Hugo S R, Uys I C
Departement Spraakheelkunde en Oudiologie, Universiteit van Pretoria.
S Afr J Commun Disord. 1990;37:69-74.
The aim of this article is to discuss some of the important issues that form the basis of curriculum development for education in speech-language therapy and audiology. The demands of the profession are such that a horizontal occupational structure is no longer adequate in the multicultural, multilingual RSA context. It is therefore necessary to investigate alternative educational options to accommodate current needs. These may include diploma training for technicians, certificate programmes for community rehabilitation workers and professionally directed masters courses. It is also apparent that the professional functions of the speech-language therapist and audiologist have extended to the point where aspects such as computer literacy, management functions, community work and consultation should play a greater role in the curriculum than is the case at present.
本文旨在探讨构成言语语言治疗与听力学教育课程发展基础的一些重要问题。该专业的要求使得在多元文化、多语言的南非背景下，横向职业结构已不再适用。因此，有必要研究替代教育选项以满足当前需求。这些选项可能包括为技术人员提供文凭培训、为社区康复工作者提供证书课程以及由专业指导的硕士课程。同样明显的是，言语语言治疗师和听力学专家的专业职能已经扩展到这样一个程度，即计算机素养、管理职能、社区工作和咨询等方面在课程中应比目前发挥更大的作用。
