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Online SLPA Certification

Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) work under the supervision of a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and may command good hourly wages with opportunities to practice in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, Head Start programs, and other sites that treat individuals with communication disorders.*  The Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at NAU offers courses in Speech-Language Pathology Assistance (SLPA) completely online. These courses will lead to a Speech Language Pathology Assistant  (SLPA) certificate. Additional general education coursework and clinical training is required for licensure, and will depend on state laws in your geographical location.

The Department of Health Special Licensing Division now requires state licensure for speech-language pathology assistants. View their website for information on Arizona’s SLPA licensing requirements.

Courses

The top 7 courses (21 hours) are required for the SLPA certificate offered through NAU. CSD 460 is an elective course:

CourseTitleCredit HoursSemester Offered
CSD 191Communication Disorders in Society3Fall/Spg/Sum
CSD 251Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Swallowing3Fall/Spg/Sum
CSD 350Communication Development in Children3Fall/Spg/Sum
CSD 352Phonetics3Fall/Spg/Sum
CSD 390SLPA Professional Issues3Fall/Spg/Sum
CSD 391SLPA Clinical Skills3Fall/Spg/Sum
CSD 454Introduction to Clinical Practice in Communication Disorders3Fall/Spg/Sum
CSD 460 (elective)Clinical Interaction in SLP3Fall/Spg/Sum

The NAU distance education website has tuition information.

For more information

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program
Box 15045
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5015
Phone: (928) 523-2969
Email: speech@nau.edu or Jeffrey.Meeks@nau.edu

*Work opportunities for SLPAs vary by state with some states not permitting the use of SLPAs. Check with your state Department of Education or Department of Health to determine coursework requirements and employment opportunities for SLPAs.

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