CEU Courses for SLPs

The effective utilization of language interpreters, with emphasis on the importance of ensuring access for culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, is described in this course. Definitions and dimensions of language interpretation, and legal and ethical considerations based on the ASHA Code of Ethics and federal laws, are discussed. A case study demonstrates application of this information to real-world scenarios.

Guidelines for supervising and awarding clinical clock hours and observation hours in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) programs using Simucase are discussed in this course. Platform navigation and features, as well as procedures for pre-briefing, providing feedback, and debriefing students, are described. A rubric for analyzing the learner’s participation and engagement is also shared.

Rehabilitation for the total laryngectomy patient following post-surgical hospital discharge, with the goal of independent airway management, is described in this course. Best practices and challenges for pulmonary and communication training in home care and subacute settings are addressed, including electrolarynx use, voice prosthesis care, and tips for obtaining necessary supplies. A case study is included.

Use of the electronic medical record (EMR) for therapy documentation and the documentation review process conducted by payers are discussed in this course. Methods for effectively demonstrating skilled services and medical necessity and tips for avoiding pitfalls that can result in reviews or reimbursement denials are described. Actual before and after documentation samples are presented.

This is Part 2 of a two-part series. An Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) goal continuum for three different AAC communicator categories (i.e., Emerging, Functional, and Generative) is described in this course. Specific, functional and attainable goals for these categories are discussed.

This is Part 4 of a four-part series. Current research on the socio-emotional, literacy, executive function, and narrative challenges in children with developmental language disorder (DLD), as well as the use of movement to accelerate storytelling skills, is described in this course. Evidence-based strategies to improve literacy and narrative skills through multi-modal cueing, purposeful play, and story re-enactment are presented.

This course is designed for the acute care therapist caring for patients with total laryngectomy. Best practices in assessment and treatment during pre-, peri-, and post­operative periods of the acute care admission, as well as discharge planning, are described. Patient education, communication training, and implementation of a pulmonary program are also discussed.

Based on the textbook Here’s How to Treat Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS): Third Edition, this course discusses the most current research regarding the nature of CAS, best practices in evaluation, and effective treatment approaches, along with considerations related to motor learning and co-occurring challenges. It provides a holistic overview of the complex needs of children with CAS at various stages of development.

This is Part 3 of a four-part series. Current research related to the importance of phonological awareness to literacy skill development is discussed in this course. Evidence-based, multi-modal strategies for improving pivotal phonological awareness skills, while maintaining focus on the child’s individualized therapy goals, are described.

The importance of assessment and intervention targeting morphology and syntax and the subsequent impact on student literacy outcomes are discussed in this course. Assessment tools and treatment activities that address these areas, as well as cultural and linguistic diversity considerations, are described.