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Summary of the programThe speech and language therapist is a highly qualified health professional who works to assess and support children and adults suffering from speech, voice and language disorders. They also contribute to management of a range of dysfunctions related to eating, drinking and swallowing.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM
The speech and language pathologist is a highly qualified health professional who works to assess and support children and adults suffering from speech, voice and language disorders. They also contribute to management of a range of dysfunctions related to eating, drinking and swallowing.
This program is tailored to equip you with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will make you a competent speech and language pathologist.
In this program you will learn how to examine patients and make a correct diagnosis. You will master a practical process approach to the diagnosis and evaluation of speech and language disorders and develop a rationale for each type of assessment. In this regard our educational activities will provide you with the most updated knowledge and technological advances.
Based on the diagnosis, you will be capable to develop and implement individualized plans of care tailored to the case of each patient. The scope of therapy is wide and includes speech therapy, language therapy, augmentative and alternative communication, cognitive-communication therapy and other modalities. This program will also build your competencies in supporting and training family members of patients with speech, voice, language, communication, and swallowing disabilities.
The job outlook after graduation is very promising as demand for qualified speech therapists is growing very fast. The number of patients in need for speech and language therapy is rising due to increasing incidence of diseases leading to speech and communication disabilities as well as improvement in medical care of those patients. Medical advances are improving the survival rate of premature infants and trauma and stroke victims, who then need assessment and possible treatment. Further, educational establishments including nurseries, elementary schools and special education facilities are increasingly demanding for the services of physical and speech therapies. Contrary to this high demand, the number of practicing speech therapist is very low in Morocco.
We have designed the course in a way that offers you the most interactive, informal and encouraging environment conducive to learning. You will be encouraged to think critically, to seek knowledge yourself and to translate theory into practice.
Our curriculum is based on the art and science of helping you learn. The principles of our educational philosophy are that you are a self-directed learner, have rich experiences and knowledge on which to draw and desire to learn to better handle real-life situations. In this regard we see education as a process that builds up competences and leads to achievement of your full potential. Last but not least, every facility that makes you enjoy learning shall be at your disposal.
This program is tailored to equip you with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will make you a competent speech and language pathologist.
In this program you will learn how to examine patients and make a correct diagnosis. You will master a practical process approach to the diagnosis and evaluation of speech and language disorders and develop a rationale for each type of assessment. In this regard our educational activities will provide you with the most updated knowledge and technological advances.
Based on the diagnosis, you will be capable to develop and implement individualized plans of care tailored to the case of each patient. The scope of therapy is wide and includes speech therapy, language therapy, augmentative and alternative communication, cognitive-communication therapy and other modalities. This program will also build your competencies in supporting and training family members of patients with speech, voice, language, communication, and swallowing disabilities.
The job outlook after graduation is very promising as demand for qualified speech therapists is growing very fast. The number of patients in need for speech and language therapy is rising due to increasing incidence of diseases leading to speech and communication disabilities as well as improvement in medical care of those patients. Medical advances are improving the survival rate of premature infants and trauma and stroke victims, who then need assessment and possible treatment. Further, educational establishments including nurseries, elementary schools and special education facilities are increasingly demanding for the services of physical and speech therapies. Contrary to this high demand, the number of practicing speech therapist is very low in Morocco.
We have designed the course in a way that offers you the most interactive, informal and encouraging environment conducive to learning. You will be encouraged to think critically, to seek knowledge yourself and to translate theory into practice.
Our curriculum is based on the art and science of helping you learn. The principles of our educational philosophy are that you are a self-directed learner, have rich experiences and knowledge on which to draw and desire to learn to better handle real-life situations. In this regard we see education as a process that builds up competences and leads to achievement of your full potential. Last but not least, every facility that makes you enjoy learning shall be at your disposal.
INTERNATIONAL EQUIVALENCE
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Successful completion of this program requires 120 credit hours or 180 ECTS credits over a minimal period of three years. Students are awarded credit for classes on the basis of “seat time” in class and out-of-class student work.
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PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Who are the speech-language pathologists?
Speech and language pathologists (SLPs) are autonomous professionals who work closely with infants, children and adults suffering of various levels of speech, language and communication problems, and with those who have swallowing, drinking or eating difficulties. Speech, language, and swallowing disorders result from a variety of causes, such as a stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, a cleft palate, cerebral palsy, or emotional problems.
When diagnosing patients, speech-language pathologists typically do the following:
When treating patients, speech-language pathologists typically do the following:
The scope of their work includes the following disorders:
When diagnosing patients, speech-language pathologists typically do the following:
- Communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of speech or language difficulty
- Determine the extent of communication problems by having a patient complete basic reading and vocalizing tasks or by giving standardized tests
- Identify treatment options
- Create and carry out an individualized treatment plan
When treating patients, speech-language pathologists typically do the following:
- Teach patients how to make sounds and improve their voices
- Teach alternative communication methods, such as sign language, to patients with little or no speech capability
- Work with patients to improve their ability to read and write correctly
- Work with patients to develop and strengthen the muscles used to swallow
- Counsel patients and families on how to cope with communication disorders
The scope of their work includes the following disorders:
- Speech delays and disorders, including articulation, phonology and motor speech disorders.
- Language delays and disorders, including expression and comprehension in oral and non-verbal contexts
- Fluency disorders, including stuttering.
- Voice and resonance disorders.
- Swallowing and feeding disorders in adults and, children and infants.
- Cognitive-communicative disorders including social communication skills, reasoning, problem solving and executive functions.
- Pre-literacy and literacy skills including phonological awareness, decoding, reading comprehension and writing.
Where do they work?
The majority of speech-language pathologists run their own private cabinets. They usually work as part of a multidisciplinary team, alongside other health professionals such as doctors, surgeons, psychologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. They may also liaise with professionals in education and social services.
They can provide services or work directly in medical facilities and schools. In medical facilities, speech-language pathologists work with physicians and surgeons, social workers, psychologists, and other healthcare workers. In schools, they work with teachers, other school personnel, and parents to develop and carry out individual or group programs, provide counseling, and support classroom activities.
Speech-language pathologists work in a variety of settings, such as:
They can provide services or work directly in medical facilities and schools. In medical facilities, speech-language pathologists work with physicians and surgeons, social workers, psychologists, and other healthcare workers. In schools, they work with teachers, other school personnel, and parents to develop and carry out individual or group programs, provide counseling, and support classroom activities.
Speech-language pathologists work in a variety of settings, such as:
- hospitals
- public health units
- community health centers
- schools
- private practice
- nursing homes and long-term care facilities
- childcare centers
- patient or client homes
- correctional facilities
- professional associations
- universities and colleges
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
FIRST SEMESTER
Module 01 : Anatomy and physiology
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Module 02 : Normal and pathological hearing
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Module 03 : Normal and pathological voice
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Module 04 : Developmental and cognitive psychology
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Module 05 : General linguistics
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Module 06 : Communication in healthcare settings
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Module 07 : Medical terminology
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SECOND SEMESTER
Module 08 : Pathophysiology
Module 09 : Neurosciences
Module 10 : Language disorders in children
Module 11 : The clinical approach in speech language pathology
Module 12 : Phonetics and phonology
Module 13 : Social and human sciences
Module 14 : Clinical internship of initiation
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THIRD SEMESTER
Module 15 : Child psychopathology
Module 16 : Rehabilitation of oral language
Module 17 : Rehabilitation of the ENT sphere
Module 18 : Law, ethics and deontology
Module 19 : Clinical internship in rehabilitation of the ENT sphere
Module 20 : Clinical internship in SLP rehabilitation of young children
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FOURTH SEMESTER
Module 21 : Neuropsychology
Module 22 : Rehabilitation of the written language
Module 23 : Rehabilitation of communication disorders of neurological origin
Module 24 : Epidemiology, biostatistics and research methodology
Module 25 : Clinical internship in rehabilitation of neurological disorders
Module 26 : Internship in the rehabilitation of written language
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FIFTH SEMESTER
Module 27 : Rehabilitation of disorders of oro-facial functions
Module 28 : Public health
Module 29 : Scientific and professional writting
Module 30 : Clinical internship in the rehabilitation of the disorders of oro-facial functions
Module 31 : Clinical internship in rehabilitation of intellectual disability
Module 32 : Clinical internship in rehabilitation of autistic children
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SIXTH SEMESTER
Module 33 : Rehabilitation of neurodevelopmental disorders
Module 34 : Management and leadership
Module 35 : Professional and interpersonal communication
Module 36-38 : Stage et projet de fin d’études
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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
Documents required for admission
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Online application for admission
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COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCESAuthorized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Professional Training (Authorization No. 434/2015)
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