Speech and Language Therapists
Speech and language therapists are responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, fluency and voice disorders caused by disability, injury or illness.
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£28,380
New workers start around £14,124.26. Normal pay is £28,380 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £42,560.08.
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Daily Tasks
- Writes reports and maintains client caseloads.
- Counsels relatives to help cope with the problems created by a patient’s disability.
- Attends case conferences and liaises with other specialists such as doctors, teachers, social workers and psychologists.
- Treats speech and language disorders by coaching and counselling clients or through the use of artificial communication devices.
- Designs and initiates appropriate rehabilitation and/or remedial programmes of treatment.
- Assesses, tests and diagnoses a client’s condition.
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Available Courses

Apprenticeship Standard: Registered Nurse Degree L6 (Mental Health Nursing)

BTEC Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Health and Social Care

A Level English Language
