About
Communication is an essential human need. Help individuals afflicted with disorders, injuries and disabilities develop or restore their ability to communicate.
Our speech and language therapy class will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to begin your journey towards a rewarding career as a speech language specialist.
You will learn how to:
- Discern the differences between various types of speech disorders and their effects
- Understand speech science, including the neural and physiological components essential to speech
- Evaluate and analyze language, cognitive and social patterns to diagnose individuals
- Provide tools and techniques to aid those with communication issues
- Guide speech and literacy development in early childhood
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Overview Of The Speech And Language Profession
- Job description
- Education and training
- Work environments
- Responsibilities of the speech and specialist
- Clients in need of speech and language services
- Moral and ethical guidelines
Module 2: Literacy Development
- Speech therapy and literacy
- Foundations in pre-literacy in infants and toddlers
- Early childhood language acquisition
- Continued oral and written language development
- Multiculturalism and bilingualism
Module 3: Speech And Language Science
- What is speech science?
- Anatomy and physiology of the face
- Neuroanatomy
- Acoustics
Module 4: Properties Of Speech
- Linguistics
- Articulation
- Other properties of speech and language
Module 5: Speech And Language Disorders
- Characteristics of speech and language disorders
- Causes of communication disorders
- Common speech and language disorders
Module 6: Other Communication Disorders
- Attention disorders
- Memory disorders
- Cognitive disorders
- Swallowing disorders
Career
Who is this course for?
- Anyone who wants to begin a career in speech therapy
- People with a family member or friend who has trouble communicating
- Everyone who wants to make an impact on the lives of those with speech disorders
Career path
- Take the first step towards becoming a speech language pathologist
- Use your skills and understanding of speech disorders to work in schools, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, non-profit organizations and private practices
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Creator
IOA Original
This course is an exclusive offering from the International Open Academy (IOA). IOA Originals are thoughtfully crafted and developed either in-house by IOA or with complete ownership of production and distribution rights.
Our team of experts has worked diligently to create, write, and produce this course, ensuring it provides learners with a distinctive opportunity to access premium content on a wide range of diverse topics.
Speech & Language Specialist 
13466 Students. ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.
13466 Students.
ICOES Accredited.
IAPCC and CPD Certified.
About
Communication is an essential human need. Help individuals afflicted with disorders, injuries and disabilities develop or restore their ability to communicate.
Our speech and language therapy class will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to begin your journey towards a rewarding career as a speech language specialist.
You will learn how to:
- Discern the differences between various types of speech disorders and their effects
- Understand speech science, including the neural and physiological components essential to speech
- Evaluate and analyze language, cognitive and social patterns to diagnose individuals
- Provide tools and techniques to aid those with communication issues
- Guide speech and literacy development in early childhood
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Overview Of The Speech And Language Profession
- Job description
- Education and training
- Work environments
- Responsibilities of the speech and specialist
- Clients in need of speech and language services
- Moral and ethical guidelines
Module 2: Literacy Development
- Speech therapy and literacy
- Foundations in pre-literacy in infants and toddlers
- Early childhood language acquisition
- Continued oral and written language development
- Multiculturalism and bilingualism
Module 3: Speech And Language Science
- What is speech science?
- Anatomy and physiology of the face
- Neuroanatomy
- Acoustics
Module 4: Properties Of Speech
- Linguistics
- Articulation
- Other properties of speech and language
Module 5: Speech And Language Disorders
- Characteristics of speech and language disorders
- Causes of communication disorders
- Common speech and language disorders
Module 6: Other Communication Disorders
- Attention disorders
- Memory disorders
- Cognitive disorders
- Swallowing disorders
Career
Who is this course for?
- Anyone who wants to begin a career in speech therapy
- People with a family member or friend who has trouble communicating
- Everyone who wants to make an impact on the lives of those with speech disorders
Career path
- Take the first step towards becoming a speech language pathologist
- Use your skills and understanding of speech disorders to work in schools, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, non-profit organizations and private practices
Creator
IOA Original
Expertise:
Our team of experts has worked diligently to create, write, and produce this course, ensuring it provides learners with a distinctive opportunity to access premium content on a wide range of diverse topics.