SLT-20017 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2026/27

This module allows you to build on the foundational clinical skills developed in the first year and develops your understanding of the processes of speech and language therapy practice through workshops using clinical cases. You will continue to develop the skills needed to present clinical cases, interpret assessment data and create management plans based on evidence-based practice. Practice placement is embedded within this module, and you will spend 6 weeks on clinical placement, developing your clinical skills.

This module aims to enable apprentices to consolidate clinical and theoretical learning and therefore practice as
a safe speech and language therapist in health, education, and social care systems. Apprentices will be given the opportunity to use their skills, knowledge and the information available to them to make informed decisions. Additionally, the module aims to further develop apprentices’ communication skills, and refine their professional competences equipping them with the skills needed to work as a speech and language therapist.
The module aims to give apprentices the opportunity to select appropriate assessments for clients and then record and analyse all responses from the chosen assessment being conducted.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Articulate an assessment approach and a outline management plan for a clinical case, identifying and applying evidence-based interventions.: 2
Identify own personal learning needs, reflect on behaviour and learning accordingly, and use a variety of appropriate learning and development resources and feedback mechanisms
: 1
Demonstrate effective use of a wide range of appropriate communication skills; analysing and adapting these to suit the needs of the service users, carers, colleagues and the placement setting.
: 1
Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the impact of health inequalities within the placement setting and promote a sense of inclusion and belonging.: 1,2
Gather, analyse & reflect on information from various sources and apply evidence-based practice to reason and evaluate appropriate interventions.
: 1,2
Adhere to legislation, local policy and the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.: 1,2

Study hours

26 hours of tutor led activities which includes :
~ 5 hours synchronous interactive lectures
~ 8 hours asynchronous lectures
~ 10 hours synchronous workshops
~ 2 hours of assessment prep
~ 1 hour synchronous placement de-brief
~ 49 hours of independent learning
~ which includes 30 hours of assessment study and preparation
225 Placement hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment