CEU Courses for SLPs

This is Part 2 of two-part series. A framework for delivering effective voice therapy to patients with a variety of diagnoses is discussed in this course. Underlying principles of behavioral voice therapy and elements of efficient voice production are described. Specific voice exercises are demonstrated and the opportunity for participants to practice is provided.

Neurodiversity, neurodivergence, and neurodiversity (ND)-affirming approaches are discussed in this course. Strengths-based assessment, goals and supports that characterize ND-affirming approaches are described. Case scenarios are presented to exemplify ways to help those who are neurodivergent succeed in school and clinical settings.

Communication strategies to support inpatients in the medical setting who are unable to speak are described in this course. Using principles of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), steps for evaluating patient capabilities, selecting and implementing strategies, equipment and materials, creating communication tools, and supporting partners and team members are discussed.

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.