Clinical practice in allied health disciplines extends far beyond direct service delivery. This advanced master class examines clinical workloads through a systems-based lens and challenges participants to evaluate how emerging technologies can be strategically integrated into practice. Participants will analyze the distinction between artificial intelligence (AI) and automation and formulate structured approaches for determining when each is appropriate and most effective within clinical workflows. Participants will leave prepared to create sustainable, systems-based workflow strategies that responsibly leverage AI and automation across multiple domains of clinical practice. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience.
Live Webinar
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm EDTCEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Advanced, Related; IACET/0.1; SAC/1.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to evaluate the difference between artificial intelligence (AI) systems and deterministic automation within clinical workflow contexts.
- After this course, participants will be able to design strategies using commonly available AI and automation tools across widely used platforms to responsibly streamline planning, service delivery, documentation, and interdisciplinary team coordination and communication.
- After this course, participants will be able to formulate ethical, professional workflows that leverage AI or automation while preserving clinical reasoning and professional autonomy.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction & Framing the Problem |
| 5-15 Minutes | Evaluating AI vs Deterministic Automation |
| 15-35 Minutes | Designing Workflow Strategies |
| 35-50 Minutes | Formulating Ethical & Sustainable Workflows |
| 50-55 Minutes | Reflections and Barriers |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary / Q&A |
Presented By
Michelle Boisvert
PhD CCC-SLP
Michelle Boisvert, PhD, CCC-SLP is a doctoral-level clinician providing and supervising high-quality speech and language services on-site and remotely in a public school and private practice setting. Dr. Boisvert received her PhD in Communication Disorders from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2012, where she investigated the viability, use, and effectiveness of telepractice for the online delivery of speech and language services, specifically for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Her research helped validate this method of service delivery and has informed her clinical and entrepreneurial work post graduation. Driven by a passion for leveraging technology to ensure access to high-caliber services and to enhance workload efficiency, Dr. Boisvert subsequently cofounded and developed the software easyReportPRO.com, a division of WorldTide, Inc. The customizable easyReportPRO is an innovative online platform designed to streamline report writing for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) using customizable, automated templates. With a focus on continuous improvement and a drive to advance tech-based resources for SLPs and related fields, Dr. Boisvert has always been committed to bridging the gap between clinical work and technology, offering SLPs tangible and practical solutions to reduce manual tasks and improve professional outcomes.
Dr. Boisvert has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals on the topic of telepractice and is the former editor for the Perspectives on Telepractice (a journal published by Perspectives of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Special Interest Groups [ASHA’s SIG 18]). Dr. Boisvert provides training on the use of telepractice and has spoken at national and international conferences on this topic. She also offers professional training on entrance and exit criteria for speech and language services for students in U.S. public schools, specialist and teacher collaboration methods, as well as caseload management strategies that incorporate the use of artificial intelligence, extended reality, and automation.
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Nerissa Hall
PhD CCC-SLP
Nerissa Hall, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-AAC is a speech-language pathologist and AAC specialist focused on complex communication needs, interdisciplinary implementation, and the integration of innovative technology for individuals, caregivers, and teams in the context of service provision. She focuses on bridging theory, clinical reasoning, and practical application, particularly in the ethical and strategic use of technology to support both clients and clinicians.
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Continued and its subsidiaries provide professional education authored by qualified Subject Matter Experts for continuing education purposes. These materials are intended for educational purposes and do not constitute medical advice or a substitute for individual clinical judgment. Continued is not a clinical healthcare provider; the licensed professional is solely responsible for ensuring that the application of any techniques or information presented is within their legal scope of practice and jurisdictional requirements.
Financial: Michelle Boisvert was paid an honorarium for this presentation. Michelle has authored and receives royalties for books, articles and materials related to this topic, and is the owner of easyReportPRO.com, the automation tool demonstrated in this course.
Non-financial: Michelle Boisvert has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Nerissa Hall was paid an honorarium for this presentation. Nerissa has authored and receives royalties for books, articles and materials related to this topic.
Non-financial: Nerissa Hall has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by SpeechPathology.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: The presenter demonstrates easyReportPRO.com; however, the automation principles and strategies presented are applicable to other automation tools and are not limited to any single product.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Advanced Level
0.10 ASHA CEUs
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Speech-Language and Audiology Canada
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