Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this two-year program, graduates will be prepared to assist a certified speech-language pathologist (SLP) in the following ways:

• Perform speech, language, and hearing screenings
• Administer speech and language assessment and progress monitoring tools per examiner manual qualifications and SLP direction
• Demonstrate speech, language, and related therapy procedures to implement treatment plans developed by the SLP
• Create records, charts, or graphs to communicate client/patient/student performance to SLP
• Perform clerical duties such as preparing materials, organizing records, and scheduling clients/patients/students
• Evaluate clinical situations for compliance with ethical codes and federal, state, and local regulations
• Create advocacy materials and presentations to promote public awareness and improve public policies related to communication disorders

Check out the 2021-22 Annual Program Review for information on how this program assures that its students are attaining learning outcomes.

The Mitchell Tech SLPA program meets the requirements allowing a graduate to apply for SLPA licensure from the South Dakota Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Speech-Language Pathology Assistant certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).