Speech and Language Therapy

This course is aimed at students interested in pursuing a career in Speech and Language Therapy. Students who undertake this one-year course in Speech and Language Therapy will gain an understanding of the application of a wide range of communication styles and codes in relation to speech and language therapy practice. The programme is designed to ensure that students gain the knowledge, skills and values to meet the demands and challenges of working within the healthcare profession. Students will develop an understanding of the role of the Speech and Language Therapist in assessing, diagnosing and treatment of people with communication difficulties in a variety of settings including local health centres, hospitals and schools. Speech and language therapists provide life-changing treatment, support and care for children and adults who have difficulties with communication, eating, drinking and swallowing and help people who, for physical or psychological reasons, have problems speaking and communicating. Students will gain an insight into various clinical settings and the implementation of client care and patient handling. Students will gain the skills needed by the HSE to work in the healthcare sector, which will help them to understand therapy programmes and support clients.

COURSE CONTENT

The following modules will be offered subject to availability / demand and may be subject to change:

• Speech and Language Therapy Theory • Speech and Language Therapy Practice • Care Support • Child Health and Well Being • Child Development • Infection Prevention & Control • Anatomy and Physiology • Safety and Health at Work • Communications • Work Experience • Nutrition • Word Processing

CERTIFICATION: • QQI Level 5 in Health Service Skills