Who is the Speech-Language Pathologist?

Speech Language Pathologists are highly trained professionals with expertise in the assessment and treatment of various communication and swallowing disorders. SLPs in the Philippines are professionals who have acquired their undergraduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology and have passed the SLP Licensure Examination under the PRC.

SLPs work closely with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop tailored treatment plans aimed at improving communication and swallowing abilities.

SLP Services:

One of the primary services provided by SLPs in St. Frances Cabrini Medical Center is the evaluation of acquired communication and swallowing disorders for both in-patients and out-patients in the adult population. This comprehensive evaluation typically includes:

• Assessment of speech production, including clarity, fluency, and voice quality
• Evaluation of language skills, such as comprehension, expression, and pragmatics
• Examination of cognitive-communication abilities, including attention, memory, and problem-solving
• Assessment of swallowing function, including oral motor control, swallow reflexes, and safety of oral intake
• Collaboration with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation professionals