Are you an SLP considering to relocate to a new country? Moving to Ireland!

In Ireland, the profession of Speech and Language Therapy is regulated by CORU, the multi-profession health regulator. To practice as a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) in Ireland, foreign-trained professionals must have their qualifications recognized and meet specific registration requirements.

Regulatory Body/Organization: Speech and Language Therapists Registration Board under CORU

Website: CORU – Speech and Language Therapists Registration Board

Requirements for Foreign-Trained SLTs:

1. Recognition of Qualifications:
   • All applicants holding professional qualifications obtained outside the Republic of Ireland must have their qualifications recognized by the Speech and Language Therapists Registration Board before applying for registration.

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2. Registration with CORU:
   • After recognition of qualifications, applicants must apply for registration with CORU to legally practice as an SLT in Ireland.

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3. Language Proficiency:
   • Applicants whose first language is not English or whose qualifications were obtained in a non-English speaking country may be required to demonstrate proficiency in English.
4. Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA):
   • Ireland is a signatory to the Agreement for the Mutual Recognition of Professional Association Credentials (MRA 2022). If you are registered for more than one year with one of the following international professional organizations, you may apply under the MRA to become a member of the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT) and to register with CORU:
     • The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
     • The New Zealand Speech-Language Association (NZSTA)
     • The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
     • Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC-OAC)
     • Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
   • Applicants not registered with one of these organizations must apply through the standard procedure to have their qualifications accredited in Ireland.

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Application Process:

1. Submit Recognition Application:
   • Complete the application for recognition of international qualifications through CORU.
2. Provide Supporting Documentation:
   • Include certified copies of academic transcripts, proof of professional experience, and evidence of language proficiency, if applicable.
3. Await Assessment:
   • CORU will assess your qualifications against the standards of proficiency required for practice in Ireland.
4. Apply for Registration:
   • Upon successful recognition of your qualifications, submit an application for registration with the Speech and Language Therapists Registration Board.

Additional Considerations:

• Continuing Professional Development (CPD):
  • Registered SLTs in Ireland are required to engage in ongoing CPD to maintain their professional competence.
• Professional Indemnity Insurance:
  • Practitioners must have appropriate professional indemnity insurance coverage.

For comprehensive and up-to-date information, it is recommended to consult the official websites of CORU and the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT).

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