnostic tests, perform evaluations, or interpret test results.
Develop Treatment Plans: The SLP is responsible for creating or modifying individualized education or treatment plans.
Counsel: They do not provide counseling to clients or their families regarding speech and language disorders.
Provide Formal Reports: SLPAs do not write or develop formal progress reports that are specific to the IEP.
Training
SLPAs have specialized training and education in communication disorders and anatomy, preparing them to carry out the SLP’s directives.
Environment
SLPAs can work in various environments, including schools, hospitals, healthcare centers, and private practices.
Specialty Specialist/Technologist
Audiology Assistants
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2355A2700X
An audiology assistant (AA) provides support to licensed audiologists in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of hearing and balance disorders.
Their specific duties may vary depending on their training, the practice setting, and state regulations.