Audiologists and speech therapists

Audiologists and speech therapists evaluate, manage and treat physical disorders affecting human hearing, speech, communication and swallowing. They prescribe corrective devices or rehabilitative therapies for hearing loss, speech disorders, and related sensory and neural problems and provide counselling on hearing safety and communication performance.

Skill level: Highly skilled

Review your Income

  • The majority of Audiologists and speech therapists earn a salary between USh949,065 and USh3,382,959 per month in 2024.
  • A monthly wage for entry-level Audiologists and speech therapists ranges from USh949,065 to USh2,457,769.
  • After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between USh1,088,447 and USh2,818,320 per month.

Duties and tasks

  • Evaluating hearing, speech and language performance in patients to determine the nature of hearing and communication disorders
  • Administering hearing or speech/language tests or other examinations using specialized diagnostic instruments and equipment, and interpreting test results alongside other medical, social and behavioural diagnostic data to determine appropriate courses of treatment
  • Planning, directing and participating in counselling, screening, speech rehabilitation and other programs related to hearing and communication
  • Prescribing hearing aids and other assistive devices according to patients’ needs and instructing them in their use
  • Planning and conducting treatment programs to manage physical disorders affecting speech and swallowing
  • Counselling and guiding hearing and/or language-impaired individuals, their families, teachers and employers
  • Referring patients and families to additional medical or educational services if needed

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