First Nations Speech and Language Assistant |
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The First Nations Speech and Language Assistant Program (FNSL) is a certificate program. The FNSL program in a 10-course, 33 credit program offered through community-based delivery. The program will prepare students to work at the paraprofessional level in the speech and language field under the direction of a speech language pathologist. Due to the unique challenges of many remote and semi-remote First Nations communities, participants will also receive training in the use of technology as a way of delivering speech language services.
This program is specifically designed for people working in First Nations communities: schools, head start programs, preschools, etc. Admission Requirements For more information, contact Chelsea Vaughan 250.378.3378 or cvaughan@nvit.bc.ca |
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FNSL Certificate Completion Plan Students are required to successfully complete the 30 credits as prescribed below: |
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Course Listing for this program |
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ENGL 110 - Credits: 3.000 College Composition English 110 prepares students to write successful college essays. This course focuses on the writing process. Students will learn how to develop, organize, write, revise, document, and edit essays. More Details on this course Prerequisites:ENGL 060 / or English 12 or permission of instructor. |
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FNSL 110 - Credits: 3.000 Introduction to Speech & Language This course is designed to introduce the student to the certificate program and the Canadian Association for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists guidelines for Speech Language Pathologists and Speech Language Assistants. The students will become familiar with the responsibilities of several agencies and professionals that may interact with the speech language profession and the differences of practice in First Nations communities. The ethical concerns regarding: research, release of information and working as a team member will be included. More Details on this course Prerequisites:Program admission. |
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FNSL 130 - Credits: 3.000 Language and Literacy Development This course will look at language, pre literacy and literacy development in children. Theories of language development and different literacy programs will be explored. The affects of language and literacy on academic development will be discussed. Cultural and second language learning issues will also be included in this course. More Details on this course Prerequisites:Program admission. |
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FNSL 140 - Credits: 3.000 Language Delays and Disorders I This course will explore the types and causes of specific language disorders and language delays that are possible. The affects of the disorder or delay in the social, emotional, cognitive and educational domains of the individual’s development will be discussed. The affects on the immediate and extended family and environments will also be included. More Details on this course Prerequisites:Program Admission. |
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FNSL 150 - Credits: 3.000 Therapy Procedures for Language Delays & Disorders This course will concentrate on teaching the student to be able to use both indirect and direct methods of language intervention to support individuals in their environment with delays or disorders in language acquisition. Understanding of and programming for augmentative and/ or alternative forms of communication will also be discussed. Preschool and school age prepared programs for language support will be introduced with adaptations for First Nation culture. More Details on this course Prerequisites:Program Admission |
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FNSL 160 - Credits: 3.000 Articulation and Phonology This course concentrates on providing the student with introductory skills and the theoretical background related to the methodology and treatment of articulation and phonological differences. Normal developmental milestones for sound and oral motor development including First Nations dialects will be covered. Activities and strategies reflective of various treatment approaches will also be discussed. The role of the speech language assistant in implementing program recommendations will be emphasized throughout. More Details on this course Prerequisites:Program Admission. |
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FNSL 170 - Credits: 3.000 Principles of FNSL Intervention This course will concentrate on the principles of speech and language therapy intervention. Language intervention approaches will be explored addressing the appropriate role for the speech and language assistant in carrying out program recommendations with both preschool and school age populations. Students will be introduced to augmentative forms of communication and how to make these systems functional for the client’s environment as well as adapting the program to reduce barriers for First Nation populations. More Details on this course Prerequisites:Program Admission |
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FNSL 180 - Credits: 3.000 Technology & FNSL This course will concentrate on giving the student the understanding of and experience with technology that is used in assessing, intervention and communicating in the area of speech and language services. Hearing screening and support for the hearing impaired will be covered. The use of the Internet and forms of technology used to communicate with other professionals will be introduced. More Details on this course Prerequisites:Program Admission |
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FNSL 190 - Credits: 6.000 Practicum This practicum is designed to provide the students with experience as an assistant under the direction of a qualified Speech Language Pathologist. Behavioral competencies will be provided as a guideline to assist the supervising Speech Language Pathologist to facilitate the understanding of the student’s objectives. In cooperation with the Speech Language Pathologist NVIT will provide support in practicum monitoring and evaluation guidelines. All admitted students will be required to obtain a current clear Criminal Record Check from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. Refer to the Ministry website for details on this process: http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/criminal-records-review. More Details on this course Prerequisites:FNSL 110 / FNSL 180 / FNSL 170 / FNSL 160 / FNSL 150 / FNSL 140 / FNSL 130 |
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PSYC 213 - Credits: 3.000 Lifespan Human Development I This course covers human development from conception to adolescence. A variety of theoretical perspectives and research data will be examined, including the study of the physical, cognitive, psychosocial development from infancy to middle and late childhood. Theories will be considered in a multi-cultural framework. More Details on this course Prerequisites:PSYC 111 / or permission of instructor. / PSYC 121 |
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