CPD modules in Human Communication Sciences

Modules

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Acquired Speech Disorders: Analysis and Intervention

This module offers a study of the nature of acquired speech disorders: in particular, acquired dysarthria (a motor speech disorder) and acquired dyspraxia (a motor coordination disorder) and their impact on communication.

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Children's Learning

This module presents theories of cognitive development; how these inform our understanding of children’s learning and the development of educational practice; and the interaction of learning and language.

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Communication Diversity & Difficulties

This module allows students to select two or more topics in the field of children’s language and communication impairments for more detailed study.

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Developing An Evidence Base For Practice

This module develops knowledge, understanding and skills for the promotion of evidence-based practice for practitioners in education, health and social welfare contexts.

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Language and Communication

This module describes children’s development of language and communication, including aspects of social and emotional development, as well as spoken language. 

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Literacy: Difficulties & Intervention

This module is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore how and why individuals struggle to learn to read and write with fluency and confidence.

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Methods In Clinical Linguistics

Students will receive a grounding in methods relevant to the linguistic study of communication disorders. 

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Research Methods in Human Communication A

This module will develop students' knowledge, understanding and skills of the range of research methodologies used in human communication sciences, education and health.

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Research Methods in Human Communication B

This module will expand students’ knowledge, understanding and skills of the range of research methodologies used in human communication sciences, education and health.

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Speech Difficulties 1: Nature and Investigation

This module offers a study of the nature and assessment of developmental speech difficulties. 

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Speech Difficulties 2: Intervention and Management

This module unit draws on current research into the management of clients with developmental speech difficulties in a range of contexts.

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Spoken and Written Language

This module focuses on the nature of spoken and written language development and difficulties.

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We also offer a number of CPD modules covering clinical skills for a wide variety healthcare professionals.

CPD modules in Clinical Skills

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Tuition fees

The fee for each 15 credit CPD module in Human Communication Sciences is as follows:

• 2024/25 – home and overseas students – £1,035

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Funding your studies

There is NHS funding available to support the continuing professional development of healthcare professionals. We also accept sponsored and self-funding students.

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How to apply

Find out how to apply for a CPD module in the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery.

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