Quality and relevance of professional training in Speech Therapy: opinions of graduates and employers

Abstract

Introduction: The research examines whether the program addresses the needs of individuals and communities. Objective: To analyze the relevance of the
Speech-Language Pathology program at the University of Sucre. Methodology: A quantitative approach with a non-experimental, descriptive design. The population
consisted of graduates and employers from organizations where the graduates were employed. A questionnaire was administered to assess the quality and relevance of the training in the program. Results: Regarding the theoretical, theoretical-practical,
and attitudinal knowledge acquired, as well as the quality of teaching, class development, and the materials and equipment used during the training, graduates
expressed a high level of satisfaction. Employers, on the other hand, considered that the performance of competencies in the areas of scientific-humanistic, professional, and flexible training adequately aligned with the expected professional profile. Conclusions:
The high level of satisfaction among graduates regarding the competencies acquired in various relevant areas indicates the relevance of the curriculum. As
for the employers, the domains and competencies of knowledge, skills, and attitudes showed that the training provided by the program is pertinent, ensuring the professional performance of speech-language pathologists in the workplace.