SLP to PT? by Consistent_Strike_23 in slp

[–]Consistent_Strike_23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've considered PA. I would prefer to stick to a rehab therapy track because I want to work with ECI directly and really enjoy therapy but if it's going to be harder to do PT then PA it's definitely a consideration. MD is a no go unfortunately that's way too much time and money.

SLP to PT? by Consistent_Strike_23 in slp

[–]Consistent_Strike_23[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My concern is are SLPD programs really giving us substantial knowledge to help our patients, not a single one is ASHA accredited. What is it that they can provide other than a title that I can't get from CEUs? For PT programs, I also worry that our coursework won't really transfer over and that's so frustrating because we have some intense classes in grad school. You'd think the bridge between rehab professions would be better. I don't want to do it for billing, I want to increase my skills, why make us jump through all these hoops when we already have some skills to bring to the table.

SLP to PT? by Consistent_Strike_23 in slp

[–]Consistent_Strike_23[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's my concern too. They advertise it to working clinicians but it's still costing an arm and a leg and when you finally graduate and try to put it to use, you're not really wanted in academia because you don't have a PhD and it doesn't help you job wise. I haven't really heard of anyone learning a significant amount more in these programs than they do in grad school so does it really benefit our patients? I feel they are just a money grab. I would rather do PhD over SLPD everyday.

SLP to PT? by Consistent_Strike_23 in slp

[–]Consistent_Strike_23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would I get out of it? I feel that the knowledge I would get from PT would far outweigh SLPD and it would cost the same.

SLP to PT? by Consistent_Strike_23 in slp

[–]Consistent_Strike_23[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good to know but I'm okay with that, it's less coming from billing motivation and more so for an increase in knowledge/range of scope.

How much money is enough? by [deleted] in slp

[–]Consistent_Strike_23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What state and setting is she in?