Speech-Language Pathologists: 
Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Health Science |
| Indiana Average Salary | $71,190.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 92 days |
| Typical Education | Advanced degree (includes Master's, Professional, and Doctoral degrees) |
| Typical Experience | None |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 472 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 4.91 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 2,408 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 22.10 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Oral Communication
Information Gathering
Integrity
Problem-solving
Written Communication
Critical Thinking
Decision-making
Customer Service
Professionalism
Intellectual Risk-taking
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Work Ethic
Organization
Creativity
Teamwork
Adaptability
Time Management
Leadership
Oral Communication
Information Gathering
Integrity
Problem-solving
Written Communication
Critical Thinking
Decision-making
Customer Service
Professionalism
Intellectual Risk-taking
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Work Ethic
Organization
Creativity
Teamwork
Adaptability
Time Management
Leadership
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Conduct noninvasive medical diagnostic assessments
Operate therapeutic medical instruments or equipment
Test patient hearing
Provide assistance in administering rehabilitation
Assist individuals with mental or social disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources
Conduct individual, group, or family interventions
Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies
Treat medical condition of patient
Assist individuals with physical disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Operate therapeutic medical instruments or equipment
Test patient hearing
Provide assistance in administering rehabilitation
Assist individuals with mental or social disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources
Conduct individual, group, or family interventions
Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies
Treat medical condition of patient
Assist individuals with physical disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Training and Teaching Others
Prepare healthcare training materials
Prepare reports or presentations associated with non-medical therapy treatment
Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities
Prepare medical reports
Educate patients regarding diagnosis or treatment
Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses
Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel
Prepare reports or presentations associated with non-medical therapy treatment
Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities
Prepare medical reports
Educate patients regarding diagnosis or treatment
Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses
Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel
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Related Licensing Requirements
Speech Language Pathologist CFY (Clinical Fellowship Year) (18-0000000089)
Initial license; renewal license; speech-language pathologist; continuing education Sec. 7. (a) The division of professional standards established within the department of education by IC 20-28-2-1.5 (referred to as "the division of professional standards" in this section) may issue the following: (1) An initial license as a speech-language pathologist only to an individual who is licensed as a speech-language pathologist under this article. (2) A nonrenewable initial license as a speech-language pathologist to an individual who is completing a clinical fellowship in speech-language pathology and who has registered the clinical fellowship with the board. The nonrenewable initial license expires on the earlier of: (A) the date the individual is licensed by the board as a speech-language pathologist; or (B) eighteen (18) months after the individual begins the clinical fellowship in speech-language pathology.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Speech Language Pathology Audiology Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/speech.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Speech Language Pathology Audiology Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/speech.htm
Speech Pathologist (18-0000000021)
In order to qualify for licensure as a speech pathologist or audiologist, candidates must: Possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent in the area of speech-language pathology from a board-recognized institution. Have course concentrations of: At least 18 semester hours in courses providing fundamental information applicable to the normal development of speech, language, and hearing, and at least 42 semester hours in courses providing information about and practical experience in the management of speech, language, and hearing disorders, of which: at least 6 hours shall be in audiology, no more than 6 hours shall be in courses providing academic credit for clinical practice, at least 24 hours shall be in the field for which licensure is sought, at least 30 hours should be applicable towards a graduate degree. Have at least 300 hours of supervised, direct clinical experience received within the educational institution granting the candidate's master's degree. Have completed at least 9 consecutive months (at no less than 30 hours per week) of clinical experience in either audiology or speech-language pathology. Have not been convicted of a crime nor have been subject to disciplinary sanctions that would interfere with the ability to carry out professional duties. Pay all examination and application fees. The requirements above are subject to change. Please contact the agency listed below for updated requirements.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Speech Language Pathology Audiology Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/speech.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Speech Language Pathology Audiology Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/speech.htm
Speech Language Pathology Support Personnel (18-0000000090)
IC 25-35.6-3-8.1 Availability of license or registration; services performed by support personnel Sec. 8.1. (a) Each individual licensed under this article and each individual registered as a speech-language pathology aide, a speech-language pathology associate, or a speech-language pathology assistant shall make the license or registration, or an official duplicate of the license or registration, available when the individual practices speech-language pathology or audiology or provides support services. (b) Before support personnel may provide services, the speech-language pathologist shall ensure that prior written notification is provided to the recipient of the services that services are to be provided in whole or in part by support personnel.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Speech Language Pathology Audiology Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/speech.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Speech Language Pathology Audiology Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/speech.htm
