skillfactor-pipeline/skills/speech-and-language-therapist/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — speech and language therapist

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 31-9099.01 (Speech-Language Pathology Assistants).

Task statements

• [Core] Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.
• [Core] Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
• [Core] Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
• [Core] Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.
• [Core] Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
• [Core] Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
• [Core] Prepare charts, graphs, or other visual displays to communicate clients' performance information.
• [Core] Select or prepare speech-language instructional materials.
• [Supplemental] Test or maintain equipment to ensure correct performance.
• [Supplemental] Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of speech-language research projects.
• [Supplemental] Conduct in-service training sessions, or family and community education programs.

Detailed work activities

• Administer screening tests to determine abilities or treatment needs.
• Assist engineers or scientists with research.
• Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
• Develop patient therapy programs.
• Implement therapeutic programs to improve patient functioning.
• Maintain medical records.
• Monitor medical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Perform clerical work in medical settings.
• Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
• Prepare medical reports or documents.
• Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.