Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Speech and Language Therapists support and care for people of all ages with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties. Working with other professionals in multidisciplinary teams, the therapist works closely with patients and their families to establish a therapeutic programme to help each patient communicate as effectively as possible as part of their recovery journey.
The Speech and Language Therapy Assistant course will focus on developing the students understanding of a variety of communication and swallowing disorders and there impact on every aspect of a person’s life. Students can obtain work experience in a variety of areas, from schools to hospitals and other clinical settings for a two-week block. The practical aspects of the course will give students a good understanding of clinical life, and the qualities and characteristics required for a successful career as a Speech and Language Therapist.
During their placement, students will develop an understanding of how to engage the patient in self-care activities and examine the components of the Speech and Language therapy process, from assessment through planning, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programmes.
Certification:
- QQI Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills
- PHECC Cardiac First Response Community Training (CFR-C)
- Patient Moving and Manual Handling
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Speech and Language Therapy Practice
Speech and Language Therapy Theory
Anatomy and Physiology
Care Support
Infection Prevention and Control
Rehabilitation Support
Human Growth and Development
Work Experience
Communications
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M3782 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Successful graduates of this course in Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Studies will be eligible to apply for a position as a speech and language therapy assistant in a variety of therapy/care settings.