RCSLT student hub
Whether you’ve just been accepted onto a course or apprenticeship to become a speech and language therapist (SLT) or you’re a final year student soon to become an NQP, we’ve got all the information you’ll need to support your future SLT career.
Scroll down this page to explore a variety of resources and information for RCSLT student members.
Resources for student members
Clinical guidance A-Z
Explore our list of clinical guidance to use in your assignments and support you on placements
Guidance on delivering quality services
Explore our A-Z list of guidance on how to deliver high quality care to service users, which will be helpful for your assignments and exams
Journals
RCSLT members have free access to a large collection of journals published by Wiley, Emerald, Sage, Springer and Taylor & Francis, and our own journal, the International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders (IJLCD)
Free online learning
Explore our range of short e-learning courses which include an introduction to evidence-based practice, influencing skills and practical tips to help you with reflective writing. All are free to RCSLT members
Professional Development Framework
A framework to help you think about your future career and tools to help you take your next steps as an NQP
Resources for newly qualified practitioners (NQP)
Read about what to expect when you transition to become an NQP
FAQs for NQPs
Have a question about becoming an NQP? Take a look at our FAQs to find the answer
Student placement case studies
Read about the experiences of previous student SLTs during their placements at a variety of settings
CPD diary
Find out how to track your continuing professional development with our CPD Diary tool (Members only – log in to access)
Bulletin magazine
Student members have access to read our quarterly magazine online
RCSLT National student study days
View information about our past student study days
Guidance on practice-based learning
Understand how practice placements are organised and allocated across the four nations of the UK
Influencing and campaigning
Find out about RCSLT’s policy work and how you can get involved in campaigning about speech and language therapy
Get in touch
However big or small, we’re here to support you and answer any questions you may have during your studies and future SLT career
