speech-language pathologist

Education

• Hindi

Work Setting

• Fluency disorders
• Treatment centre
• Various locations
• Private practice
• School or educational institution / establishment
• Rehabilitation centre and special health institution

Tasks

• Conduct speech-language tests and examinations
• Diagnose and evaluate speech, voice, resonance, language, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders
• Follow up with patients to ensure assigned remedial programs are correctly followed and completed
• Supervise technical and support staff
• Develop, plan and implement remedial programs to correct speech, voice, language, resonance, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders
• Establish group and personalized care plans working as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Provide advice and educational services to patients and families regarding communication and swallowing disorders

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Certification
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Total communication
• Alternate or augmentative communication
• American Sign Language (ASL)

Area of Specialization

• Speech therapy