Ethics CEU Courses for SLPs

Unique challenges that SLPs in rural healthcare settings face and how they impact daily workflows and ethical decision-making are discussed in this course. Self-initiated measures such as practicing evidence-based measures, patient-centered care, effective communication and advocacy, and self-care to build resilience with SLPs working in similar settings are also described.

The importance of using ethical guidelines to navigate individualized educaiton program (IEP) meetings is described in this course. Strategies for preparing for these meetings, as well as communication strategies to use during meetings, are also be discussed.

Ethical considerations for the documenting and billing of speech-language pathology services in medical settings (acute care, skilled nursing, and outpatient) are discussed in this course. Billing situations that pose ethical risks and documentation practices that avoid potential pitfalls as well as demonstrate ethical standards are described.

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.

Targeted phonological instruction (i.e., “accent modification”) provided by SLPs may help non-native speaking adults communicate more effectively in their new language, but can also prompt ethical concerns. The nature of accents, their connection to linguistic discrimination, and best practices for ethical provision of elective accent modification services are discussed in this course.

Adults acquiring a new language often face challenges because their speech sounds different, and speech-language pathologists are uniquely suited to help them become more effective communicators in their new language. The nature of non-native accents, aspects of accents to address in therapy, and best practices for the ethical provision of elective accent modification services are described in this course.

New technologies, expanding scope of practice, and an ever-growing evidence base create exciting opportunities for our profession but can also create ethical conflicts for practitioners. Utilizing a case review format, this course discusses ethical and legal principles as they apply to speech-language pathology practice with both pediatric and adult clients, and provides useful tools for building an ethically sound practice.

This course describes the function of the ASHA Board of Ethics and discusses essential elements of the ASHA Code of Ethics. It also provides tips for integrating the Code of Ethics into daily practice.

This course includes one hour of content on each of the following topics: 1) ethical concepts and decision-making; 2) universal safety precautions, including the Occupational Safety & Health Administration's (OSHA) bloodborne pathogens standard, and 3) patient confidentiality and the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).

This course identifies strategies to engage in social media in a professional and ethical manner and avoid potential pitfalls and ethical violations. The ASHA code of ethics and privacy laws are explained as they relate to social media.