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Balancing Ethics and Technology: Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Speech-Language Pathology #e317


Presenters: Kellyn Dailey Hall, PhD, CCC-SLP & Leslie Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP

Use AI to enhance productivity while upholding ethical standards.


"Utilizing AI to help generate goals and therapy materials. I enjoyed the explanation of AI and ethical uses in clinical practice."

– H.M., prior course participant

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This course provides SLPs with an overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI), emphasizing its ethical applications in the field. Participants will explore the practical uses and challenges of AI, along with crucial ethical considerations such as privacy, consent, and bias mitigation. The course guides SLPs in effectively leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and productivity in their daily operations, all while upholding ethical standards.

Initially, the course clarifies AI's role and relevance to the workload challenges faced by SLPs, underscoring the importance of ethical considerations. Subsequently, it delves into specific AI applications within the SLP realm, spotlighting both its potential benefits and associated ethical dilemmas. Participants will acquire practical skills for ethical decision-making in AI-assisted therapy. The course concludes by examining emerging AI trends and discussing their implications for the future of SLP practice.

Course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs – 1 Contact Hour.

Course Overview – Run Time

Course Overview – Run Time: 01:00:02

  • Module 1: Understanding AI in our Field
  • Module 2: Exploring the Intersection of AI and SLP
  • Module 3: Ethical Considerations in AI
  • Module 4: Ethical Decision-Making
  • Module 5: Integrating AI Ethically

"Tips on how to use ChatGPT to create therapy materials such as stories with targeted words and speech sounds. The information was quite relevant to things we do now and has great implications for future therapy."

– D.S., prior course participant

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Content Disclosures

The content of this online CE course does not focus exclusively on any specific proprietary product or service. Presenter financial and non-financial disclosures may be found in the Presenter & Disclosures area.

Course Format

Video PowerPoint presentation with author narration & downloadable handout. Stop and re-start the course at any point. Learners retain access to course content after completion for ongoing reference and review.

Reviews

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Very informative course." J.M. (Jul. 2024)

"Discussing AI precautions was beneficial. The course was positive and gave good examples of how to use AI." T.K. (Jul. 2024)

"I enjoyed learning the ease of using AI during therapy. The course was concise and explained in a relatable manner." R.N. (Jul. 2024)

"How to utilize ChatGPT effectively in daily practice was helpful." R.K. (Jul. 2024)

"It was beneficial discussing the SLP must have parent or client consent to use AI. I liked that the course covered ethics when using AI." S.L. (Jul. 2024)

"Using AI for language samples was beneficial and using AI for individual stories with individual vocabulary lists." T.E. (Jul. 2024)

"Understanding AI in the perspective of non-bias and incorporating cultural sensitivity. The resources and explanations were very helpful." C.R. (Jul. 2024)

"It was beneficial discussing the pros and cons of using AI in practice and the cautions of using AI. It can be a very effective tool and support time management. I love that AI can save SLPs time. In the schools our caseloads are large and we are inundated with paperwork taking time away from planning and therapy, which is most important. This may help to reduce the time constraints." K.N. (Jun. 2024)

"I think the opportunity to use AI for the creation of therapy materials, stories, and sequencing/narrative retell activities is very interesting. I liked the case studies because I felt they were very thought-provoking." C.R. (Jun. 2024)

"Understanding all the different ways to use AI in speech pathology. I didn't realize how useful it could be. The course was quick, straightforward, informative, and easy to understand and apply to everyday practice." A.C. (Jun. 2024)

"The encouragement to jump in and practice, the ASHA code of ethics being applied to AI tools, and the sample of cases of AI use and the biases or ethical decisions to watch for/apply were all beneficial topics. I liked all of the examples: goal writing, therapy activities, reading lessons etc." P.N. (Jun. 2024)

"Discussions of potential bias in AI output and the reasons behind it were helpful. Also, the writing of prompts in order to obtain optimal results. I liked the course's clarity and organization." R.B. (Jun. 2024)

"The course was very informative and really helped me understand the potential of AI in our field. AI is very new to me, and it looks like there is a lot we can do with it. Goal writing may be a starting point." V.K. (Jun. 2024)

"Descriptions of how to write prompts were helpful. Simple and clear explanations and definitions." H.L. (Jun. 2024)

"The use of AI and the limitations of this process was helpful to discuss, also, the shortcomings of AI and ways to enhance use of AI." J.S. (Jun. 2024)

"Beneficial considerations for patient consent in the use of AI in their care. The information provided was very clear and concise." C.W. (Jun. 2024)

"The ethics discussion was beneficial. Clear, concise, and pertinent information." I.B. (Jun. 2024)

"Knowing about chat gpt tokens will help in writing better prompts, and the discussion of copyright and plagiarism w/ chatgpt results is also helpful in counseling our staff." L.A. (Jun. 2024)

"ChatGPT and ethics of using AI when considering biases. It’s a quick, general overview of AI and ASHA ethics." R.V. (Jun. 2024)

"I liked the new ideas for incorporation of this resource into practice." M.J. (Jun. 2024)

"I enjoyed the practical ideas balanced with ethical considerations." M.B. (Jun. 2024)

"All of the information was helpful. The material was well presented and easy for a new learner to understand concrete and abstract concepts." R.M. (Jun. 2024)

"Understanding the lines between what is appropriate to use and what is not. I liked the example of how to use the AI software." R.O. (Jun. 2024)

"Tips on how to use ChatGPT to create therapy materials such as stories with targeted words and speech sounds. The information was quite relevant to things we do now and has great implications for future therapy." D.S. (Jun. 2024)

"The explanation of chatbots was beneficial. I have not used them, but I will definitely check them out for doing some of my tasks, such as language sample analysis. I do a ton of LSA in my practice. This course was very easy to understand!" L.K. (Jun. 2024)

"Utilizing AI to help generate goals and therapy materials. I enjoyed the explanation of AI and ethical uses in clinical practice." H.M. (Jun. 2024)

"Use of AI to support functional goal creation was beneficial." E.M. (May. 2024)

"I liked the resources available utilizing AI and learning about how AI can be used." K.H. (May. 2024)

"All of the information was helpful. I liked the topic on AI used to generate therapy tools." A.J. (May. 2024)

"I liked the information on this new technology." J.A. (May. 2024)

"Making sure to "check" my biases and not reinforce them (by mistake) during searches and/or using results. I enjoyed the overall information about ChatGPT, general guidelines, and case studies." H.W. (May. 2024)

"I liked the ChatGPT usage examples." M.S. (May. 2024)

"I enjoyed having the speakers provide concrete clinical examples of clinic scenarios and then how to view questions through the ASHA Code of Ethics and then how to avoid ethical issues by instead responsibly using AI in the manner/processes the speakers described." J.M. (May. 2024)

"This course was clear, concise, and answered a lot of questions I had about this subject. It was beneficial when presenters demonstrated how to prompt the ChatGPT and explained what ways you can prompt." J.M. (May. 2024)

"Discussing the use of AI in treatment was beneficial. The course was clear and concise." J.S. (May. 2024)

"How to use ChatGPT to create smart goals fast was a helpful topic. The course was very well structured and all very well explained." N.F. (Apr. 2024)

"How SLPs can utilize Chat GPT to generate clinical activities and use for multi-language translations. I especially enjoyed the overview of Chat GPT and how it can assist us in clinical practice." C.D. (Apr. 2024)

"How to utilize AI to assist in writing goals. I liked the immediate application to my job." B.T. (Apr. 2024)

"Ethics and AI were helpful to discuss. I liked the presentation." M.M. (Apr. 2024)

"I appreciated the tips and examples on prompt writing and discussion regarding using AI to streamline literature reviews." B.B. (Apr. 2024)

"Informed consent and how to potentially address these situations. I enjoyed all of this course and the examples supplied. Also loved the example of the program ChatGPT." K.K. (Apr. 2024)

"I did not know some of the tasks that AI could help with in my sessions such as generating goals, etc. I will start using AI for documentation later this year and appreciated the ethics portion." E.L. (Apr. 2024)

"Potential uses of AI in the medical setting was helpful. I liked the course accessibility." V.C. (Apr. 2024)

"Discussed options to use AI more broadly than I considered before. This course demonstrated how to use AI and how to use it ethically and wisely." R.E. (Apr. 2024)

"Course was quick and efficient." G.D. (Mar. 2024)

"Discussing CHATGPT and the pros and cons of using it was helpful. I enjoyed the resources available." D.G. (Mar. 2024)

"Using AI to work smarter, not harder. The presentation was clear and easy to follow." R.K. (Mar. 2024)

"I liked the visuals and explanation of what AI is and does. The case studies were beneficial. Great presenters. Clear and easy to follow course." L.H. (Mar. 2024)

"I enjoyed the examples of practical ways to incorporate AI to help save time in everyday treatment." Q.L. (Mar. 2024)

"Great examples and ethics discussion. The first part that explained what AI is was beneficial." B.H. (Mar. 2024)

Course Objectives

At course conclusion, participants will be able to:
  1. Describe artificial intelligence (AI) and its significance in the field of speech-language pathology practice.
  2. Explore the ethical considerations that arise when integrating AI into SLP practice, covering topics such as privacy, informed consent, transparency, bias, and professional responsibilities.
  3. Develop the skills necessary for effective ethical decision-making when confronted with dilemmas in AI-assisted therapy, including the application of professional codes of ethics.
  4. Summarize best practices for the ethical integration of AI into SLP practice.

Presenter & Disclosures

Kellyn Dailey Hall, PhD, CCC-SLP

Kellyn Dailey Hall, PhD, CCC-SLP, has worked over 30 years as a clinician, clinical specialist, and clinical manager in medical settings. Currently, she is an Associate Professor at North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC where she teaches courses in Medical Speech-Language Pathology. She is a member of the North Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Professional Affairs Subcommittee on Healthcare and has presented at state and national conventions on Medicare documentation and ethics. Her current research focuses on the development and implementation of dining culture change practices for SLPs working in SNFs.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial — Kellyn Hall receives salary from North Carolina Central University.  Dr. Hall also receives royalties from Northern Speech Services and Carolina Speech Pathology for the development of various continuing education courses.

Nonfinancial — Kellyn Hall is a member of ASHA, a member and serves as President of NCSHLA, and member of NBASLH.

Leslie W. Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP

Leslie W. Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an assistant professor in the department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at North Carolina Central University. Her research interest is in medical speech-language pathology, specifically related to adult neurogenics, and the influences of cultural background and ways artificial intelligence can be incorporated into clinical practice. She has done research and clinical work with a variety of populations, including individuals with traumatic brain injury, stroke, dysphagia, artificial airway, and head and neck cancer.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial — Leslie Johnson receives salary from North Carolina Central University, and receives a per diem rate for clinical services from University of North Carolina Hospitals. Dr. Johnson also receives royalties from Carolina Speech Pathology for development of a continuing education course. Dr. Johnson is a presenter of online CEU courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.

Nonfinancial — Leslie Johnson is a member of ASHA, is a member and serves as Vice President of Membership in NCSHLA, is a member of NBASLH.

Intended Audience / Accreditation

Intended Audience/Accreditation
asha ce approved provider

This program is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).

Intended Audience

  • Speech-Language Pathologists

ASHA CEUs: NSS online courses are registered with ASHA and are offered for ASHA CEUs. The number of ASHA CEUs is noted above. Note that 0.1 ASHA CEU = 1 contact hour = equals 1 CEE.

ASHA CE Registry: During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.

ASHA CEUs: Attendees must meet at least one of the following conditions in order to be eligible to earn ASHA CEUs:

  • Current ASHA Member.
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Holder.
  • Licensed by a state or provincial regulatory agency to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology.
  • Credentialed by a state regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology.
  • Credentialed by a national regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology.
  • Engaged in a Clinical Fellowship under the supervision of an individual with their ASHA CCC.
  • Currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in SLP or audiology.

If an attendee is not an ASHA member or CCC holder but meets any of the above criteria, they may inform the ASHA CE Registry of their eligibility by visiting this site.

Licensing Boards: Most state licensing boards DO accept CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some state boards do, however, place a limit to the number of credits that can be earned via home study/online courses. For the most current information, we suggest that you contact your licensing board or agency to verify acceptance policies and/or any credit limits related to home-study courses prior to registering for this course.

Additional accrediting agencies by which Northern Speech is an approved CE provider:

  • California: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board. Provider #PDP4. Online CEU limits may apply; please contact SLPAHADB for current online CEU acceptance policies.
  • Iowa: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Iowa Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology Examiners. Provider #169.
  • Kansas: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Provider #LTS-S0005.
  • Florida: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. Provider #SPA-026.
  • New Jersey: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the New Jersey Department of Education. Provider #1654.

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Course Completion Timeframe:

You have unlimited time to complete our online courses. You may log off and log on as often as you’d like to in order to complete all sections of a course.

However, completion dates are based on Eastern Standard Time. Therefore, if you need your CEUs by a certain date, be sure to complete the course test before 11:59pm EST on that date. For example, if you need CEUs before January 1st, you will need to complete the course test before 11:59pm EST on December 31st.

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Certificate of Completion:

On successful completion of the post test (80%), a certificate will be immediately available for download and/or printing. This certificate will include your name, date of completion (based on Eastern Time Zone, USA/Canada), and number of contact hours (CEUs / CEEs). Please note that CEUs are awarded on the date of successful test completion, not the date of course enrollment. Please ensure that you successfully complete the post test prior to any licensure renewal dates.

ASHA CE Registry Submission:

During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.

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Our Online Courses consist of video, audio, and/or text content and are offered for ASHA CEUs. Unlike a webinar, which requires participants to be logged on and at a computer at specific times, our Online Courses are available to you at any time, from any device, via your NorthernSpeech.com online account. You may work at your own pace and start and stop your course as you wish. Your course will conclude with a short post test. On successful completion of the post test (>80%), a printable certificate of completion is presented to you.

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Northern Speech is an ASHA CE Provider and our online courses are registered with ASHA and offered for ASHA CEUs. Please note that successful completion of the online post test is required prior to the awarding of CEUs. Please contact your state licensing board for acceptance policies related to CEUs earned online. Please note that courses offered for university students are not applicable for CEUs.

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Each online course concludes with a post test consisting of multiple choice or true & false questions. Scores of 80% or greater are required for successful course completion and awarding of CEUs. You may revisit course materials and retest as needed to achieve a passing score.

Number of CEUs offered:

We offer courses from 1 to 21 contact hours. Each course will note the number of CEUs offered. Please note that 0.1 CEU = 1 contact hour = 1 CEE.

State licensing boards and online CEUs:

NSS is an ASHA CE Provider and most state licensing boards DO accept ASHA CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some boards do, however, place a limit to the number of CEUs that can be earned via home study/online courses. For the most current information, we suggest that you contact your licensing board or agency to verify acceptance policies and/or any CEU limits related to home-study courses prior to enrolling in an online course.

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A purchased online course can be exchanged, refunded, or transferred to another individual if contact is made with NSS (via phone or email) within 30 days of purchase and the course materials have not been viewed or downloaded. 

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