Becoming a Speech and Language Therapist

An Essential Guide for Students
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-02784-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 358 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

If you want to become a speech and language therapist but are uncertain about how to get into the right programme and what is required to succeed in your studies, then this book is for you. This comprehensive handbook guides readers through every stage of the journey: from confirming your career choice to successfully gaining a university place, preparing for study, and ultimately achieving your degree.

Packed with practical hints, study tips and examples, this book will help you adjust to university study and succeed in your degree while developing your professional identity. Each chapter includes views from former and current students alongside reflective activities that help you transition from information-seeker to student and ultimately to newly qualified speech and language therapist. The book emphasises that becoming a registered speech and language therapist involves a profound transformation shaped by values, ethics, conduct, and reflection, requiring resilience and deep commitment to professional responsibilities. Find out how to:

· Prepare your application;

· Approach the start of your studies;

· Pass assessments;

· Get the most out of your placements;

· Learn efficiently; demonstrate competence in practice-based learning; and

· Gain maximum professional development.

The author weaves together academic success, placement readiness, and professional identity through case studies, practical tips, and activities that extend learning.

This is the essential 'go-to' book for all speech and language therapy students, whether taking an undergraduate, postgraduate or apprenticeship route, written by an author with forty years of experience as a clinician, NHS leader, and university lecturer.

Zielgruppe

General and Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Heritage, Mary

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Universitäten, Hochschulen
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizin, Gesundheit: Sachbuch, Ratgeber
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Teildisziplinen der Pädagogik Erwachsenenbildung, lebenslanges Lernen
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin HNO-Heilkunde, Phoniatrie, Audiologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Berufliche Bildung Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten, Studientechnik
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Logopädie, Sprachstörungen, Stimmtherapie
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten, Studientechnik
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologie: Sachbuch, Ratgeber

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface

Acknowledgements

Dedication

Glossary

Chapters:

1 Speech and Language Therapy as a career

2 Applying to study Speech and Language Therapy at University

3 Getting ready to Study

4 Becoming a Professional

5 Communicating in Practice

6 Person Centred Practice

7 Evidence Based practice

8 Decision Making in Practice

9 Inclusive Practice

10 Career Focussed Learning

11 Staying Fit for Purpose

12 Reflection in Practice

13 Learning Together

14 Assessments for Learning

15 Practice-based Learning

16 Moving Forward

Über Autor(innen)

Mary Heritage is a speech and language therapist with over 35 years’ experience of healthcare, she was Programme Lead and Senior Lecturer at the University of Lincoln, UK. She is interested in developing people throughout their career and practices as a freelance coach, mentor and writer, supporting healthcare professionals at every stage.