Date of Completion

2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology

Keywords

Life change events, speech-language pathology

Abstract

The Professional Regulation Commission in the Philippines mandated that all Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) graduates from Batch 2019 onward must take and pass the Speech-Language Pathology Licensure Examination (SLPLE) to practice legally. Despite the increasing number of SLP graduates taking the SLPLE, there remains a limited understanding of how various factors, such as personal, academic, social, and environmental factors, contribute to the success of the SLP board passers. This study explored the lived experiences of SLP board passers of Batch 2023 and 2024 graduates of the De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute in how they succeeded in the SLPLE using a phenomenological theoretical framework. Key Informant Interviews were conducted via Google Meet with 10 participants, all of whom passed the SLPLE without prior clinical professional experience. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed through thematic analysis, which was documented via a Google Docs file. Findings of the thematic analysis revealed three main themes that contributed to the success of SLP board passers: (1) motivations to succeed in the SLPLE, (2) adaptive strategies applied by the SLP board passers, and (3) challenges faced by the SLP board passers. For each component, the study revealed specific elements that contributed to the success of the SLP board passers. This study provided a descriptive guide and a conceptual framework that can help the examinees succeed in the SLPLE. The findings offer valuable insights for SLP examinees, educators, and institutions, addressing knowledge gaps and guiding future licensure examination preparation strategies.

First Advisor

Ms. Ma. Freya Carungcong, RSLP, MDE

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