Registered Migration Australia

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST (AUS) /

SPEECH LANGUAGE THERAPIST (NZ)

ANZSCO 252712 - Registered Migration Australia




Description
A speech pathologist provides diagnostic assessment and management of disorders of communication and swallowing through direct intervention, education, consultancy, advocacy, or a combination of these approaches. In Australia a speech pathologist is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

Speech Pathologist Alternative Titles

  • Speech Therapist

 

 

Occupation Lists

Speech Pathologist is on the following skill lists:

 

 

This occupation is not on the following skill lists:

 

 

 

 

GROUP: 2527 Audiologists and Speech Pathologists therapists

 

 

 

 

Speech Pathologist job description - Registered Migration Australia


The job of a speech pathologist is to provide diagnostic assessment, treatment, rehabilitative services and management of human hearing defects, and communication and swallowing impairments.

 

Tasks

  • assessing and diagnosing the extent of client hearing loss using a wide range of techniques, including audiometric tests
  • reporting results of assessments and tests in writing and making referrals to medical practitioners
  • recommending solutions to those with hearing impairment including amplification, implantable devices, medical interventions and assistive listening devices and providing aural rehabilitation programs
  • providing counselling, advice and information to clients and families as a part of overall treatment
  • assisting with the development and management of noise control and hearing conservation strategies
  • administering standardised and informal tests and observing clients to determine the nature and extent of their communication disorders or swallowing difficulties
  • providing treatment and management of speech, language, learning and communication disorders that may be developmental, part of a disability, or acquired as a result of injury or disease
  • advising on the positioning of the body and on the textures of food and fluids which assists an individual to eat and swallow safely without choking
  • providing information and education to health professionals, early childhood educators and teachers, and support and counselling to individuals affected by communication and swallowing difficulties, and to their families and carers.

 

Skill Level

 

Occupations in the speech pathologist unit group (Group 2527) have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

 

Occupations within the Speech Pathologist Group

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same speech pathologist group, if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Speech Pathologist is assessed with SPA - (Speech Pathology Australia); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

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