Becoming a Speech and Language Therapist: An Essential Guide for Students
Autor Mary Heritageen Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 iul 2026
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.
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.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781041027843
ISBN-10: 1041027842
Pagini: 314
Ilustrații: 28
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 mm
Greutate: 0.58 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1041027842
Pagini: 314
Ilustrații: 28
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 mm
Greutate: 0.58 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
Public țintă
General and Undergraduate CoreCuprins
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
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
Notă biografică
Mary Heritage is a speech and language therapist. She worked in healthcare for over 35 years before moving to the University of Lincoln, UK, where she was Programme Lead for the MSc course in Speech and Language therapy.
Nowadays as a freelance coach and writer, Mary maintains her interest inidentity and professional development at every career stage.
Nowadays as a freelance coach and writer, Mary maintains her interest inidentity and professional development at every career stage.
Recenzii
“This book will be an invaluable companion for you if you’re a speech and language therapy student (SLT), or if you’re considering applying to train as an SLT. It will also be of value to clinical tutors, academic staff and practice educators. Reading the book as a practice educator myself – having trained many years ago – I learned much about current SLT training courses, approaches to learning, issues arising for students and how I might best support or signpost them. Reading it, I couldn’t help wishing I’d had this book when I trained. I’d have had a better understanding that university was going to guide and facilitate my own learning rather than ‘teach’ me to be an SLT and would have been much better prepared for placements. I really didn’t have a handle on the professionalism side of things as a student and the chapter on ‘Becoming a Professional’ would have been a real asset. The interactive aspects of the book make it easy to learn from. Readers are encouraged to reflect, take notes, seek support from peers and professionals, and are signposted to further reliable sources of accessible learning. Finally – it’s a kind book. It offers support, acknowledgement that the transition to SLT is not a straightforward journey and it contains many insightful messages of encouragement and advice from former SLT students.”
-Jan Baerselman, SLT and Practice Director at Talking Outcomes, www.talkingoutcomes.co.uk @SLTstories on Instagram
"Mary Heritage’s Becoming a Speech and Language therapist is a comprehensive and accessible guide that provides valuable insight and practical advice for students preparing to pursue a career in Speech and Language Therapy. This book will be most beneficial to those who are starting or applying for a Speech and Language degree as it offers advice on applying for programmes and important concepts in practice. Before starting my master’s degree, I was looking for resources that could help me prepare for the course and develop a better understanding of what to expect. Having now read this book, I feel that it would have been a valuable resource during my preparation. As I am about to begin my first clinical placement, I have found the sections focusing on practice-based learning and the importance of reflection particularly insightful. I intend to apply the knowledge and strategies discussed throughout the book to support my learning and development during my placements. I also enjoyed the experiences of both past and current students throughout the book. Hearing about their individual journeys was reassuring as it highlighted that many students experience similar feelings and challenges throughout their training. Their experiences demonstrated that with perseverance and dedication, it is possible to achieve your goals within the profession. Overall, Becoming a Speech and Language Therapist is an informative and encouraging resource that I would highly recommend to Speech and Language Therapy students."
-Beth, Current SLT Student
"Long overdue, ‘Becoming a Speech and Language Therapist: An Essential Guide for Students’ is the book that I wish had had access to when I made my first steps as a speech and language therapist student. Mary Heritage has set out exceptionally clear handbook that is sure to support students as they navigate both academic study and clinical practice placements. The topics selected for inclusion within the book, and text’s layout and design, exemplifies the careful decision making that has taken place during the creative process of writing. Furthermore, the iconic symbols threaded through the text will enable students’ hone into specific aspects of the text. This is a functional, practical handbook packed with relevant theory. I can already envisage weathered, well-used copies in student bags and desktops (physical or electronic). ‘Becoming a Speech and Language Therapist’ guides readers on the journey from applicant (choosing the right course) to successful completion of study. The text considers approaches to study both on campus, clinical placements and importantly how to tackle assessments. This book dymysitifies the transformational process that occurs while studying and though no two students’ path to newly qualified therapist is the same, the chapters within the book act as anchors or stepping stones that will complement student learning whilst following their university curriculum. I feel sure that this is a text that my team will recommend to applicants at University Open Days, Welcome Week (induction to the course), not to mention a secure place on course reading lists."
-Melanie Packer, Senior Lecturer/ Professional Academic Lead in Speech and Language Therapy, Birmingham City University
"I'm currently studying for a masters in Speech and Language Therapy, and this book has been a great resource to support my studies. It's helpful for anyone currently studying, as well as those at the application stage, as there are several chapters that guide you through the application and interview process and give you some practical tips. This book also has some useful chapters about assessments, and the section I'm currently reading has some helpful insights into placement. As I'm about to start my first clinical placement this week, I've found this chapter especially useful."
-Emma, SLT Student
-Jan Baerselman, SLT and Practice Director at Talking Outcomes, www.talkingoutcomes.co.uk @SLTstories on Instagram
"Mary Heritage’s Becoming a Speech and Language therapist is a comprehensive and accessible guide that provides valuable insight and practical advice for students preparing to pursue a career in Speech and Language Therapy. This book will be most beneficial to those who are starting or applying for a Speech and Language degree as it offers advice on applying for programmes and important concepts in practice. Before starting my master’s degree, I was looking for resources that could help me prepare for the course and develop a better understanding of what to expect. Having now read this book, I feel that it would have been a valuable resource during my preparation. As I am about to begin my first clinical placement, I have found the sections focusing on practice-based learning and the importance of reflection particularly insightful. I intend to apply the knowledge and strategies discussed throughout the book to support my learning and development during my placements. I also enjoyed the experiences of both past and current students throughout the book. Hearing about their individual journeys was reassuring as it highlighted that many students experience similar feelings and challenges throughout their training. Their experiences demonstrated that with perseverance and dedication, it is possible to achieve your goals within the profession. Overall, Becoming a Speech and Language Therapist is an informative and encouraging resource that I would highly recommend to Speech and Language Therapy students."
-Beth, Current SLT Student
"Long overdue, ‘Becoming a Speech and Language Therapist: An Essential Guide for Students’ is the book that I wish had had access to when I made my first steps as a speech and language therapist student. Mary Heritage has set out exceptionally clear handbook that is sure to support students as they navigate both academic study and clinical practice placements. The topics selected for inclusion within the book, and text’s layout and design, exemplifies the careful decision making that has taken place during the creative process of writing. Furthermore, the iconic symbols threaded through the text will enable students’ hone into specific aspects of the text. This is a functional, practical handbook packed with relevant theory. I can already envisage weathered, well-used copies in student bags and desktops (physical or electronic). ‘Becoming a Speech and Language Therapist’ guides readers on the journey from applicant (choosing the right course) to successful completion of study. The text considers approaches to study both on campus, clinical placements and importantly how to tackle assessments. This book dymysitifies the transformational process that occurs while studying and though no two students’ path to newly qualified therapist is the same, the chapters within the book act as anchors or stepping stones that will complement student learning whilst following their university curriculum. I feel sure that this is a text that my team will recommend to applicants at University Open Days, Welcome Week (induction to the course), not to mention a secure place on course reading lists."
-Melanie Packer, Senior Lecturer/ Professional Academic Lead in Speech and Language Therapy, Birmingham City University
"I'm currently studying for a masters in Speech and Language Therapy, and this book has been a great resource to support my studies. It's helpful for anyone currently studying, as well as those at the application stage, as there are several chapters that guide you through the application and interview process and give you some practical tips. This book also has some useful chapters about assessments, and the section I'm currently reading has some helpful insights into placement. As I'm about to start my first clinical placement this week, I've found this chapter especially useful."
-Emma, SLT Student
Descriere
This comprehensive handbook guides readers through every stage of becoming a speech and language therapist: from confirming your career choice to successfully gaining a university place, preparing for study, and ultimately achieving your degree.