SLPA QUESTIONS | responsibilities, salary, and schedule

[@samanthagarcia2628]

This video is very inspirational. I'm currently an undergrad close to completing my degree and I too have a GPA that's a little below 3.0. I switched majors during my sophomore year to speech path and have failed and retaken courses, delaying me from graduating in 2022. I'll be done in spring 2024 and with everything that happened during undergrad, I have been questioning lately if I even wanted to attend grad school and began researching how work would be as an SLPA. Turns out it's not as bad as I thought. So I definitely understand the GPA thing and now I'll still be happy if I go to grad school or not, just gotta wait and see how my GPA turns out. Thanks for sharing this!

[@mav25]

I’m super excited and scared, I’m still in my program but have an interview this Friday for entry level SLPA. I’m hoping I get the position while I’m still in school because I just feel like it would definitely benefit me so much. Also it will help me to decide whether or not I want to pursue a Masters. I’m a single mother and I do not want to take time away from my teen.

[@kyang4208]

Thank you for your SLPA videos, Karina! We appreciate you so much!

[@susana9299]

Hello thank you for these videos! I have years of working as a paraprofessional and a resource aid, so I know a bit of I.E.P's and working with sped, I'm really considering returning back to school for a slpa.

[@killuasisterr]

YAYYY im currently attending UT so this was super enlightening

[@crystaldawn9656]

I just started a job as an SLPA under a travel contract. It’s similar to travel nursing and the stipends are really generous. I plan to work through a grad program because I’m older and can’t afford to not work.

[@alexbella99]

What's the name of the travel agency ??

[@ajanathans1520]

This was super helpful, thank you! 😊

[@enedinavelazquez7426]

Loved your video! I originally wanted to be a teacher and I got my BA in Liberal Studies but I'm transitioning out of that now and I am wondering if I would have to get another BA in speech pathology?

[@KarinaKurlz]

You don’t have to! There are programs that offer only the speech-related courses to avoid you having to complete an entire other degree.

[@crystaldawn9656]

Look at your state requirements. I had to get either an associate or bachelors in communication sciences.

[@heatherclarise]

Super helpful! Thank you!

[@samlopez2231]

I’m about to finish my undergrad and and plan to be SLPA until I figure out the grad school situation thank you for sharing your story and experience!!!

[@KarinaKurlz]

You’re welcome!

[@Gamesandfuncali4nia]

I have a question, why don't you take a lunch break and what do you eat in those 5 min? how do you get energy to keep on working? Can you do a what I eat in a day as a SLPA? that would be great! Adiós!!

[@KarinaKurlz]

That’s a great idea, I’ll definitely do that next! I don’t take a lunch break because I see about 30 kids each day, and that’s broken up into both individual and group sessions. I could easily move some students around to allow a 30 minute break, and I sometimes do! However, I find myself always working in those breaks so that I don’t take any work home. Fridays are the days I like to treat myself to a lunch out :)

[@Gamesandfuncali4nia]

@@KarinaKurlz thank you girl!!

[@nikkiy8734]

Hi I’m deciding between occupational therapy assistant and speech language pathology assistant which one would pay more for northern and Southern California and would I be able to live comfortably and which one is faster to finish schooling

[@KarinaKurlz]

Hi! I haven’t looked into much details for an OTA, but I know of people that have completed the coursework and I believe it’s about the same as an SLPA, which is about 2 years worth of coursework. I’m also not familiar with the license requirements in California, but for Texas, there isn’t many universities that offer a degree specifically for OTA like they offer for SLPAs. OTAs typically complete their coursework at community colleges, which may be faster!

[@myfinanciallyfreelife5429]

If I could go back, I would do OTA if you’re not interested in going for your masters. You can work at the hospital, SNF, Home health and at clinics as an OTA. The OTA I work with is a COTA and she gets $30/hr in Orlando, Fl just out of school.

[@nikkiy8734]

And is slpa a stressful job I’m currently going to graduate soon with my child development degree for associates but then from there I either want to do slpa or ota not sure yet which one but I’m hoping to support myself financially with one of these jobs and It’s hard for me academically but hoping to graduate with either one of these career options ota or slpa

[@vox.akuma.is.husband.material]

Same I also am almost done with child development degree and currently in a slpa program to get my license it can be stressful sometimes with homework and trying to understand the logistics and details of the job it can get hard but you could do it with hard work

[@RochelleBlewett]

When you work for a school what are your typical hours? Like if I needed to leave an hour before school ends is that possible?

[@nikkiy8734]

And how hard is is to be a slpa I enjoy watching your videos I’m just stuck in between ota and slpa i do want to become independent but also enjoy my job so I’m stuck between the two

[@KarinaKurlz]

I don’t think it’s a difficult job at all, I love it! If you’re stuck between the 2 I recommend getting some experience in both and pursue which ever you end up liking more.

[@zeeenn1233]

50 that’s as an lna is about 80 a year

[@Angelina_C98]

So for the slap. Does the SLP create the treatment plan and tell you what you need to work on in your therapy sessions or do you create your own therapy for the child? Like do u pick what intervention to use for each child? Or do u just follow what the SLP says to do in therapy?

[@KarinaKurlz]

I believe it depends on the SLP that is supervising you, because everyone has their own style, but my experience has been creating the games/therapy materials on my own!

[@amirastephens4362]

I'm in private practice as an SLPA and you create your own therapy activities/approaches for the child based on the goals the SLP creates!

[@mershelareji1153]

How much pay can we expect for slpa right out of college. Am a slp major myself :)

[@edatube7616]

So working in a school...I imagine you get summers and holidays off? Do you do any part-time work in the summer?

[@KarinaKurlz]

Yes, I get summers and holidays off. I don’t do any part time work in the summer! I know a lot of people that do, but I personally like that time to be spent with my family

[@jadea.4657]

For the graduate programs, do they really require a minimum gpa of 3.0 or do they want higher? Mine is currently a 3.3 and I'm a little worried about not getting into graduate school.

[@thucao6479]

May you try recording the action of your working learn spl on the children?

[@marielamata2478]

Thanks for this video! Did your undergrad program help you complete the hours required? I recently finish my BS but I didnt do hours so now im trying to complete them through another program and I just wonder if this is ok?

[@KarinaKurlz]

I believe so! I was luckily able to complete mine after I graduated, still with UT Austin, but it isn’t offered at too many places. It’s the most difficult part of the process to get a license! You got it! ✨

[@crystaldawn9656]

My state has a provisional license while you’re getting the hours. I found a job where they will give me the hours. It’s a huge win.

[@sobersuds]

As an SLPA are you able to pick one school? I am interested in only working with elementary school aged children as an SLPA/SLP

[@KarinaKurlz]

That’s something you can mention when interviewing! Unfortunately I cannot pick one school.

[@danaisney]

Hello there, fellow SLPA in the school board here! Unfortunately we don’t get to choose which schools/how many we’re assigned to. I was recently assigned to three schools as well (2 middle/1 high) and that’s given I also have years of experience in childcare and I am certified for early childhood education. Similar to what Karina says, it is based on your experience but also where the district feels you will flourish more.

[@silverfox5674]

Thank u for the video.

[@iriscarballo7286]

Was the school hard to become a SLPA ???

[@KarinaKurlz]

Some coursework was definitely hard, yes!

[@Iris-ik7wf]

You should do a Q&A! Btw has anyone ever told you you look like the actress Gal Gadot??

[@KarinaKurlz]

No, but i looked her up on Google and she’s beautiful! Thank you! Also, the Q&A sounds like a good idea too. I’ll be doing that soon, thanks!

[@lisaanndominguez]

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[@moonwolf3328]

8:07 salary

[@TheTriavng95]

Hi 👋 how long did it take you to finish your SLPA license?

[@KarinaKurlz]

Hi! A total of 3 years to complete my degree and the clinical hours/observation hours included.

[@dedeishak3102]

@@KarinaKurlz hello I live in Texas too Dallas / Fort Worth Can you tell me please, where can I take the associate SLPA? And is this your 3 years with associate or bachelor? Because I have bachelor degree but in commerce which is different field

[@catherinevandor9988]

In NY State you can get hired as a speech therapist in the schools or BOCES with a BA at the same salary as the SLP earns. You will need a Masters degree in a related area, and a UDO to sign your Medicaid. Get into the habit of taking a lunch, out your will burn out.

[@amirastephens4362]

Heyyy are you ASHA certified?

[@KarinaKurlz]

Hi! I am not ASHA certified.

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[@Sanaaaahhhhh67]

hey do u have Masters degree... ? plz reply

[@KarinaKurlz]

Hi! I don’t have a masters degree. I have a bachelors degree :)