CORSPAN: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Corporate Speech Pathology?
Corporate Speech Pathology is a new, specialized area in the field of speech pathology. Corporate speech pathologists work as consultants to businesses. We specialize in the communication needs of corporate employees and entrepreneurs.
What is CORSPAN?
CORSPAN, or the Corporate Speech Pathology Network, is a worldwide organization of speech pathologists who specialize in communication assessment and training in the workplace.
What services do Corporate Speech Pathologists provide?
Among the services we provide are accent reduction, speech and voice improvement, public speaking instruction, help for people with difficulties hearing, speech and language therapy, help for people who stutter, cultural sensitivity as it relates to communication, and business communication etiquette.
See our Speech Instruction section for more information on the services corporate speech pathologists provide.
What qualifications do corporate speech language pathologists hold?
All CORSPAN members in the United States have earned either a masters degree or a doctorate. They hold the Certificate of Clinical Competency awarded by the American Speech Language Hearing Association, along with licensure as required for each individual state in which they practice. CORSPAN members practicing outside of the U.S. are in compliance with their individual national requirements.
Is speech pathology a medical profession?
Although speech-language pathology services are sometimes provided in a healthcare setting, the profession is independent of medicine and is also provided in schools, private offices, the home, or in the workplace. Speech-language pathologists sometimes refer clients to physicians, and physicians sometimes refer patients to speech-language pathologists. Speech pathologists are the professionals who are educated to assess speech and language development and to treat language and speech difficulties. Speech-language pathologists are sometimes informally referred to as speech therapists.
How do I find a corporate speech pathologist in my area?
Locate a corporate speech pathologist in your area.
What does a CORSPAN membership cost?
Annual membership is $95
Includes an online listing in the "Find a Corspan Member" section of the Corspan Website. It lists basic contact information and up to 60 word description of your services, plus your photo. The public can contact you directly and you can receive referrals through Corspan.
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