Speech-Language Pathologist Specific Skills

Administer tests and examinations and observe patients to diagnose and evaluate speech, voice, resonance, language, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders; 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

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Organized

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Security and Safety

Bondable; Child abuse registry check; Immunization records; Criminal record check; Adult Abuse Registry

Work Setting

Public or community health centre; Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Area of Practice in Speech Language Pathology

Voice disorders; Speech-language and voice problems of hearing impaired; Resonance disorders; Language disorders; Fluency disorders; Articulation disorders

Additional Skills

Supervise technical and support staff; Instruct technicians and students

Communication Systems Experience Total communication

Experience No experience

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

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

Education Master's degree

Languages English