Introduction to Speech & Language Therapy - CPD

Registration Saturday: 08:45

Saturday: 09:00-13:00

4 CPD Hours

Suitable for people considering training as a speech & language therapist who are considering applying to an MSc programme must have a level 6 qualifications.

Course Synopsis

This workshop will introduce you to working as a speech & language therapist (SLT), one of the allied health professions, and you will learn about the type of work an SLT does, who they work with and the places they work. The workshop will give you a flavour of the knowledge and skills you will develop during your SLT course, for example anatomy of the head and neck and how to transcribe speech. There will be time for questions.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the role of the SLT as an Allied Health Profession
• Understand how the SLT works with different client groups, adults and children
• Understand some of the type of skills and knowledge that an SLT student will acquire on the SLT course, for example anatomy of the head and neck, and speech transcription.

Schedule

8.45-9am: Welcome

9-9.15am: Into to AHPs

9.15-10am: Role of the SLT

10:00-10:15am: Break

10:15-10:45: SLT with children

10:45-11:15: SLT with adults

11:15-11:30: Break

11:30-12pm: Anatomy workshop

12-12:30: Transcription workshop

12:30-1pm: Recap and questions

Speakers

Chrissy Bibby, PgDip, BA(Hons), MRCSLT, HCPC.

Doreen Smith, Lecturer in SLT

FAQs

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

For more information contact the CPD team at cpd@aecc.ac.uk.

Will lunch & refreshments be provided?

Refreshment breaks will be provided.

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