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Speech and Language Therapy

Speech and Language Therapy

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Highlights

  • On-Demand course

  • 48 minutes

  • All levels

Description

Speech and Language Therapy is an essential course in today's modern world, where effective communication is crucial for personal and professional success. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of speech therapy, from the science of speech to the intricacies of speech anatomy, and covers both adult and child speech language disorders.

By mastering Speech and Language Therapy, you will gain skills that are highly valuable in everyday life and numerous professional settings. It not only enhances your ability to assist individuals with communication difficulties but also opens up lucrative job opportunities in the UK, where the demand for qualified speech therapists is on the rise. The average salary for a speech therapist in the UK ranges from £26,000 to £41,000 per year.

The field of Speech and Language Therapy is growing, with an increasing need for professionals due to rising awareness of speech disorders and their impact on quality of life. This sector is projected to grow by 20% over the next decade. Enrolling in a Speech and Language Therapy course will equip you with vital skills, increase your employability, and allow you to make a significant difference in the lives of those with speech and language challenges.

Key Features:

  • CPD Certified Speech and Language Therapy Course

  • Free Certificate from Reed

  • CIQ Approved Speech and Language Therapy Course

  • Developed by Specialist

  • Lifetime Access

Course Curriculum

  • Module 01: An Overview of Speech Therapy

  • Module 02: Characteristics of Speech Linguistic Disciplines

  • Module 03: The Science of Speech

  • Module 04: Speech Anatomy

  • Module 05: Adult Speech Language Disorders

  • Module 06: Child Speech Language Disorders

  • Module 07: Literacy and Language Development

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand principles of speech therapy and its applications in therapy.

  • Identify key characteristics of linguistic disciplines related to speech disorders.

  • Explain scientific foundations underlying speech production and disorders.

  • Describe anatomical structures crucial to speech production and articulation.

  • Analyze speech disorders prevalent in adults and appropriate therapeutic interventions.

  • Evaluate speech and language disorders in children and effective therapeutic approaches.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

  • Speech and Language Therapy 48:00 1: Module 01: An Overview of Speech Therapy Preview 02:00 2: Module 02: Characteristics of Speech Linguistic Disciplines 08:00 3: Module 03: The Science of Speech 05:00 4: Module 04: Speech Anatomy 12:00 5: Module 05: Adult Speech Language Disorders 06:00 6: Module 06: Child Speech Language Disorders 09:00 7: Module 07: Literacy and Language Development 05:00 8: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00

Who is this course for?

This Speech and Language Therapy course is accessible to anyone eager to learn more about this topic. Through this course, you'll gain a solid understanding of Speech and Language Therapy. Moreover, this course is ideal for:

  • Aspiring speech therapists seeking foundational knowledge.

  • Students of linguistics interested in speech pathology careers.

  • Healthcare professionals aiming to specialize in speech therapy.

  • Teachers and educators involved in language development programs.

  • Researchers exploring speech and language sciences.

Requirements

There are no requirements needed to enrol into this Speech and Language Therapy course. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and levels of experience to enrol into this Speech and Language Therapy course.

Career path

After finishing this Speech and Language Therapy course you will have multiple job opportunities waiting for you. Some of the following Job sectors of Speech and Language Therapy are:

  • Speech Therapist

  • Speech Pathologist

  • Language Specialist

  • Communication Disorders Specialist

  • Educational Therapist

  • Clinical Linguist

Certificates

Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

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