Summary Educational Speech-language Pathologist near Yellowknife (NT)
Find key facts and figures about working as an educational speech-language pathologist. The following information is applicable to all Audiologists and speech-language pathologists (NOC 31112).
Note that some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the NOC.
Description
Audiologists diagnose, evaluate and treat individuals with peripheral and central hearing loss, tinnitus and balance problems. Speech-language pathologists diagnose, assess and treat human communication disorders including speech, fluency, language, voice and swallowing disorders. Audiologists and speech-language pathologists are employed in hospitals, community and public health centres, extended care facilities, day clinics, rehabilitation centres and educational institutions, or may work in private practice. Audiologists and speech-language pathologists who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
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Requirements
University
This occupation usually requires a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).
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Wages
Not available
Median wage in Northwest Territories
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
1 job
advertised near Yellowknife (NT)
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Skills
- Instruct technicians and students
- Supervise technical and support staff
- Administer budget
- Administer tests and examinations and observe patients to diagnose and evaluate speech, voice, resonance, language, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders
- Conduct research on speech and other communication disorders and on the development and design of diagnostic procedures and devices
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