Introduction:

The purpose of this internship training program is to prepare interns in a graduate-level speech-language pathology program for professional practice in an inpatient or outpatient setting, depending on the assignment. Throughout the internship, interns will provide diagnosis and treatment for a wide variety of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders on the acute and rehabilitation units or in an outpatient setting.

Objectives:

• Describe the theoretical knowledge related to adult and pediatric Dysphagia.
• Interpret adult and pediatric clinical swallow evaluation results.
• Explain adult and pediatric Dysphagia assessments and findings to other medical professionals, patients, and family.
• Summarize adult and pediatric swallowing and feeding disorder treatment plan.
• Interpret pediatric and adult instrumental Dysphagia assessment procedures.
• Discuss the theoretical knowledge related to adult and pediatric communication disorders.
• Explain adult and pediatric communication assessment strategies and tests.
• Explain adult and pediatric communication disorders assessments and findings to other medical professionals, patients, and family.
• Summarize adult and pediatric communication disorder treatment plan.

Duration:

Six (6) months

Acceptance Criteria:

• Internship request letter from the intern’s sponsor
• Saudi national or born to a Saudi mother 
• A GPA of 4 out of 5 or 3 out 4 and above.
• Pass the interview
• English Proficiency Exam (STEP) score of +85/100

Benefits:

• Medical coverage as per hospital policy
• Certificate of completion

Things to know before applying:

• Submitting your application does not guarantee acceptance to the internship
• Applications must be submitted at least (2) two months prior to the starting date
• Training seats are limited and based on availability
• Verifying the accuracy of documents and information submitted is your responsibility
• Please note that inaccurate information or missing documents will result in your application being rejected

 
 
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