Academic Catalogs

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

​​​​​​The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program will provide the community with professionally trained personnel to assist the speech pathologist in this specialized field and to provide services in multiple settings to a diverse population in the administration of therapeutic and screening services.  Speech-Language Pathology Assistants work directly with clients or patients to conduct screenings for speech, hearing, or language disorders. They are in direct patient/client contact providing therapeutic treatment, assistance, and documentation of progress. Assistants work closely with the pathologist to make changes in the treatment protocol as the patient improves. Graduates of the program are eligible for state licensure through the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board.

Department Contact Information

Jimmy Nguyen, M.S., CCC-SLP

Program Director/Clinical Coordinator

jnguyen173@occ.cccd.edu

714-432-5883

Speech-Language Pathology Department Website

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Full-Time Program Course Schedule

SLPA Course Descriptions

Credit Courses

SLPA A1002 Units (36 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology Assisstant  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
An introduction to the Speech Language Pathology Assistant career. Professional standards and responsibilities, legal and ethical issues, interdisciplinary and supervisory relations, and management of individuals with speech-language and hearing disorders are emphasized. Consideration is given to cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SLPA A100

SLPA A1122 Units (36 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder and Applied Behavioral Analysis  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course will provide an overview of the foundations of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children, Applied Behavioral Analysis treatment, and evidence-based intervention for treatment. This will include collecting Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence ABC data, and learning operations to increase/strengthen behavior and weaken/decrease behavior. Enrollment Limitation: ALH A112/CDE A112; students who complete SLPA A112 may not enroll in or receive credit for ALH A112 or CDE A112.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SLPA A112

SLPA A1153 Units (54 lecture hours; 8 lab hours)  
Speech, Language, and Hearing Development  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Developmental functions of speech, language, hearing and swallowing mechanisms, including acquisition of morphology, semantics, syntax, pragmatics, and phonology from birth to adolescence. Language development models and language differences discussed. Anatomy and physiologic function pertaining to speech, swallowing, and hearing mechanisms.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SLPA A115

SLPA A1202 Units (36 lecture hours; 18 lab hours)  
Speech-Language Administrative Procedures  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Organizational and functional skills required in the speech pathology workplace. Emphasis on office management, client interaction requirements, communication techniques, educational techniques, writing skills related to speech-language pathology, scheduling, and computer applications.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SLPA A120

SLPA A1403 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Communication Disorders  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Study of communicative disorders in both children and adults to include classification and prevalence, types of disorders, diagnostic techniques, remediation of speech and language, and treatment protocols. The role of the speech-language pathologist and audiologist is covered.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SLPA A140

SLPA A1503.5 Units (54 lecture hours; 36 lab hours)  
Introduction to Phonetics  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
An introduction to phonetics including the analysis, description, and transcription of speech. The course encompasses speech production, acoustics, International Phonetic Alphabet, fine phonetic transcription, phonetic measurements, dialects, and the analysis of both normal and abnormal speech sounds. Protocol techniques for therapy are covered.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SLPA A150

SLPA A1803 Units (36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours)  
Screening and Therapeutic Processes  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Screening procedures and equipment used in evaluation of client status and development of treatment protocols. Therapeutic techniques, use of protocol forms, checklists and anecdotal records for speech, hearing, and language disorders. This course includes therapeutic procedures used in client protocol applications and in patient safety issues.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SLPA A180

SLPA A1904.5 Units (18 lecture hours; 206 lab hours)  
SLPA Clinical Experience 1  
Grading Mode: Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Application of clinical practice procedures and techniques as required of a speech-language pathology assistant under the supervision of a speech language pathologist. Offered on a pass/no pass basis only.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SLPA A190

SLPA A2002 Units (36 lecture hours)  
Adult and Geriatric Disorders  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Therapeutic techniques and assessment directed at adult and geriatric conditions. Special emphasis on acquired conditions and specialized application/adaptation of screening, protocols, and therapy.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SLPA A200

SLPA A2505.5 Units (18 lecture hours; 256 lab hours)  
SLPA Clinical Experience 2  
Grading Mode: Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Advanced application of clinical practice procedures and therapeutic techniques performed under the guidance of a speech pathologist. Client observation, treatment protocols, record keeping procedures, and discussion of case study management issues are also covered.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SLPA A250