Speech and Language Therapy

Course details

The Speech and Language Therapy Course is designed to provide learners with a complete overview of the role of a Speech and Language Therapist, equipping you with the core skills to fast track your career. It covers speech science, speech anatomy, and the characteristics of speech in detail.

Speech and Language Therapy is an instructor-led course, you will learn how Speech and Language Therapists support children and adults with speech and language disorders, including problems with swallowing, eating, and drinking. It covers the fundamentals of the speech chain model, taking you through the key stages of literacy and language development.

The Speech and Language Therapy course includes case studies and practical exercises that will provide you with essential information on how to assess your clients’ needs, set long-term goals, and support them every step of the way to their recovery, using a range of communication techniques. In addition, you will gain the in-demand professional skills required to kickstart your career.

• Accredited by CPD
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Developed by qualified professionals
• Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
• 24/7 Learning Assistance
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course

Speech and Language Therapy is a comprehensive training course. It is ideal for those who are looking to start a career in occupational therapy or a similar role, such as the following professions:

• Occupational Therapist
• Pediatric Occupational Therapist
• Rehabilitation Manager
• Healthcare Administrator

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Speech and Language Therapy course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of the Speech & Language Therapist
• Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of speech and language therapy
• Explain the principles and theories of speech science and the speech chain model
• Identify common speech and language disorders and understand their causes
• Show an understanding of literacy and language development in children
• Assess and diagnose clients’ needs, as well as set them long-term goals
• Display excellent client communication and counseling skills
• Fast track their career with a formal and internationally recognized qualification

Assessment

At the end of the Speech and Language Therapy course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

Course Curriculum

 Module 01: An Overview of Speech Therapy
 Module 02: The Science of Speech
 Module 03: The Anatomy of Speech
 Module 04: Characteristic of Speech: Linguistic Discipline
 Module 05: Literacy and Language Development
 Module 06: Child Speech & Language Disorders
 Module 07: Adult Speech & Language Disorders

  Updated on 30 June, 2021