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Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech: DHLS COURSE

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Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech: DHLS COURSE

Diploma in Hearing, Language and Speech

DHLS stands for Diploma in Hearing, Language and Speech is a diploma level course of 1 years. 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. They will work under the guidance of a fully trained graduate or a postgraduate Speech & Hearing clinician DHLS course trains students to become audiologists and speech-language pathologists. They learn methods to treat, identify, and prevent hearing, balance and communication disorders in people.

Level - Diploma

As per RCI Notification of 2015, the nomenclature of the program shall be Diploma in Hearing, Language and Speech. DHLS is the short form.

Duration - 1 Years

The duration of the course will be one year, which can be completed in a maximum of two years from the date of admission to the programme.

Eligibility

DHLS Course Eligibility for Admission

Educational Qualifications for DHLS Course

A pass in 12th class with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics / Computer science

Age Limit for DHLS Course

Candidates who are <21 years on the 1st July of the year of admission

OBJECTIVES

DHLS Course Objectives & Outcomes

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Provide Basic Clinical Services

provide basic clinical services – assessment and management – to persons with communication disorders.

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Basic Speech, Language and Hearing Evaluation

Carry out basic speech, language and hearing evaluation relevant to management.

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Educate Members and Early Identification

educate members of the public on prevention and early identification of persons with communication disabilities.

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Basic Hearing Testing

Conduct basic hearing testing.

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Advice the Hearing Impaired

Advice the hearing impaired on hearing aids and other management options.

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Provide Listening Training

Provide listening training to persons with hearing impairment

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Collaboration with Professionals

Who would educate the members of the public on speech & hearing services and refer them to appropriate experts.

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Awareness and Services

Implement public awareness and education program. Undertake advocacy measures on behalf of and for persons with speech language and hearing disorders.

COLLEGES

DHLS Colleges in India

All India Institute for Speech and Hearing – AIISH Mysore

DHLS (Diploma in Hearing Language & Speech) BASLP (Bachelor in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology) MASLP (Master in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology) [Note – For Fee structure and Seat availability Visit the Official Website of the college or you can...

Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities – AYJNISHD Janla Bhubaneswar

DHLS (Diploma in Hearing Language & Speech) [Note - For Fee structure and Seat availability Visit the Official Website of the college or you can also make a Phone call or write an Email for more details.]  Address: Plot No. 602 (P), Ogalpada, Janta, Khurda,...

Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities – AYJNISHD Noida

DHLS (Diploma in Hearing Language & Speech) BASLP (Bachelor in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology) MASLP (Master in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology) [Note – For Fee structure and Seat availability Visit the Official Website of the college or you can...

ADMISSION

Latest Admission and Job Notification 2023

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ADMISSION

DHLS Entrance Examination Pattern 2023

The Entrance examination for DHLS admissions are conducted by respective Universities or Colleges. The applicant/candidate should have subjects Physics, Chemistry and any one of the subject Biology / Mathematics to qualify the examination criteria. The Question paper consist of equal portions from all the eligible subjects. Few universities probe reasoning and general knowledge questions in their respective entrance exams. The entrance examination question papers are very hard to find so we have provided an arranged set of question papers. Click on “more details” button given below for reference of question papers of different universities.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Syllabus and Exam Pattern for DHLS Course

Syllabus for DHLS Course

For 1 Year

The syllabus followed for DHLS Course is usually the same for most of the institutes as it runs according to the RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) . The syllabus of the DHLS course is given below according to its respective papers.

Exam Pattern for DHLS Course

For all Theory & Practical Papers

There shall be one examination at the end of the course. The examination can be in English or any regional language.

On all other issues not mentioned in these rules and regulations like the pattern of question paper, grading, award of grace marks, and declaration of rank, among others, the rules and regulations of the respective University shall prevail.

For detailed information of Exam Pattern of DHLS Course Click below.

Question Papers

Previous Year Question Papers of DHLS Course

Universities or Colleges take acadmic examination according to the syllabus. The previous year question papers are very hard to find so we provide some previous year question papers of different universities or colleges. You can check the questions in link given below.

Books and Notes

Books and Notes for DHLS Course

Books for DHLS Course

For all Subjects and Practicals

Topics of DHLS Course is available in different books and books of different authors can be refered for these topics. It is difficult to avail the books. We provide a convenient way to get access to these. Click on “more details” button given below for reference of available Books.

Notes for DHLS Course

For 1 Year

 

Jobs and Salary

Jobs and Salary in India after DHLS Course

After doing DHLS Course the designations of speech and hearing professionals in india should be specified as Assistant Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist. They are provide a broad range of services to individuals with hearing, balance , speech language and communication problems under Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist.

Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologist work in a variety of settings, including but not limited to:

    • Health care settings (including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, medical rehabilitation centers, mental health facilities)
    • Regular and Special schools
    • Early intervention programs/multidisciplinary rehabilitation centers
    • Industiral settings
    • Hearing aid and Cochlear Implant manufacturers
    • Manufacturers of devices/prosthesis for individuals with communication and swallowing disorders
    • Universities/colleges and their clinics
    • Professional associations
    • State and Central government agencies and institutions
    • Research centers and
    • Private Practice Settings

The Salary after BASLP Course in India is flexible and diverse:

 

Government Jobs After DHLS Course
Job TitleAverage Annual Salary
Assistant AudiologistINR 1.8 to 2.8 LPA
Assistant Speech Language PathologistINR 1.2 to 2.8 LPA
Private Jobs After DHLS Course
Job TitleAverage Annual Salary
Assistant AudiologistINR 1.2 to 2.8 LPA
Assistant Speech Language PathologistINR 1.0 to 2.8 LPA

Government

Government Body in India

Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) is a statutory body created under the Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992. RCI is entrusted with the twin responsibility of regulating and monitoring the training of personnel in the disability sector, and maintaing a Central Rehabilitation Resister. Any Professional in the disability sector wishing to practice in the area of any disability should not only possess a graduate/diploma degree recognized by the RCI, but should also be registered with the RCI and inculded in the Central Rehabilitation Register.

1 Comment

  1. Ankit kumar singh

    रजनीश बनाम संघ 132 सुप्रीम कोर्ट के आए आदेश मे क्या कार्यरत स्पेशल एजूकेटर उत्तर प्रदेश जो DHLS डिप्लोमा है वो नियमित और शिक्षक हो सकते है

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