Speech Therapist
ELIGIBILITY
- For 10th: Pass in 10th grade.
- For 12th: Pass in 12th grade with any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts).
ENTRANCE TESTS
- Entrance requirements may vary by institution and country. Some places may require specific tests related to speech therapy or communication disorders programs.
AVAILABLE COURSES
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP) (4 years)
- Post Graduate: Master of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (MASLP) (2 years)
- Ph.D.: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Speech-Language Pathology for advanced research and academic careers.
WORK OPPORTUNITIES
- Hospitals and clinics: Assessing and treating speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
- Schools and educational institutions: Providing therapy services to children with speech and language delays.
- Rehabilitation centers: Helping patients recover communication skills after neurological injuries or strokes.
- Private practice: Offering personalized therapy sessions and consultations.
- Nursing homes and elder care facilities: Assisting elderly individuals with communication and swallowing difficulties.
- Research institutions: Conducting studies on speech and language disorders and therapies.
- Government agencies: Working in public health programs to promote communication health and awareness.