An Overview of the Status of the Speech-Language and Hearing Professions in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Autor/in	Al Sabi, Y. N.
Titel	An Overview of the Status of the Speech-Language and Hearing Professions in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Quelle	In: Arab Journal of Applied Linguistics, 7 (2022) 1, S.106-128 (23 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Schlagwörter	Speech Language Pathology; Program Development; Masters Programs; Bachelors Degrees; College Graduates; Allied Health Personnel; Audiology; Certification; Financial Support; Ethics; Communication Disorders; Speech Impairments; Foreign Countries; Jordan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Programmplanung; Magister course; Magisterstudiengang; 'Bachelor''s degrees'; Bachelor-Studiengang; Hochschulabsolvent; Hochschulabsolventin; Audiologie; Abschlusszeugnis; Zertifizierung; Finanzielle Förderung; Ethik; Kommunikationsstörung; Speech impairment; Speech handicap; Speech handicaps; Language handicps; Language impairments; Sprachbehinderung; Ausland
Abstract	Jordan has been one of the leading Arab countries in establishing academic programs in the field of speech-language pathology (SLP) in the Arab region. The first master's program was established at the University of Jordan in 1992 in Amman. The first bachelor's program in SLP was established in 1992 at the private Applied Sciences University in Amman, Jordan. Currently, there are two master's and four bachelor's programs in Jordan. The total number of graduates holding bachelor's degrees from the four programs is 2472, and the total number of graduates with master's degrees is 500. According to the records of the Licensing Unit at the Ministry of Health, there are 142 licensed speech-language pathologists, 754 technician speech-language pathologists, 27 licensed audiologists, 244 technician-audiologists, and seven assistant technician audiologists. The total number of ASHA-certified Jordanian SLPs is around 15. The profession of SLP in Jordan has progressed remarkably in the past twenty years; however, it requires more attention at different levels to continue to advance. More financial support is needed for scholars to conduct more rigorous research. A code of ethics should be developed to promote the service delivery models and SLP services. Additionally, more centers are needed all over the country to service the vast numbers of individuals with communication disorders. A professional association should be established immediately to regulate and promote the profession at all levels. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01