Working with d/Deaf People
About this course
Introduction
Working with d/Deaf People is a modular self-study course. Module 1 is for practitioners who work in a public-facing role. It also forms a revision module for Speech and Language Therapists. Modules 2-4 are progression modules for Speech and Language Therapists only. Find out more details below in the Course Suitability section.
Module 1: Basic fundamentals
This module is a standalone course suitable for any professional working in a public-facing role. For example: teachers and assistants, social care workers, healthcare professionals, early years practitioners, social workers and psychologists. Speech and Language Therapists can use this module as a refresher of the fundamentals of deafness that all practitioners should already know and understand. Delegates have 3 months of access to the content and are credited with 5 CPD study hours on completion.
Modules 2-4: Progression Modules for Speech and Language Therapists
These progression modules are for Speech and Language Therapists or Speech and Language Therapy students who have previously completed Module 1. Delegates have 6 months of access to this content and are credited with 18 CPD study hours on completion.
Modules 1-4: Full course for Speech and Language Therapists
This option is for Speech and Language Therapists so they can access the full course straight away. Delegates have 9 months to access the course and will be credited with 23 hours of CPD study time on completion. Certification can be requested before the 9 months of access time expires.
You can find out more about the course topics below.
Course pricing
| Book and pay online | Organisational payment | Student / Returner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Module 1 - Standalone Basics course | £144 | £162 | £102 |
| Modules 2-4 Progression Modules | £225 | £270 | £166 |
| Modules 1-4 Full course | £369 | £432 | £264 |
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 presenters
Ruth Merritt
BA (Hons), MRCSLT
Ruth Merritt qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) in 1982. She has worked most of her career developing specialist skills in the field of deafness.
She has worked in a range of schools, clinics and hospital settings. This has included the Great Ormond Street Hospital Paediatric Cochlear Implant Programme as the Joint Principal Speech and Language Therapist from 2002- 2011. Ruth has taught for many years on the Deafness Module at the London SLT undergraduate training courses as well the equivalent training in both Sir Lanka and Hong Kong.
Ruth Merritt is also regularly instructed as an expert witness in medico-legal cases and SEN Tribunals related to children and adults with deafness and cerebral palsy.
Sarah Beazley
BSc (Hons), MRCSLT
Sarah Beazley has worked with deaf people since 1983. She organised a specialist service in Leeds. She has also worked as a lecturer on a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses for Speech and Language Therapists and teachers of deaf children.
In tandem with her academic work, Sarah worked as a Specialist Consultant Speech and Language Therapist in the NHS for many years. She also developed a service for deaf students in a bilingual post-16 setting.
Sarah currently works with a local not-for-profit organisation providing residential and other services for young people with complex needs. She contributes to the development of a whole school approach to service delivery in addition to taking the lead in training.
Sarah Beazley has done some professional work in the Middle East. She is an Executive Editor for the international journal ‘Disability & Society’ and has written many publications in deafness and disability.
Judy Halden
MA (Ed), BA (Hons), MRCSLT
Judy Halden has worked with deaf people since 1978 both as a Specialist SaLT and Teacher of Deaf children across a range of settings (health authorities; education: schools, units, colleges; charities; clinics) and age groups from 0 to adults. She is working as a lecturer, tutor, and advisor at City University, UCL and Hertfordshire University. Judy Halden is involved in the development and delivery of courses for both SaLTs and ToDs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Judy continues to work as a freelance assessor, trainer and consultant for specialist services to deaf people both in Education Authorities and Health Trusts. She was involved in the development of, and still teaches on, the CSD Part 1 and 2 courses.
Course topics
Module 1: Basic fundamentals (available as a standalone course)
Topic 1: Who?
- Who is affected by deafness and what are the terms to use
- The experience of deafness
Topic 2: Why?
- Why does deafness occur? The causes of hearing loss
- Understanding the types of deafness
Topic 3: What?
- What impacts can deafness have?
- What do I need to know about the person I support or have contact with?
Topic 4: How?
- How can I help?
- Key essentials for best practice
Modules 2-4: Progression Modules (for SLTs who have previously completed Module 1)
The progression modules are for Speech and Language Therapists and Speech and Language Therapy students. You will have 6 months of access to the course and will be credited with 18 hours of CPD study time. Certification can be requested before the 6 months of access time expires if you complete the course earlier.
Module 2
- Deaf/hearing awareness for Speech and Language Therapists
- Early years support
- The impact of deafness on communication
Module 3
- Impact of deafness on language development
- Assessment and therapy
Module 4
- Impact of deafness on speech perception and speech production
- Assessment and therapy
Modules 1-4: Full course (for SLTs who wish to access all modules straight away)
All topics (see above) are presented together as one course.
The full course is available for 9 months and you will be credited with 23 hours of CPD study time. You can request a certification as soon as you finish the course, you do not have to wait for the 9-month access to finish.
Who this course is suitable for
Module 1: Basic fundamentals
This module is a standalone course for any professionals who work in public-facing roles, such as teachers and assistants, social care workers, healthcare professionals, early years practitioners, social workers and psychologists. For Speech and Language Therapists this module is a refresher of the basics that all practitioners should know and understand.
Modules 2-4: Progression modules for SLTs
These progression modules are for Speech and Language Therapists or Speech and Language Therapy Students. Delegates must have previously completed Module 1.
Modules 1-4: Full course for Speech and Language Therapists
This is the option for SLTs and SLT students who want to access the full course straight away.
Booking information
Working with d/Deaf People is now part of our View Anytime self-study range of courses.
Once your booking is complete you will receive an invitation to the Course Beetle Academy and can start, and continue your studies at times that work for you!
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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).
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Course testimonials
“I was inspired by the enthusiasm and knowledge of the presenters. As a result, I have increased knowledge in phonemic transcription for characteristics of deaf speech. I know more about therapeutic techniques and have increased confidence in working with this specialist caseload.”
The course was so informative and has really made me think about my practice when working with my deaf caseload. It was delivered at a good pace that was easily accessible. I liked that I had access to the course slides that I could print off and annotate during the course.
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