Intervene in areas promoting, preventing, protecting and recovering health related to speech therapy
Explore, assess, diagnose and give a prognosis on the development of communication and language disorders from a multidisciplinary perspective founded on the ability to interpret a case history applying principles based on the best possible information and in a clinically safe environment
Use techniques and exploratory instruments specific to the profession and record, synthesise and interpret the data provided, integrating them into the set of information
Master the terminology that enables one to interact effectively with other professionals
Design and apply speech therapy treatments both for individuals and groups, setting up objectives and stages, with the most effective and appropriate methods, techniques and resources, and dealing with the different evolutionary stages of the human being
Explain and make the case for the chosen treatment
Select, implement and facilitate the learning of augmentative communication systems as well as the design and use of prostheses and necessary technical aids adapted to the patient's physical, psychological and social condition.
Advise users' families and social environment, stimulating their participation and collaboration in speech therapy treatment
Work in school, welfare and health environments as part of a professional team
Advise on the drawing-up and undertaking of assistance and education policies on topics related to speech therapy
Understand and assess the scientific contributions that uphold speech therapy's professional development, critcally appreciating the terminology, clinical trials and methodology specific to research connected with speech therapy
Know the limits of one's competences and be able to tell whether interdisciplinary treatment is required
Promote communicative skills within society
Know and integrate fundamentals of a biological (anatomy and physiology), psychological (process and evolutionary development), linguistic and pedagogical nature relating to speech therapy intervention in communication, language, speech, hearing, voice and non-verbal oral functions
Be aware of disorders relating to communication, language, speech, hearing, voice and non-verbal oral functions
Know and critically assess the evaluation and diagnostic techniques and instruments in speech therapy, in addition to procedures relating to speech therapy intervention
Draw up and write out reports on exploration and diagnosis, follow-up, finalising and derivation
Carry out clinical management centred on the patient, health economics and the efficient use of healthcare resources, as well as effective management of clinical documents, paying particular attention to confidentiality
Communicate clearly and efficiently with the patient and their family members as well as with fellow professionals both orally and in writing, adapting one's language to the sociolinguistic and cultural characteristics of the interlocutor
Present suitable speech production, language structuring and voice quality
Put the profession's ethical and legal principles into practice, integrating social and community elements in decision-making
Practise the profession showing respect for the patient's autonomy, their genetic, demographic, cultural and financial determinants, applying the principles of social justice and being aware of the ethical impliactions of health in a changing world context
Develop skills such as regulating one's own learning, solving problems, reasoning in a critical manner and adapting to new situations
