"Vent settings and SV candidacy were beneficial topics. I liked the videos and examples." N.G. (Jun. 2023)

"All of it. I liked that it went into vent settings in detail. There was a lot of good information. I found the chart for PmV requirements to be particularly useful. I liked that it talked about possible settings that could be adjusted for different vent issues. It really gave me a much better level of understanding of vents, to be able to discuss some things with respiratory therapists if needed." K.L. (Jun. 2023)

"In-line speaking valve and dysphagia were beneficial topics. I liked having more than one speaker and respiratory apart of the presentation." L.C. (Jun. 2023)

"I found the explanations of the ventilators really beneficial in relation to readiness for in-line SV. This is something I have always struggled to understand and the test examples were really helpful to solidify the theory. This course was a good mix of theory, videos, and practical testing. I felt this combination was really useful in helping me to better understand the topic and apply my knowledge." C.D. (May. 2023)

"The troubleshooting info was beneficial. I liked the RT/SLP total collaboration." T.S. (May. 2023)

"I liked the extra practice at the end of the presentation that learners can do on their own and check their answers with the handouts to reinforce learning. I liked the table summarizing when the SLP should pause for various ventilator settings to look out for while determining if a pt might potentially be a good candidate for in-line PMV trials." Y.X. (May. 2023)

"Discussion of vent settings and comprehensive explanation was beneficial. I liked the examples given, and in depth explanation." J.B. (Apr. 2023)

"Applying knowledge of ventilators and tracheotomy on the impact of swallowing. This was a highly informative course and provided a variety of self-assessment tools and videos to assist with comprehension of materials." A.M. (Apr. 2023)

"The clinical application and examples of how to determine in-line candidacy were beneficial. I liked the chart/handouts that were included." H.C. (Apr. 2023)

"Vent settings in general and vent setting in relation to speaking valve trials were beneficial. This course was presented clearly and interesting to watch." A.S. (Apr. 2023)

"I had long been searching for a course on this topic, so I liked it all!! Learning ventilator settings and what they tell us about the respiratory status of the patient, how they interact with one another, and how they impact swallowing." A.P. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the simple, easy to understand explanations. Vent modes and steps to apply in-line PMSV were beneficial." J.Y. (Mar. 2023)

"All of it was useful to improve my basic understanding and also gave some specific ventilator examples. The ventilator examples were good. Having the respiratory background to link with what the ventilator may be doing/set to was really useful too." T.K. (Mar. 2023)

"Explanation of ventilator settings in relation to indicators of breathing performance." Y.M. (Feb. 2023)

"Understanding ventilator settings and using in line PMV was beneficial." S.G. (Feb. 2023)

"Very clear presentation, excellent handouts, practical information, and well organized and taught. Learning to read the ventilator settings and understand the parameters better than I have before." L.V. (Jan. 2023)

"Excellent explanation of how vent settings interact. Provided "simulated vents" to determine candidacy for intervention." B.C. (Jan. 2023)

"It was helpful to see numerous examples of vent settings." H.H. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked going through the vent settings and understanding what to look for. The handouts were great. I really liked how you could use them in daily practice." M.G. (Jan. 2023)

"The actual reading and interpreting of a monitor to understand what each item means for the Pt's ventilation and respiration was really helpful. Visual examples and videos to help me understand aspects of ventilators that I don't have access to in my setting." D.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I LOVED the step by step on how to do an assessment on the vent with your patient. So many courses skip this part - the actual tangible information you can take to a session." O.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Good visual examples. Learning to read vent settings was beneficial." H.P. (Dec. 2022)

"The charts and case studies were extremely helpful. Learning what is considered LOW/MED/HIGH settings for each mode of ventilation." N.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning about the impact of a valve during swallowing was beneficial." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Going over specific examples of how to interpret vent settings was helpful. The explanation of modes of ventilation, interpreting vent information, and determining if a patient meets criteria for in-line trials." R.P. (Nov. 2022)

"Presenters were incredible and very good course format!!" M.O. (Nov. 2022)

"Comprehensive approach. I liked the short duration with very specific assessment and treatment information." A.F. (Nov. 2022)

"Clearly stated information and practical examples." S.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Detailed case studies looking at specific vent settings was very helpful." L.V. (Nov. 2022)

"The hands-on practice and case studies for reading ventilator control panels and troubleshooting was good." A.D. (Nov. 2022)

"Great work." J.C. (Nov. 2022)

"The introduction to ventilator definitions and RT basics to consider within the SLP scope of practice was beneficial. I liked the videos and opportunities to apply the content while reviewing vents immediately after learning the definitions/target volumes." E.R. (Nov. 2022)

"The knowledge of ventilation and swallowing was great. I liked that course was self-paced." A.O. (Nov. 2022)

"Knowledge about the ventilation, being able to read and interpret the monitor correctly, and swallowing. In my daily practice, inline valves are not (yet) used." I.M. (Oct. 2022)

"The specific details regarding ventilators and how to interpret the numbers was very informative, very relevant, and answered many of my questions regarding ventilators." C.S. (Oct. 2022)

"So many practical examples! A lot of practice interpreting vents." C.G. (Oct. 2022)

"Very well explained presentation. I liked the use of videos to support the information." M.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the in-depth analysis of settings and appropriateness of SV trials, and the ease of delivery of the course." C.T. (Oct. 2022)

"The speakers were easy to understand and their discussion followed along with the handout." D.Z. (Oct. 2022)

"The vent number sheet will be helpful." M.W. (Oct. 2022)

"The entire course was beneficial for my practice."  M.W. (Oct. 2022)

"Repetition of key concepts, highly competent and experienced presenters, very pertinent to my practice currently." J.W. (Oct. 2022)

"Excellent content. The information on how to read ventilator settings and reported measures with decision-making processes was clearly indicated." K.Y. (Oct. 2022)

"Practical information and advice - presenters spoke in a way that was easy to understand."  G.G. (Sept. 2022)

"The videos were helpful."  J.P. (Sept. 2022)

"The whole course was well outlined and really specific for SLPs in critical care. Lots of practical examples alongside the theory."  A.B. (Sept. 2022)

"Getting specific with ventilator parameters with regard to candidacy for inline PMV. The RT contributions to the presentation - very helpful!"  E.B. (Sept. 2022)

"Great information to increase my understanding of ventilators."  L.S. (Sept. 2022)

"The course was easy to understand and well presented - Liked learning more about vent settings and how to read them."  D.D. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the real examples to work through. Review of actual ventilator photos and finding relevant information was so helpful. It was also very helpful to understand what each setting actually means, not just the parameters to be aware of."  A.T. (Sept. 2022)

"This course was easy to follow. Education on respiration and ventilation was helpful."  L.M. (Sept. 2022)

"The core components of the course were thoroughly covered and well-explained. The course was enhanced by the many examples of vent settings and their meanings, as well as touching on more in depth content. These extra items broadened my understanding of the topic. The course did an excellent job conveying and testing the core components while inviting participants to learn even more."  S.S. (Sept. 2022)

"The videos of how to place an in line pmv were good. Learning vent settings and how to read the vent was beneficial."  S.S. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the respiratory therapist in the presentation and the explanation of ventilator settings, protocol for assessment on inline PMV and swallowing."  D.T. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the chart about things to "pause" and videos about how to set up in-line valve. And learning about other vent settings to change besides PEEP."  L.G.M. (Sept. 2022)

"This is an excellent course, taught by knowledgeable, well-informed instructors. The combination of the SLPs and a Respiratory Therapist is great, and I've been working in Veterans on mechanical ventilation and/or using speaking valves for over 24 years."  L.W.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I enjoyed the breakdown of the vent settings in order to better understand how the ventilator works in general prior to applying that understanding when placing and in-line speaking valve.  As a visual learner, I enjoyed the visuals and videos to assist in understanding."  J.C. (Aug. 2022)

"The examples to test your knowledge were helpful."  E.N. (Aug. 2022)

"Extremely detailed and applicable to the acute care SLP servicing critical care units and patients. The flow/format of the presentation allowed for easy transition between slides/topics. I appreciated the collaborative conversation between SLPs and RT as well as the breakdown of specific ventilator settings/parameters. Content, images, review of equipment, settings, modes, videos, demonstrations were beyond helpful."  S.W. (Aug. 2022)

"Very useful companion material for the acute/intensive care medical SLP. Perfect to stop, rewatch as needed for understanding."  K.W. (Aug. 2022)

"This was a great course! It provided much needed information for SLPs working with patients who require mechanical ventilation. I highly recommend this course for all therapists who work with this population."  A.S. (Aug. 2022)

This program is offered for 0.25 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level; Professional Area).

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 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 masters 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.

Customer Support: Please phone 888.337.3866 or email info@northernspeech.com.

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.

Content Access:

Access to course materials and content does not expire, even after completing the post test. You may continue to review course material by logging into your NSS account, clicking the My Online Courses tab, and then viewing your desired course.

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.

Purchase Orders:

Purchase orders are currently not accepted for online orders, if you wish to submit a purchase order please do so at info@northernspeech.com or fax to 888-696-9655.

What is an Online Course?

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.

Receiving CEUs:

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.

Registering for an online course:

You may browse all online courses by clicking the Continuing Education tab above, then Online Courses. Once you find a course, click Enroll Now, and you will be asked to either log into your existing Northern Speech account or create a new online account. Once you’ve entered your account information and provided your credit card payment, your course will be immediately available to you.

Accessing your purchased course or returning to a purchased course:

You will be able to access your online course by logging into your Northern Speech account and then clicking the My Online Courses tab on your profile screen. Click the course you would like to start or to resume. From there, proceed through the course sections until you are ready to complete the post test. You do not have to complete your course all at once. You may log on and off as you wish.

Testing requirements:

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.

Course formats:

Our course formats include: text, audio, video, and PowerPoint with author narration. Each course will note the format on the course description page. Most courses include closed captioning.

Course handouts:

Most of our online courses provide a link to download the accompanying handout as a PDF file. 

Group discounts:

Groups of 3 or more are eligible for a 20% discount on each registration on most of our online courses. To receive this discount, registrations need to be processed together via the "Group Rates" tab on the Online Course of your choice.

Computer requirements:

For our online courses to function best, we recommend that you update your computer to include the newest version of your Internet browser (Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Internet Explorer, etc.) and newest version of your computer's operating system. Also a high-speed Internet connection is recommended (cable or DSL). Speakers or headphones will be required for many of our courses as many contain audio components.

Course Cancellation Policy:

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. 

Special Needs:

Please click here for any special needs requests, and we will do our best to accommodate them. 

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