Generative AI in Speech & Language Therapy: A Practical Guide
About this course
This course explores how generative AIs (such as ChatGPT) can enhance speech and language therapy practice while maintaining the core values of client-centred care. We examine practical applications of AI tools that support clinical work, reduce administrative burden, and facilitate professional development. The course demonstrates how AI can help customise resources for each client’s unique needs, interests, and goals to achieve improved therapeutic outcomes and client engagement. The course is ideal for practicing SLTs looking to modernise their workflow, those returning to practice wanting to understand new technologies, and experienced therapists seeking to optimise their time and effectiveness. Whether you’re AI-curious or already using these tools, this course provides an easy-to-follow, structured approach to implementing AI safely and ethically in your practice.
What do we mean by generative AI?
Generative AI represents a new generation of artificial intelligence systems that can create original content in response to your prompts. Unlike traditional AI tools that simply analyse or categorise information (like spell-checkers or diagnostic systems), generative AI can produce new materials, ideas, and text based on its training. For SLTs, this means having an intelligent assistant that can help create therapy resources, suggest session adaptations, and support clinical reasoning – all guided by your professional expertise and judgment. These tools represent an opportunity to enhance both clinical effectiveness and efficiency, freeing up more time for direct client care
This course will help you:
- Understand a range of AI tools relevant to SLT practice, and learn how they can support clinical decision-making
- Learn practical strategies for using AI to enhance therapy planning, and resource creation while maintaining therapeutic quality
- Master time-saving techniques for documentation, report writing, and administrative tasks
- Access and utilise AI tools for continuing professional development and keeping up with evidence-based practice
- Navigate ethical considerations and best practices for incorporating AI in client-centred care
Course times
The course duration is 9.30 am to 12.30 pm (UK Time) with 2 sessions over 3 weeks. Both sessions must be attended to complete the course – for a list of course dates and times please go to the Booking page
Course pricing
| Book and pay online | Organisational payment | Student / Returner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Booking | £120 | £140 | £70 |
Please book your place here or alternatively, you can contact us if you are you would like to:
- Book four or more courses (we can offer you a discount)
- Make a block booking for a group
- Book a closed course
Course presenter
Rachel Barton
Speech and Language Therapist
Rachel Barton is an experienced Speech and Language Therapist. She spent the first 22 years of her career in the NHS before transitioning into independent practice 7 years ago. Based in West Sussex she divides her time between clinical work with children, families and schools, and professional supervision of SLTs across the UK and internationally.
Since March 2023, Rachel has been exploring innovative ways to leverage generative AI to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in speech and language therapy. Through workshops and social media, Rachel has been upskilling SLTs and spreading the word to colleagues worldwide. Rachel’s mission is to empower speech and language therapists at all levels to harness the power of AI safely and ethically, revolutionising patient care and professional well-being.
Rachel has worked closely with the RCSLT to produce an e-learning module, “An Introduction to Integrating Generative AI in Speech and Language Therapy.” She has also shared her expertise by speaking at national RCSLT and ASLTIP events and appearing on podcasts.
In November 2024, Rachel Barton published a ‘Pledge for Responsible Generative AI use in Speech and Language Therapy’. This free resource is available for SLTs who want to embrace the use of AI in a safe and ethical way.
Contributing author: https://www.routledge.com/Supervision-in-Speech-and-Language-Therapy-Personal-Stories-and-Professional-Wisdom/Sparkes-Simpson-Harding/p/book/9781032293424
Course topics
During this course, you will:
- Learn a range of easy-to-use generative AI tools including ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Perplexity and NotebookLM
- Have an opportunity to try out the tools for yourself during the course, using clinical examples that relate to your own work
- Explore ways in which AI can enhance your clinical practice, streamline your administrative work and give you greater access to CPD
- Learn how to do all of this within an ethical framework
Session 1
- Understanding the basics of generative AI and Large Language Models
- Practical: AI tools for resource creation and therapy planning
- Practical: AI tools for image creation
- Representing diversity
- Using the SERVE Prompt Framework to get excellent results from AI
- Embracing responsible generative AI use – the ethics and limitations
There will be a choice of enjoyable, short tasks to complete between sessions one and two.
Session 2
- Successes and challenges so far
- Further examples of clinical uses for generative AI
- Demonstration: AI tools for administrative tasks
- Practical: Using AI-powered searches to find up-to-date information
- AI-powered learning – accessible and interactive CPD
- Questions and reflections
Who this course is suitable for
This course is suitable for: Returners to Speech and Language Therapy, Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs), Speech and Language Therapy Assistants, Speech and Language Therapy Students
This course is suitable for Speech and Language Therapists and Assistants of all levels of experience. You do not need any prior technical knowledge or expertise to access the course.
Booking information
This course is presented Virtual Live – online over Zoom
This course is available on various dates throughout the year. To view available course dates, select your preferred date and book your place, please click here.
During the booking process, you can select to reserve a place instead (while you confirm you can attend or to organise payment through your employer for example). We can hold your place for up to four weeks, if we have not heard from you after this time, we may need to cancel your reservation so other people can attend the training.
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