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The Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) is a professional training programme aimed at equipping fully functional speech-language pathologists. It aims to train enough candidates to serve both Trinidad & Tobago and the English-official Caribbean, to support the 12-20% of our population who are afflicted by speech, language, and learning disabilities. The programme further develops the essential linkages between the University and the wider community. There is also intensive inter-campus consultation and collaboration.<\/p>\n

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Why choose this Programme?<\/h3>\n

Applicable skills<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Students will develop the full range of skills within an SLP’s scope of practice as deemed necessary by the Council of Professions Related to Medicine in Trinidad and Tobago.<\/p>\n

Industry links<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The current Programme Coordinator, Dr. Kiara Matthews, is an executive member of several professional associations and the national regulatory body, namely, the Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Therapy Board (OTSLP). Internationally renowned visiting lecturers\/authors are often invited to talk about industry practices and experiences.<\/p>\n

Facilities and Resources<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • UWI SLP Clinic<\/li>\n
  • Access to clinical tools and materials<\/li>\n
  • Observation of clinicians in practice<\/li>\n
  • On-campus, telehealth and off-site clinical practicum experiences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Research<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Students are required to take a research course where they will engage in their own study in the field of clinical linguistics, specifically, speech-language pathology.<\/p>\n

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    Student Activities<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    • Better Hearing and Speech Month<\/li>\n
    • International Week of the Deaf<\/li>\n
    • International Day of Sign Languages<\/li>\n
    • Modern Languages and Linguistics Research Day<\/li>\n
    • UWI Linguistics Society<\/li>\n
    • World Voice Day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Career Opportunities<\/h3>\n
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      • Speech-Language Pathologist<\/li>\n
      • Speech and Hearing Scientist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Alumni\/Career paths<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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        • Several speech therapy private practices across Trinidad & Tobago<\/li>\n
        • Center for the Holistic Advancement of Therapeutic Services (CHATS) Clinic in Antigua & Barbuda<\/li>\n
        • South-West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA)<\/li>\n
        • Speech-Language Audiology Association of Trinidad and Tobago (SLAATT)<\/li>\n
        • Caribbean Speech-Language Hearing Association (CaribSHA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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