Career in BASLP - Bachelor of Audiology & Speech, Language Pathology

About the course :

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology are concerned with evaluation, treatment and research in human communication and its disorders. Speech-language pathologists assess and treat persons of all ages with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. They may also work with people who have oral motor problems that cause eating and swallowing difficulties. They use special instruments, as well as written and oral tests, to determine the nature and extent of impairment, and to record and analyze speech irregularities. For individuals with little or no speech, speech-language pathologists select alternative communication systems, including automated devices and sign language, and teach their use.

Job Prospects :

Job opportunities are available for audiologists and speech language pathologists, both in India and overseas in the following set ups:

Academic Universities

• Medical Hospitals/Clinics (General hospitals, Ear Nose Throat, Pediatric or Neurology clinics)

• Special Schools for children with hearing impairment, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism, learning disability or others

• Normal schools

• Hearing aid/cochlear implant industries

• Hearing conservation program in industries (as industrial audiologist)

Or, Private practice