ST Links Let's Be A-Cute Therapist: Acute SLT course
Are you passionate about making a difference in acute care? Eager to build your confidence as an SLT working with acute patients (e.g. respiratory, dementia, progressive neurology, end of life, cancer)? Ready to be inspired by innovative teaching and practical, evidence-based approaches?
Join our dynamic and engaging Acute Course for SLTs, designed for students and NQTs looking to strengthen their skills and grow their passion for speech and language therapy. Led by a team of specialist SLTs known for their friendly and approachable style, this series will dive deep into the world of acute assessment and rehabilitation.
Course leads: Claudia Kate Au-Yeung & Vivian Wong
Through interactive talks, practical discussions, and real-world applications, we’ll explore the following topics along with case studies:
- Why become an acute SLT (free for all) - May 11 2026
- Is it really ‘aspiration pneumonia’ - May 18 2026
- Dementia: Acute vs Community management - May 26 2026
- Reflux and oesophageal pathologies - June 1 2026
- Swallow and respiratory/cardiac co-ordination - June 8 2026
- End of Life and Feeding at Risk - June 17 2026
- Progressive neurological disorders - June 22 2026
- Mental capacity assessments - July 15 2026
- Detecting red flag symptoms - July 20 2026
- Learning difficulties - Aug TBC
*Exact dates TBC and are subject to change within the week due to team availability and sickness.
Whether you’re just starting your SLT journey or looking to refresh your skills, this course will leave you inspired, confident, and ready to make a difference.
Come join us, expand your expertise, and let’s be A-Cute therapist together!
On completion, certificates will be provided for your portfolio.
To buy the tickets:
Course bundle (access to all sessions): Click on any dates > Pick course bundle (qualified vs student**)> payment
Individual sessions: Click on any dates> Select 1 or more sessions as you wish to attend (qualified vs student**) > payment
**Student Pricing Policy
Student pricing is exclusively available to current students. We kindly ask that you adhere to an honesty policy when selecting this option.
Please note: If any discrepancies or dishonesty are identified, we reserve the right to withhold your CPD certificate and discontinue access to course materials or ongoing links.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in maintaining fairness for all participants! All ticket proceeds will contribute towards helping the ST Links team continue to run events and projects. Thank you so much for supporting ST Links!