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Course Details

DIPLOMA IN HEARING LANGUAGE AND SPEECH

Degree Course Type 

Diploma

Entry Level Qualification 

Class 10+2

Degree Course Duration 

1 Year

Course Fields 

Other

Degree Course Entrance Exam 

No Entrance Exam

Average Course Fee 

30000 - 200000 Per Year

Average Salary Offered 

300000 - 600000 Per Year

Course Highlights 

Some of the major highlights of the DHLS course are as follows:

Course Name

Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech

Short Name

DHLS

Course Level

Diploma

Course Type

Diploma Programme

Degree

-

Specialisation

Hearing Language and Speech

Course Duration

1 Year

Internship

Not Mandatory

Course Mode

Full time/ Part-time

Minimum Qualification Required

10+2

Age

At Least 17 Years

Selection Process

Mostly Direct Admission

Course Fee

INR 5,800 - INR 80,000

Job Type

Audiologist, Speech Language Pathologist, Speech Therapist, Language Translator, Assistant Professor, Teacher, Lecturer, etc. 

Average Salary

INR 8,000 - INR 25,000 Per Month

About Course 

Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS) is a year-long certificate course that is a practical-oriented audiology course. The course trains students to identify disorders and treat the problems with precision. It helps generate manpower to cater to the need of individuals with communication disorders.

Why Choose Course And Required Skills 

The aim of the DHLS course is to train a class of persons and equip them with basic skills for providing speech-language therapy, for 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 for advising the hearing impaired at village, block/taluka and town levels.

Eligibility  

Mentioned below is the eligibility criteria that candidates must meet to pursue a Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS). 

Minimum Educational Requirement: 10+2 from a recognised board

Subjects Required: Physics, Chemistry Biology and/ or Mathematics

Minimum Age: 17 Years

Additional Requirements: Candidates should be proficient in English and in their regional language.

Entrance Exams Details 

Some institutes may conduct an entrance exam for admission to the course.

Degree Course Syllabus 

Here are the topics included in the Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS) syllabus. 

Introduction to Audiology

Introduction to Speech & Language Pathology

Clinical: Audiological assessment

Clinical: Audiological management

Management of Communication Disorders 1

Management of Communication Disorders 2

Clinical: Speech-language management

Clinical: Speech-language assessment

Top Colleges 

1. Geetanjali Group of Colleges

2. DIT University

3. Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

4. Haridwar University

5. St. Stephen's College

6. IIT Kharagpur

7. SRCC

8. National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad

9. National Law School of India University

10. Lady Shri Ram College for Women

Course Fees 

The course fee varies from institute to institute, but it typically ranges between INR 30,000 to INR 2,00,000 per annum.

Top Recruiters And Salary 

Top Recruiters and Salary for Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS):

Top Recruiters:

1. Hospitals:

AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences)

Apollo Hospitals

Fortis Healthcare

Max Healthcare

2. Speech and Hearing Clinics:

Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (AYJNISHD)

Private Speech and Hearing Clinics

3. Rehabilitation Centers:

National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD)

Various state-run and private rehabilitation centers

4. Educational Institutions:

Special schools for the hearing impaired

Inclusive education schools and colleges

5. NGOs and Government Organizations:

Non-Governmental Organizations working in the field of disability

Government health departments

6. Hearing Aid Companies:

Phonak

Widex

Starkey

Siemens Hearing Instruments


      



   


Salary:

Entry-Level (0-2 years): ₹2,00,000 - ₹3,00,000 per annum

Mid-Level (2-5 years): ₹3,00,000 - ₹5,00,000 per annum

Senior-Level (5+ years): ₹5,00,000 - ₹8,00,000 per annum

Salaries can vary based on location, experience, and the specific organization. Opportunities for growth in this field are promising, especially with experience and specialization in speech therapy or audiology.

Course Scope And Career Options 

Following are the employment areas and job profiles that candidates can explore after completing a Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS).




Employment Areas

Private Clinics

Medical Content Writings

Nursing Homes

Government Hospitals

Hearing Equipment Centres

Private or Government Hospitals

Educational Institutions




Job Profiles

Audiologist 

Assistant Audiologist

Speech Therapist

Speech-Language Pathologist

Language Translator

Teacher

Lecturer

Assistant Professor

Salary 

The initial salary can vary from INR 8,000 per month to INR 25,000 per month 

Admission Process 

1. The admission to Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS) is usually done on merit basis. 

2. Candidates’ performance in Class 12 examinations determines their selection for the course.

3. This means that the higher the percentage in Class XII the higher the chances of admissions.