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.
  • Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, or medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, or swallowing disorders.
  • Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.

  • Test patient hearing.
  • Supervise technical medical personnel.
  • Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.