title: Education of speech and language therapists in the Republic of Ireland and in the UK.
abstract: A brief history of speech and language therapy education in the Republic of Ireland and in the UK is provided, with reference to early 20th century developments. Current practice regarding the regulation and accreditation processes of education courses in the two countries is outlined. A general account of the development of undergraduate curricula of speech and language therapy is provided.
authors.affiliation: School of Clinical Speech and Language Studies, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. mleahy@tcd.ie
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Leahy
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Supple
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D006801:Humans; D007494:Ireland; D013066:Speech-Language Pathology / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom