Identify, define, and diagnose disorders of human communication and swallowing and assist in localization and diagnosis of diseases and conditions.

Provide direct services using a variety of service delivery models to treat and/or address communication, swallowing, or other upper aerodigestive concerns.

Conduct research related to communication sciences and disorders, swallowing, or other upper aerodigestive functions.

Educate, supervise, and mentor future speech-language pathologists.

Serve as case managers and service delivery coordinators.

Administer and manage clinical and academic programs.

Educate and provide in-service training to families, caregivers, and other professionals.

Participate in outcome measurement activities and use data to guide clinical decision making and determine the effectiveness of services provided in accordance with the principles of evidence-based practice.

Train, supervise, and manage speech-language pathology assistants and other support personnel.

Promote healthy lifestyle practices for the prevention of communication, hearing, swallowing, or other upper aerodigestive disorders.