Professional Issues CEU Courses for SLPs

Five specific approaches to support SLPs in selecting, defending, and applying evidence-based clinical strategies in their practices are described in this course. Specifically, how to utilize a discipline-specific glossary of terminology and differentiate the basic skill remediation approach from the learning strategies approach are addressed. How to elevate intentional use of prompting hierarchies and adjust this prompting via a continuum of support are also discussed.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has identified that the majority of adults do not have proficient health literacy to understand health information, with some subgroups more adversely impacted than others. The status of health literacy in the U.S., and evidence-based strategies to ensure that information and services match individuals' capacity to understand and use them, are discussed in this course.

Collaboration within and across disciplines is key in planning and carrying out differential speech and language evaluation and treatment. The rationale for partnership with other professionals, as well as with families, is presented using complex case studies as examples of such cooperative efforts.

Mental health issues concerning older adults are discussed in this course. Topics include the intersection between mental and physical health, symptoms of common mental health disorders in this population, and referral criteria.

SLPs who use a smartphone for work-related email, calls, scheduling, or social media introduce potential risks to their business and patients, should the sensitive data stored on and transmitted through the phone be compromised. This course describes the importance of smartphone security and hands-on steps to secure mobile devices.

Collaboration within the school setting is paramount to student success. This course examines the skills an SLP needs to be a confident collaborator within school-based teams, including how to vary communication style based on communication partners and situations in order to achieve desired outcomes. Resources and strategies for effective interprofessional collaboration are also provided.

SLPs may be asked to serve as an expert witness without prior experience, training, and/or guidance from our professional literature. This course offers guidance on terminology, procedures, cautions, cases, role plays, and recommendations for successful practice as an expert witness.

This course is the third in a three-part series that addresses diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare. This course focuses on both the challenges to and benefits of equitable access to healthcare services, as well as the impact of implicit bias on access to and quality of service. In addition, tools for facilitating and implementing effective diversity and inclusion initiatives are discussed.

This course discusses the foundational components of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Privacy (including protected health information), Security, Breach Notification, and Marketing requirements and guidelines. HIPAA requirements and considerations for telehealth are also covered.

This course will discuss the important role that therapy practitioners serve for the at-risk population of older adults as they address activities of daily living (ADL), safety, quality of life, mental health, and other areas directly impacted by the COVID-19 virus. It provides resources and strategies, including infection control measures, that can be implemented with patients and caregivers.