DHLS
ЁЯз╛ Diploma in Hearing, Language & Speech (DHLS)
1. Preamble
The aim of the program is to train a class of persons and equip them with basic skills for providing speech-language therapy, conducting programs for early identification of persons with communication disorders, educating members of the community on prevention of communication disorders, conducting basic audiological testing, and advising the hearing impaired under the guidance of an audiologist and speech-language pathologist.
They will only work under the guidance of a graduate or a postgraduate audiologist and speech-language pathologist.
2. Nomenclature of the Programme
Diploma in Hearing, Language and Speech (D.H.L.S.)
Objectives
The objectives of the course are to train a class of speech and hearing therapists who would:
a. Provide basic clinical services тАУ assessment and management тАУ to persons with communication disorders
b. Carry out basic speech, language, and hearing evaluation relevant to management
c. Educate members of the public on prevention and early identification of persons with communication disabilities
d. Conduct basic hearing testing
e. Advise the hearing impaired on hearing aids and other management options
f. Provide listening training to persons with hearing impairment
g. Educate the members of the public on speech & hearing services and refer them to appropriate experts
3. Duration of the Course
The duration of the programme will be 1 year with 1200 hours, leading to 40 credits (30 hours = 1 credit).
The weightage of the programme will be 60% practical and 40% theory.
The coursework will comprise:
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720 hours of practical
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480 hours of theory
The theory hours will also include 60 hours of Employability Skills (Soft Skills).
Resources for the same are freely downloadable at www.employabilityskills.net. This will enable and empower the trainees with readiness for applying and working as professionals in supporting diverse students across different setups.
This 2-credit (60 hours) module is appended in the annexure. The module will also have a weightage of 60:40 for practical and theory with formative assessment in internal and final exams.
4. Eligibility
Candidates with the following qualifications are eligible for admission:
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A pass with minimum 50% marks in 12th class
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Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics/Computer Science
5. Medium of Instruction
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English / Hindi or any other regional language
6. Criteria for Passing
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As per NBER Scheme of Examination