Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy

Communication disorders in children can lead to a learning disability, physical impairments and many other problems. In addition, it can harm a child's social life and academic performance. Enhance your ability to help children overcome their communication disorders by taking this Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy course.

In this Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy course, you'll learn how to help children overcome speech difficulties in communication. From the valuable lectures, you'll get to know about child and adult communication disorders. Moreover, the course will explain the process of diagnosing and treating communication disorders. You'll also identify how speech therapy can help overcome language disorders. By the end of the course, you'll be aware of how to provide excellent consultation, diagnosis and treatment to children with special needs.

Let every child share their thoughts and ideas with the world by enrolling today!

Please note: Our Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy course only gives you the theoretical knowledge to excel in this field. This course doesn't entitle you to practise as a professional in this specific field.

Learning Objectives

• • Familiarise yourself with the various communication disorders
  • Learn the skills to help children learn new vocabulary and organise their thoughts.
  • Know about child and adult communication disorders
  • Enrich your knowledge of diagnosing and treating communication disorders
  • Explore how to overcome language disorder by speech therapy
  • Learn the process of overcoming other communication disorders

Who is this Course for?

This Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy course is ideal for aspiring professionals who wish to gain the relevant skills and knowledge to fast track their careers. It is for those who have little or no knowledge of speech and language therapy or those who are new to the field and want to test their skills and knowledge. There are no entry requirements for this course. However, an eye for detail and a creative mind is essential.

Entry Requirement

• • This course is available to all learners of all academic backgrounds.
  • A good understanding of the English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.

CPD Certificate from Course Gate 

At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £4.99 and the hard copy for £9.99. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £12.99.

Career Path

On successfully completing the Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy course, learners can progress to a more advanced program from our course list. Career opportunities in this field include freelancing or working in-house, within a range of professional settings, with the opportunity to earn a high salary. Related professions in this industry include:

• • Speech Therapist
  • Psychologist or Psychiatrist 
  • SEN or SENCO Teacher
  • Social Care Worker
  • Child Psychiatrist or Therapist