SLT-10007 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

Focusing on key foundational areas, this module will introduce students to the speech and language therapy profession and the role and responsibilities of a speech and language therapist. Knowledge acquired in this module will be built upon in subsequent years.

This module aims to introduce a variety of client groups who have difficulties with speech, language, communication, eating, drinking and swallowing and to consider the role of the speech and language therapist. Students will gain an overview of the professional role, responsibilities and clinical skills required to become an effective speech and language therapist. This module will build on the skills acquired in the Professionalism and effective communication module with a specific focus on fitness to practice, information governance and safeguarding. Additionally, students will begin to develop the skills required to manage the emotional burden that comes with working in a pressured environment and identify the limit of their practice and when to seek advice.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Detail a holistic profile in relation to an individual’s speech, language, communication and eating, drinking and swallowing within the World Health Organisation International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Framework: 1
Describe the contribution the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework makes to the growth of contemporary health care professionals and how it translates to practice.: 1
Meet the requirements for successful completion of Practice Based Learning.: 2

Study hours

20 tutor led hours which includes:
~ 14 hours of lectures
~ 2 hours of workshops
~ 2 hours of placement preparation
~ 2 hours of assessment preparation

17.5 hours independent study
112 hours placement

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment