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Speech Therapist

Overview

Speech therapists help people manage their challenges with speech, language, communication, and swallowing.

Description

  • Design effective treatment plans.
  • Communicate with patients and families, physicians, or teachers.
  • Keep up with new developments in the field through conferences, research, and networks.
  • Take detailed notes on patient history and progress.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust therapy programmes accordingly.

Entry requirements

  • You need a Degree in Speech and Language Therapy from Singapore Institute of Technology or an overseas institute recognised by the Allied Health Professions Council.
  • National University of Singapore also offers a Master of Science (Speech & Language Pathology) for graduates from any discipline.

Salary

$3,700 – 4,800

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Speech therapists don’t only fix speech problems – they also help patients swallow safely.

What to expect

Speech therapists work with patients of all ages, as well as with doctors, nurses, teachers. They may work at private clinics, hospitals, preschools, or nursing homes.

Soft
skills

Communication

Possess excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Problem-Solving

Able to think of creative solutions that tackle diverse problems.

Collaboration

Ability to work well with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Intervention Planning

Skilled in developing speech therapy treatments that match each patient’s needs and goals.

Taking Patient History

Adept at collecting detailed patient histories to create effective therapy plans.

Workforce Planning

Able to understand how healthcare teams work together to manage teams effectively.

Hard
skills

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you need to register with the Allied Health Professions Council to get a valid practising certificate

They use software and audiovisual equipment to enhance their therapy sessions.

Some techniques include articulation therapy for clearer speech, fluency therapy for reducing stuttering, and voice therapy to help with vocal disorders.

Common conditions include stuttering, voice disorders, and fluency disorders.

It may take from three to six years.