Diploma in Hearing, Language and Speech

This diploma program is geared at generating manpower which will cater to the needs of individuals with communication disorders at the grass-root level. In this program the students are trained to identify individuals with communication disorders and make appropriate referrals for further diagnosis. The students are also trained to supervise the caregivers in following the guidelines given by professionals for rehabilitation. For early identification and basic rehabilitation of individuals with hearing impairment what is required is more of hands- on skill than in-depth theoretical knowledge. Hence, the students in this program spend 75% of their time acquiring the required practical skills.

This DHLS program is focused towards catering to the needs of individuals with communication disorders across the country. This program supports the National Program of Prevention and Control of Deafness, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GOI. The program is conducted at the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore along with ten other study centers, across the country.