Today Speech Pathology Australia posted the following request (which is similar to what is happening for speech pathologists around the world):
Expressions of Interest from Speech Pathologists – NSW COVID Testing Clinics
The NSW Ministry of Health is seeking assistance from qualified speech pathologists with CPSP status to provide support for NSW COVID testing sites. COVID testing sites are located across NSW including metropolitan, regional and rural locations. In the event of outbreaks, testing sites may be opened at short notice and may operate for extended hours. Specific tasks may include the taking of oropharyngeal and/or nasopharyngeal swabs and general duties. These will be paid positions. Register interest by completing a survey…
Speech pathologists routinely conduct oromusculature assessments (OMAs), so have good knowledge of the anatomy that is tested using the nasal and throat swabs.
