SLT-20009 - 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

A core element of a speech and language therapist working with adults with acquired disorders involves the assessment and treatment of people who have impaired communication which may include impaired language and/or motor speech. It is therefore important that Speech and Language Therapists have a sound and critical understanding around the theoretical underpinnings concerning the assessment and treatment of communication.

This module aims to provide students with the knowledge of the theory, assessment, and management of a range of acquired communication disorders including dysphasia and motor speech disorders.
Students will have opportunities to understand the typical linguistic characteristics which are typical of dysphasia, dysarthria and dyspraxia of speech diagnoses.
Students will be provided with opportunities to gain knowledge and understanding of the theory, assessment and management of a range of acquired communication disabilities, including dysphasia and motor speech disorders. Identifying etiological and prognostic factors in a range of acquired communication disorders will be considered and students will be given the opportunity to evaluate current approaches to assessment and management planning. Additionally, the module aims to explore the impact of acquired communication disorders on social relationships, social interaction, and culture surrounding everyday life.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Identify the characteristics of presentations of acquired speech and language disorders: 1
Explain the range of relevant theoretical approaches underpinning intervention for people with acquired speech and language disorders: 1
Appraise the clinical guidelines and legal framework within which clinical practice occurs: 1
Explain the speech and language therapist’s role when working with other professionals, service users with acquired speech and language disorders and their carers.: 1

Study hours

24 tutor led hours which includes:
~ 10 hours of lectures
~ 8 hours of seminars
~ 4 hours of workshops
~ 2 hours of assessment preparation
~ 96 hours of independent study
~ 30 hours of assessment study and preparation

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment