Continuing Education in Speech Therapy: The DU and Training to Know
Training throughout one's career is essential to enrich practice and specialize. Discover the essential university and professional training for speech therapists.
Speech therapy is constantly evolving with scientific advances and new therapeutic approaches. Continuing education allows for keeping skills up to date, specializing in areas of expertise, and enriching daily practice. Between university DU, private training, and e-learning, the offer is vast and diverse.
🎯 Why Train Throughout Your Career?
Initial training, no matter how comprehensive, cannot cover all areas of speech therapy practice. Knowledge evolves, new pathologies emerge, and innovative techniques appear. Regular training is essential to maintain a quality practice.
Update
Integrate the latest scientific advances and new practice recommendations
Specialize
Develop expertise in a specific area and differentiate yourself
Thrive
Renew motivation, avoid routine, and enrich practice
🎓 University DUs and DIUs
University Diplomas (DU) and Inter-University Diplomas (DIU) offer in-depth training on specific themes. Issued by universities, they provide academic recognition and solid expertise.
🧠 DU Neuropsychology
Deepening the links between brain and cognition, neuropsychological assessment, neurological pathologies.
🍽️ DU Swallowing
Oral and swallowing disorders, from infancy to adulthood. Multidisciplinary approaches.
👶 DU Learning Disabilities
Diagnosis and management of dys disorders: dyslexia, dysorthographia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia.
🗣️ DU Stuttering
Updated approaches to stuttering in children and adults. Behavioral and cognitive therapies.
🎤 DU Voice
Vocal rehabilitation, dysphonias, professional voice, advanced vocal techniques.
👴 DU Gerontology
Cognitive aging, neurodegenerative diseases, support for the elderly.
💡 DU vs DIU
A DU is issued by a single university. A DIU (Inter-University Diploma) combines several universities, often offering more comprehensive training and broader recognition. DIUs are common in highly specialized fields.
🏫 Training Organizations
Beyond university DUs, many organizations offer short and specialized training. Here are the main recognized players in the speech therapy field.
SDORRA / UNADRÉO
Union and National Syndicate offering various training across the territory. Advantageous rates for members. A large catalog covering all areas of speech therapy.
FNO Formation
Organization of the National Federation of Speech Therapists. DPC training, webinars, congresses. Updated themes according to the needs of the profession.
Ortho Édition / Mot à Mot
Specialized publishers offer training related to their tools and the areas of expertise of their authors.
Pontt / Happyneuron
Training specific to digital tools, cognitive stimulation, new technologies in speech therapy.
Independent Trainers
Many expert speech therapists offer their own training. Check the trainer's qualifications and DPC accreditation if necessary.
📊 Areas of Specialization
Early Childhood
Orality, language delay, autism, alternative communication
Dys Disorders
Dyslexia, dysorthographia, dyscalculia, rehabilitative methods
Neurology
Aphasia, dementia, Parkinson's, traumatic brain injuries
Voice
Dysphonia, professional voice, laryngectomy
Swallowing
Dysphagia, food orality, aspiration
Deafness
Cochlear implant, LPC, auditory education
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Discover our training →💻 E-learning and Distance Training
The development of online training has significantly expanded access to continuing education. Flexible hours, travel savings, replay: the advantages are numerous.
Webinars
Interactive live sessions, often free or low-cost
E-learning
Modules to follow at your own pace, videos, quizzes, certification
Blended Learning
Mix of in-person and remote, optimizing both formats
⚠️ Quality Vigilance
Not all online training is created equal. Check: DPC or Qualiopi accreditation, trainer qualifications, feedback from former participants, detailed program content. Beware of miracle promises and abnormally low or high prices.
💰 Financing Your Training
✅ Available Funding Sources
- FIF-PL: Interprofessional Training Fund for Liberal Professions. About 750€/year for freelance speech therapists. Application online before training.
- Training Tax Credit: Tax deduction for time spent in training (business leaders).
- DPC: Some DPC training is fully covered + attendance compensation.
- Employer: For employees, the establishment's skills development plan.
- OPCO: Skills operators for employees (Uniformation, etc.).
- Self-financing: Deductible from professional expenses for freelancers.
💡 Optimize Your Training Budget
Plan your training throughout the year to fully utilize your FIF-PL rights. Combine funding sources when possible (FIF-PL + tax credit). Online training is often less expensive and eligible for the same funding.
🤔 How to Choose Your Training?
- Identify Your Needs: Perceived gaps, target clientele, professional project
- Check Quality: DPC/Qualiopi accreditation, trainer CV, feedback from former trainees
- Consider Logistics: Dates, location, format (in-person/remote), duration
- Evaluate Cost/Benefit: Content, materials provided, post-training follow-up
- Anticipate Funding: Request funding before registering
📋 The DPC Obligation
Continuing Professional Development (DPC) is a triennial obligation for all health professionals, including speech therapists. Each practitioner must justify training or practice evaluation actions over a period of 3 years.
Triennial Obligation
At least one DPC action every 3 years, training or practice evaluation
Validating Actions
DPC accredited training, EPP, integrated programs combining both
Follow-up on mondpc.fr
Registration for actions and certification of courses on the official site
🎯 Conclusion
Continuing education is an essential investment to maintain a quality speech therapy practice and thrive in your profession. Between university DUs, professional training, and e-learning, the offer is rich enough to meet all needs and budgets.
Build your training path according to your professional aspirations, your clientele, and the evolutions of the profession. Each training is an opportunity for personal enrichment and development of new skills for the benefit of your patients.
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