Better Conversations with Aphasia: an E-Learning Resource

Course

Online

Free

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Class hours

    15h

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Aphasia is a language disorder commonly caused by stroke that affects speaking, listening, reading and writing, and as a result everyday conversations can become difficult.
Better Conversations with Aphasia is a free e-learning resource to improve access to conversation therapy for:
speech and language therapists/pathologists (SLTs)
people with aphasia and their families
healthcare workers and medics who deal with people with aphasia

Facilities

Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

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This centre's achievements

2018

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years

Subjects

  • Access
  • Healthcare
  • Conversation therapy
  • Language therapists
  • Learning materials
  • Interactive
  • Therapy programme
  • Clinicians
  • Conversation
  • E-Learning Resource

Course programme

You'll learn a variety of things depending on your interests and professional background.

Speech and language therapists will:

  • learn how to do conversation therapy
  • have access to a complete therapy programme, interactive learning materials, and advice from experienced clinicians

People with aphasia and their families will:

  • find out what conversation therapy is
  • find out what other people with aphasia think of conversation therapy
  • be able to reflect on whether it is right for them

Healthcare workers and medics who deal with people with aphasia and their family members will:

  • learn how aphasia affects everyday conversation
  • learn what conversation therapy is, and the evidence base for its efficacy

Material that is aphasia-friendly is marked with an ‘aphasia’ icon so you can find it easily.

Better Conversations with Aphasia: an E-Learning Resource

Free