CEU Courses Live Webinars for SLPs

An introduction to multiple factors - including relationships - associated with feeding development, as well as a review of typical milestones, are provided in this course. An overview of conditions that can disrupt the normal developmental process is also presented.

Mindfulness can be used in personal and work settings to recenter the body and mind from anxiety and stress into calm. This course describes mindfulness as a way to build upon one’s emotional intelligence and be present and non-judgmental, thus allowing for focused, productive responses to situations beyond one’s control.

Chronic health conditions in adults, and how they impact mental health and affect treatment planning for SLPs, are described in this course. Screening and intervention tools that can aid in assessing and managing chronic health conditions and better engaging clients are also discussed.

An introduction to prematurity and its co-occurring problems and diagnoses is provided in this course. The impact of early experiences on outcomes, and short-term and long-term complications of prematurity, are described in relation to feeding and development.

An overview of auditory processing disorder (APD) specific to school-age children in classroom settings is provided in this course. Red flags, referrals and diagnosis, and different types of supports and practical interventions are discussed.

This course describes how to document augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) assessment outcomes and treatment planning for adult clients, in order to obtain funding of a speech-generating device (SGD) via Medicare or other third-party payers. Medicare SGD coverage, access methods to assess, required evaluation report elements, and client competencies to target in goals and treatment are discussed.

This is Part 1 in a three-part series on private practice. This course discusses important considerations and provides tools and resources to help SLPs determine if private practice is right for them. Private practice options and methods for setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) goals to kickstart business ideas are also described.

How to categorize AAC communicators to determine an appropriate path for intervention is provided in this course. Three communication categories and a tool to assist in determining an AAC communicator's profile based on prognostic indicators and linguistic skills are described.

Determining when to discharge a patient from dysphagia therapy is challenging. Clinician-driven and patient-driven factors to consider when determining if it is time to discontinue therapy services are discussed in this course.

Interprofessional practice collaboration (IPCP) for children with childhood apraxia of speech and co-occurring motor coordination difficulties is explored in this course. A case-based approach is used to highlight the clinical significance of IPCP in effectively treating the speech, language, and motor impairments typically observed in this population.