Become a Speech and language therapist

How can I become an SLT in Ghana?

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Undergraduates

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All speech and language therapists are required to complete a recognised three- or four-year degree programme in speech and language therapy or a related discipline, and register with the Ghana Association of Speech and Language Therapists (GSLT) and Allied Health Professions Council of Ghana (AHPC) to practise.

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Graduates

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Graduates in non-related disciplines other than in speech and language therapy are required to complete a recognised two- or three-year degree programme in speech and language therapy or a related discipline, and register with Ghana Association of Speech and Language Therapists (GSLT) and Allied Health Professions Council of Ghana (AHPC) to practise.

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Postgraduates

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Postgraduates in non-related disciplines other than in speech and language therapy are required to complete a recognised one- or two-year diploma or degree programme in speech and language therapy or a related discipline, and register with the Ghana Association of Speech and Language Therapists (GSLT) and Allied Health Professions Council of Ghana (AHPC) to practise.

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Programmes combine academic study and practice/clinical placements. Most require three A-level passes or SSCE Grade 07 as minimum entry qualifications. Some require specific SSCE, GCSE and A-levels, such as English and biology, so check the entry requirements with each university or study centre.

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Many programmes welcome applications from suitably-qualified mature students. Universities or Colleges may require evidence of recent study. If you already have an honours or equivalent degree, you may be eligible to enter a two-year postgraduate qualifying programme. Subjects in related fields (for example, psychology, social sciences and linguistics) are often preferred for postgraduates.

The practical components of the programmes are very important. These may take place in schools, NHS hospitals and community health clinics and private speech therapy centres, and develop skills in the assessment and treatment of people with communication, eating drinking and swallowing problems.

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Overseas applicants from neighbouring African countries who wish to have their university or college education in speech and language therapy or wish to practise as speech therapists in Ghana should contact us.

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Should I become a speech and language therapist?

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If you're wondering whether speech and language therapy is the career choice for you ask yourself if you:

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• enjoy working with people of all ages

• can work as part of a team

• have good listening and communication skills

• enjoy solving problems

• have the capacity to study

• want to be part of a dynamic, rapidly developing profession in Ghana which draws on science, education, social work and medicine.

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It is worth visiting a speech and language therapist. GSLT can put you in contact with your nearest speech and language therapy service, which may organise group visits, video presentations or open evenings. 

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Independent (private) speech and language therapists

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The Association of Ghana Speech and Language Therapists' department for SLT's in private practise (GSLTIP) provides information about independent speech and language therapists throughout Ghana. All members are certified members.

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• GSLTIP advice on fees

• AHPC advice for independent SLT

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SLTs working in voluntary roles

Some of our members work in voluntary positions for Ghanaian charities, support groups, solution centres and others work in overseas health systems.

The GSLT offers a discount on the membership fees for SLTs working in a voluntary role. Please contact us for more information on this.

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MoH/NHS Careers

Stay tuned for MoH/NHS Career openings for speech and language therapists. 

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