Speech-Language Pathologist

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A clinical speech-language pathologist is responsible for a full range of diagnostic, treatment and counselling services for clients. This includes providing professional consultation and in-service education to professional groups, clients and families, caregiver groups and the community. 

Educational requirements:

  • Master's degree in speech-language pathology
  • Licensed by the Nova Scotia College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists (NSCASLP)

Duties and responsibilities include:

  • Providing a full range of screening, diagnostic and treatment services to clients according to professional standards, departmental standards and assigned clinical programs
  • Providing clinical supervision for Communication Disorders Technicians as required
  • Training and supervising graduate students in practicum