How to become a Speech Therapist

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Are you a caring person who’s passionate about proper communication? If talking is your thing, then you should become a Speech Therapist… A Speech Therapist works with adults and children of all ages who have difficulties communicating verbally, supporting them in acquiring or improving their speech. They may also help people who struggle with eating. These problems could be the cause of a range of diseases and disabilities, including strokes, learning disabilities, or dementia, but will vary from each individual case. Duties for a Speech Therapist vary, but will generally include:

Talking with clients and observing their speech
Planning individual therapy plans
Giving advice and support to patients, family members, and teachers
Writing reports
Monitoring clients’ progress and keeping records

In order to be a successful Speech Therapist, excellent interpersonal skills and passion for helping people are absolutely essential. You will also need to be extremely patient, and considerate of others needs and requirements. Aside from communication skills, being able to ensure your clients are supported as best as possible, and confident in guiding them on their road to recovery, will be the key to success in this position. This involves building positive working relationships with clients of all ages. You must also be:

Creative
Caring
A good listener
An excellent problem solver
Organised

Speech Therapist

Up to £28,000

Specialist Speech Therapist

Up to £34,000

Advanced Therapist

Up to £40,000

"I’ve always been interested in the English language, but was never quite sure what to do with it. After studying English at school and college, observing case studies of human behaviour and interaction, I realised I wanted to pursue a career that combined language and working with people. It was then that I discovered Speech Therapy would be perfect for me. Now, as a fully qualified Speech Therapist, I’m still learning every day. It’s rewarding on so many levels, and although it can be challenging at times, that only pushes me to do an even better job."

Get qualified

You will need a degree in speech and language therapy or human communication that is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council to be considered. Certified courses will help you stand out from the crowd and postgraduate courses are also available.

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