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Professional Pages: Postgraduate Diploma in Auditory Verbal Therapy Why choose the postgraduate diploma in Auditory Verbal Therapy? “I saw how confident, pro-active and empowered the AVT families were locally and I wanted to find out more about an approach which gives families a clear direction and which has high expectations.” Principal Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, London
Why should I do it? Has it been useful for past students? What will it take? Watch past students answering your questions: Time commitment The course can be taken over a period as short as 4 semesters (2 years) or longer to suit the individual student (email diploma@avuk.org for specific questions regarding flexibility). Part 1 is delivered by online distance learning and does not require a sabbatical period. A half day allowance from your employer is suggested in this period to allow time for study. Part 2 involves short periods of residential learning and clinical placement (6 individual weeks spread over the year). “The content is so applicable to everyday work that I find I read about something one day, and try it in therapy the next.” Speech & Language Therapist Entry requirements You must have an existing professional qualification in the disciplines of education of the deaf, speech and language therapy, or audiology. Candidates must be registered with the relevant professional body. Part 2 requires you to be currently employed in an auditory / spoken language-based early intervention service for children who are hearing-impaired.An IELTS score of 6.5 or more is required to demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English language where appropriate. Course credits may be offered to those with previous AVT training. All students are initially registered for Part 1, leading to the postgraduate Certificate in Hearing and Development. Places on Part 2, leading to the postgraduate Diploma in Auditory Verbal Therapy, are limited. Places are competitive depending on performance in Part 1. “Not only has this really improved my therapy, it has also boosted my CV, given me another career option and increased my confidence hugely with babies.” Speech & Language Therapist Fees Postgraduate Certificate in Hearing and Development (Part 1): UK/EU students: £2,110 (2010/11 fee) Postgraduate Diploma in Auditory Verbal Therapy (Part 2): Note: This fee includes the cost for the compulsory Part 1 (Certificate in Hearing and Development) UK/EU students: £6,470 (2009/10 fee) “Although I'm only part way through, its making a big difference to how I work with children.” Teacher of the Deaf Applications To apply online go to: or For more information about the Postgraduate Diploma in Auditory Verbal Therapy please download the flyer, email diploma@avuk.org or call 01869 321 492.
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Geared to the needs of babies and very young children, this postgraduate course is designed for teachers of the deaf, speech and language therapists, audiologists and other professionals working with the 0-4 age group. It can be taken over a period as short as four terms or longer to suit the individual participant. Part 1 is delivered by online distance learning and does not require a sabbatical period. Part 2 involves short periods of residential learning and clinical placement.