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Overall description / Legal basis
The initial legislation for SLT was passed in 1961,
including the title "Diplomierte Logopaedin /
Diplomierter Logopaede", abrev.
DL.
The present legal basis for training and professional
practice was passed 1996 (BGBl 1996/327).
It permits SLTs to provide service to all age groups.
The new job title is "Logopädin/Logopäde". |
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Organisation of SLT in the country
Most of
the SLT´s are working in private practice. Nearly a quarter of SLT´s are
employed at various centres (hospitals, rehabilitation centres, special
needs centres, etc.). |
Education / training
(BA/MA/PG)
At the
moment there are two possibilities to attend initial education:
a.
Akademie für den logopädisch-phoniatrisch-audiologischen Dienst
(Academy)
The student receives a „Diploma“ after 3-years of post secondary education
at an accredited Academy of Logopedics.
b.
Fachhochschule
Logopädie (University of Applied Science)
After a 3-year study students graduate as “Bachelor” and in the future they
will have the opportunity to reach the Master-level.
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Authorisation / license /
recognition of diploma
The Austrian diploma/BA is
sufficient for employment.
SLTs who go into private practice have to register at their local government
office. |
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Recognition of professional
qualifications obtained abroad
EU – SLTs need to contact the
Ministry concerned (BM für Soziale Sicherheit und Generationen) about which
documents are required.
Non-EU citizens need to contact
the same Ministry (see above).
Additional training may be required. |
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Status of the profession and
the professional + income/salary
Income: dependant on contract(s)
with health insurance(s) or arrangements with client (private practice)
Salary: normal rates for
educational level and years of employment. |
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Professional association
Bundesverband logopädieaustria.
Members logopädieaustria: 717. Inhabitants: 8 mill. |
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Further information / Useful links
Homepage:
www.logopaedieaustria.at
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Author / reference
Heike Münch
steiermark@logopaedieaustria.at
Claudia Graf
fortbildung@logopaedieaustria.at
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