Program Overview

Supporting Speech and Communication - THPR 2100

Course Description

Learn about speech and language pathology frameworks of practice and the role of the therapy assistant in supporting speech, language, and communication. Review typical speech sound development and learn about common speech sound and motor speech disorders. Explore and apply treatment approaches and strategies to address articulation, phonological, and motor speech disorders. Apply the foundational treatment principles of fluency disorders, voice and resonance disorders, structurally related disorders, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

Course Details

Course Code

THPR2100

Credits

3

Format and Length

• Lecture: 30 hours
• Lab: 15 hours

Prerequisites and Restrictions

• Prerequisite: PPRT 2003
• Co-requisite: THPR 2033
• Restricted to Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant

Delivery Methods

• In person
• Online anytime

Scheduling

Edmonton

• Term: Winter
• Duration: Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026
• Schedule: Mon: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
• Class: 12412
• Section: A01
• Open Studies: No

Online

• Term: Winter
• Duration: Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026
• Class: 12415
• Section: O01
• Open Studies: No

Additional Information

• To take this course, apply to our Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant program.
• Read our application guide and apply now.