Speech and Language Therapy: Communication Disorders

This CPD-accredited training explains how your learning is recognised and how it supports people who work alongside qualified Speech and Language Therapists in UK education, health, and care settings, while clearly outlining professional boundaries so learners understand what the course prepares them for and what it does not allow.

• CPD accredited training and industry recognised certification
• Designed to support work alongside qualified Speech and Language Therapists
• 100% online self paced study with twelve month access
• Online multiple choice assessment with optional reflective learning task
• CPD accredited PDF certificate with optional printed hard copy available

Learners complete a flexible online assessment made up of a multiple-choice exam and an optional reflective assignment, allowing you to show your understanding in a clear and supportive way. The exam has a 60% pass mark, with free retakes available so you can progress with confidence and no pressure.

On successful completion, you can order a digitalCPD-accredited certificate, providing recognised CPD certification that confirms your professional development in communication disorders and speech and language support. A hardcopy certificate will be available for an additional £24.99 only. There are no hidden fees, and you receive instant results once you finish the assessment.

This course is ideal for support professionals and career changers working in education, health, and social care who want to build inclusive communication skills for non-clinical roles.

• Teaching Assistants and SEN support staff
• Learning Support Assistants in education settings
• Speech and Language Therapy Assistants in non-clinical roles
• Early Years practitioners and SEND professionals
• Health and social care workers supporting communication needs
• Career changers exploring SLT-related support roles
• Parents and carers seeking structured communication knowledge

Our speech and language therapy course supports career progression by building the knowledge and confidence needed for a wide range of education and care careers. It provides a strong foundation for further study through CPD pathways, and supports support-role progression, helping learners prepare for diploma pathways or degree exploration in communication and support roles.

• Learning Support Assistant
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• SLT Assistant (with employer supervision)
• Early Years SEN Practitioner

These transferable skills build inclusive communication, ethical practice, and professional collaboration, helping you work with empathy, boundaries, teamwork, and reflective practice across education and care settings.

• Communication observation and clear reporting skills
• Inclusive and supportive interaction techniques
• Confidence supporting speech and language needs
• Understanding links between literacy and language development
• Ethical practice and clear scope awareness
• Professional collaboration with families and support teams

Royal Open College is a trusted UK training provider delivering CPD-accredited online learning for education and care professionals. Our courses are written with clear professional scope, strong learner support, and a focus on real-world communication needs.

• CPD-accredited training from a trusted UK provider
• Professionally written, compliance-safe learning materials
• Flexible and affordable online CPD study
• Trusted by education and care professionals
• Clear and ethical course positioning

Enrol today and gain CPD-accredited training in Speech and Language Therapy: Communication Disorders. Study online and build confidence supporting communication needs across education and care settings.