Speech & Language Therapy Assistant – NEW 2025
Share this course
Course Content
- 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
Course Description
This one-year programme has been designed to provide learners with the understanding, knowledge, skills and competence to pursue a career as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant. These skills can be applied to a wide range of sectors catering for those who have difficulties with communication including eating and swallowing.
Certification
Career Opportunities
Graduates progress to employment in various areas including:
Speech and Language Therapy | Healthcare | Early Learning Studies | Education | Humanities
Statistics
Speech & Language therapists are among others on the Critical Skills Employment List in Ireland
Share this course
Progression to degrees
Graduates can progress to a variety of degree programmes including:
DkIT | Social Care | Level 8
TU Blanchardstown |Community Development & Youth Work | Level 8
Maynooth University | Social Science | Level 7
NUI Galway | Community, Youth and Family Studies | Level 8
DkIT | Community Youth Work | Level 7
UCD | Psychology/Social Policy & Sociology | Level 8
Athlone IT | Social Care Practice | Level 8
Share this course
Fees For The Academic Year 2024 – 2025
All courses have a Registration Fee of €30 (non-refundable).
A non-refundable Registration fee of €30 will be payable on acceptance of a PLC place. Essential course materials may be required for some courses the cost of which will be borne by the student.
All fees are subject to change. All fees must be paid with a Credit/Debit card online. No cash is acceptable.
The modules I enjoyed the most were Psychology and Understanding Youth Work. The teachers really invest time with the students and they are friendly and helpful, making the course a positive learning experience. I met some really great people with a shared interest and made friends for life while confirming my career area.
Saoirse Parry Youth Work Graduate, 2018