Observation of both paediatric and adult neurological clinic begins in the first semester and is based in the University Philippa Cottam Communication Clinic. Observational, interpersonal, and professional skills are developed in Clinical Methods courses. There is a four week block placement in NHS clinics over the summer. In the second year of the programme, students undertake further specialist courses in the full range of communication impairments. Students will also continue to study Psychology, Linguistics and Biomedical Sciences.
Clinical work continues, with emphasis on developing assessment and management skills.
A block placement is undertaken in NHS clinics the summer. Clinical Methods courses and innovative clinical education techniques such as simulated patients facilitate the development of professional skills. The course is assessed by examination, coursework and evaluation of clinical work. Students also complete a research study in the second year of the programme. The aim of this Course is to give teachers and others knowledge and understanding of the wide range of communication impairments that can exist in children with special educational needs and enable them to extend and evaluate their skills to work effectively with any child experiencing difficulty with communication.