Speech Pathologist
Duties and Responsibilities: Speech-language
pathologists (sometimes called speech therapists) assess, diagnose, treat, and
help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients. Speech,
language, and swallowing disorders result from a variety of causes, such as a
stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, a cleft palate,
cerebral palsy, or emotional problems.
Salary: $69,870
Education: Speech-language
pathologists typically need at least a master’s degree. They must be licensed
in most states; requirements vary by state.
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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?
No I wouldn’t like to have thus as
a job because I don’t think I would be good at this.