CPD modules in Human Communication Sciences
We offer a wide range of continuing professional development (CPD) modules for speech and language therapists and other professionals working in speech, language and communication.
Modules
Select a module to find out more.
- Acquired Speech Disorders: Analysis and Intervention
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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.
- Children's Learning
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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.
- Communication Diversity & Difficulties
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This module allows students to select two or more topics in the field of children’s language and communication impairments for more detailed study.
- Developing An Evidence Base For Practice
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This module develops knowledge, understanding and skills for the promotion of evidence-based practice for practitioners in education, health and social welfare contexts.
- Language and Communication
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This module describes children’s development of language and communication, including aspects of social and emotional development, as well as spoken language.
- Literacy: Difficulties & Intervention
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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.
- Methods In Clinical Linguistics
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Students will receive a grounding in methods relevant to the linguistic study of communication disorders.
- Research Methods in Human Communication A
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This module will develop students' knowledge, understanding and skills of the range of research methodologies used in human communication sciences, education and health.
- Research Methods in Human Communication B
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This module will expand students’ knowledge, understanding and skills of the range of research methodologies used in human communication sciences, education and health.
- Speech Difficulties 1: Nature and Investigation
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This module offers a study of the nature and assessment of developmental speech difficulties.
- Speech Difficulties 2: Intervention and Management
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This module unit draws on current research into the management of clients with developmental speech difficulties in a range of contexts.
- Spoken and Written Language
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This module focuses on the nature of spoken and written language development and difficulties.
We also offer a number of CPD modules covering clinical skills for a wide variety healthcare professionals.
CPD modules in Clinical Skills
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
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.
How to apply
Find out how to apply for a CPD module in the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery.