226601 - Speech therapist

Helps people of different ages maintain, strengthen, improve, acquire or restore the ability to communicate verbally and non-verbally. Diagnoses, assesses and treats speech and communication disorders, provides therapy and helps patients with various speech disorders to acquire, restore or improve speech skills.

Main activities

* diagnose speech and communication disorders;
* assess patients' speech abilities and determine their level;
* consult patients and their families about speech disorders and treatment options;
* plan and implement individual speech therapy programs;
* establish and lead therapy sessions that help patients improve speech and communication skills.

Characteristic competences

* assess and diagnose speech and communication disorders;
* create and adapt individual therapy programs;
* apply speech therapy methods and tools;
* work with patients of different ages, including children and adults;
* use technology in speech therapy.