226690 - Other Audiologists and speech therapists

Here are classified other audiologists and speech therapists who are not listed in the 2266 subgroup 'Audiologists and Speech Therapists' and who assess, monitor and treat physical disorders affecting human hearing, speech, communication and swallowing. They prescribe corrective devices or rehabilitation therapy for deafness, speech disorders and similar sensory and neural problems, consult on hearing safety and communication issues.

Main activities

* assess patient's hearing and speech;
* determine hearing and communication disorders;
* perform hearing or speech tests using special diagnostic tools;
* determine the most appropriate course of treatment;
* plan and implement treatment programs, manage physical disorders affecting speech and swallowing.

Characteristic competences

* consult with individuals with hearing and speech disabilities;
* determine the most appropriate course of treatment;
* manage physical disorders affecting speech and swallowing;
* implement treatment programs;
* provide additional medical services to patients and their family members.