Call for Expression of Interest: Evaluators

The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority is launching an open Call for Expression of Interest for Evaluators.

Primary responsibility

• to review the programmes and fill in a report template which will be provided by MFHEA

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of a full qualification at the master’s Level at MQF Level 7
• Possess relevant years of experience
• Fluent in French and Italian

Evaluators will have four weeks to submit the first evaluation report and the provider will then have another four weeks to submit the revised version of the programme and this process can go on for a maximum of three cycles until the programme is accredited or otherwise.

Programme Details

Title: Bachelor’s Degree (Honours)in Speech and Language Therapy

MQF Level: 6

Languages: French and Italian

Requirements: Masters at MQF Level 7 in Speech and Language Therapy

Description: The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Speech and Language Therapy programme is a four-year programme designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to meet the standards of proficiency set by Council for Professions Complementary to Medicine (CPCM). Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will hold a B.Sc. Speech and Language Therapy (Hons) at MQF/EQF Level 6.

This programme prepares students to become competent speech-language pathologists capable of preventing, assessing, diagnosing, and treating various speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. Additionally, the programme equips graduates with the necessary skills to work with individuals experiencing voice and literacy difficulties and those with hearing impairments or severe language disorders. The BSc programme also encompasses research, counselling, and interprofessional collaboration, in alignment with CPCM guidelines.

Speech Therapist or speech language pathologists (SLPs) play a critical role in improving individuals’ communication and swallowing abilities. They work with diverse populations, including children and adults, to assess, diagnose, intervene, and treat various disorders. SLPs also provide aural rehabilitation for the hearing-impaired, implement augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, evaluate communication and swallowing disorders, and offer training and education to families, caregivers, and other professionals. They often collaborate with experts from different disciplines and may engage in research, private practice, or clinical supervision.

Submissions

Interested applicants are requested to send an email to [email protected] by not later than Friday 6th September 2024.