CERTIFICATION
5M3782
DURATION
1 Year

Aim

Join the Speech and Language Therapy Assistant programme and acquire the knowledge, skills, and competence to work independently in the area of speech therapy and under supervision in a supportive role within the Health Service. Our course is designed to give anyone with an interest in this area an understanding and appreciation of the role of speech and language therapy within the healthcare profession.  Acquire the relevant theoretical and practical skills, and gain work experience in a healthcare setting.

Entry Requirements

An interest in working as a Healthcare Professional.

Programme of Study

Core Modules

  • Communications
  • Care Support
  • Work Experience
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Rehabilitation Support
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Speech & Language Therapy Practice
  • Speech & Language Therapy Theory
Modules offered may be subject to change due to resource demands.

 

Additional Training

Occupational First Aid and Patient Moving & Handling is also offered.

Work Experience

Supervised clinical experience in nursing homes, hospitals, and other health facilities is incorporated into this course.  This will take the form of one day per week for the academic year 

Students will be required to undertake Garda Vetting procedures prior to work placement.

Career Opportunities

The Healthcare Service Skills award is the Department of Health’s recommended qualification for all healthcare assistants working in the public and private sector. Graduates can work as physiotherapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy assistants in any healthcare setting under the supervision of qualified therapists.

Progression

Graduates who achieve the required standard may progress to further studies in the FET sector at level 6 or to IT Colleges/Universities through the Higher Education Links Scheme as outlined below:

DCU

BSc Health and Society (DC209)

TUD

TU736 Sports Science and Health

TU791 Applied Social Studies in Social Care

TU936 Sports Science and Health

TU991 Applied Social Studies in Social Care

TU997 Applied Social Care

MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY

BSocSc Social Science (MH107)

BA Arts (MH101)

BA Psychology (MH106)

Please note: The progression routes listed above are indicative only, and are based on the information currently available to Dundrum College of Further Education.
Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems for specific programmes with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions
The websites www.qqi.ie and www.cao.ie also offer information on entry/progression requirements for applicants.