Speech & Language Therapy Assistant - Health Service Skills

This course provides a key opportunity for those who wish to work in healthcare environments with a specialism. This specialism is designed for students interested in supporting individuals with communication difficulties, including eating and swallowing. This course equips learners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to assist Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) in clinical and educational settings.

Leaving Certificate, LCA or QQI Level 4. Mature students are exempt from Leaving Certificate requirement. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English. All applicants will undergo a processing stage during which further information will be gathered in relation to their application. An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the entry requirements set out here and satisfactory completion of the processing stage. Note: This course requires students to be Garda vetted through the college.