How do they match: Speech-Language Pathologists

  • Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written or oral tests or special instruments.
  • Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
  • Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.
  • Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
  • Participate in and write reports for meetings regarding patients' progress, such as individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings, in-service meetings, or intervention assistance team meetings.

  • Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
  • Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
  • Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
  • Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
  • Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
  • Supervise patient care personnel.
  • Supervise technical medical personnel.
  • Test patient hearing.
  • Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.
  • Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.