Speech and Language Therapy Diploma

Speech and language Therapy is a practice that assists people with speech and language disorders or who have trouble swallowing. This course takes you through the role of a speech therapist, the anatomical structures and physiological functions of speech and hearing, phonetics, language development and speech disorders, the structure of language, and career paths in this field.

The Speech and language Therapy diploma introduce the subject by outlining the basics. It provides an overview of speech disorders and the therapeutic practices used to treat them. You’ll learn about the role of a speech therapist and the conditions and areas of communication that they focus on. You will be provided with an in-depth listing of pathological terms that are used by speech and language professionals.

To understand speech you need a good level of knowledge about the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the speech organs. This Speech and Language Therapy diploma course will talk you through these and the respiratory, laryngeal, and articulatory systems, which all have a bearing on speech.

How we develop speech and the different stages we go through to learn and process language is a fascinating topic. You will discover the various stages that exist within linguistic advancement in monolingual and bilingual children.

Speech and Language Therapy diploma course considers the structure of language, described through morphology, syntax and semantics. In addition to looking at each of these areas, you’ll see how children apply the rules that determine speech and language, the common errors they may make and the errors that are symptomatic of speech and communication disorders.

The Speech and Language Therapy diploma Course provides a deep exploration into various conditions that can affect the development of speech and language and how this manifests itself in each case. The conditions covered include neurological disorders, brain injury, drug abuse, intellectual disabilities, vocal abuse, autism and apraxia, plus physical impairments. The course also explains how the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) uses pictorials as a form of treatment for autistic children experiencing speech impairment issues.

This Speech and Language Therapy diploma course is for anyone who wants to:

• Gain the skills needed to work in the teaching and child care profession.
• Improve their speech therapy and language therapy skills.
• Make a career change and explore new career opportunities.
• Gain a formal, accredited qualification to improve their career opportunities.

There are no entry requirements. No background training or qualifications are required. Anyone can enrol at any time, beginners, intermediates and experienced all year round.

Complete your Speech and Language Therapy Diploma course successfully and develop yourself to enhance your chances of succeeding in the Speech and Language Therapy sectors and other relevant fields.

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Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included