Provides evaluation and therapeutic services for persons with communicative and hearing disorders.
Administers articulation and hearing examinations. Performs diagnostic evaluations of tests. Conducts group and individual therapy sessions utilizing a variety of speech and hearing equipment. Completes therapeutic procedures and client appraisals. Defines therapeutic objectives. Prepares and maintains testing, evaluation, and progress records for participants in the speech and hearing therapy program. Counsels family members regarding the therapy program. Confers with physicians, psychologists, and other professionals regarding plans and procedures for speech and hearing diagnoses and therapy. Installs and maintains speech and hearing testing and therapy equipment.
Knowledge of approved principles and techniques for the individual and group treatment of a wide variety of speech and hearing impairments. Knowledge of speech testing and evaluation procedures of hearing defects. Knowledge of the principles of psychology and education related to teaching individuals with speech and hearing impairments. Ability to operate equipment and to interpret test results. Ability to exercise patience and tact in dealing with patients. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, and other staff members.
An associate degree in education, psychology, or a related field and experience in speech and hearing therapy. A bachelor's degree in speech and hearing therapy, speech pathology, or audiology may be substituted for the required experience.