CEU Courses Live Webinars for SLPs

Passing the scope in a (Flexible/Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) FEES is easy; interpreting what we see once the scope is in place carries the weight of the study and requires the skill of a trained SLP. This course describes the anatomy as seen during FEES. How anatomy should function during a normal swallow, the physiologic deficits seen on FEES, and how to document normal and abnormal findings are also discussed.

An in-depth exploration of marketing, networking, and branding strategies and tools for private practices is described in this course. Strategies and practical guidance are provided for establishing marketing goals and tactics, enhancing social media presence, creating impactful marketing materials, and leveraging networks to drive business growth.

How speech-language pathologists assess and treat individuals with dementia in daily activities is described in this course, with emphasis on communication support for tasks like toileting, dressing, showering, and grooming. Evidence-based strategies to improve engagement and reduce behavioral challenges, as well as practical tips for overcoming barriers and utilizing strong documentation, are discussed.

An introduction to aquatic therapy designed specifically for the SLP. Precautions to immersion, reasons for choosing aquatic therapy over land, and tips on positioning patients in water for speech and language are addressed in this course.

Adolescents possess a unique set of needs as they transition from structured, school-based settings to independent daily life. This course focuses on writing goals for adolescents that embody a transdisciplinary approach and support the transfer of skills to a student’s real-world functioning.

How current technologies can extend the reach of speech-language pathology to aid adults with executive functioning challenges is discussed in this course. Specific apps, software, strategies, and systems to lower stress and enhance clients' autonomy and productivity are described.

The importance of differential diagnosis of speech sound disorders is discussed in this course. How to integrate case history, oral mech, phonetic inventory, and error analysis to determine a speech sound disorder profile is described.

Understanding why family coaching is important and how to coach families using evidenced-based practices and family-specific solutions are described in this course. Various ways to integrate family coaching strategies within and outside of session time are also discussed.

Improving intelligibility is the main goal of dysarthria intervention, and assessing intelligibility is critical for monitoring treatment success. This course discusses recent evidence on estimating intelligibility to determine best practices for assessing this crucial outcome in speakers with dysarthria.

This is Part 2 of a two-part course. How to identify the impact of semantic reasoning on word retrieval and independent word-learning is discussed in this course. How to develop an intervention plan for language and executive functioning intervention is also described.