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Our Mission

What do we do?

Speech & Language Therapists (SLTs) are interested in how children and young people communicate in their everyday lives, with family & friends and in their educational setting. Our aim is to enable the child to communicate as effectively as possible, and for the adults who support them to feel clear about how best they can support that young person’s communication.

Developing confidence, skills and abilities

Supporting schools and family members, using signs and symbols with spoken language.

There can be many reasons for a child’s difficulties including; general developmental delay, physical/sensory difficulties, learning difficulties and specific communication disorder e.g. developmental language disorder or a speech disorder. Once we understand why a young person has difficulty with everyday tasks, we can explore ways to make communication easier.

Support for Early Years Settings

The Early Years service supports childcare settings through training, advice and signposting in order to help practitioners develop children’s communication skills.

Support for Pre-school Children

We will then assess your child’s communication skills in order to see how they are communicating in comparison to expectations for their age.

Support for School-aged Children

We support children in a range of settings according to their communication needs, including community clinics, school and the child’s home environment.

Dysphagia Support

Speech & Language Therapists also have a key role in assessing children & young people’s eating, drinking & swallowing difficulties. We have a separate referral form for dysphagia and your child’s referral will be screened and given a priority rating.

Contact details

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy 1st Floor, Chelmsley Wood Primary Care Centre Crabtree Drive Birmingham B37 5BU

Tel: 0121 722 8010

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If you wish to raise a concern or complaint, please contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on 0121 424 0808 or by emailing [email protected] ​​​ 

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Our Mission

Over the Mountain Speech exists to provide quality speech therapy and tutoring services that are affordable, convenient, and beneficial to the child, the family, and the school.

A Recognized Leader

Founded in 2004, Over the Mountain Speech has become recognized as a leader in the provision of speech and language services in the Birmingham area.

Over the Mountain Speech provides speech and language evaluations, speech therapy, and tutoring for all ages.  Consultation services and staff development programs for preschool teachers are also available.

We offer these services for any age:

• Speech/language Evaluations
• Speech/language Therapy
• Preschool Speech/language, Hearing and Vision Screenings
• Staff Development
• Consultation Services

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​​ Jenny is the founder and director of Birmingham Speech and Language, PLLC. She has over 15 years of experience working with children ages 18 months to 16 years old with speech and language disorders. After graduating from Northwestern University, Jenny worked in schools and  hospitals  in Chicago, New York City, and Milwaukee, before returning home to Michigan. 

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"Of all the life skills available to us, communication is perhaps the most empowering." - Brett Morrison

Jennifer Rosenthal, MA-CCC, SLP 

​Speech-Language Pathologist

The practice is primarily focused on treating toddlers beginning at 18 months, through elementary school age children. Older children will be considered on a case by case basis.

Areas of expertise:, expressive language delay ("late talkers"), articulation (speech sound) disorders and phonological disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, pragmatic language disorders.

​Birmingham Speech and Language, PLLC

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Michigan license in Speech-Language Pathology

American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Certified​

Bachelor's Degree in Audiology and Speech Sciences from Michigan State University

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Northwestern University

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Speech and Language Therapy

The BCHC Plus Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service supplements the NHS Core SLT service funded by local health commissioners.

BCHC Plus offers a portfolio of additional clinical support and training which schools and other settings can purchase specifically to meet the needs of children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).

The BCHC Plus Speech and Language Therapy Service started formally delivering service level agreements in September 2014. We now deliver speech and language therapy services to over 80 settings across Birmingham, including mainstream schools, nurseries, and specialist provisions. We also offer a range of training packages to support practitioners who work with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.

It is estimated that 10 per cent of all children have long term SLCN, which may be very specific in nature or may be related to other conditions such as deafness or autism.

In addition, in areas of social disadvantage, upwards of 50% of all children may start school with impoverished language which means they are not school-ready.

Schools and other settings that purchase a BCHC Plus SLT service receive scheduled, dedicated time and support from a named Speech and Language Therapist within their setting. The work carried out is agreed in advance, tailored to the desired outcomes, priorities and needs of each setting and may include interventions at universal, targeted, and specialist levels. Settings may additionally purchase from the menu of staff training on offer from the BCHC Plus SLT service.

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Meeting the needs of your school

The Birmingham Speech, Language and Communication Strategy recognises the need for a skilled children’s workforce who are able to deliver, and support children’s SLCN at universal, targeted and specialist levels. The BCHC Plus service provides bespoke packages of input comprising any of the options shown below.

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The Speech and Language Therapy team consists of 19 highly specialist therapists, an assistant and admin staff, who all strive to deliver the best patient and family-centred care. The department covers the following six specialist areas: cleft lip and palate, craniofacial, voice, long-term ventilation and tracheostomy, inpatient and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

We provide assessment and intervention for children with a range of communication and/or eating and drinking difficulties both on the wards and as outpatient appointments for those patients who are under the individual specialist teams.

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The department is located across two separate sites :

Children’s Hospital - ground floor, near outpatients

CAMHS - Parkview Clinic, 60 Queensbridge Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8QE

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Inpatients; Cleft; Craniofacial: 0121 333 9382

CAMHS: 0121 333 9955 ext 6930/6931

Voice: 0121 333 9382 or email [email protected]

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My name is Bryony Aitken and I’m an independent Speech and Language Therapist based in the West Midlands. I work in primary schools, homes, nurseries and secondary schools supporting children who have a range of Speech, Language and Communication Needs, including:

• Understanding spoken language
• Listening and attention skills
• Using spoken language
• Speech delays or disorders
• Autism Spectrum Disorders

I offer assessments, advice, reports and therapy sessions with children. I use a range of games to help motivate children to learn new skills. Many children are excited to see which therapy games are going to be in my “magic bag” each session.

Working together with parents and school staff brings about the best outcomes for children, so follow up homework/recommendations are important. Like going to the gym, if you only go once a week rather than three times a week you won’t make as much progress, this works for your child’s communication targets too!

Please contact me to talk about how I can help your child.

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At Private Medical Clinic, we are dedicated to providing exceptional, evidence-based specialist support to children aged 0-19 who are facing a range of specific speech, language, and communication difficulties. Additionally, we extend our expertise to those children struggling with swallowing, eating, and drinking challenges. Our commitment to excellence, coupled with a deep understanding of the importance of early intervention, sets us apart as a trusted partner in enhancing children’s communication skills and overall well-being.

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Evidence-based approach.

Our approach to speech and language therapy is firmly rooted in evidence-based practices. We recognize that every child is unique, and their specific needs require tailored solutions. Therefore, we employ a comprehensive assessment process that allows us to identify each child’s strengths and challenges accurately. This forms the foundation upon which we develop personalised therapy plans that align with the child’s developmental stage and communication goals.

Parental Involvement and School Support

We firmly believe that parents play a crucial role in a child’s language development journey. Therefore, we actively involve parents in the therapeutic process. During your session, our skilled SLT professionals will assess your child’s communication skills and provide guidance on how to support them at home.

Specialised Support for Specific Needs

At Private Medical Clinic, we understand that some children have unique communication needs. Our experienced team is equipped to provide specialised support for children with complex challenges. Whether it’s bilingualism, resource bases, or specific needs, we have the expertise to tailor our services accordingly.

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Private Medical Clinic is proud to be led by a team of experienced and compassionate medical professionals. Our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable healthcare services to our patients.

Each team member brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and compassion to their roles, ensuring that our patients receive the highest standard of care possible. From our skilled doctors and specialists to our attentive administrative professionals, we work collaboratively to create a seamless patient experience.

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Dr Cooley provides psychological assessment and therapy for all ages. She is trained in multiple models of psychotherapy to support you.

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Dr Cooley sees children and adults for autism and ADHD assessments and one-to-one therapy. He is expertly placed to provide psychological therapy.

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We can offer advice and strategies to support parents, carers, schools and other professionals in relation to a child or young person’s communication needs or eating and drinking concerns., the child or young person you are calling about must be: aged 0-18 years (or up to 19 only if in full time special school education) registered with a birmingham gp or birmingham school visit our webpage for useful advice, strategies and support:, call: 0121 466 6231.

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Speech and Language Therapy

The Speech and Language Therapy team based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) provides services to adult (16 years +) inpatients and outpatients with a variety of acquired conditions. We provide many specialist services including:

• Swallowing difficulties
• Acquired speech difficulties (such as Dysarthria)
• Acquired language disorders (such as Aphasia)
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• Support for people with a Laryngectomy including Surgical Voice Restoration (SVR)/Voice Prosthesis
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• Instrumental swallowing assessments including Fibre-endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and Videofluoroscopy (Video X-ray of swallowing)
• Speech and language assessments for patients undergoing an awake Craniotomy for a brain tumour
• Supporting specialist clinics such as voice clinic, professional voice users, Radiotherapy, Cystinosis and Lung Transplant

The QEHB SLT team do not provide a community/domiciliary service, this is provided by Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

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Birmingham speech and language therapy (SLT) consists of a team of specialist speech and language therapists who can help both adults and children who are experiencing difficulties with their speech, language, communication or swallowing.

Birmingham SLT is a team of specialist speech and language therapists who provide a private speech and language therapy service to Birmingham and the surrounding areas. Our team of speech and language therapists have all taken the necessary training in order to become a qualified speech and language therapist. The speech and language therapists at Birmingham SLT are enthusiastic, enjoy their job and strive to help you. All our speech and language therapists are members of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Birmingham SLT's aim is to provide the best possible care and support for individuals who are experiencing difficulties with their speech, language, swallowing or communication. Birmingham SLT aims to have appointments which are flexible in order to suite your needs.

Why choose Birmingham SLT?

Birmingham SLT offers a speech and language therapy service which includes:

• Flexible appointments to accommodate your needs
• Experienced speech and language therapists
• No waiting lists
• Child friendly appointments
• Recommendations of treatment plans
• Explanations of the nature of any difficulties

If you would like further information about the services Birmingham SLT provides, or to book an appointment with one of our speech and language therapists, please contact us by emailing [email protected] or alternatively calling us on call 0121 663 0066.

We are always looking for experienced speech and language therapists to join our team at Birmingham SLT.

Birmingham SLT offers help and support to both adults and children. We are therefore looking for speech and language therapists who specialise with working with either adults or children.

If you are a motivated and enthusiastic speech and language therapist, and would like to join our team at Birmingham SLT, please contact us. To get further information you can call our number on 0121 663 0066 or send us an email to [email protected] with a copy of your CV attached.

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• Neurological disorders
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Speech and Language Therapy - BSc (Hons)

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If you want a client-centred, evidence-based education in the field of speech and language therapy, our three-year BSc course is the right choice for you. Our course, which is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) uses a variety of innovative activities and placements....

• Level Undergraduate
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• Location City South
• Award BSc (Hons)
• Start date September 2024
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• School School of Health Sciences
• Faculty Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences

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The students are here running our conversation group. So that's a group for people with Aphasia who have a communication difficulty, and so they're providing opportunities for our clients to have good quality conversations with people who know what it's like when you have difficulties with communication. We put on activities based around a topic each week, so that might be quizzes or exploring music, exploring drawing, and it's all designed to facilitate conversation and encourage interaction between our members. Aphasia presents differently in every one, so we might work with people who have word finding difficulties, specific difficulties with their speech and speech sounds. So really, we work across the board with a different number of needs and we have the resources and facilities to help support them with that. It's not an area that lots of people are aware is part of speech and language therapy, and it's useful to actually have the experience of how we can support clients who have Aphasia to actually be able to implement the supportive techniques and therapies that we discuss in lectures. I'm currently on placement at the Trans Voice Clinic as well. We work with clients who are wanting to feminise their voice, so they have different goals for their therapy. The really wonderful thing with working with trans clients is these are people who genuinely want to have a change in their voice and their communication confidence, and we allow them to have that space to get those skills. It is one of my favourite days on placement. As a therapist it is really rewarding to know that you are helping them in a journey that is so massive and personal for them. So if someone is in the middle of transitioning and they've got a very deep voice, they'll be perceived as male, which can really affect their self-esteem.

Whereas if we help them with that voice, we can help raise the pitch and the resonance to make it more feminine, and then that will help their self-esteem. There are lots of files on my computer with directions and exercises and goals that, to me, without sounding corny, spell a little bit of hope. I hope it's not just finding your voice, it's finding your identity. And that's what these sessions help me do. My placement is giving me loads of confidence, this year I am a lot more hands on than I was last year. This year, everything's just kind of clicked into place. Placements are a big part of why I chose to study at BCU. Not a lot of universities offer this opportunity and I think it's really important in order to help develop our practice and develop on them skills that you can't necessarily build just with lectures. One of our members used the phrase small victories every day, which I really liked, referring to using the strategies from our clinic and I think that sums it up nicely. Sometimes I never remembered, now the brain saying, Hi, Wow, I remember this. So there's better, better now really better.

If you want a client-centred, evidence-based education in the field of speech and language therapy, our three-year BSc course is the right choice for you.

Our course, which is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) uses a variety of innovative activities and placements. After successful completion of this course, you will be ready to apply to the HCPC for registration as a speech and language therapist.

What's covered in this course?

Speech and language therapists support people of all ages who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties. This course is designed to prepare you to achieve excellence and professional autonomy in clinical practice.

You will learn through a variety of formats, including workshops, interactive lectures, and simulation sessions, at our recently extended £71 million campus, with state-of-the-art facilities. You will also benefit from the Virtual Case Creator (VCC), which enables us to simulate clinical scenarios in a virtual environment.

Throughout the course, you will develop your understanding of research and evidence-based practice, so that you will be able to contribute to the future development of the speech and language therapy profession.

You will undertake two major clinical placements, during which you will be immersed in all aspects of clinical practice. Towards the end of your clinical placement in your third year, you are likely to be managing your own caseload of clients. Whilst on the course you will complete the RCSLT pre-registration EDS competencies as this is now an essential part of your training.

You will also have the option to participate in a number of extracurricular activities, including an opportunity for international exchange. Our graduates can go on to work as speech and language therapists in a wide range of settings including the NHS, schools, charities and private practices.

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The flexibility of the course allowed me to transfer from full-time to the part-time programme for my final year, which allowed me to study at a pace that suited my needs. My favourite aspect of the course was the clinical placements, as the experience provided me with the opportunity to apply my theory to practice whilst developing my practical skills in a range of clinical settings. Amirah Hussain

Daisy Chell

Daisy was in London pursuing acting, when she realised she wanted more stability in her future career. After discovering BCU,  she realised that she could explore her interest in voice and vocal care through practice-based learning and placements as a Speech and Language Therapy student. She knew it was the right path for her to take.

Why Choose Us?

• Funding - Allied health profession students in a receipt of a student loan receive at least £5,000 a year in additional funding for maintenance and associated study costs.  Download the funding FAQs .
• The course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• We have been training SLTs for over 50 years! Our long–established course has a history of training speech and language therapists for over 50 years, so you are guaranteed excellent support, training and access to a wealth of knowledge from passionate, experienced staff.
• Top 5 for Speech and Language Therapy graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2024).
• We have two specialist SLT clinics, a telehealth suite, a resource room, home environment room and simulation suites to aid your learning.

Join us for an on-campus Open Day where you'll be able to learn about this course in detail, chat to students, explore our campus and tour accommodation. In the week before the event, we’ll post you an event programme to plan your day and find your way.

Next Open Day: 29 June 2024

Entry Requirements

These entry requirements apply for entry in 2024/25..

All required qualifications/grades must have been achieved and evidenced at the earliest opportunity after accepting an offer to help confirm admission and allow for on-time enrolment. This can also include other requirements, like a fee status form and relevant documents. Applicants can track their application and outstanding information requests through their BCU mySRS account.

Essential requirements

120 UCAS tariff points

Please note: If you qualify for our BCU Accelerate scheme, you could receive an offer that is two grades below our normal entry requirements. Find out more about BCU Accelerate .

Applicants will also need to complete an interview for this course; see interview arrangements below.

If your level 3 qualifications do not meet the UCAS tariff for this course, you may be offered a place on our Foundation Year instead. You do not need to submit a separate application but will automatically be considered for this if your predicted grades fall below the UCAS entry tariff. 

In addition to the A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below, applicants for this course also need GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above. If you do not have these or are not undertaking them, we accept other level 2 equivalents, or we may ask you to pass BCU's GCSE equivalency tests.

Candidates who are successfully shortlisted are required to undertake an interview. Interviews are currently online via Microsoft Teams.

• Prior to enrolling on the course, successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory occupational health check and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check via the Faculty, as well as registration with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.
• Qualifications, personal statement, reference and interview all form part of the selection criteria for this course.
• Applicants must normally have evidence of formal study within the last five years. However, we are sometimes able to waive this requirement if a candidate has a significant amount of professional experience in a relevant field, for example healthcare, social care, or education.

Second reference for Access/BTEC students from the original referee to be provided to the institution by 30 April of the enrolment year.

English language

A particularly high standard of spoken and written English is necessary to cope with linguistics, phonetics and clinical work on the Speech and Language Therapy course. However, there is a great need for therapists who are fluent in more than one language and graduates with such skills would be a valuable addition to the profession; such candidates are therefore encouraged to apply.

If you have a qualification that is not listed, please contact us .

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Award: BSc (Hons)

Starting: Sep 2024

• £9,250 in 2024/25
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• £1,542 per 20 credit module

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Personal statement

Your personal statement is a highly important part of your application. It gives you a crucial opportunity to say why you’re applying and why the institution should accept you.

Here are the key areas you’ll need to address:

Course choice

Why does this course appeal? What areas are of particular interest?

Career plans

If you have a specific career in mind, say how your chosen course will help you pursue this goal.

Work experience

Mention any work that is relevant to your subject, highlighting the skills and experience gained.

School or college experience

Highlight skills gained at school/college, eg summer schools or mentoring activities.

Non-accredited skills or achievement

eg Duke of Edinburgh Award, Young Enterprise scheme.

You should also mention your future plans – if you’re planning to take a year out, don't forget to give your reasons. Talk about any subjects you’re studying that don’t have a formal assessment and any sponsorships or placements you’ve applied for. And don't be scared to add in details about your social, sports or leisure interests.

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Additional costs

We offer a wide range of professionally accredited and vocational courses that require the purchase of, among other things, uniforms, equipment, subscriptions, professional body memberships and DBS checks. There are likely to be costs associated with attending placement and there may be opportunities to pay to attend conferences to extend your learning and development. Costs specific to the BSc in Speech and Language Therapy course are outlined below:

Professional body membership

It is a requirement that you become a student member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, the professional body for speech and language therapists during your time as a speech and language therapy student at BCU. Student membership costs £41 per year via direct debit (correct on 09/04/2019). Membership includes monthly delivery of the Bulletin magazine, online access to the International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders and Professional Indemnity Insurance. 

It is recommended that students wait until they have started the course before purchasing any books, as individual module coordinators may make particular recommendations and students may also be able to borrow the books they need from the University library as required.

Printing and photocopying costs

The BSc Speech and Language Therapy course features a range of bespoke teaching resources provided through online Moodle sites, including worksheets, support notes and quizzes. You will also be expected to access additional literature sources (i.e. scientific journals, government publications), as part of your directed and self-directed learning. You may wish to print some of this teaching material and literature and take account of the additional cost of doing so. All students are provided with 100 free pages of printing each year to a maximum total value of £15.

For practice learning opportunities, you will be expected to adhere to the BCU HELS Faculty Dress Code and/or the dress code for the relevant placement provider(s). Occasionally, uniform will be provided. Should you wish to discuss any concerns in connection to this prior to starting the course, please contact the course leads in the first instance.

Course in Depth

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).

Foundations of Professional Practice 40 credits

This module starts your development towards meeting the HCPC Standards of Proficiency through providing you with the foundational skills needed to safely operate as a student professional within the context of current and future speech and language therapy services.

Foundations in Phonetics and Linguistics 20 credits

This module will introduce you to key areas in phonetics and linguistics, including speech articulation, phonological theory, sociolinguistics, and syntactic analysis. You will also devote considerable time to building your phonetic  transcription skills in small group workshops.

Applied Anatomy and Physiology 20 credits

This module will introduce you to profession-specific knowledge of the main structures and functions of the body systems and the relationships between these in human communication and swallowing so that you can understand the implications of this for the work of the speech and language therapist.

Psychology and the Development of Language 20 credits

This module introduces you to psychological theory and aims to provide insight into the development of language and communication through the lifespan with focus on early years, adolescence and the ageing population. The module also highlights the relevance that psychological theory has to the development of language and communication and how this is applied to SLT.

Communication and Swallowing Impairments and their Impact 20 credits

In order to deliver effective care for clients communication and swallowing needs you will require a sound knowledge of their impairments and needs. This module will introduce you to the profession-specific knowledge and skills base that you will need before moving on to appraise and manage clients with communication and swallowing needs.

Appraising Communication and Swallowing Needs 20 credits

This module builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in year 1 within the Communication and Swallowing Needs strand. We will   introduce you to the principles of appraisal in speech and language therapy across a range of paediatric and adult client groups. The module will help you develop your clinical decision-making skills.

The Intermediate Professional 20 credits

The focus in this module is on developing professionalism as a values system. You will explore traits, attributes, behaviours and acts, alongside the development of effective interactions and relationships will be explored. You will have the opportunity to support your development through practical, interactive tasks and reflective work.

Appraisal in Professional Clinical Practice 20 credits

This module covers the first block clinical placement of the programme (8 weeks). You will observe and appraise clients with a variety of communication and swallowing needs within different settings, drawing upon the knowledge and skills acquired in the level 5 modules ‘The Intermediate Professional’ and ‘Appraising Communication and Swallowing Needs’.

Research and Evidence-Based Practice 20 credits

In this module you will learn how to develop research questions, conduct and write a literature review, and propose appropriate methodologies and data analysis methods.  You will take data analysis workshops to gain hands on experience in dealing with real data. You will also learn about principles of ethics in research.

Analysis of Communication and Swallowing 20 credits

In this module you will extend your theoretical knowledge of communication and swallowing, and gain additional practical skills in the analysis of communication and swallowing data. We will introduce you to a number of theoretical frameworks, such as Conversation Analysis, and instrumental methods, including the acoustic analysis of speech.

Principles of Client-Centred Management of Communication and Swallowing Needs 20 credits

In this module you will learn the principles of client-centred management and gain the essential skills necessary for planning management for clients with communication and swallowing needs. You will cover a spectrum of client groups such as people with aphasia, motor speech disorders, dysphagia and children with speech disorders/delay.

Management of Communication and Swallowing Needs 40 credits

In this module you will complete your learning about the clinical management of people with communication and swallowing needs. You will work on cases with different levels of severity and complexity, including cases, where a person may have more than one area of impairment or need. You will also develop skills in working effectively in partnership with others.

Application of Research and Evidence-Based Practice 40 credits

This module caps the research and evidence-based practice strand of the course. You will construct a research proposal, in which you formulate an SLT practice-related research question, critically evaluate the relevant academic literature, and design a study to address the research question that is both methodologically sound and ethically appropriate.

The Entry-Level Professional 20 credits

In this module, you will consider the knowledge and skills necessary to support your development into a practice-ready final year student. You will study in more detail the key threads for professional development, under the topics of: reflection; interaction; communication and meta-communication; resilience; confidence and professional values.

Management in Professional Clinical Practice 20 credits

This module covers the second block clinical placement of the programme (12 weeks). It provides you with opportunities to apply your knowledge, skills and professionalism in the management of a range of clients. Towards the end of this module, there are study days to support  you with the writing of your CV and to prepare you for job interviews.

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Course structure.

In your first year you'll learn the basics in the areas of anatomy, psychology, linguistics and phonetics.

The year acts as a strong introduction to the most common issues around both communication and swallowing difficulties.

In year two, you'll begin to apply theory to practice and you'll learn about assessing client's speech, language, communication and swallowing needs. You will also have your first clinical placement in your second year.

In your third year, you'll learn about managing your client's speech, language, communication and swallowing needs, and you put your learning into practice on your final 12-week clinical placement.

We offer a part-time route which gives you the opportunity to still train as a speech and language therapist if you feel that you cannot commit to a full time degree. The part-time course takes six years to complete and you'll attend university for two days per week. You'll also have the chance to swap to the full-time route if you decide you want to finish in less than six years.

Overseas opportunities 

During year 3 of the course up to 20 students have the opportunity to undertake a week of joint learning with SLT students from other EU countries, under the ‘IP light’ programme. The IP light event is usually hosted by a partner institution in continental Europe.

Trips and visits

During the third year students participate in off-site visits to clinical teams, for example to the cleft palate team at Birmingham Children’s Hospital (BCH).

Examples of classroom activities 

In order to ensure that you can get the most out of clinical placements, we offer a range of simulation methodologies which enables you to practise in a safe ‘forgiving’ environment with no risk of harm to service users. We are currently the only SLT programme to offer extensive simulation opportunities and expertise.

This course has been accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)

Health and Care Professions Council

This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council , and will give you eligibility to apply for registration if you successfully complete the course.

Employability

Enhancing employability skills.

Once you graduate  from our course you will be eligible to apply to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to work as a speech and language therapist. You'll have a range of career opportunities available to work as a speech and language therapist in hospitals, community health centres, mainstream and special schools, care homes, nursing and residential homes, young offenders' institutions, prisons and clients' own homes.

You'll also have the option to work in independent practice once you have gained some experience, and to work abroad.

In applying for your first job you’ll be able to draw on the experiences from your block clinical placements, during which students are immersed in all aspects of clinical practice. You will have completed a personal development portfolio, and as a participant in Professional Practice Day you will have shared in the ideas and experiences of employers and alumni.

The programme includes two block clinical placements, during which you are immersed in all aspects of clinical practice. The first block placement is in year two and takes 8 weeks to complete (16 weeks in year 3 for part time students); the second block placement consists of 12 weeks in year 3 (24 weeks in year 6 for part time students). Towards the end of the second block placement students are expected to be able to manage their own small caseloads. You will work with various different client groups during your placements (both adults and children), and work in different settings, e.g., community clinics, hospitals, schools.

During your first year you will undertake a number of placement-related activities, and you will work with speech and language therapy service users from your first week on the course.

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Facilities & Staff

We have invested over £400 million in our facilities, including an upgrade to our Skills and Simulation facilities at City South Campus. We boast up-to-date, innovative facilities that simulate the real situations that you may come across in the workplace. These resources are essential in offering you a hands-on introduction to health and social care practice.

These are set up to look like typical hospital wards, with four to six bays. Depending on the topic in hand, different manikins can be used as patients and relevant equipment is provided to practise clinical skills. Some of the manikins are interactive and can simulate different scenarios e.g. some allow you to cannulate, check pulses, intubate etc, and some can talk to you. One ward is often used as an adult ward, and the other as a child ward.

These rooms also allow for scenarios to be set up for other professions such as dietetics, paramedic science and social work.

The Operating Theatre and Recovery Suites

The operating theatre and recovery suite gives you the sense of what it would be like in a real surgical environment.

These spaces emulate the full surgical journey from anaesthetics, through surgery and into recovery. ODP students can practice a range of skills including gowning, hand washing, preparing instrument trays, and working with a patient. Nurses and midwives may experience a surgical placement and need to go to theatre or be part of the midwifery team involved with caesarean sections. Many other Allied Health Professionals may also see patients in recovery if necessary.

Home Environment Room

This space is used to simulate non-clinical settings, as not everything health professionals deal with is hospital based. This is used for simulations of home visits and home births. It also houses soft matting and a bubble machine that are used by the Learning Disability Nursing team.

Assisted Living Space

This space replicates a flat and is used for scenarios such as home visits. The sitting room area provides a different space to practise skills and simulations and work with service users and other students.

Assisted Kitchen

This specially designed kitchen has different areas where you can practice cooking, cleaning, boiling the kettle etc., with someone who has actual or simulated visual impairments. There are adapted devices to help, and simulation glasses for you to wear to experience visual impairments.

Physiotherapy Room

This is a space for physiotherapy students to use, with various equipment to practise client meetings.

Radiotherapy Planning Computer Suite

Our computers allow you to plan hypothetical treatments, in terms of angles and directions, ensuring that radiotherapy reaches where it is needed on a patient’s body.

Radiography Image Interpretation and Reporting Stations Computer Suite

These facilities allow you to view and analyse x-rays.

VERT - Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training

This room contains 3D technology to view virtual patients and look at trajectories for treatment.

Radiotherapy

This room contains the same bed/couch used when patients are given radiotherapy treatment. While students of course do not administer radiotherapy in this room, it does allow them to practise adjusting the equipment to make sure both it and a patient would be in the correct position to receive treatment.

Telehealth Room

This room allows for small group teaching in a central area (large boardroom type table) with five small telehealth booths down either side. These are to allow all our health professions students to practise delivering healthcare and advice remotely, either over the phone or on a video call. This addition to our teaching reflects moves in the sector to offer more flexible access to healthcare services, particularly as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Imaging Academy

This new facility is a larger version of our existing image interpretation computer facilities and forms part of the Midlands Imaging Academy Hub , funded by Health Education England. These expanded facilities will mean we can further develop our courses and expertise in radiography and imaging.

Speech and Language Therapy Resource Room

Our Speech and Language Therapy Team have developed a collection of tools, books and resources to help you learn and understand the implications of a speech or swallowing limitation. You can practise one to one client meetings and clinics and use the video recording equipment to review role play scenarios.

Ultrasound simulation suite

Students have access to a wide range of Ultrasound simulation equipment to develop their clinical skills and aid in training. The equipment includes two ultrasound machines with a range of phantoms, scan training stations and eve body works.

Lesley Ann Docherty

Senior Lecturer

Lesley Ann qualified in 2001 from UCE and worked at Selly Oak Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital until joining the University in 2014. She worked in the Stroke Unit and supported patients in the Burns Unit and ITU. Lesley Ann currently holds an honorary contract at a local NHS hospital.

Claire Hartley

Claire Hartley is a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) and Senior Lecturer (in acquired communication difficulties) at Birmingham City University. She is also the Programme Director for the Return to Practice in SLT Programme. Her interests include aphasia, motor speech disorders, simulated practice in SLT, and working with service users. She is a...

Dr Thomas Hopkins

Senior Lecturer in SLT, Research Coordinator and Deputy Chair

Tom is a psychologist who teaches the psychology strand that exists across several modules within the BSc and MSc Speech and Language Therapy degree course. This includes aspects of developmental psychology, social and cognitive psychology as well as applying psychotherapy to speech and language therapy practice. Having gained a distinction in...

Dr Wouter Jansen

Senior Lecturer and Joint Programme Lead (MSc Speech and Language Therapy)

Wouter is one of the course leads for the MSc Speech and Language Therapy and lectures on all 3 SLT programmes offered by the university. He teaches (clinical) linguistics, phonetics, and research methods and is currently the module lead for SPR7003 The Science of Speech, Swallowing and Hearing, SPR7004 Understanding Human Communication and...

Gillian Rudd

Gillian has extensive experience of supporting children and young people with a wide range of communication needs and additional expertise in supporting children and adults presenting with fluency disorders. She promotes a person-centred, solution-focused approach in both her teaching and practice. Gillian is actively engaged with local and...

Richard Armstrong

Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy

Richard qualified as a speech and language therapist from Newcastle University. He has worked with teenagers and adults with autism, learning disabilities, and mental health difficulties in several psychiatric settings. Most recently he worked on an acute rehabilitation trauma unit with patients with acquired neurological conditions (e.g. spinal...

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