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Overview
The Speech & Language Therapy Course is designed to give learners a clear and practical understanding of speech production, language development, and communication disorders. You will learn how speech is formed in the body, how language skills develop from early childhood to adulthood, and why communication difficulties occur.
Course Description
Are you looking to start or progress a career in Speech and Language Therapy? The Speech & Language Therapy Level 5 Course provides a comprehensive introduction to how speech, language, and communication work, and how to support children and adults with communication difficulties. This QLS Endorsed and CPD Accredited course is designed for learners in the UK who want practical knowledge, recognised certification, and flexible online learning.
Speech and language difficulties affect people of all ages. In the UK, many children and adults experience challenges with speech clarity, language development, social communication, or swallowing. This course helps you understand these challenges and teaches you how speech and language therapy support makes a real difference in everyday life.
By enrolling in this course, you will gain the confidence, skills, and understanding needed to support individuals in educational, healthcare, and community settings. Whether you are a beginner or already working in a support role, this course offers a strong foundation in speech and language therapy principles.
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Learning Outcome
- Understand how speech is produced using the respiratory, phonatory, and articulatory systems
- Explain key stages of speech, language, and literacy development in children
- Identify common speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders
- Apply support strategies used in speech and language therapy settings
- Develop transferable skills relevant to education, healthcare, and care support roles
- Enhance problem-solving, observation, and communication skills
Who Is This Course For?
- Aspiring Speech and Language Therapy Assistants
- Teaching Assistants and SEN Support Workers
- Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers
- Parents and caregivers supporting children with speech difficulties
- Individuals seeking foundational knowledge in speech and language therapy
Certificate of Achievement
Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate
Upon completing the final assessment, you can apply for the Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate of Achievement. Endorsed certificates can be ordered and delivered to your home by post for only £109.
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Career Path
- Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
- SEN Teaching Assistant
- Rehabilitation Assistant
- Care Support Worker
- Community or Children’s Services Support Worker
Frequestly Asked Questions
Speech and language therapy supports people who have difficulty speaking, understanding language, communicating socially, or swallowing.
Speech disorders affect how sounds are produced. Language disorders affect understanding or expressing words and ideas.
Yes. This course is QLS Endorsed and CPD Accredited, making it suitable for professional development.
You learn how speech works, how language develops, common disorders, and basic support strategies.
Starting salaries typically range from £20,000 to £27,000 per year.
No. It prepares learners for assistant and support roles, not regulated therapist positions.
Curriculum
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An Overview of Speech Therapy
00:13:00
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The Science of Speech
00:20:00
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The Anatomy of Speech
02:00:00
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Characteristic of Speech: Linguistic Discipline
00:27:00
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Literacy and Language Development
00:22:00
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Child Speech & Language Disorders
00:32:00
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Adult Speech & Language Disorders
00:29:00
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How to Help a Child with SL Difficulties
00:25:00
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Courses for £49-
Duration:4 hours, 48 minutes
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Access:1 Year
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Units:11
