One Education’s skillfully created course curriculum, affordable and flexible facilities, and passion to offer high-quality training provide you with the competitive advantage you've been seeking for. This uniquely tailored course makes online learning as efficient and easy as possible. This course will motivate you to learn, develop, and participate in an exceptional e-learning journey, while also upgrading your CV & competence and introducing you to new possibilities to further your career development. You will discover the principles of Speech Therapy and SEN Teaching Assistant Course at QLS Level 7 and learn the key aspects as you advance through the modules of this course —

Course Curriculum:

Here is a curriculum breakdown of the course:

Module 01

An Overview of Speech Therapy

• What is Speech & Language Therapy?
• Why is Speech & Language Therapy Important?
• What Students Need to Learn in Speech & Language Therapy?
• Roles of the Speech & Language Therapist?

Module 02

The Science of Speech

• Speech Science
• The Speech Chain
• Speech Production
• Speech Perception
• Transmission of Speech

Module 03

The Anatomy of Speech

• Speech Anatomy
• Respiratory System

Module 04

Characteristics of Speech: Linguistic Disciplines

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Morphology
• Syntax
• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Discourse
• Sociolinguistics
• Psycholinguistics
• Neurolinguistics

Module 05

Literacy & Language Development

• Language Acquisition
• Stages of Language Acquisition
• Language Development
• Language Learning in the Early Years
• Vocabulary and Grammatical Development
• Literacy Development
• What is Literacy?
• Speech Therapist’s Role in Child Literacy Development

Module 06

Child Speech & Language Disorders

• Child Speech and Language Disorders
• Childhood Apraxia of Speech (Signs, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment)
• Dysarthria (Signs, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment)
• Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (Signs, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment)
• Speech Sound Disorders (Signs, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment)
• Stuttering (Signs, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment)
• Voice (Signs, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment)
• Preschool Language Disorders (Signs, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment)
• Learning Disabilities (Reading, Spelling, and Writing) (Signs, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment)
• Selective Mutism (Signs, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment)
• Medical Conditions
• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• Autism (Autism Spectrum Disorders)
• Cleft Lip and Palate
• Right Hemisphere Brain Injury
• Traumatic Brain Injury

Module 07

Adult Speech & Language Disorders

• Adult Speech & Language Disorders
• Apraxia (Signs, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment)
• Dysarthria (Signs, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment)
• Stuttering (Signs, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment)
• Voice (Signs, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment)
• Aphasia (Signs, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment)
• Medical Conditions
• Dementia
• Laryngeal Cancer
• Oral Cancer
• Right Hemisphere Brain Injury
• Traumatic Brain Injury

SEN Teaching Assistant

Module 01

Special Education Needs (SEN): An Overview

• Defining SEN
• Special Education Provision

Module 02

SEN Support

• Whole School Assessment and Tracking
• Identifying the Need
• The assess, Plan, Do, Review Cycle

Module 03

High Quality Teaching for Pupils with SEN

• What is High Quality Teaching (HQT) for Pupils with SEN?
• Developing Relationships and Knowing Pupils Well

Module 04

SEN Teaching Methodologies

• Inclusive Learning Environment
• Quality Feedback
• Focused Planning
• Engagement and Challenge
• Effective Questioning and Modelling
• Scaffolding Learning
• Developing Independence

Module 05

Communication and Interaction

• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Classroom Strategies
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Module 06

Cognition and Learning

• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Classroom Strategies
• Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)

Module 07

Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties

• Mental Health
• Whole School Strategies
• Classroom Strategies
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Module 08

Sensory or Physical Needs

• Visual Impairment (VI)
• Hearing Impairment (HI)
• Physical Disability (PD)

Module 09

Working in Partnership

• Partnership with Parents
• The Role of the SENCO

How is the course assessed?

To simplify the procedure of evaluation and accreditation for learners, we provide an automated assessment system. Upon completion of an online module, you will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test. The results will be evaluated instantly, and the score displayed for your perusal. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%.

When all tests have been successfully passed, you will be able to claim a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme.

Certificate of Achievement

Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme

After successfully completing the course, learners will get an endorsed certificate (included with the course) delivered right at their doorstep by post, without paying a single penny! Please note that learners residing outside the UK have to pay a £10 postage charge.

Accredited Certification from One Education

After successfully completing the MCQ assessment of this course, you will also qualify for a CPD Accredited Certificate from One Education, as proof of your continued professional development. Certification is available in PDF format, at the cost of £9, or a hard copy can be sent to you via post, at the cost of £15.

Please Note: This course only gives you the theoretical knowledge that you need to excel in this field. This course doesn't entitle you to practise as a professional in this specific field.