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Department of Communication Pathology

Welcome to the Department of Communication Pathology

'The inability to communicate is not a loss of life, but a loss of access to life'. Choose a profession that can really make a difference!

The Department of Communication Pathology offers world-class training for a professional qualification in audiology or speech-language-therapy. Postgraduate degrees specialising in research are also offered under the guidance of experienced academic staff.

What is an audiologist ?

What is a speech-language-therapist ?

 

 

News

Launching iPad Conversation Group - 20/05/2013
From Department of Communication Pathology

The UP Conversation group recently launched the use of iPad's as part of their group therapy sessions.

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Vestibular disorders workshop - 25 July 2013 - 17/05/2013
From Department of Communication Pathology

International and national experts will present during this workshop on vestibular disorder assessment and management at the Dept of Communication Pathology, University of Pretoria.

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Surprise and his hearing aid - 24/04/2013
From Department of Communication Pathology

The story of Surprise and his new hearing aid. He is a different boy now. He is playing, participating and even talking!

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Fulbright Professor hosted at University of Pretoria - 12/04/2013
From Department of Communication Pathology

Professor from the University of Washington, USA, received a Fulbright scholarship to conduct research at the University of Pretoria in cooperation with Prof Anita van der Merwe from the Department of Communication Pathology

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PROSPECTIVE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT APPLICATIONS

POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN AUDIOLOGY & SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY


 

 




MP3 player listening habits - are you at risk for hearing loss?

How many hours do you listen to your MP3 player on an average week?

Less than 5 hours 40 (62.50%)

5 to 10 hours 8 (12.50%)

11 to 15 hours 6 (9.38%)

16 to 20 hours 2 (3.13%)

More than 20 hours 8 (12.50%)