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ERIC Number: ED413685
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1990-Nov
Pages: 272
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
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)
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, Ottawa (Ontario).
Identifiers - Location: Canada
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