Global Certificate in Speech Therapy: Advancing Care
-- viewing nowThe Global Certificate in Speech Therapy: Advancing Care is a comprehensive course designed to empower learners with essential skills for career advancement in speech therapy. This course is crucial in an industry where demand for qualified professionals continues to grow, with the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting a 25% increase in employment of speech-language pathologists by 2029.
6,744+
Students enrolled
GBP £ 140
GBP £ 202
Save 44% with our special offer
About this course
100% online
Learn from anywhere
Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
2 months to complete
at 2-3 hours a week
Start anytime
No waiting period
Course Details
• Speech Anatomy and Physiology: Understanding the structure and function of the speech mechanism, including the respiratory, phonatory, resonance, and articulatory systems.
• Speech Sound Disorders: Identifying and diagnosing speech sound disorders, including articulation and phonological disorders, and implementing evidence-based interventions.
• Language Development and Disorders: Examining typical and atypical language development across the lifespan and implementing evidence-based interventions for language disorders.
• Voice and Fluency Disorders: Evaluating voice and fluency disorders, including vocal quality, pitch, loudness, resonance, and stuttering, and implementing evidence-based interventions.
• Swallowing and Feeding Disorders: Understanding the anatomy and physiology of swallowing and feeding, identifying and diagnosing swallowing and feeding disorders, and implementing evidence-based interventions.
• Cultural Competence in Speech Therapy: Exploring cultural diversity, linguistic diversity, and social determinants of health and their impact on communication disorders and therapy.
• Assessment and Diagnosis in Speech Therapy: Administering, scoring, and interpreting standardized and non-standardized assessments for speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders.
• Research Methods in Speech Therapy: Understanding research design, data analysis, and interpretation in speech therapy, including evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making.
• Professional Practice and Ethics: Examining the legal and ethical responsibilities of speech-language pathologists, including codes of ethics, professional standards, and cultural competence.
Career Path
Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
Course Status
This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
Why people choose us for their career
Loading reviews...
Frequently Asked Questions
Course fee
- 3-4 hours per week
- Early certificate delivery
- Open enrollment - start anytime
- 2-3 hours per week
- Regular certificate delivery
- Open enrollment - start anytime
- Full course access
- Digital certificate
- Course materials
Get course information
Earn a career certificate