As a speech and language therapist, you specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of language, speech, voice, hearing and swallowing disorders. A wide range of career opportunities is open to you, for example in care facilities, speech and language therapy practices, as a self employed practice owner, in kindergartens, and in research, development, teaching, counselling and health promotion.
Careers after the Speech and Language Therapy programme
When you complete the Bachelor's programme in Speech and Language Therapy at FH Salzburg, you are qualified to practise as a speech and language therapist. You work with people of all ages, either employed or in your own practice, in the following fields:
- Clinical care and rehabilitation: hospitals, university hospitals, rehabilitation centres, geriatric and psychiatric facilities, palliative care teams
- Private practice and outpatient care: speech and language therapy practices (employed or as owner), therapy centres, primary care units, home visits
- Children, education and inclusion: kindergartens, schools, early intervention centres, child and youth welfare services, facilities for people with disabilities
- Voice, communication and counselling: voice and communication training in companies, media organisations, theatres and opera houses, counselling for family members and organisations, prevention and health promotion
- Research, teaching and development: universities, research institutions, continuing education institutes, manufacturers of therapy materials and assistive devices
You can also specialise in areas such as:
- Swallowing disorders (dysphagia)
- Neurological and neurodegenerative diseases
- Early childhood language therapy and developmental disorders
- Dyslexia
- Auditory training
- Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
- Voice therapy for speakers and singers
- Palliative speech and language therapy