Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards 2020

About the Professional Standards The Professional Standards for Speech Pathologists in Australia (Professional Standards) detail • the knowledge, skills and attributes a speech pathologist practising in Australia must demonstrate and apply, at any point in their career, as relevant to their speech pathology role and work context • the knowledge, skills and attributes a graduating speech pathology student must demonstrate and be able to apply by the time they complete their entry-level degree. The Professional Standards should not be read in isolation. Speech pathologists should also be cognisant of, and comply with, relevant legislation, Speech Pathology Australia policies and the Speech Pathology Australia Code of Ethics. 1 The Professional Standards and the Speech Pathology Australia Code of Ethics are integrated; they operate in parallel and in a complementary manner. While the documents might use slightly different language in relation to certain concepts, the language is intended to embody the same principles and any difference in that language does not derogate from the meaning or application of the principle under either document—the underlying intention and purpose of the principle is the prevailing consideration.

Items which appear in the glossary are bolded the first time they appear in the text. The Professional Standards are administered by Speech Pathology Australia.

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Professional Standards for Speech Pathologists in Australia