Speech therapist

area of activity

The scope of practice includes the assessment and treatment of patients with complex speech, language, voice or swallowing disorders, taking into account the clinical-medical condition, as well as counseling of family members.

Specialist Qualification/further training

The professional aptitude for the practice of the profession of a clinical speech therapist is possessed by those who:

a) proves, by means of a diploma, the completion of at least three years of training at a recognized training institution for speech therapy and

b) proves two years of practical work in a hospital, a speech therapy institution or with a freelance speech therapist. Practical activities during the training can be taken into account.

 

Approval procedures and requirements

According to Health Law Art. 7 ff and Health Ordinance Art. 49 to 50.

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