Assessment and Management of Service-Users with Eating, Drinking and Swallowing Difficulties
Program Overview
This blended-learning speech and language therapy program combines lectures, seminars, and work-based learning with high-quality online content and reflective practice. It integrates theory with practical skills, and involves service users and carers in teaching and learning. The program is co-developed by experienced professionals, ensuring accessible and inclusive content, and laying the foundation for continuous professional development.
Program Outline
Assessment:
- Competency-based portfolio
Teaching:
- Blended-learning approach
- Lectures, seminars, and work-based learning
- High-quality online content
- Continual reflective practice
- Service users and/or carers involved
- Individual and group work
- Sharing of experiences between learners
Other:
- Co-developed by Senior Academics, practising Speech and Language Therapists and Health Care Professionals with extensive clinical experience
- Accessible and inclusive content
- Service users and/or carers with lived experiences of eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties will form an integral part of authentic teaching and learning opportunities
- Integration of theory with practical skills
- Foundation for continual professional development
In 2024/25 the tuition fee for UK postgraduate students on this course is £460.90. Tuition fees for UK postgraduate students will cover the cost of your study at the University. Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).
University of Huddersfield
Overview:
The University of Huddersfield is a public university located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. It is known for its strong community feel, affordable accommodation, and commitment to providing a gold-rated student experience and outcomes. The university boasts a vibrant campus and offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, research, and apprenticeship programs.
Services Offered:
The university provides a variety of services to its students, including:
Accommodation:
Affordable on-campus housing options are available for students.Support Services:
The university offers a range of support services, including academic advising, career counseling, and mental health support.Library and Learning Resources:
Students have access to a well-equipped library and various learning resources.Student Union:
The student union provides a platform for student activities, clubs, and societies.Sports and Recreation:
The university offers a variety of sports and recreational facilities.Student Life and Campus Experience:
The University of Huddersfield fosters a strong sense of community, with a vibrant campus life. Students can participate in various clubs, societies, and events. The university is located in a town with good transport links to major cities like Leeds, Manchester, and London, offering opportunities for exploration and cultural experiences.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Gold-rated Student Experience and Outcomes:
The university is recognized for its high-quality student experience and positive outcomes.Affordable Accommodation:
The university offers budget-friendly accommodation options.Strong Community Feel:
The university fosters a strong sense of community among its students.Excellent Transport Links:
The university is conveniently located with good transport links to major cities.Academic Programs:
The University of Huddersfield offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
Undergraduate Programs:
The university offers a variety of undergraduate programs across various disciplines.Postgraduate Programs:
The university offers a range of postgraduate programs, including master's degrees and PhDs.Research Programs:
The university is known for its research with real global impact.Apprenticeships:
The university offers apprenticeship programs in various fields.Other:
Entry Requirements:
This course is suitable for SaLT and registered healthcare professionals (including nurses) who work in settings where service users present with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. You will need access to 50 hours of work-based learning supported by a clinical educator in a setting where service users present with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum of IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum of IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.
