Up & Coming Weekly

May 10, 2016

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MAY 11-17, 2016 UCW 17 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM It is the aspiration of professionals and paraprofessionals in the field of Speech- Language Pathology to positively influence the most powerful tool offered to mankind — communication. In the words of the late Maya Angelou, "Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning." Fayetteville Technical Community College embraced this concept and established the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program in 1997. FTCC is proud to be one of two schools in North Carolina that continues to offer this type of program. A Speech-Language Pathology Assistant is a person who assists a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in a variety of areas including conducting screenings, implementing therapy in the areas of receptive and expressive language, articulation, fluency, augmentative and alternative communication and oral motor skills as well as preparing materials for therapy, scheduling patients for therapy and maintaining files and equipment. Students who complete the two-year competitive health program graduate with an Associate in Applied Science in Speech-Language Pathology Assisting. When asked what sets the SLPA program apart from other health programs, one student stated, "Our program is one that is designed to impact people's way of life — which is communication." We as humans rely on communication as our driving tool for conveying detailed descriptions of our inner most thoughts and emotions. The SLPA program works to help give those who are hampered by speech and language difficulties the chance to improve, if not overcome, those obstacles. The program allows individuals the chance to gain self -confidence and stand tall when they have something to say. A former student adds, "The SLPA program is well put together, and the professors genuinely care about the future of their students. This program has made me feel very confident in my ability to emerge in the work force upon graduation, and it has inspired me to further my educational journey, as well. My advisor goes above and beyond to make sure I'm educationally, professionally, and clinically prepared for the program and what's to come after graduation." Speech-Language Pathology Assistants are currently in high demand with career opportunities in school systems and private agencies. For more information on Fayetteville Technical Community College's Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program, contact Charisse Gainey at 678- 8492 or gaineyc@faytechcc.edu. For a complete listing of FTCC programs of study, many of which are 100 percent online, please visit the FTCC website at www. faytechcc.edu. The philosophy of FTCC centers around "education for life," meaning that no matter where you are in your journey of life, FTCC has something to offer. Visit our website or visit us face to face at 2201 Hull Road or 171 Laketree Boulevard in Spring Lake. FTCC also offers a full array of educational services at the Fort Bragg Training and Education Center. FTCC Program Focuses on the Human Voice byCHARISSE GAINEY CHARISSE GAINEY, FTCC's Department Chair, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Contributing Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. 910.484.6200 The SLPA program works to help give those who are hampered by speech and language difficulties the chance to improve, if not overcome, those obstacles. Take Into Your Own Hands We can help market your business right and put it at the fingertips of customers in two ways. In print and online! Look for it online now at www.upandcomingweekly.com. FREE Community Papers Because sometimes the world is... ...right where you live. "74.4% of Community Paper Readers Make Their Buying Decisions from Free Paper Advertising and Editorial Content." Paper Name Address Phone 208 Rowan St. 910.484.6200 FREE Community Papers Because sometimes the world is... ...right where you live. "74.4% of Community Paper Readers Make Their Buying Decisions from Free Paper Advertising and Editorial Content." Paper Name Address Phone Connecting a Community CSCSG Take Marketing Matters Into Your Own Hands

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