Logopedic specialists work mainly with people who have problems speaking, understanding or eating due to diseases, disabilities or developmental disorders. This includes the analysis of language, the implementation of language improvement exercises and close cooperation with other specialists such as doctors and psychologists.
In Germany, logopeds and logopedic nurses can expect the following salaries depending on their professional experience and company size:
In order to work as a speech therapist, you usually need a special training, which is completed at a relevant vocational school or university. The training includes theoretical and practical parts, in which the most important areas of speech therapy, anatomy, linguistics and psychology are treated. After graduation, a state examination is often required to obtain professional admission.
Speech therapists have a wide range of career opportunities. They can work in clinics, rehabilitation centres, schools or practices. In addition, there is the possibility of specialising in certain specialised areas, such as child therapy, neurological disorders or voice therapy. Further education can also help to develop in this field and achieve higher positions.
