SLPA 121 - Fieldwork Experience in Speech-Language Pathology

    Recent Professors
    Kristina L. Zajic, Kimberly A. Vavra
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    SLPA 115 and 120 with grades of "C" or better
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of SLPA 121
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    requirements must be submitted for review: (1) Proof of negative tuberculin (TB) skin test within three months prior to class. (2) If the TB skin test result is positive, proof of inactive TB chest x-ray within one year prior to class. (3) Proof of completion of CPR/First Aid certification. (4) Proof of malpractice insurance. Live Scan fingerprinting is determined through clinical placement protocol. If a student receives a deficient grade (D/F), SLPA 121 may be repeated once. This course provides supervised fieldwork experience assisting with the clinical management of persons with communicative disorders. It covers the job-related skills needed to be a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA). It also provides opportunities to interact with clients/ patients while implementing a prescribed treatment plan and assisting with screening or evaluation under the direction of a speech-language pathologist. This course includes opportunities for record keeping and managing client data, setting up/preparing for sessions, and performing various clerical duties. A portion of this course may be offered in a TBA component of 162 hours which will include supervised fieldwork experience assisting with the clinical management of persons with communicative disorders.
    Usually Held
    Tue 5:00pm–5:50pm