Competency Based Occupational Standards

The Competency Based Occupational Standards for Speech Pathologists – Entry Level describes the minimum skills, knowledge base and professional standards required for entry level practice in speech pathology in Australia.

Competency Based Occupational Standards (CBOS) is a dynamic document and is updated as the profession and evidence base for practice evolves.

CBOS is the core document that is utilised in key Associations functions including:

• Accreditation of university courses
• Assessment of overseas qualified speech pathologists
• Re-entry program for speech pathologists who have had a career break.

All practising members of Speech Pathology Australia are required to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and professional standards as outlined by CBOS.