Overview

Application Deadline:  4 June 2013

• To discuss professional issues relating to the provision of speech and language therapy for children with developmental disorder
• To source, critically appraise and synthesise the most up-to-date research
• To develop advanced level assessment and identification of appropriate treatment techniques/approaches in the management of developmental speech and language disorders
• To integrate research knowledge with clinical expertise and patient preference to establish the means of providing cost-effective, high quality clinical service in this specialist area

Contact us

PG Cert Administrator
Clinical Therapies
Health Sciences Building
University of Limerick
Email: ctpgcert@ul.ie
Tel: + 353 61 234301

Graduate Profile

TBA

Programme Content

Student must take PY5021 Evidence Based Practice plus 2 other modules of their choice.
In the event of low numbers of registrations on a particular module, your options will be discussed with you by the Course Director.

Spring Semester
PY5021*  Evidence Based practice; PY5022/OT5001 Independent Learning Module; SL5002 Language Development and Disorders in School-Age and Adolescence

Autumn Semester
SL6003 Developmental Speech Disorders;  PY5022/OT5001 Independent Learning Module

*core module

Pogramme Structure

3 modules to be completed within one academic year, including one compulsory core module. Students may select 3 modules in one semester if modules are available.

ECTS credits: 30

Programme Learning Outcomes

• To enable the student to adopt an evidence based approach to therapeutic interventions for children with developmental speech and language disorders 
• To provide the student with an advanced level of skill and clinical reasoning ability in the provision of therapy for this specific client group

Mode of delivery

Every effort will be made to provide a flexible schedule. This may include day, evenings, weekends and/or use of online and distance learning resources. This can be discussed with the Course Director.

Entry Requirements

Who can apply

Applicants must have a recognised qualification in speech and language therapy and be eligible for professional registration in Ireland as a speech and language therapist.

What to Include with your Application

• Qualification transcripts and certificates 
• English language qualification if English is not your first language 
• Certified English translations of your transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English. 
• A copy of your birth certificate (long document)
• Module Preference Form

More information

For more information, including deadline for applying, see our websites
www.physiotherapy.ul.ie
www.occupationaltherapy.ul.ie
www.slt.ul.ie

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than  two years prior to application):

Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:

Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved

• Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
• TOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based)
• IELTS – composite score 7.5 and not less than 7 in any one component.
• English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
• GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
• University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade A
• GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6

Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.