Taxonomy Code
Code:
235Z00000X
Type:
Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Classification:
Speech-Language Pathologist
Specialization:
N/A
Level:
Level II - Classification
Definition:
The speech-language pathologist is the professional who engages in clinical services, prevention, advocacy, education, administration, and research in the areas of communication and swallowing across the life span from infancy through geriatrics. Speech-language pathologists address typical and atypical impairments and disorders related to communication and swallowing in the areas of speech sound production, resonance, voice, fluency, language (comprehension and expression), cognition, and feeding and swallowing.
Version:
NCCU Provider Taxonomy Version 22.1