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Ethics For SLPA Supervision #e281


Presenter: Jennifer L. Schultz, MA, CCC-SLP

Learn To Navigate Ethical Issues When Supervising SLPAs


"I supervise 2 SLPAs currently so this was a great refresher of ethical topics. . . and I love the handouts."

– A.C., prior course participant

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Increasingly, SLPs are supervising speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs). While SLPs adhere to the ASHA Code of Ethics, ASHA certified speech-language pathology assistants (C-SLPA), are held to the ASHA Assistants Code of Conduct. It is important for supervising SLPs to know the content of this code and to use it along with the ASHA Code of Ethics to navigate ethical issues when working with SLPAs.

This ethics course will introduce SLPs to the ASHA Assistants Code of Conduct. It will compare the ASHA Assistants Code of Conduct to the ASHA Code of Ethics to identify their similarities and differences. A framework for using the two codes to analyze ethical concerns and to implement solutions to maintain ethical practice when supervising SLPAs will be provided.

Course offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs –1 contact hour.

Course Overview – Run Time: 1:00:07

  1. Introduction
  2. Ethics
    • ASHA Code of Ethics & Supervision
    • Comparison of ASHA Code of Ethics to ASHA Assistants Code of Conduct
    • Ethical Problem Solving
  3. Conclusion

"The presenter did a great job breaking down the Code of Ethics and the Code of Conduct. This helped me understand my role as a future supervisor. I also liked how the presenter was clear on which (State vs. ASHA) supervision regulations to follow."

– S.A., prior course participant

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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.

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

"It was helpful looking at all factors for a situation: Code of Ethics; Assistants Code of Conduct in conjunction with state regs and local job description. Liked the presenter's organization of materials; her voice was pleasant to listen to; she moved succinctly through the material." L.K. (Dec. 2024)

"I am recently expecting to supervise an SLPA. This course provided me with guidance. I liked the difference between code of ethics and code of conduct." J.B. (Dec. 2024)

"SLPA and testing materials were beneficial. I liked the comparison between SLPA and SLP codes." T.B. (Nov. 2024)

"Learning differences between the Code of Ethics and the Code of Conduct. The Ethics for SLPA Supervision problem solving map will help me analyze ethical concerns." K.W. (Nov. 2024)

"The debriefing of the general topic was beneficial and the information was easy to grasp and to the point." Y.P. (Oct. 2024)

"Clear presentation of materials." R.H. (Sep. 2024)

"The Code comparison was helpful. The course provided the most important information clearly." J.M. (Aug. 2024)

"Comparing the Code of Ethics to the Code of Conduct was helpful. I liked the problem-solving worksheet." L.S. (Aug. 2024)

"Beneficial discussion about varying state regulations and how they supersede the ASHA Code of Ethics rules. Good pacing and examples." C.N. (Aug. 2024)

"The problem-solving worksheet was helpful. The course was easy to follow." K.P. (Aug. 2024)

"The ethics portion was helpful as I am going to begin supervising. I liked the visuals paired with the lesson." K.M. (Aug. 2024)

"Roles and responsibilities of the SLPA were beneficial to discuss. Clear concise information." A.B. (Aug. 2024)

"Knowing state rules supersede ASHA rules was a helpful topic. Concise and applicable course." J.T. (Aug. 2024)

"Code of Ethics -vs- Code of Conduct was a beneficial topic. I liked the examples of different state laws that allow SLPA's to do different tasks." L.M. (Aug. 2024)

"General expectations/ethics of supervision were helpful. I enjoyed the practice scenario." L.C. (Jul. 2024)

"I liked how the presenter gave a lot of detailed information about the topic and provided scenarios to help us get a better understanding on the topic. The requirements in Texas were also helpful to discuss." Y.L. (Jul. 2024)

"Beneficial knowing the difference in ASHA code of ethics and code of conduct. Being able to look back at all the content." F.B. (Jul. 2024)

"Understanding the role of the SLP and the SLPA in the supervision relationship and how the code of ethics and code of conduct can best guide our practice and services. The problem solving activity was very helpful to see how to walk through the steps of an ethical situation that could be encountered. Helped me to understand the importance of not only knowing the codes, but also individual state regulations." M.D. (Jun. 2024)

"It was beneficial to discuss how different States have different codes. The course was clearly presented and straight to the point." D.H. (May. 2024)

"Concise and helpful suggestions." L.S. (May. 2024)

"The difference between code of conduct and ethics was beneficial to discuss. Straight forward info." D.M. (Apr. 2024)

"Helpful guidelines for supervision of SLPAs and information about the documents to refer to. I liked the reference to the ASHA guidelines and time to look at the documents during the presentation." P.B. (Apr. 2024)

"It was beneficial going over the SLP-Assistant Code of Conduct and understanding that it is most important to look at state regulations over ASHA regulations. The course was direct and succinct." E.B. (Mar. 2024)

"The differences between the Code of Ethics and Code of Conducts for both the SLP and SLPA as well as potential differences between ASHA Code of Ethics and state regulations, were beneficial to discuss. Great visuals, and I loved the ethics practice scenario." C.M. (Feb. 2024)

"I liked that when you get something wrong, you can go back and study it further. I needed to know all of this information before I work with SLPA's supervising them." T.L. (Dec. 2023)

"The course was easy to follow. Comparing code of ethics to code of conduct and discussing state differences was beneficial." C.R. (Dec. 2023)

"The ethical analysis activity was beneficial. I enjoyed the handouts and application of information." T.B. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the clarifying questions about supervision. Discussing the ethics of supervision was helpful." E.B. (Dec. 2023)

"Learning the differences that may apply from state to state and with regard to ASHA regulations. I liked the brevity of the course." S.C. (Dec. 2023)

"Discussing supervising the SLPA was beneficial. The information was very relevant to my practice." E.M. (Dec. 2023)

"The info on where to look for state codes was helpful. I liked the problem-solving scenario." E.H. (Dec. 2023)

"Very organized, easy to follow course. Code of ethics vs. code of conduct was helpful to discuss." S.C. (Dec. 2023)

"This course provided quite a lot of precise information in a short period of time. I liked the discussion of the code of conduct for SLP-As." Y.C. (Nov. 2023)

"Discussing which code supersedes another was beneficial." M.A. (Nov. 2023)

"The instructor was knowledgeable and explained this topic well. It was beneficial to discuss the difference between the code of ethics and the code of conduct." A.N. (Nov. 2023)

"Concise presentation. I liked the examples given." T.S. (Nov. 2023)

"This course broke everything down very well. The fact that states can have very different guidelines for SLPA practice was helpful." E.S. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked this course because it didn't focus just on the philosophical part of ethics in SLPA supervision. This course discussed the differences between the code of conduct and the code of ethics and was very specific when highlighting the importance of state regulations, the differences between states, and the fact that ASHA does not supersede the state regulations." D.S. (Oct. 2023)

"Good information. I liked the practical worksheet to help you determine if a task/decision is ethical." E.B. (Oct. 2023)

"I will soon be supervising an SLPA, so all topics were beneficial." R.R. (Sep. 2023)

"I found this whole course really beneficial. I learned a lot about Code of Ethics vs. Code of Conduct." F.D. (Sep. 2023)

"Good refresher on State vs. ASHA code of ethics/conduct and which supersedes the other." M.M. (Sep. 2023)

"It was beneficial discussing the state codes and ethical provisions. Liked that you can stop presentation and re-listen to information during the presentation." Y.F. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the real life examples." K.M. (Sep. 2023)

"Updated rules and regulations on ethics and supervision. I liked the information on SLPAs." D.H. (Sep. 2023)

"I really liked going through a real-life scenario. I can see this happening to some supervisors. Discussing the differences between the Code of Ethics and the Code of Conduct was helpful." B.H. (Aug. 2023)

"Thorough, relevant, and useful handouts." W.H. (Aug. 2023)

"I loved the comparison between the Code of Ethics and the Code of Conduct. The entire presentation was beneficial." S.K. (Aug. 2023)

"Confirming that state regs supersede ASHA scope of practice was beneficial. The comparison of different state regulations was helpful." A.S. (Aug. 2023)

"Everything was clearly explained." A.A. (Aug. 2023)

"Presenter is clear and concise. Learning the ASHA scope of practice versus state regulations was beneficial." S.B. (Aug. 2023)

"I frequently supervise undergraduate students who are studying to become SLPAs. This course will help me guide them as they look for jobs that will support their desire to practice in an ethical manner. I appreciated that this course was well organized and provided clear and useful visuals and reference material." T.E. (Jul. 2023)

"Very comprehensive and informative. I liked the ethics worksheet." K.M. (Jul. 2023)

"Provided practical information. Issues that have been addressed with ASHA's board of ethics." M.J. (Jul. 2023)

"This course was well organized and went at a nice pace. It was beneficial to discuss that state regulations differ from national ones, so I need to know my state's individual scope of practice for SLPAs." R.C. (Jul. 2023)

"The case study was really helpful. It was great to learn more knowledge on supervision." A.O. (Jul. 2023)

"It was beneficial comparing SLP code of ethics and SLPA code of conduct. I liked the organization and flow of this course." C.L. (Jun. 2023)

"Collaboration and starting from Day 1 and setting those expectations immediately was beneficial to discuss. This course was thorough and clear, with good handouts to follow along. I liked having the test too - ahead of time - so that I could preview material." A.A. (Jun. 2023)

"Code of conduct of SLPA vs. ethical code for SLP was beneficial. Course was easy to listen to and follow along." J.N. (Jun. 2023)

"Understanding the rules of SLPA supervision and the differences between what ASHA and the state may require and how to handle ethical situations that may arise. I appreciate having the handouts to refer to in the future and how easily the material was explained and understood." B.F. (May 2023)

"The topic of delegation was beneficial, and the course was thorough." N.F. (May 2023)

"Knowing the Code of Ethics and needing to be familiar with the Code of Conduct." F.T. (Apr. 2023)

"The discussion of SLP and SLPA and knowing each other's ethical code was beneficial." A.L. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the Supervision Worksheet. And the depth of info re: ASHA Codes vs. State Regs." L.M. (Apr. 2023)

"Concise information. Good discussion of the difference between SLP and SLPA ethics." J.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Very engaging, very interesting course. I liked the supervisory outline." M.K. (Mar. 2023)

"Supervision of the SLPA and the State regulations vs. ASHA was beneficial. I liked the competence in topic information." D.J. (Mar. 2023)

"The topic on how different states have different regulations for SLPAs was beneficial." B.B. (Mar. 2023)

"It was beneficial discussing the ASHA Code of Ethics for SLPs and the Assistants Code of Conduct for SLPAs. I liked the handouts." P.I. (Mar. 2023)

"All of the information was beneficial to me. I liked the specific examples." S.L. (Feb. 2023)

"Learning the importance of using the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct as resources for problems that may arise was good. Liked having the worksheets up on the screen and bullet points so I could take notes." K.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Concise information. Applicable, relatable case study. I found the crosswalk helpful. I appreciated how the presenter outlined how the ASHA Code of Ethics dictates some of the approaches for supervision and where the responsibility lies. I also liked the case study - it was one that would come up often, and seeing the presenter walk through three different states was VERY helpful." C.P. (Feb. 2023)

"Course content was all informative. I liked the convenience." A.O. (Jan. 2023)

"Discussing the differences of code of ethics for SLPs vs. code of conduct for SLPAs was beneficial." R.M. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning SLPA Code of Conduct and varying state regulations." C.D. (Jan. 2023)

"Very informative." J.M. (Jan. 2023)

"This was a good overview on the ethics of supervising an SLPA." L.P. (Jan. 2023)

"Discussion of relationship between the Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, and State Regulations was helpful." D.D. (Jan. 2023)

"The presenter was clear and concise with information. Learning the differences and similarities of the Code of Ethics and the Code of conduct and how they apply to the supervisory role was most helpful. It was helpful to be involved with an application process during the course." A.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Presenter was organized and engaging." K.F. (Dec. 2022)

"It reminded me to carefully review the state codes and regulations for the states where I am licensed." D.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Breaking down all of the principals and going through the differences between ethics/conduct was beneficial. I liked the pace and how the information was delivered." R.R. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked how speaker discussed the differences between the Code of Ethics and the Code of Conduct and provided information how the two align with one another. I also liked how she provided information on how to work through ethical scenarios." C.N. (Dec. 2022)

"I appreciate the fact that the presenter provided worksheets to walk through dilemmas and how to have conversations with others (i.e. administrators). It was very easy to follow her presentation. She presented ethical information in a way that was not intimidating." C.N. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the role of the SLP when supervising SLPAs. And the application and discussion of the differences between states to states in the role of what the SLPA is allowed to do." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"I loved the problem solving portion." S.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I found the "cross-walk" between the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct very helpful; it provided a concise look at the volume of information available. The Problem Solving map is terrific and helps me to avoid re-inventing the wheel each time an issue arises. The pace of the course was easy to follow." B.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Close comparison of SLPA code of conduct and SLP Code of Ethics. Information was clearly presented in succinct manner." B.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked how speaker applied ethics to day to day dilemmas." M.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Course provided good information for SLP's considering working with SLPAs. This presentation was easy to follow and understand." B.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Very easy to listen to and enjoy. Understanding that each state has their own guidelines on responsibilities of SLP and SLP-A." L.J. (Nov. 2022)

"Introduction of the ASHA Assistants Code of Conduct was beneficial." J.T. (Nov. 2022)

"It was very practical information. I liked the whole course." M.D. (Nov. 2022)

"The handouts are easy to read. Good information on code of conduct for assistants." S.P. (Nov. 2022)

"SLPA and SLP scope of practice was good. The rate of speaking by presenter was easy to follow." K.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning about different requirements by state was beneficial and discussion of whether or not to hire SLPAs." K.C. (Nov. 2022)

"I learned the differences between the code of ethics and the code of conduct. The convenience of the course was good." V.T. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the important reminder to use my state's current licensing Board's requirements to ensure compliance. Presentation manner was pleasant." R.M. (Oct. 2022)

"The speaker was clear and concise." P.H. (Oct. 2022)

"I like the availability to take the course at the time that works best for me." M.K. (Oct. 2022)

"This course provided in-depth understanding regarding supervision of SLP-A." N.S. (Oct. 2022)

"I learned more about SLPAs and getting rid of common misconceptions I’ve heard throughout recent years." R.F. (Oct. 2022)

"Understanding the nuances/differences in state-by-state codes. I had no idea there were such issues." K.M. (Oct. 2022)

"Informative speaker." A.M. (Sept. 2022)

"The presenter was knowledgeable." L.M. (Sept. 2022)

"It was beneficial to review the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct in reference to each other and apply that to an example case. I appreciated the example case that illuminated the application of the content." M.P. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the part where different state regulations were compared on a single ethical concern." J.G. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the clarity of the information presented."  L.R. (Sept. 2022)

"The presenter's voice and handout were good."  A.L. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked that it went into detail about regulations, and that it was a quick course."  K.R. (Sept. 2022)

"I like that I can take the course at my convenience."  P.K. (Sept. 2022)

"I needed to take an ethics course, but I enjoyed the video and PowerPoint slides. This course will benefit me later when I decide to mentor a clinical fellow SLP.  The instructor was clear and concise. Her rate of speech was perfect."  B.B.-B. (Sept. 2022)

"It was good to understand that state regulations supersede ASHA's Scope of Practice for SLPAs.  I like the format and pace of the course."  A.C. (Sept. 2022)

"I like the reminder of the differences between the ASHA Code of Ethics and the ASHA Assistants Code of Conduct."  J.P. (Aug. 2022)

"The overall discussion of ethics with regards to supervision of SLPAs. Also, knowing my states' requirements and guidance for SLPAs as these requirements can vary from state to state was good information.  This was a very insightful course."  A.A. (Aug. 2022)

"I currently supervise two SLPAs and have been following ASHA's guidelines. I now realize there are state guidelines that I need to look into as I continue to supervise and make decisions."  S.J. (Aug. 2022)

"The entire presentation was helpful for me. It gave a great overall explanation of supervision."  L.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I'm just starting SLPA supervision, so all content was very beneficial. Course was easy to listen to."  M.B. (Aug. 2022)

"The specific examples were good - comparing state regulations vs. ASHA."  J.R. (Aug. 2022)

"Easy to follow - good information."  B.K. (July 2022)

"I liked the theoretical practice scenarios and the state regulations and their relationship to ASHA regulations."  M.B. (July 2022)

"I didn't know the status of the SLPA certification that ASHA is now offering. Knowing about this certification will help me ensure that I can practice and supervise well.  I liked that the teacher was very knowledgeable."  C.M. (July 2022)

"I needed this whole presentation, because I have been assigned an SLPA for the coming school year. Course was precise and comprehensive. It was very well done."  J.C. (July 2022)

"Information presented was clear and organized, easy to follow."  J.H. (July 2022)

"Presenter stayed focused on the topic, presented in a clear and concise way." B.V. (June 2022)

"Easy to follow course that directly corresponded to handouts."  M.G. (June 2022)

"The presenter did a great job breaking down the Code of Ethics and the Code of Conduct. This helped me understand my role as a future supervisor. I also liked how the presenter was clear on which (State vs. ASHA) supervision regulations to follow." S.A. (May 2022)

"The complexity of ethics was something I was not familiar with. The knowledge of the presenter was very thorough." T.W. (May 2022)

"Interesting, clear, easy to access." S.T. (May 2022)

"The course was easy to understand. I liked the discussion of the differences in State regulations and ASHA Code of Ethics." A.D. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked all of it! I did not know any of this information as I have not yet dealt with SLPAs. Very helpful and informative! The presenter was engaging and the information was clear." K.M. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the side by side comparisons of the ASHA SLP Code of Ethics vs the ASHA SLPA Code of Conduct." A.C. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the discussion of state law vs. ASHA code of ethics. Course was easy to follow and understand." M.D. (Mar. 2022)

"Great explanation of code of conduct - ASHA vs state differences in requirements and roles." K.W. (Feb. 2022)

"Good review for supervising speech assistants. I liked the forms to review information in case something comes up concerning ethics." L.W. (Feb. 2022)

"I really liked how the presenter provided the participants with a handout comparing the ASHA Code of Ethics and the Assistant Code of Conduct and how she also provided a case study of an ethical dilemma that might arise with SLPAs in the future."  B.N. (Feb. 2022)

"I found the two handouts on the problem solving map and the conversational script extremely beneficial in guiding ethically sound decision making processes for the SLP/SLPA team." K.B. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the comparison between the code of ethics and scope of practice." L.K. (Jan. 2022)

Course Objectives

  1. Identify key rules of Ethics that address SLPA supervision.
  2. Compare the ASHA Code of Ethics to the ASHA Assistants Code of Conduct and state the importance of both documents in the SLP/SLPA relationship.
  3. Analyze ethical concerns using the ASHA Code of Ethics and ASHA Assistants Code of Conduct.

Presenter & Disclosures

Jennifer L. Schultz, MA, CCC-SLP, is an instructor for the online Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program at Mitchell Technical Institute in Mitchell, SD. Prior to this, she was a clinical speech-language pathologist, with 9 years of experience in an inpatient rehabilitation setting and 12 years in an education setting, serving children ages 0 – 21. Jennifer has a particular interest in the treatment of language disorders in school-age children. She has presented numerous workshops on vocabulary instruction, using books in therapy, and skill-based language assessment. Jennifer is a past member of the ASHA SLP Advisory Council and past president of the South Dakota Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She is the author of the "Skill-Based Assessment of Core Communication Skills."

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial — Jennifer Schultz is a presenter of online CE courses offered by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.

Nonfinancial — Jennifer Schultz is a past member of the ASHA SLP Advisory Council.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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