SLP Course Details
Course # 4214
Practicing AAC in Acute Care Setting
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CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; CASLPA/1.0
Course Abstract
This session will characterize the issues associated with the implementation of AAC in acute care settings. It's based on data from +200 cases in which some form of AAC was implemented at The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Case presentations are offered to illustrate the implementation strategies we have developed.
Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.Course Learning Outcomes
Preview Exam- After this course, participants will be able to identify an individual's need for AAC in an acute care setting.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe strategies for integrating AAC into the acute care setting.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe message templates and environmental control options that assist acute care patients in management of their health care status.
- fter this course, participants will be able to educate nurses with the necessary strategies they need to interact with patient with complex communication needs in acute care settings.
Time-ordered Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction and overview of learning outcomes |
| 5-10 Minutes | Review literature supporting the need to identify patients in acute care setting with complex communication needs. |
| 10-20 Minutes | Identification of barriers that can preclude service delivery in acute care settings |
| 20-30 Minutes | Identify a framework of service for AAC in an acute care setting |
| 30-40 Minutes | Review strategies for implementation of AAC strategies |
| 40-50 Minutes | Review the nurse's role in regard to patient communication and training protocols for nurses |
| 50-60 Minutes | Summary/questions and answers |
Average Rating (335 Reviews)
Most Recent Comments
Review by: Member
on May 19, 2013
The information was presented in a clear fashion. It's very important to advocate for individuals having easy access to communication systems. In acute care settings, communication often can get pushed aside when there are so many other need areas that need attention!
Review by: Member
on May 13, 2013
organized and concise
Review by: Member
on May 4, 2013
simple and easy to follow
Review by: Member
on March 28, 2013
Practical and useful for acute care settings.
Review by: Member
on March 8, 2013
Practical examples were great.
Review by: Member
on February 22, 2013
simplified the acute process
Review by: Member
on January 29, 2013
Pictures of AAC devices, implementation of devices in acute care settings
Review by: Member
on January 24, 2013
emphasis on functionality for nursing, family, and patient
Review by: Member
on January 20, 2013
Gave me confirmation of what I am doing is good.
Review by: Member
on January 11, 2013
Please share....
Review by: Member
on January 6, 2013
good visuals
Review by: Member
on December 30, 2012
appreciated the pep talk & reminder that implementing a yes/no system is just as crucial as a high-tech device
Review by: Member
on December 27, 2012
content
Review by: Member
on December 19, 2012
insight into the nurse's experience
Review by: Member
on November 30, 2012
She provided useful, research-based solutions.
Review by: Member
on November 10, 2012
clear & concise
Review by: Member
on November 9, 2012
Lots of great ideas for low to hi tech AAC devices
Review by: Member
on October 26, 2012
The hands-on nature of the instruction.
Review by: Member
on September 16, 2012
Informative
Review by: Member
on August 7, 2012
Nice recommendations for mounting switches for patients with limited movement.
Review by: Member
on August 1, 2012
There were very realistic examples used
Review by: Member
on July 31, 2012
Clear goals, easy to read .
Review by: Member
on July 21, 2012
The info can be applied easily in any acute care setting.
Review by: Member
on July 18, 2012
Practical strategies that can be implemented in a hospital setting.
Review by: Member
on July 16, 2012
I found the information helpful in working in a SNU setting with nursing staff requiring some educaiton and instruction on AAC.
Review by: Member
on July 9, 2012
great info
Review by: Member
on June 10, 2012
Easily translates to work very relevant.
Review by: Member
on May 7, 2012
I loved the ideas for mounting switches
Review by: Member
on April 14, 2012
valuable information
Review by: Member
on April 10, 2012
Beneficial information
Review by: Member
on April 1, 2012
Good information
Review by: Member
on March 14, 2012
Lots of practical ideas and strategies.
Review by: Member
on February 14, 2012
well organized
Review by: Member
on January 31, 2012
I appreciated the examples she gave for low tech devices.
Review by: Member
on January 23, 2012
Information was presented in a straightforward manner with clear examples. Presenter did not go off on tangents. Objectives of course clearly matched information provided.
Review by: Member
on January 10, 2012
good examples of AAC use
Review by: Member
on January 6, 2012
Interesting and I really appreciate the holistic approach it expands upon when first laying your eyes on a patient in acute care.
Review by: Member
on December 31, 2011
Very informative course.
Review by: Member
on December 31, 2011
Concrete and immediately useful information provided.
Review by: Member
on December 31, 2011
Personal experience and examples added a great deal of information.
Review by: Member
on December 30, 2011
The informations was well presented and very easily put into practice.
Review by: Member
on December 28, 2011
It had excellent examples of types of AAC devices from low tech to high tech and I liked how it said to involve and train nurses because they are with the patient more than the SLP
Review by: Member
on December 23, 2011
this is applicable to the setting in which I work
Review by: Member
on December 22, 2011
Lots of great information
Review by: Member
on December 22, 2011
very practical and useful information
Review by: Member
on December 18, 2011
clearly presented
Review by: Member
on December 17, 2011
The presenter provided a variety of options that can be used in almost any situation.
Review by: Member
on December 17, 2011
Ms. Downey's pragmatic approaches
Review by: Member
on December 14, 2011
informative
Review by: Member
on December 7, 2011
good resource base for families, applicable to current working environment
Review by: Member
on December 4, 2011
Practical information and ideas that are evidence based.
Review by: Member
on November 22, 2011
Addresses the AAC issues too often not provided in acute care settings and not fully known by many SLPs.
Review by: Member
on November 20, 2011
It was a great overview of AAC in the acute care setting. Focused on patient's needs. Presenter is a real advocate!
Review by: Member
on November 18, 2011
The importance of a consistent ys/no response.
Review by: Member
on November 16, 2011
Emphasis on the part of SLP to share info and techniques with nurses & family
Review by: Member
on November 4, 2011
Very comprehensive
Review by: Member
on October 31, 2011
good
Review by: Member
on October 29, 2011
It reveiew the simple things we forget. Ways of obtaining yes/no response with eye up for YES
Review by: Member
on October 25, 2011
Info was simple and encouraging...lots of food for thought
Review by: Member
on October 24, 2011
Excellent topic!
Review by: Member
on October 20, 2011
It was set up in an easy to read format and the information was very functional for my day to day work.
Review by: Member
on October 20, 2011
Content was interesting. Speaker provided some clear, practical ideas for AAC in Acute Care.
Review by: Member
on October 18, 2011
Very practical information
Review by: Member
on October 16, 2011
Interesting ideas for AAC devices and how to facilitate non-verbal communication
Review by: Member
on October 12, 2011
Presenter clearly has the clinical and research experience to discuss topic. Information is practical.
Review by: Member
on October 6, 2011
Practical ideas and showing of communication devices
Review by: Member
on October 4, 2011
clear and pertinent info on AAC.
Review by: Member
on October 2, 2011
good re-education
Review by: Member
on September 29, 2011
After taking this course it is clear to me that many people are experiencing frustration and anxiety at the acute care setting because they CANNOT communicate their feelings/needs to family members/nurses/staff. It presents how AAC can make a big difference! Excellent course, I strongly recommend it!
Review by: Member
on September 28, 2011
Great practical ideas for the acute care setting
Review by: Member
on September 24, 2011
clear presentation and sequence
Course Information
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Course Presenter
Debora A. Downey, M.A., CCC-SLP
Debora Downey is a doctoral candidate at the University of Iowa and the facilitator of the AAC Service at the Center for Disabilities & Development. She is a co-author of Implementing AAC in Acute Care Setting and has published in a variety of journals. Debora also provides AAC services to the critical units at The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.
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Continuing Education Information
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; CASLPA/1.0
Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.
Please Note: The CEU exam and course evaluation must be completed within 30 days of course registration.
To participate in the course, complete the CEU exam and earn continuing education credit, you must be a CEU Total Access member.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional Area)
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