Speech & Language Therapy Diploma

Are you interested to begin your speech and language therapy career or want to gain more advanced skills in speech and language therapy? Then this speech and language therapy diploma course will help you get one step closer to your professional aspirations and develop your skills and knowledge in speech and language therapy for a rewarding career. Gain speech and language therapy skills and credentials that employers value.

This speech and language therapy diploma course is accredited by the CPD UK. CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards to your professional goal and achievement. CPD certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world.

This Speech & Language Therapy Diploma course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries.

Master the skills you need to propel your career forward in speech and language therapy. Equip yourself with the essential knowledge and skillset that make you a confident speech and language therapist and take your career to the next level. This comprehensive speech and language therapy diploma course is designed to help you reach your professional goals.

The skills and knowledge that you will gain through studying this speech and language therapy diploma course will help you get one step closer to your professional aspirations and develop your skills for a rewarding career.

This comprehensive speech and language therapy diploma course will teach you the theory of effective speech and language therapy practice and equip you with the essential skills, confidence and competence to assist you in the speech and language therapy industry. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in speech and language therapy.

Learn from expert tutors with industry experience, teaching you the latest expertise and best practice. This extensive speech and language therapy diploma course is designed for speech and language therapy professionals who are aspiring to specialise in speech and language therapy. Earn industry-recognised credentials to demonstrate your new skills and add extra value to your CV. This Speech & Language Therapy Diploma course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification.

Enrol today and take the next step towards your personal and professional goals.

Why choose this Speech and Language Therapy Diploma course?

• CPD UK & IPHM Accredited Course
• Endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme
• FREE GIFT: Course Completion PDF & Hardcopy Certificates, MCQ Exam & Full Tutor Support Included
• Get dual certificate (2 accredited certificate) in 1 course (CPD UK and IPHM)
• Unlimited lifetime access
• Instructor-led distance learning
• Get trained by industry experts
• 24/7 student support system
• Learn at your own pace and leisure
• Earn industry-recognised credentials
• User-friendly, advanced online learning material
• Effective training, written and designed by certified professional

***Additional GIFT***

• Course Completion PDF & Hardcopy Certificate, MCQ Exam & Full Tutor Support Included
• 2 Accreditation in 1 Course (CPD UK and IPHM)

Reason to learn with Study Plex

• Over 89,000 students taught across a range of fully certified courses
• Offering learners the chance to acquire the most in-demand and marketable skills
• Full commitment to helping our students find success on their chosen path
• Partnership with some of the world's best-known accreditation organisations
• Full belief in you, your success, and your ability to thrive

Reed courses certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

• Obtain Your Student ID Card 01:00

  • 1: Obtain Your Student ID Card 01:00

• An Introduction to Speech Therapy 12:00

  • 2: An Introduction to Speech Therapy 12:00

• Decoding Speech Science 10:00

  • 3: Decoding Speech Science 10:00

• Characteristics of Speech 08:00

  • 4: Characteristics of Speech 08:00

• Language Acquisition And Literacy Development 06:00

  • 5: Language Acquisition And Literacy Development 06:00

• Speech and Communication Disorders 06:00

  • 6: Speech and Communication Disorders 06:00

• Mock Assessment - 1 05:00

  • 7: Mock Assessment - 1 05:00

• Child Speech and Language Disorders 10:00

  • 8: Child Speech and Language Disorders 10:00

• SLTs role in helping a child with Speech and Language Disorders 10:00

  • 9: SLTs role in helping a child with Speech and Language Disorders 10:00

• Adult Speech and Language Disorders 11:00

  • 10: Adult Speech and Language Disorders 11:00

• Conclusion 01:00

  • 11: Conclusion 01:00

• Mock Assessment - 2 02:00

  • 12: Mock Assessment - 2 02:00

• Final Assessment 05:00

  • 13: Final Assessment 04:00
  • 14: Obtain Your Accredited Certificate of Achievement 01:00

This extensive speech and language therapy diploma course is designed by industry experts; this speech and language therapy diploma course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. Not only will it make you more lucrative to potential employers, but it will also give you the confidence to apply for that dream job.

This speech and language therapy diploma course is divided into bite-sized modules to make it easy to follow. Whether you are travelling around the world or juggling work and family, this course can be completed anytime, anywhere. This flexibility enables you to learn at your own pace, fitting your studies around your current lifestyle.

Course Curriculum

This comprehensive speech and language therapy diploma course covers the following modules:

Module 1: An Introduction to Speech Therapy

• Speech and Language Therapy: Overview
• Importance of Speech and Language Therapy
• Who is a Speech and Language Therapist (SLP)?
• Role and responsibilities of a Speech and language therapist?
•  Where and who do Speech and language therapists work with?
• Clinical guidelines for Speech and Language Therapists
• Standards of conduct, performance and ethics -HCPC

Module 2: Decoding Speech Science 

• Speech Science
• The Speech Chain
• Speech Production - An Introduction to sensation and perception
• Understanding Speech Intelligibility
• Physiology and Anatomy of the Human Face
• The Structure and Function of the Human Nervous System

Module 3: Characteristics of Speech: Linguistics Disciplines

• Linguistics
• Phonetics and Phonology
• Morphology 
• Syntax and Semantics
• Pragmatics or Social Language Use
• Sociolinguistics
• Psycholinguistics 
• Neurolinguistics
• Articulation
• Other characteristics of language and speech

Module 4: Language Acquisition and Literacy Development

• Literacy and Speech Therapy
• The Pre-Literacy Period in Newborns and Toddlers
• Language Acquisition in Early Childhood
• Language Development
• Bilingualism and Multiculturism

Module 5: Speech and Communication Disorders

• Communication Disorders - Definition and meaning
• Difference between Speech and Communication disorders
• Types of Communication Disorders
• Types of Speech and Language Disorders
• The difference between disorders, impairments, disabilities and diseases
• Causes of Speech and Communication Disorders

Module 6: Child Speech and Language Disorders

• Overview
• Speech Disorder
• Language Disorder
• Early diagnosis 
• Medical and Developmental condition

Module 7: SLTs role in helping a child with Speech and Language Disorders

• Listening Difficulties
• Understanding Difficulties
• Expressive Language Difficulties
• Speech Sound Difficulties
• Fluency Difficulties
• Reluctant Speakers
• Social Communication Difficulties
• Suggestions for Small Group Work

Module 8: Adult Speech and Language Disorders

• Overview
• Causes of Speech and Language Disorder
• Diagnosis of speech impairment
• Medical and Developmental condition
• Role of SLPs in treating disorders

Conclusion

How am I assessed?

Once you have completed the speech and language therapy diploma course, you will then be required to undertake an online MCQ assessment. This exam will cover everything you have already learnt. This means that you will have plenty of time to study and prepare for the assessment before taking it.

The assessment itself is made up of multiple-choice questions in your chosen subject area. You will receive your results straight after completion.

Become Certified

Explore new skills

Equip yourself with the essential skills, confidence and competence to assist you in your chosen industry.

Accelerate your career

Learn the most in-demand skills, get certified and level up your career. This speech and language therapy diploma online training course is designed to help you reach your professional goals.

Make your CV stand out

Earn industry-recognised credentials to demonstrate your new skills and add extra value to your CV.

Certificate of Achievement

Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme

On successful completion of the course assessment, you will be eligible to order the Speech & Language Therapy Diploma Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. This will provide you with a competitive edge in your career add extra value to your CV. You can also share this certificate with prospective employers and your professional network which will help you to drive a successful career in your chosen industry. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65.

CPD and IPHM Accredited Certificate of Achievement

Grow your career by earning CPD and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement and add extra value to your CV. On successful completion of this Speech & Language Therapy Diploma course, you will be eligible to order your CPD and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) to demonstrate your new skills. You can also share this certificate with prospective employers and your professional network. The CPD and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) can be obtained in PDF format at the nominal fee of £12; there is an additional fee to get a printed copy certificate which is £25.

If you are a beginner or already working as a speech and language therapist, or are considering a career in speech and language therapy, then this speech and language therapy diploma course will give you a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in speech and language therapy.

This speech and language therapy diploma course is suitable for all skill levels and backgrounds. Whether you want to advance your career prospects, learn a new skill, or broaden your educational horizons this speech and language therapy diploma course will help you to gain a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in your chosen industry.

Academic

This speech and language therapy diploma course is open to students of all academic backgrounds aiming to enhance their skills.

Age

At Study Plex, we invite everyone to learn. This speech and language therapy diploma course is open to anyone aged 16 and over.

Eligibility

If you have a basic grasp of English, numeracy and ICT, you will be eligible to enrol.

This speech and language therapy diploma course will equip you with the essential skills and credentials to demonstrate your new skills and add extra value to your CV. On successful completion of this speech and language therapy diploma course, you will gain a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in your chosen industry.

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