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ERIC Number: ED413685
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1990-Nov
Pages: 272
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A Demographic Study of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists in Canada and Canadian Students in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Programs.
Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, Ottawa (Ontario).
This report presents findings of a demographic study of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and audiologists (AUDs) in Canada and of students studying in these fields. Two surveys were developed which examined: the numbers, types, and distribution of SLPs and AUDs; their characteristics; the types of services they provide; and differences between responses of practicing professionals and students. Responses were received from 2,126 professionals and 973 students. Among 10 recommendations of the study were: (1) that a national needs study of speech-language pathology and audiology services in Canada be conducted to determine future personnel needs; (2) that provincial governments ensure that all individuals with communication impairments have access to professional services; and (3) that ways of expanding existing speech-language pathology and audiology programs and creating new programs be considered. Thirty-two tables summarize the data in terms of: practitioner and student profiles (age, gender, language competencies, educational attainment); professional association affiliations; locations and work settings; work history and responsibilities (full-time/part-time status, distribution by location, and years of work experience); and post graduation plans (of students). Among 10 appendices are addresses of provincial professional associations and university departments, the two questionnaires, data on survey participation, and a listing of universities and colleges offering a speech-language pathology and/or audiology program. (Contains 29 references.) (DB)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Allied Health Occupations Education, Allied Health Personnel, Audiology, Communication Disorders, Demography, Foreign Countries, Government Role, Higher Education, Language Impairments, National Surveys, Needs Assessment, Professional Personnel, Program Descriptions, Questionnaires, Speech Impairments, Speech Language Pathology, Student Characteristics, Tables (Data), Therapists
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Tests/Questionnaires
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, Ottawa (Ontario).
Identifiers - Location: Canada
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