Patient Engagement for the SLP: Maximizing Attention, Intensity, and Interest
Course: #11357Level: Advanced 2 Hours 957 Reviews
Get ready for a practical translation of evidence that will elevate your practical strategies and clinical practice in patient engagement – directed to the SLP practitioner. Learn about the applications of: behavioral economics, motivational interviewing, gamification, nudge, readiness to change – and more! This course presents less theory, and more more evidence based applications!
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.2 Advanced, Professional; Calif SLPAB/2.0; IACET/0.2; Kansas LTS-S1370/2.0; SAC/2.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify three barriers to behavioral change (adopting recommendations) that are commonly seen in healthcare settings.
- After this course, participants will be able to evaluate three behavioral economics strategies for their effectiveness in influencing patient behaviors within clinical, rehabilitative, or wellness settings
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze five key concepts from behavioral economics to develop tailored approaches for enhancing patient adherence and engagement in healthcare.
Course created on October 23, 2025
Agenda
| 0-15 Minutes | Welcome to the principles of Behavioral Economics: More familiar than you think |
| 15-50 Minutes | Beyond motivational interviewing and active listening…there is a science to soft skills in healthcare |
| 50-85 Minutes | Maximize engagement using natural human tendencies: Diagnosis, treatment, home ex. and DC |
| 85-115 Minutes | Helping patients choose for their best interest, recovery and wellness |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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957 ReviewsPresented By
Mike Studer
PT DPT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, CSRP, CBFP, FAPTA
Dr. Studer has been a PT since 1991 and an NCS since 1995. Dr. Studer was the founder and operator of Northwest Rehabilitation Associates in Oregon for 18 years and is now a co-founder and co-owner of Spark Rehabilitation and Wellness in Bend, OR. He is an adjunct professor at Touro University and has an additional appointment at UNLV. Dr. Studer also assists the USC-led national network of neurologic PT residencies (Neuroconsortium). Mike was recognized as the 2011 Clinician of the Year in the Neurologic and (in 2014) the Geriatric Academies of the APTA. He is well-traveled, presenting invited lectures in all 50 states and 14 countries across 5 continents. Dr. Studer received the highest honor available in PT in 2020, being distinguished as a Fellow of the APTA 2020. Dr. Studer has authored over 45 articles, 7 book chapters, and is a consultant to multiple professional and sponsored athletes. Most recently, Mike authored The Brain That Chooses Itself, a practical and applications-based guide to increasing healthspan and lifespan for laypersons and medical professionals alike.
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Financial: Mike Studer was paid an honorarium for this presentation. He is a consultant for Dividat, SMARTfit, and Blue Goji. He is a stakeholder in MARBLES: The Brain Gym. Non-financial: Mike Studer has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclosure.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by SpeechPathology.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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Advanced Level
0.20 ASHA CEUs
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