This course has been designed especially for people who may not be able to attend our face-to-face training courses. It runs over 3 months and includes 4 modules, the first 3 of which are designed in three sections. Each section aims to be about an hour long and will have:
- An Introduction with some background
- A variety of teaching materials for example reading, watching video material
- An activity which may be a quiz or an open forum where we ask you to ‘post ideas’. This means you contribute to a discussion and other group members can see it
- A short assignment – this is usually a reflective practice task
The 4th module is an overall evaluation of your ability to use the Talking Mats framework with a specific set of symbols. Weekly support will be provided by the Talking Mats Centre and by the end of the course you will:
- have increased understanding of communication and communication difficulties
- know how to ensure that people with communication difficulties are included in health interactions
- understand the Talking Mats communication framework
- be able to use the Talking Mats framework using a set of symbols developed from the World Health Organisation ICF within your work setting
Funding is available from NES for any Allied Health Professional working in Scotland.
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Please note that applications to NES have to be received between 10.12.12 and 31.01.13
"The on-line communication course in Talking Mats developed via a NES career fellowship has been particularly beneficial to support staff working with Allied health Professionals across Scotland” Helen McFarlane, NES AHP Programme Director
"The content and quality of the course was very good. It was very interesting and thought provoking. It offers an ideal opportunity within my role and work situation to help to communicate better with my patients." OT technical support worker from Fife
