The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted traditional clinical training pathways, leaving many Clinical Fellows and graduate students entering the field with unique challenges and gaps in experience. This course discusses equipping seasoned SLPs with practical, evidence-based strategies to mentor, support, and empower the next generation of clinicians. The course explores real-world scenarios and actionable tools to rebuild confidence, competence, and connection in a post-pandemic professional landscape.
Live Webinar
Tue, Dec 16, 2025 at 3:00 pm ESTCEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Related; IACET/0.1; SAC/1.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify challenges faced by Clinical Fellows and graduate students in speech-language pathology post-pandemic.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe evidence-based and responsive mentorship strategies thataddress post-pandemic gaps in clinical readiness, professional confidence, and interprofessional collaboration.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss practical tools and approaches to support skill development, critical thinking and resilience in Clinical Fellows and students navigating the transition to independent practice.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Challenges of supervision post-pandemic |
| 20-40 Minutes | Evidence-based supervision, supporting resilience |
| 40-55 Minutes | Actionable and practical mentorship |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Presented By
Amber B. Heape
CScD CCC-SLP, FNAP
Amber Heape is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Health Professions Education Track in the SLPD program at Rocky Mountain University. Dr. Heape also teaches adult medical coursework at South Carolina State University. She serves in multiple volunteer committees at the state and national levels. She is a Fellow of the National Academies of Practice, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and teaches interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary courses related to healthcare in the geriatric population. She is also a SIG 15 (Gerontology) coordinator and an ASHA Leadership Development Program graduate. Dr. Heape has a passion for clinical education and mentoring future leaders.
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Financial: Amber Heape was paid an honorarium for this presentation. Non-financial: Amber has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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.
Course participation information
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Intermediate Level
0.10 ASHA CEUs
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
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Speech-Language and Audiology Canada
Clinically certified members of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with SpeechPathology.com. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All SAC members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.