Speech Therapy Aide
Practicum 1 HEA 198-14
Career Knowledge
 Gain career awareness and the opportunity to test career major choices(s)
 Name credentialing agencies for careers related to career major
 Trace the organizational structure of the career major and affiliating agency
 Research the history and rationale of career major specialty
 Identify the different specialties in the career major
 Demonstrate knowledge of applicable laws, statutes, or regulations in the
career area
 Research common diseases or problems associated with career major
Work Experience
 Receive work experience related to the speech therapy aide career prior to
graduation
 Integrate classroom studies with work experience
 Receive exposure to facilities and equipment unavailable in a classroom
setting
 Increase employability potential after graduation
Employability Skills
 Demonstrate performance skills related to the speech therapy aide career
 Demonstrate knowledge of first aid and CPR as they relate to the area
 Demonstrate professional etiquette and responsibilities
 Demonstrate effective communication skills
 Practice team building concepts
 Demonstrate effective use of time management skills
 Incorporate use of related medical terminology and theory related to the
speech therapy aide career
 Demonstrate correct observation skills
Safety
 Perform procedures to prevent disease transmission, utilizing OSHA, CDC
regulations, and standard precautions
 Recognize and provide environmental, personal, and staff safety
 Report unsafe conditions
 Follow safety and emergency procedures.
Specific Career Related Tasks
 Maintain confidentiality of patient and facility information
 Explain how the facial muscles assist speech
 Describe the different bones in the body, especially those of the face
 Define and describe the autonomic nervous system and the effect on speech
 Explain the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems; their functions
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and interrelationships particularly dealing with speech
Identify the major muscles and muscle groups in the body and describe their
functions in relation to speech
List the phases of adjustment for a person who has speech difficulties
Explain the concepts of coping versus succumbing to a disability
Define the roles of the various members of the rehabilitation and/or ARC team
Provide emotional support to the patient and family
Receive patients and visitors
Observe and report patient data
Record patient data using SOAP notes format or facility format
Relate facts, ideas, and feeling by communicating with team members:
patient, staff, and family
Obtain and clarify data by listening to the patient
Write reports concerning patient care and conditions, census, accidents, and
incidents
Assist with patient teaching as prescribed
Reinforce instructions from other health professionals to patient and family
Stock and store equipment and supplies