Speech and Language Therapist
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Language and speech therapists offer life-changing care. Also referred to as Speech-language Pathologists, Speech Therapists diagnose and treat speech, communication, and swallowing disorders. They work in the health or education fields, in the treatment of adults and children. Speech Therapists also work to rehabilitate people who have undergone physical or psychological trauma.
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JOSIE LANE
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Career prospects & criteria
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Educational Qualifications
Bachelors degree in speech therapy and audiology
Masters degree in speech therapy
What you need to get started
Relevant work experience, including voluntary work, is also useful. Working in local nursing homes, schools, or stroke groups can help gain work experience.
Soft Skills
Detail Oriented
Compassion
Critical thinking
Communication
Analytic approach
Technical Skills
Scientific aptitude
Computer proficient
Business skills for private practice
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