Bachelor of Speech-Language and Hearing
Health Sciences and Social Services - Preventive Health
Purpose and Rationale
The purpose of the qualification is to:
- Prepare students for a professional career as Speech-Language and Hearing Therapists who may register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
- Provide a broad theoretical knowledge base for communication disorders that may be applied within clinical, academic, and research contexts.
- Train competent clinicians who will deliver relevant, high-quality, direct and indirect speech-language and hearing therapy services at all levels of care.
- Establish the foundation for lifelong learning and provide the groundwork for students who wish to pursue postgraduate study.
- Meet the demands of the South African public for effective, appropriate, and accessible services for the treatment of communication disorders.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate an ability to identify problems and resolve them in a manner consistent with creative and critical thinking.
- Organise and manage all aspects of professional life in an efficient and responsible manner.
- Participate effectively in team and group activities in a variety of contexts.
- Use appropriate technology to obtain, analyse and utilise information to enhance personal and professional activities.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of media in spoken and written modes, and practice the profession in at least two languages of one that may be Sign Language.
- Adopt a holistic and systems approach to client management, within the contexts of the family, the community and the environment.
- Accept differences of culture, language, ethnicity, gender, age and disability and treat all persons with dignity and respect.
- Explore options for continuing personal and professional development as a means of achieving the end of lifelong learning.
- The graduate will have: 9.
- A sound grasp of the theoretical background to communication science and speech-language and hearing disorders. 9.
- An introduction to the methods, procedures, materials and instrumentation available to analyse, assess and manage communication disorders. 9.
- An ability to apply knowledge in the clinical context for the performance of key professional functions. 9.
- An ability to read and interpret scientific literature, case studies, and research reports in the field of communication disorders. 9.
- An ability to generate hypotheses about relationships between clinical variables and to test them in the clinical and research contexts. 9.
- An ability to gather evidence to support or refute an argument for a particular communication disorders. 9.
- An ability to present scientific reports (both written and verbal).
- The graduate will be competent to perform the professional functions of: 10.
- Prevention of speech, voice, language, fluency and hearing disorders. 10.
- Identification of speech, voice, language, fluency and hearing disorders. 10.
- Assessment of speech, voice, language, fluency and hearing disorders. 10.
- Treatment of speech, voice, language, fluency and hearing disorders. 10.
- Counselling for speech, voice, language, fluency and hearing disorders. 10.
- Consultation for speech, voice, language, fluency and hearing disorders. 10.
- Researching speech, voice, language, fluency and hearing disorders. 10.
- Providing educational opportunities is speech, voice, language, fluency and hearing disorders. 10,
- Management of the work environment pertaining to speech, voice, language, fluency and hearing disorders.
Assessment Criteria
Outcomes Assessment Criteria
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Disseminating Information
- Competence in sharing information effectively.
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Inter-sectional Planning and Trans-disciplinary Teamwork
- Ability to work collaboratively across different sectors and disciplines.
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Needs Analysis and Programme Planning
- Planning, initiating, and conducting thorough needs assessments.
- Developing identification and intervention programmes.
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Programme Implementation and Monitoring
- Implementing programmes effectively.
- Training and monitoring assistants and volunteers.
- Monitoring and evaluating programme success.
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Test Protocols and Oral Peripheral Examination
- Selecting appropriate test protocols.
- Performing oral peripheral examinations accurately.
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Assessment of Communication Disorders
- Applying test protocols to determine disorder nature and degree.
- Using instrumental technology for assessment if necessary.
- Interpreting test results and compiling accurate reports.
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Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Developing culturally appropriate rehabilitation programmes.
- Executing therapy effectively and documenting progress.
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Assistive Devices and Communication Strategies
- Selecting, fitting, and monitoring assistive devices.
- Developing alternative communication strategies.
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Counselling and Support
- Planning and providing individualised counselling.
- Monitoring compliance and progress.
- Collaborating with other professionals for support.
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Research and Publication
- Identifying research needs and executing investigations.
- Critically evaluating literature and publishing findings.
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Educational Programmes and Professional Development
- Planning and evaluating educational programmes.
- Participating in professional development activities.
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Administration and Collaboration
- Managing equipment and personnel effectively.
- Liaising with relevant sectors for service provision.
Integrated Assessment Methods
- Written tests, assignments, and examinations.
- Clinical practicums, tutorials, and oral examinations.
- Problem-solving tasks during tutorials and clinical practicums.
- Analysis of research papers, case studies, and reports.
- Designing, implementing, and evaluating interventions.
- Understanding historical and current research in communication disorders.
- Essays, reports, research projects, and oral presentations.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree(Min 480)
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 480
- SAQA Source
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