The Speech Therapy Assistant (STA) Program provides a more effective and efficient therapy service to students with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties.

Course Aim

The Speech Therapy Assistant Program provides Education Support Officers with the training needed to deliver therapy programs as Speech Therapy Assistants.

Course Outline

• An overview of the STA Program
• A basic understanding of speech sounds and receptive and expressive language
• The use of prompting strategies and other techniques to support skill development
• Guided practice in the delivery of therapy programs
• Practice recording student progress using Therapy Outcome Measures

Course Designed For

Education Support Officers

Duration

Two days

Booking

Currently scheduled courses can be booked online via our online booking system. If you can not find a suitable course on the online system, please contact us. Many of our courses are scheduled based on demand.

Training is delivered at schools around Melbourne or at your school. Discounts are available for schools who host our training sessions, so please contact us if you can provide a venue.