What is Speech Therapy?
Speech-language pathology is a healthcare and academic discipline concerning the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of communication disorders,
cognitive-communication disorders, voice disorders, pragmatic disorders, social communication difficulties, fluency disorders, and swallowing disorders across the lifespan.
Where Can I Study Speech Therapy In South Africa?
B.A. Speech-Language Pathology. Humanities. Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
B.Sc. Speech-Language Pathology. University of Cape Town.
B.Sc. Audiology. University of Cape Town.
Bachelor. Speech-Language Pathology. University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
How long does it take to become a speech therapist in South Africa?
Program. Bachelor in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology degree is a basic four (4) year undergraduate program.
Upon completion, a graduate registers with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a speech-language therapist and audiologist.
How much does a speech therapist cost in South Africa?
Once your assessment is complete, speech therapy sessions cost R460. 00 (incl. VAT) per ½ hour session and most medical aids cover about R275. 00 of this amount.