Some tasks, procedures, or activities used to treat individuals with communication and related disorders can be performed successfully by individuals other than Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) if the persons conducting the activity are properly trained and supervised by CORU registered SLTs. Therefore, the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT) supports the role of Speech and Language Therapy assistants (SLTA’s) who work under the direction and supervision of CORU registered Speech and Language Therapists (SLT). SLTA’s perform tasks as prescribed, directed and supervised by the SLT. SLTA’s are not a replacement for Speech and Language Therapists. They can add value by increasing the efficiency of service delivery. Effective clinical governance is essential for the provision of safe and high quality SLT services to service users, which includes the appropriate governance of SLTA’s.
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