19/07/2024
๐จ Attention Parents โผ๏ธ
When seeking a speech therapist for your child, ensure they are graduates from recognized institutions of UP, UST, CDU, or La Salle. Be cautious of those who claim to be SLPs but did not graduate from these schoolsโthey may not have the proper qualifications.
Always always choose certified professionals to ensure your child receives the best care!
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๐ Did you know that Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are still quite rare in the Philippines?
Currently, only four institutions in the entire country offer this specialized program, each with its own rich history and distinctive approach to training future SLPs.
๐จ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐น๐ฎ (๐จ๐ฃ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐น๐ฎ): UP Manila holds the distinction of being the first university to offer an SLP program in the Philippines, starting way back in 1978. Nestled under the College of Allied Medical Professions (CAMP), this program laid the groundwork for SLP education, setting high standards and producing some of the country's finest professionals in the field. Learn more: https://our.upm.edu.ph/node/311
๐จ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ผ ๐ง๐ผ๐บ๐ฎ๐ (๐จ๐ฆ๐ง): Fast forward 31 years to 2009, when UST opened its doors to aspiring SLPs. UST's program brought a fresh wave of enthusiasm and innovation, offering students new opportunities to delve into this critical healthcare field. Learn more: https://www.ust.edu.ph/academics/programs/bachelor-of-science-in-speech-language-pathology/
๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐' ๐จ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ (๐๐๐จ): Breaking the Luzon monopoly, CDU began its SLP program in 2012. This move was a game-changer, bringing high-quality SLP education to the Visayas region and making it more accessible to students outside Luzon.
๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ป๐๐๐ถ๐๐๐๐ฒ (๐๐๐ฆ-๐๐ฆ๐): Just two years following CDU, in 2014, DLS-HSI joined the ranks, further expanding the reach of SLP education. This addition provided more options for students eager to join this noble profession. Learn more: https://www.dlshsi.edu.ph/academics/college-rehabilitation-sciences/
While three of these programs are based in Luzon (UP Manila, UST, DLS-HSI), CDU stands alone in Visayas ๐ Unfortunately, Mindanao still awaits its first SLP program, highlighting a need for further expansion to ensure nationwide access to SLP training and services.
With such a specialized and limited number of programs, it's crucial to verify the credentials of anyone claiming to be an SLP. If they didnโt graduate from UP Manila, UST, CDU, or DLS-HSI, they might be a ๐ฝ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฑ๐ผ-๐ฆ๐๐ฃ ๐จโ ๏ธ
You can verify if someone is licensed to practice speech pathology via: https://online.prc.gov.ph/Verification , and if you encounter a pseudo-SLP, report them to pasp.ethics@gmail.com to protect the integrity of the profession and ensure the highest standards of care for those in need.
Stay informed and make sure to consult only qualified professionals to get the best care possible. ๐ง ๐ฌ
Find an SLP near you โก pasp.org.ph/SLPs-Directory
Centers and Clinics: pasp.org.ph/Centers-and-Clinics
