Speech & Language Therapy Assistant
The role of the Speech & Language Therapy Assistant is to assist the Speech & Language Therapy team in enabling service users & patients to achieve their speech and language potential and supporting families in the areas of speech & language.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
One year full time from September until May
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied, although consideration will be given at interview to any well motivated student. We are looking for enthusiasts. Mature students are particularly welcome.
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
Successful graduates may gain employment as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant as per the HSE Appointed Grade.
Third Level Links/Progression
Successful graduating students can enter a range of third level courses in the Health Sciences & beyond. The requirements for entry differ from college to college.
Further information
€50 registration fee.
Please note that course fees are subject to change.
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested PLC maintenance grant. Apply online at www.susi.ie
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Health Service Skills QQI Award (5M3782)
This one-year course is designed to give anyone with an interest in this field, a good understanding and appreciation of the role of Speech & Language Therapy and provide for the acquisition of relevant theoretical and practical skills. The course also provides students with the opportunity to develop relevant work-related skills in a healthcare setting.
Speech & Language Therapy Theory (5N3781)
Speech & Language Therapy Practice (5N3780)
Care Support (5N0758)
Anatomy and Physiology (5N0749)
Infection Prevention & Control (5N3734)
Communications (5N0690)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Understanding Mental Health (5N3772)
5M3782 - Health Services Skills
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Health Service Skills (5M3782)
Pearse College of Further Education
Clogher Road, Crumlin,
Dublin 12.
Phone: (01) 453 6661 or 01 454 1544
Email: information@pearse.cdetb.ie
Web: www.pearsecollege.ie