Where can speech pathologists and audiologists choose to work? Speech, language, and hearing disorders encompass a broad field of communication difficulties. Speech pathologists and audiologists are needed for patients of all demographics and have opportunities to specialize on specific disorders. As a result, there are multiple settings that both professions can choose from.
Common Speech Pathology Settings:
- Private/public schools
- Colleges/universities as a teacher or clinician
- Nursing homes and rehab settings
- Private practice
- Patients’ homes
- Research labs
- And don’t forget hospitals!
Common Audiology Settings:
- Physicians’ offices
- Audiology clinics
- Hospitals
- Schools
Gaining a strong background with research, classes related to speech and hearing, and patient-centered experiences is a great way to prepare for these professions.