Presenters: Kellyn Dailey Hall, PhD, CCC-SLP & Leslie Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP
This course provides SLPs with an overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI), emphasizing its ethical applications in the field. It explores the practical uses and challenges of AI, along with crucial ethical considerations such as privacy, consent, and bias mitigation. This course guides SLPs in effectively leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and productivity in their daily operations, all while upholding ethical standards. ... more+
"Considering ways to integrate AI into my teaching. I liked the specific examples." C.P. (Sep. 2024)
"As mentioned, this is coming, and we need to be informed about how to incorporate ethical values into our practice when using AI. We don’t need to be afraid of it. Instead, we should focus on understanding how to integrate it into our practice, how to protect ourselves, how to use it with our patients, how to inform the guardians, and most importantly, how to maintain our humanity and our relationship with our patients. I appreciated the way you demonstrated how to identify and resolve issues with the COE. I liked everything, the course was very good. Thanks." A.M. (Sep. 2024)
"It was so helpful to have tips for using AI ethically and appropriately in my field of work. The course was very clear and concise." L.G. (Sep. 2024)
"I most appreciated how the presenters highlighted the many reasons WHY AI will not and cannot replace clinical reasoning and decision-making." B.S. (Sep. 2024)
"How to input questions to ChatGPT most effectively was helpful to discuss. Clear presentation with useful and important factual information regarding all of the topics presented in this class, including ethical considerations and also how to use this tool effectively as a clinician." S.B. (Aug. 2024)
"The importance of staying informed about the latest developments to ensure responsible and effective use of AI. I liked the privacy and data policies as it relates to protecting the client." L.G. (Aug. 2024)
"How to access/use specific AI sites was beneficial. As a 40 year SLP, I feel like I did when instrumental dysphagia tools became available. . . . like it's a different world! Appreciated the interactive instruction and especially references. Also real world examples of ethical considerations." M.C. (Aug. 2024)
"How to use AI to help with therapy materials and translating to other languages was beneficial. The course was very easy to follow." A.G. (Jul. 2024)
"Truly, all of the course was helpful. I have not used any of the AI apps before. It amazes me how AI can help in our field." H.K. (Jul. 2024)
"Using AI to write SMART goals was beneficial. I liked the easy format." D.U. (Jul. 2024)
"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)
Presenter: Marissa Rocheleau, MA, CCC-SLP
This course outlines ethical ramifications of providing online service delivery to clients. Includes a discussion of the legal and ethical guidelines for providing online delivery of services, and a discussion of guidelines for determining if clients are appropriate for telepractice. Course content is applicable for both adult and pediatric client populations.... more+
"Discussing the six-week trial and that telepractice isn't a good fit for everyone was helpful. I liked the pace of the course." K.B. (Sep. 2024)
"Regulations pertaining to remote therapy were helpful. The course was very well organized." L.R. (Aug. 2024)
"Understanding and following up with states you are working in to learn the rules for telepractice. All the information was new and pertinent. In addition to the guidance into where to locate activities online." J.P. (Aug. 2024)
"Teletherapy candidacy was a beneficial topic. I liked the slideshow." Y.V. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked how the presenter showed different websites she uses for teletherapy. I also enjoyed how she easily talked about ethical situations. The presenter kept me engaged and was easy to follow." M.K. (Aug. 2024)
"Digital test information was useful and other technologies for interaction with clients. The course was thorough and concise." P.G. (Aug. 2024)
"I found knowing that using a headset with GFTA is crucial and working in a quiet room." J.M. (Aug. 2024)
"I had not yet thought about informed consent measures for my new practice. The speaker was very knowledgeable." J.B. (Aug. 2024)
"Factors to determine client candidacy, as well as resources/materials for quality delivery of services, were beneficial. I enjoyed the content and self-paced model." C.V. (Aug. 2024)
"This speaker is fantastic, and I hope she continues to create courses. She does a very good job providing practical knowledge. I enjoyed the speaker/advice given." L.P. (Jul. 2024)
"It was helpful to review the right and wrong doing, client eligibility, and the use of digital evaluations. The presenter was clear and organized in her presentation." A.H. (Jun. 2024)
"FAQ's were helpful. Very clear information." S.D. (Jun. 2024)
"The 5-theme framework was beneficial. I liked the demonstration of the therapy ideas, testimony of the presenter's clinical experience, and online resources to further explore." D.N. (Jun. 2024)
"I liked the discussion on technical areas to be addressed for the best possible session. Learning about the ethical vs. legal implications, the five-theme framework, and applying this to my practice. Also loved the online sources/materials covered." M.D. (Jun. 2024)
"I need to pay more attention to copywriting laws when using material digitally. I also appreciated the recommendations given regarding treatment sources and the use of testing materials digitally. The presenter was concise. Visuals matched audio presented." R.D. (Jun. 2024)
"Ideas of how to make sessions more interactive were beneficial. I liked that there were clear examples and it addressed important issues." K.K. (May 2024)
"Learned more about audio capabilities using ZOOM. Clear speaker, organized information." S.H. (May 2024)
"Discussing the legality was helpful and I liked the visuals." L.S. (Apr. 2024)
"It was beneficial knowing that it is okay if an adult is busy as long as you know that the child has the ability and attention to do it on his own. All of the information was useful." C.G. (Mar. 2024)
"The considerations for client candidacy were helpful. Practical course and the speaker was knowledgeable." R.A. (Mar. 2024)
"The Five Theme Framework was beneficial to discuss. I liked the therapy procedures." R.B. (Feb. 2024)
"I enjoyed the amount of useful information!" B.H. (Feb. 2024)
"Liability insurance for telepractice. Nice pacing, good information." A.P. (Feb. 2024)
"The bottom line questions were beneficial. I liked the examples of different teletherapy." M.S. (Feb. 2024)
"Determining if telepractice is appropriate for a client was helpful. I liked that I could read through the handouts easily as it was shared through a pdf, and it will be readily available as a reference in the future." T.C. (Feb. 2024)
"Beneficial application of ethical considerations for adult telehealth." S.D. (Jan. 2024)
"Discussing behavior concerns with students was beneficial." L.B. (Jan. 2024)
"I enjoyed the presenter's knowledge and material accessibility. Discussing ethical vs. legal issues was beneficial." R.L. (Jan. 2024)
"The use of the material was helpful. The instructor was clear and concise." A.K. (Jan. 2024)
"Discussing questions and considerations were beneficial. I liked the visual supports on how to find things online, pitfalls." M.P. (Jan. 2024)
"Licensure, billing, assessments, and the examples presented within the case studies were beneficial. I enjoyed how much new information I learned and can apply to my current job in which I provide teletherapy." E.S. (Jan. 2024)
"The presenter was very knowledgeable & concise. I liked the bottom line questions." R.P. (Jan. 2024)
"I have not conducted telepractice yet however this course provided great information on things to consider prior to starting. I liked the course format and ease of use." C.C. (Dec. 2023)
"The Five Theme Framework presentation was beneficial. The presenter was clear on the topics, provided examples and demonstrations." M.S. (Dec. 2023)
"Beneficial resources for digital therapy. Short and packed with info - nice and lean!" R.F. (Dec. 2023)
"Trial length for determining appropriateness for teletherapy was beneficial. I liked the professional liability info and the ease of understanding/organization of information." J.G. (Dec. 2023)
"This course was very organized and easy to follow." L.K. (Dec. 2023)
"Learning differences between ethical and legal. And learning tests that cannot be used online." L.L. (Dec. 2023)
"Very straightforward course. Covered all the ethical and legal aspects when conducting teletherapy sessions." S.M. (Dec. 2023)
"Beneficial informed consent questions." L.M. (Dec. 2023)
"Straight forward course. Good visuals and voice." K.M. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the presenter's common sense and additional commenting during topics." P.O. (Dec. 2023)
"It was especially helpful to distinguish between what is ethical and what is legal and to know there are differences between ethical and legal, ethical and illegal, unethical and legal, and unethical and illegal. This course provided good information and a good review on what ASHA's ethical standards are and how to apply them to the telepractice setting." J.M. (Dec. 2023)
"Learning the depth of resources, materials, and experience needed for telepractice was beneficial." S.C. (Dec. 2023)
"I especially appreciated being made aware of all the free digital resources." J.H. (Dec. 2023)
"The telepractice guidelines were helpful. I enjoyed the clarity of the information presented." P.T. (Dec. 2023)
"All of the presented information was beneficial." A.G. (Dec. 2023)
"It was very helpful to hear about what is ethical to do in terms of telepractice. The course was practical and very easy to understand." A.H. (Dec. 2023)
"All of the course was beneficial. I am not currently a Telehealth clinician, but I am considering it. Concise, specific information, and outline." W.R. (Dec. 2023)
"I found the technology-based suggestions to be helpful/informative, specifically regarding resolution, frame rate, and use of tools such as document cameras, etc. The subject matter is relevant to modern practice. The speaker was very thorough." D.D. (Dec. 2023)
"I enjoyed learning more about assessments on teletherapy." J.D. (Nov. 2023)
"The speed test and the smart book information were beneficial. I liked the practical use and specific references." L.R. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked how the course applies to Medicare. Good practical examples." A.L. (Nov. 2023)
"The examples showing how to check internet speed and use of the Smart NoteBook were helpful. The length of the course was just enough." S.S. (Nov. 2023)
"The resources for digital materials and tests were beneficial. I enjoyed having examples to compare and contrast." T.J. (Nov. 2023)
"I enjoyed the factors to consider for telepractice services. All the criteria to select if the case is for telepractice was helpful." R.E. (Nov. 2023)
"The range of topics was very applicable. Great tips on practical uses of websites and materials. Pace was great, information pertinent." B.H. (Nov. 2023)
"I enjoyed learning about new materials to implement. This course was precise and helpful." J.H. (Nov. 2023)
"The use of the Smart Notebook and other resources provided was beneficial. I liked the fact that the presenter provided quality information within a reasonable timeframe." A.H. (Nov. 2023)
"Organized presentation." J.R. (Nov. 2023)
"I enjoyed the variety of options for online activities. The presenter was clear and concise." D.B. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the information about tests and client needs." T.K. (Oct. 2023)
"The information about technologies I wasn't familiar with for interactive sessions was beneficial. I liked the information on billing and licensing." K.S. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the discussion of the specific legalities of telepractice. This course was easy to listen to and interesting." C.B. (Oct. 2023)
"Very informative course. How to develop materials was beneficial." S.C. (Oct. 2023)
"Very well presented and logical course. The presenter obviously has lots of experience. I liked the examples of how to use the SMARTboard and games for reinforcement." G.S. (Oct. 2023)
"Smooth presentation and very informative." B.G. (Oct. 2023)
"Easy to understand, great presenter, excellent information. The specifics of how to do ethical therapy with clients was beneficial." L.K. (Oct. 2023)
"All of this material was beneficial. The course was short and to the point." M.O. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the demonstration of accessing digital assessments and using the Smart Notebook." B.M. (Oct. 2023)
"I found the aspect related to technology very beneficial, how to resolve problems with the computer, and what recommendations could be given to the parents. The whole course was interesting." R.P. (Oct. 2023)
"Informative course. The factors to consider when providing virtual therapy were beneficial." J.B. (Oct. 2023)
"Discussing AV factors and how to correct them was helpful. I liked the review of ethics and how it applied to telepractice." S.M. (Oct. 2023)
"The ethical considerations were beneficial. I liked the informative content and the pdf that was available." R.L. (Oct. 2023)
"Gave practical advice and technical solutions." S.G. (Oct. 2023)
"Very informative course. I liked the available free activities for telepractice online." V.F. (Oct. 2023)
"Practical considerations were introduced, and problem-solving suggestions were made in this course. Good information to consider for a new service delivery option." A.R. (Sep. 2023)
"Internet speed testing and general things to consider like liability/copyrights were beneficial topics. I liked the length of content and the presenter's experience." L.W. (Sep. 2023)
Presenters: Jennifer A. Brush, MA, CCC-SLP & Brush Development,
Each segment of this course is carefully designed to provide participants with simple, actionable solutions that can be implemented today with individuals with dementia and their care partners. The Montessori philosophy discussed gives rehabilitation therapists the tools they need to dramatically improve their experience of working with clients with dementia.... more+
"I admit that I was leery of an 8 hr class, but I was HOOKED and did this over 2 days! Thank you! I appreciated the spaced retrieval review and neuro reviews (differential dementias) to use in my reporting to combat the "spaced retrieval isn't skilled", “dementia patients can't learn” denials. Info on responsive behaviors helpful. Loved the brainstorm ideas. Thanks for addressing staff resistance and buy-in. Appreciated thorough memory review. As a 40 yr SLP who was taught that "you can't do anything for OBS" (organic brain syndrome, remember that one?), and having swum upstream to use many of the strategies you have so expertly packaged, I admit to having emotional reactions to some of the videos of individual patients/residents using Montessori practices. I literally had tears." M.C. (Aug. 2024)
"All of the information was helpful - really good flow. The videos and concrete examples were really good - the resources as well." T.J. (Jul. 2024)
"The real-life examples of Montessori activities were beneficial. I enjoyed the various video formats, lectures, and handouts." A.W. (Jun. 2024)
"Spaced retrieval and how to implement this into an elder's daily routine was a beneficial topic. I enjoyed the comprehensive nature of the course." J.B. (Mar. 2024)
"Very practical. Can easily apply what I learned." M.R. (Mar. 2024)
"How to outlay the environment for patients w/ dementia w/out too much distraction of medical equipment. I liked the visuals and ease of learning the content and specific examples to implement." L.S. (Feb. 2024)
"Clear description of spaced retrieval training. I liked the videos and examples of Montessori tasks used with elders." R.F. (Dec. 2023)
"Knowledgeable presenters with example videos. Development and implementation of individual plans." S.A. (Dec. 2023)
"Application of Montessori philosophy for adults with supporting documentation, including evidence-based practice. Many concepts applicable in providing intervention for adult patients going through acute neuro-rehabilitation." J.H. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the concept of goals for well-being, preparing the environment, the whole care team demonstrating grace & courtesy, being mindful of therapy goals with modification for well-being, and a reminder to offer opportunities for meaningful engagement throughout the day." J.H. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the focus on what the person can do and not what they cannot do. Gained knowledge on how to help people with dementia." R.T. (Nov. 2023)
"Spaced Retrieval was a helpful topic. I liked the visuals." M.T. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the short segments that helped to make watching the course easier and to break it up across days. Review of Montessori was beneficial." A.S. (Oct. 2023)
Presenter: Teresa Roberts, EdD, CCC-SLP
This course will provide an overview of ethical decision-making models in relation to cultural factors, compassion fatigue and burnout related to work stressors. Ethical decision-making will be examined through the lens of self-reflective practices. Resources for navigating compassion fatigue and burnout will be provided. Content is applicable for SLPs working with both adult and pediatric populations.... more+
"Discussing ways to conquer burnout, the definition of burnout, and the difference between burnout and compassion fatigue was helpful. The speaker was interesting and didn't just read the slides, she provided examples." M.S. (Sep. 2024)
"Burnout section and how to alleviate it was beneficial. The presenter was thorough and gave strategies that I could use." B.M. (Aug. 2024)
"The self-reflective practices of pausing, observing, reflecting, and studying were beneficial. I tend to work without pausing, and this is extremely important. I liked the examples and specific details." J.P. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked the idea of stepping back from the extra stuff to advance and just do a good job with the basic requirements to be able to find better balance and refresh. The speaker was very nice to listen to. She presented the information well." J.F. (Aug. 2024)
"Simple, easy way to look at ethics in our field. Direct and to the point information." A.S. (Aug. 2024)
"I loved the sections on compassion fatigue and burnout. The speaker was very knowledgeable." J.S. (Aug. 2024)
"I was so impressed with this course that I bought the book "The Burnout Challenge" by Maslach and Leiter that was referenced by this speaker. The combination of the book and this course has made a huge difference in how I view my current place of employment. I took this course because I am currently feeling like the "canary in the coal mine" and that my place of employment is the classic "burnout shop" referenced in the book by Maslach and Leiter. Thank you for validating me and my feelings! This course helped me to stop blaming myself and realize how much of a "mismatch" I am for my place of employment." A.H. (Aug. 2024)
"Ways to reduce job burnout. Clear and direct explanations." H.G. (Aug. 2024)
"The recommended article and books regarding Quiet Quitting and Burnout & Fatigue were helpful. The presenter was organized and appeared to understand the material in an empathetic manner." K.C. (Aug. 2024)
"This course made me look at things from a different perspective." L.T. (Aug. 2024)
"I thought that increasing awareness of "quiet quitting" as well as specific strategies to combat burnout was helpful, especially seeking out varied responsibilities within the workplace. This course validated some of the ways I have felt in the last 1.5 years as well as gave me some strategies to implement moving forward in my new position. I also like how it incorporated how burnout can impact ethics in our field." C.M. (Aug. 2024)
"It was helpful to discuss how to create changes to avoid making the same mistakes that lead to burnout. The course was clear and concise." K.A. (Aug. 2024)
"Advice on preventing burnout was beneficial. I am now rethinking some things like defining my identity apart from my work." A.R. (Aug. 2024)
"Very concise review of ethics. I liked that she addressed burnout...much needed." C.P. (Aug. 2024)
"I enjoyed hearing about strategies that I can immediately put into practice when faced with decision-making. Acknowledgment of burnout and fatigue with ways to personally protect myself from this negatively impacting my work." E.P. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked discussing the cause of burnout and how it impacts us ethically." L.S. (Jul. 2024)
"Making the attempt to separate how I view myself as a person vs. my work performance. I would like to implement more movement throughout my day at work to reduce stress. The course was well organized and covered each step in ethical decision-making using examples and clear/concise explanations." A.M. (Jul. 2024)
"I liked discussing how to evaluate yourself if you feel overwhelmed." J.M. (Jul. 2024)
"Specifically, how burnout is defined as being related to your work/career was beneficial. I liked the course pace." P.W. (Jul. 2024)
"Discussion of burnout factors and how to help. Nice review." A.H. (Jul. 2024)
"Strategies for addressing burnout were helpful. I liked learning about burnout vs compassion fatigue." T.K. (Jul. 2024)
"Burnout and compassion fatigue were helpful topics. The course was very straightforward and easy to follow." J.H. (Jul. 2024)
"Quiet-quitting was a beneficial topic. The course was well organized, and the lecturer spoke to me, not at me." V.K. (Jul. 2024)
"Topics specifically related to burnout and factors that contribute to it. Very clear and easy to follow." J.Y. (Jul. 2024)
"Found the information on compassion fatigue really interesting and I like the suggestions on how to target fatigue and burnout." A.F. (Jul. 2024)
"Varied examples of burnout, compassion fatigue, ethical considerations towards self and clients." C.F. (Jul. 2024)
"The topic of burnout and strategies to help with burnout were helpful. The speaker spoke slowly and articulated the topic well." R.N. (Jul. 2024)
"Beneficial discussion about burnout. I appreciated that this course gave strategies to deal with burnout." A.V. (Jul. 2024)
"I liked that the course was self-paced. The burnout identifiers were helpful." S.T. (Jul. 2024)
"Burnout and fatigue strategies were beneficial. The information was direct and I liked the explanations." S.C. (Jul. 2024)
"Helpful models were discussed, and I liked the burnout discussion." M.C. (Jul. 2024)
"I liked the length of time. 1 hour was perfect." M.J. (Jul. 2024)
"The topic of burnout is very relevant to the profession due to the workloads and level of engagement required within the scope of practice. The presenter conveyed the information very cohesively." C.R. (Jun. 2024)
"Addressing stress strategies was helpful. Articulated challenges in our jobs very accurately." L.T. (Jun. 2024)
"ALL of the information was beneficial! I wish I had this when I was working through many of these issues in my previous job. Knowing and applying ethics from ASHA's code of ethics along with professional community (other SLPs and CFY), professional ethics to our clients, patient rights, and cultural awareness around us (us and others) is the whole picture that supports what is best for all. I enjoyed the organization of the material and how it layered in gaining knowledge: ASHA ethics, how to recognize ethical dilemmas and common ones, & learning how to work through different scenarios and situations. I enjoyed that the material was easy to understand as well as the calmness of the speaker in her delivery." P.N. (Jun. 2024)
"Different models of ethics and burnout were helpful. I liked the learnability of info presented." C.T. (Jun. 2024)
"Talking about what causes compassion fatigue and burnout, as well as ways to address it, like quiet quitting. It was also beneficial to see the jobs demands/ jobs resources model. The course was educational and also somewhat therapeutic to talk about this subject." J.M. (Jun. 2024)
"The burnout section was beneficial. The presenter gave some good references at the end. I am especially interested to read more about "Quiet Quitting"." L.K. (Jun. 2024)
"Beneficial strategies to combat burnout. I liked the course's convenience." S.S. (Jun. 2024)
"Reflection and ethical action were helpful to discuss. Good presenter, information, examples." L.A. (Jun. 2024)
"Beneficial discussions about the relationship between ethics and burnout. And the idea that burnout can come from something more global or infrastructural. Short and informative." R.Z. (Jun. 2024)
""Silent quitting" is a new concept to me. I want to take a more active effort to seek out more active ways to manage burnout so that it does not lead to "silent quitting". I liked the organization of course and new concepts." L.W. (May 2024)
"I enjoyed the discussion of burnout." J.O. (May 2024)
"I appreciated the reminder about being ethical during everyday normal activities in our field e.g. providing supervision to CF." J.O. (Apr. 2024)
"ASHA Code of Ethics and Burnout Strategies were beneficial to discuss. The course was very informative and not too long." D.M. (Apr. 2024)
"The discussion of pausing when considering ethics in the workplace was helpful. The presenter was very knowledgeable, and the information is pertinent to current workplace issues." L.B. (Apr. 2024)
"It was beneficial discussing burnout and quiet quitting, which are both at a seemingly all-time high in our profession! This speaker was pleasant and spoke at a good pace." R.G. (Apr. 2024)
"The course was both informative and concise and is applicable to a variety of workplace settings." M.R. (Apr. 2024)
"I appreciated the long list of strategies for addressing burnout and the detailed descriptions of how those strategies may look and work to benefit us as providers." E.M. (Apr. 2024)
"I enjoyed the pace and breakdown of the course." B.C. (Apr. 2024)
"It was beneficial to discuss some strategies for stress. The speaker was easy to listen to." K.K. (Apr. 2024)
"Discussing how to manage burnout in effective ways was beneficial. The course was quick and helpful." G.D. (Mar. 2024)
"Helpful strategies and different causes of burnout/fatigue. I enjoyed the ease of learning and presentation." D.G. (Mar. 2024)
"The strategies to address burnout were helpful. I liked discussing the need for societal change." S.O. (Mar. 2024)
"I liked the instructor! The area re: ASHA's Code of Ethics in its historical context was beneficial." T.C. (Mar. 2024)
"I had never heard of compassion fatigue. I learned a lot. I liked the strategies to address burnout." A.E. (Mar. 2024)
"Strategies for when an ethical concern arises were helpful. Good pacing and good advice." A.P. (Mar. 2024)
"Hearing about burnout strategies was beneficial. I liked that the course was only an hour." A.M. (Mar. 2024)
"I liked that I could relate to this course. Discussing compassion fatigue was helpful." A.A. (Mar. 2024)
"This course was easy to follow and understand. Discussed external factors that may affect ethical decision-making." L.T. (Mar. 2024)
"I appreciated the compassion for the worker. Causes and consequences of burnout." M.C. (Mar. 2024)
"Speaking about compassion fatigue and the results it may have was helpful. I liked the quick-paced information provided." J.P. (Feb. 2024)
"Strategies to improve work burnout were helpful. I liked the breakdown of what causes work burnout and how to prevent it." J.S. (Feb. 2024)
"I liked how applicable this course was." J.R. (Feb. 2024)
"Discussing work-life balance was beneficial. I liked the short length of the course." M.M. (Feb. 2024)
"Recognition of burnout and ways to combat it. The course was clear and brief." K.M. (Feb. 2024)
"I liked that this course helps fulfill ASHA maintenance requirements for ETHICS. Easy to follow." B.S. (Jan. 2024)
"All of this course made sense! I liked that it was quick and easy!" A.L. (Jan. 2024)
"This course confirmed much of what I knew about professional burnout. It reminded me to be aware. I enjoyed having the outline and test ahead of time. I went through and answered the questions beforehand to compare as I went along. I liked that a lot." M.C. (Jan. 2024)
"The scientific studies on burnout were beneficial. Very organized course." D.F. (Jan. 2024)
"I liked the resources on burnout. I really liked that the presenter's face was on the screen as she was talking; it felt like I was taking a live webinar." A.N. (Jan. 2024)
"The section that discussed strategies for addressing burnout was very helpful. I have experienced burnout in the last year. Some of the suggestions were things I didn't think would ease burnout, and I will happily try to implement them. I liked that the course is on-demand. Finding time for scheduled CEU courses is difficult with work and family, so being able to complete it on my own time/schedule is a major benefit." A.V. (Jan. 2024)
"The discussion on cultural values and decision-making was beneficial. I enjoyed the speaker and what she had to say about this topic." L.L. (Jan. 2024)
"Discussing the things to watch out for as I am a sole proprietor was helpful. I liked the ease of access for meeting my ethics requirement." C.M. (Jan. 2024)
"The section about compassion fatigue and the strategies for addressing burnout was relatable at the moment. I liked that the course was online." M.B. (Jan. 2024)
"I liked being able to take the course at my convenience. I also enjoyed the resources for burnout and compassion fatigue." R.L. (Jan. 2024)
"The information about compassion fatigue and burnout - what they are, how to recognize and causes. I am especially thankful that the discussion did not end at that point and rather went into possible ways to handle these situations/feelings. I enjoyed the organization of the information. Thank you so much for this information. Reading blogs and talking with colleagues - so many of us need this information." K.B. (Dec. 2023)
"The two books she mentioned and the article were helpful. I really liked the part about quiet quitting and ways to get yourself out of burnout. I also liked the presenter's style and voice!" J.S. (Dec. 2023)
"As an employer and practicing clinician, this course had good information for me as a leader and increased awareness of my staff regarding these issues. The course was easy to understand and had good resources." S.M. (Dec. 2023)
"Discussing systemic and organizational issues leading to burnout and strategies for mitigating the effects of burnout was beneficial. I liked the overall relevance of the content." R.S. (Dec. 2023)
"Beneficial clarification around ethical practices while supervising a CF and information around burnout. All of the information and resources provided were helpful." B.B. (Dec. 2023)
"I enjoyed the presentation of material in an organized framework." S.D. (Dec. 2023)
"Learning how to question systems of power in relation to ethical considerations. Provided real practical solutions for addressing and preventing compassion fatigue and burnout." K.M. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the discussion on defining burnout and its impact on overall satisfaction." J.O. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked that the presenter provided a visual of the PowerPoint to follow along and take notes. The topic of burnout is very relevant right now with an exponentially rising caseload!" A.B. (Dec. 2023)
"The reminder of ASHA code of ethics was good and also the reminder that I am working with others who also have a code of ethics. The speaker spoke clearly and was personable." A.B. (Dec. 2023)
"Looking at burnout and how I respond to that is ethical in nature was helpful. I liked the ways to help myself not find my identity in my busyness and work. Strategies to self-reflect and keep life/work balance." L.M. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the available handouts that I could download for future reference." J.L. (Dec. 2023)
"I talk to my colleagues about taking time outside of work; I am glad this is research-supported. The information was well presented in a very professional but friendly tone." H.W. (Dec. 2023)
"Everything about fatigue and burnout was helpful! I was part of these scenarios last school year when the job demands exceeded the capacity to work effectively. I liked knowing I am not alone with burnout in the field." A.B. (Dec. 2023)
"I enjoyed the information about burnout. The information was clearly presented (Ms. Roberts' voice is easy to listen to!); Ms. Roberts presented relevant and interesting information about burnout itself and as much time on possible solutions to preempt / deal with it." M.B. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the calm nature of the speaker and a realistic view of our field." A.R. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the notion that issues beyond the specific job can affect how the job is working or not working for someone. Discussing the range of factors that affect ethics and burnout and the fact that ethics and burnout are interconnected was beneficial." A.A. (Dec. 2023)
"This whole course was of benefit to me." D.T. (Dec. 2023)
"Very clear, concise, empathetic delivery." S.A. (Dec. 2023)
"Beneficial strategies for understanding and using various techniques to support workplace pressure. I liked the breakdown of recommended strategies for managing workplace pressure along with the additional resources cited, including websites/books." J.H. (Dec. 2023)
"Succinct and straightforward information. Discussing ways to address burnout both in and out of the workplace was helpful." V.C. (Dec. 2023)
"I enjoyed the self-care reminders to reduce the risk of burnout." M.N. (Dec. 2023)
"Conversational, relatable presentation style. Implementing strategies for burnout, including shifting focus, were beneficial." S.S. (Dec. 2023)
"Easy to understand and clear explanations." G.A. (Dec. 2023)
"This course made me reflect on my challenges in the work setting. It was like looking at a mirror!" M.M. (Nov. 2023)
"Easy to follow course. She was a good presenter. Learning how to maintain your sanity in the daily hospital setting when working with pt's who have sustained trauma." M.M. (Nov. 2023)
"After this course, I have an increased awareness around compassion fatigue (of clients, their families, and my co-workers). I will continue to embrace the recent work shift of using outside providers to help with the workload and share that openness with colleagues. I will continue my quest to improve my own quality and quantity of sleep and consider ways in which I can 'Quit Quietly' - striving to do the bare minimum (without guilt) and continuing to strive to set boundaries around work time. I'll also remember that time does not need to be used for continual improvement and use this as 'permission' to try to live this idea." G.T. (Nov. 2023)
"I enjoyed looking at the whole picture of elements that contribute to burnout." E.S. (Nov. 2023)
"I found this topic helpful because all of us experience burnout throughout our careers. I found the recommendation of strategies to be helpful." S.H. (Nov. 2023)
"Course was quick and to the point. I liked the discussion regarding separating work from personal life." S.F. (Nov. 2023)
"I found the presentation to be very informative, and I liked how the presenter brought ASHA’s Code of Ethics into the discussion. Her delivery of the presentation was efficient and informative. The PowerPoint was well prepared and helpful as a visual guide to refer to as she spoke. I liked the fact that there were many practical examples regarding professional burnout and how we can recognize its occurrence and implement strategies to remediate it." J.B. (Nov. 2023)
"Very interesting course - enjoyed the discussion on compassion fatigue and burnout. Ease of access, good information." A.P. (Nov. 2023)
"Discussing how to decrease stress in the workplace was beneficial. The presenter was clear with a pleasant voice." S.K. (Nov. 2023)
"Dynamic speaker. I liked the suggestions for decreasing burnout." J.R. (Nov. 2023)
"The issues discussed were highly relevant to the profession. The discussion on how to overcome burnout was helpful. Great suggestions! The course was well presented. It flowed well and was easy to understand." A.C. (Nov. 2023)
"The various decision tree models are a great reminder of how to remember where you should be in the decision-making process. I enjoyed the additional resources provided on how to help with burnout." E.M. (Nov. 2023)
"This concept applies not only to myself but also to colleagues that I work closely with every day. I liked that the course was online, and I could access the content when I wanted and could review as needed." L.E. (Nov. 2023)
"Simple and well laid out explanation of burnout and how to help feel more useful." K.A. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked just about everything! The presenter and manner of her speaking, clearly and reflectively; the diagrams within the presentation materials; very meaningful content that is applicable as well to other health care and pastoral care professions. It was helpful to me to reflect back on my career - to see what sustained me and enabled me to maintain sincere human contact with my patients and also to see how I lost sight of work/life balance. It also validates my concern about the profession becoming more business-oriented than professional-oriented in the perspective of employers." E.S. (Nov. 2023)
"Realistic course. Learning how to manage work life balance." C.H. (Nov. 2023)
"This course gave tangible solutions to help avoid burnout. I liked pausing and analyzing my breathing." C.G. (Nov. 2023)
"Very informative and provides good information on a topic that we all likely struggle with." S.J. (Nov. 2023)
"Offered validity of our exhaustion and burnout in the field." S.M. (Nov. 2023)
"Discussing burnout as a system-level infrastructural problem was beneficial. As a policy/systems-minded person, I was invigorated by this novel line of research/thinking." S.H. (Oct. 2023)
"Practical suggestions to ethics in the workplace and offered suggestions for dealing with stress." L.F. (Oct. 2023)
"This course was a wonderful integrative approach to Ethics and Burnout. Discussing the concept of Quiet Quitting and the reasons behind it was helpful." B.B. (Oct. 2023)
"The presenter was knowledgeable and communicated information well. Burnout and job demands. Using advocacy for self-care." K.S. (Oct. 2023)
"I found this course to be very truthful and real. I liked the topic of self-reflective practices. I also liked how the speaker explained compassion fatigue." M.D. (Oct. 2023)
"I think this framework for burnout is really important for anyone who works with people. I appreciated how the presenter provided some structure around issues related to burnout and fatigue and gave practical strategies for thinking about how to minimize the impact." J.K. (Oct. 2023)
"Compassion fatigue with practical solutions. I liked the realistic nature of this course addressing important topics that are not often discussed." A.P. (Oct. 2023)
"Practical ways to deal with burnout and stress. The focus on work-life balance was beneficial." E.S. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the breakdown of different factors that can contribute to burnout and compassion fatigue. The actions to take to help break the stress cycle were beneficial." L.S. (Oct. 2023)
"Easy, informative ethics course! The strategies for burnout and stress were helpful. I also really learned from the job demands-resources model. That made so much sense to my particular situation." S.S. (Oct. 2023)
"Specific suggestions for addressing burnout - including collective action. Learning dangers of burnout and how it can lead to poor ethical decision making." C.B. (Oct. 2023)
"The presenter's style was clear and concise - easy to follow and understand. I liked the discussion regarding managing burnout." B.M. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the specific ideas for helping with compassion fatigue and burnout." C.C. (Oct. 2023)
"Advocating for self/others in the profession to reduce burnout, which can lead to problems with ethical decision making, representing the profession well by ethical behavior, and slowing down to consider ethical pathways rather than rushing to "solve" a problem without considering who is impacted (power dynamics)." A.B. (Sep. 2023)
"Understanding the Job Demands-Resource model was the most beneficial because it will better help me advocate for myself in the workplace. I liked how concise this course was." R.P. (Sep. 2023)
"Great speaker. Strategies to avoid burnout." S.A. (Sep. 2023)
"Ethical dilemmas and ways to handle them. Understanding that integrity is important in the field of Speech-Language Pathology. I liked the discussion that perfectionism is not expected, but respect for all involved is most important." F.D. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked the models of ethical decision-making. This course gave me a framework with which to consider potential ethical dilemmas I observe in others and myself, as well as a framework to solve them that is positive and a context to view all the possible factors related to burnout and how to cope with it." J.Y. (Sep. 2023)
"This course was informative and succinct; easy to digest and apply information; the examples used were relevant. It was beneficial identifying differences between compassion fatigue and burnout as well as resources to manage these." H.C. (Sep. 2023)
"I enjoyed that this course is clinician-focused. The information regarding how to avoid burnout will be useful in helping me maintain habits that can prevent this from happening." R.A. (Sep. 2023)
"This course made me think and reflect on how my own experiences have shaped my ethics." L.S. (Sep. 2023)
"The information about job burnout was most interesting to me. I liked that the presenter spoke plainly and clearly. The accompanying handout relates well to the course." M.S. (Sep. 2023)
"Talked about burnout and the reality of our jobs." B.M. (Sep. 2023)
"Ways to combat burnout and support each other at work was helpful. The speaker was pleasant." E.N. (Sep. 2023)
"Very clear and easy to follow. I liked learning about compassion fatigue." J.P. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked the strategies to help with burnout, and the different steps in ethical decision making." S.S. (Sep. 2023)
"References and recommendations for addressing burnout. I liked that course was presented in a non-judgmental way." C.S. (Sep. 2023)
"I was able to personally identify with all of the topics presented. "Quiet quitting" as it applies to being able to manage work responsibilities was a beneficial topic." M.C. (Aug. 2023)
"This course was well-organized and had a commonsense approach to the topic. I benefitted from the information about strategies for decreasing feelings of burnout." H.W. (Aug. 2023)
"Improved self-reflection. Speaker was very calming and well versed on this subject." K.S. (Aug. 2023)
"Discussing diversification of work responsibilities was beneficial. I liked the strategies to help burnout." K.G. (Aug. 2023)
"The presenter was pleasant and knowledgeable." T.O. (Aug. 2023)
"Easy to understand course with practical solutions. Strategies for workplace burnout." S.M. (Aug. 2023)
"The presenter was charming and knowledgeable. Choosing when and when not to focus on excellence was beneficial. And prioritizing setting up a system that does not result in burnout." T.B. (Jul. 2023)
"I liked the provided models for working through an ethical dilemma. As SLPs we love using frameworks, and having some structure to help work through that type of situation will be very beneficial. I liked that presenter was willing to stand up and say, in effect, that my work and profession aren’t the only important things in my life. And helping us all to be comfortable and more confident in standing up for our personal lives too when the work/life balance becomes heavily weighted on the work side." J.D. (Jul. 2023)
"The presenter was concise and stayed on topic. I liked the review of common ethical dilemmas, ethical decision-making models, and general considerations when formulating a plan to address ethical dilemmas. The handout was detailed and covered all of the information shared, which is helpful when wanting to review it at a later time." M.N. (Jul. 2023)
"I liked that this course covered the ethical responsibilities of being in this field along with the challenges of maintaining ethical practice when compassion fatigue and burnout become factors." S.P. (Jul. 2023)
"Outstanding presenter and handouts. Most surprising strategy to address burnout - was to seek out varied work-related responsibilities. Also, the idea of "Quiet Quitting" was eye-opening." M.A. (Jul. 2023)
"I appreciated how the subject of burnout was explored in greater depth along with viable solutions to address it." A.M. (Jul. 2023)
"The speaker was excellent, and the information on the two topic areas was informative, relatable, and to the point. The information on ethics was a great reminder of ethical responsibilities as an SLP. I really loved the compassion burnout topic." M.C. (Jul. 2023)
"I found the portion of this course dealing with compassion fatigue to be fascinating. I think this course should be required for all therapists." T.T. (Jul. 2023)
"Excellent presentation. I liked that the handouts followed the presentation, so easy to take notes." S.H. (Jul. 2023)
"I liked the ideas on how to decrease fatigue and burnout. Course was well organized and informative." D.G. (Jul. 2023)
"I enjoyed the importance of mindfulness concepts to reduce burnout. The lecture was comprehensive, informative, practical, and useful. The information exceeded my expectations." B.D. (Jul. 2023)
"I liked the discussion on the Social Context in Ethical Decision Making. This course was informative & enlightening, particularly the presenter's exploration of internal and external factors when considering the dilemma. This course achieved the goals stated in the beginning of the presentation." C.F. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the speaker's style of teaching. She presented her information in an organized way, easy to understand & she used visual aids effectively to support her presentation of concepts. She was well-researched & quite knowledgeable about the subject matter." C.F. (Jun. 2023)
"Successfully presented realistic ethical dilemmas encountered by Speech Pathologists today and suggested possible ways of collaboratively generating solutions." C.F. (Jun. 2023)
"This course helped me reflect on how I can support my staff to provide resources and an environment that encourages mindfulness. I liked the reflection about how emails are so task-oriented and that I considered how my relationships with staff who call me frequently are stronger than those for whom email is our primary mode of communication (often due to barriers - schedule usually - beyond my control)." L.H. (Jun. 2023)
"Going through the steps to solve an ethical problem and what attributes to burnout was beneficial. I liked the suggestions on how to help with burnout." J.A. (Jun. 2023)
"Straight forward talk about a very relevant issue. Liked connecting ethics to burnout." K.H. (Jun. 2023)
"Relevancy to today's workplace. I liked the information about compassion fatigue and burnout." K.F. (Jun. 2023)
"All was helpful and increased my understanding and helped shift my perspective. I liked this topic, course organization, and examples provided." W.R. (Jun. 2023)
"This information was applicable and relatable. I truly enjoy my job, and feel like I have tools necessary to continue to enjoy my job for many years to come." K.K. (Jun. 2023)
"Clear instruction. I liked the reminder to vary workload, change it up, and seek novelty." J.F. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the ASHA Code of Ethics information and the strategies for burnout. References are good also for further study. Layout of information was easy to follow and understand." L.W. (Jun. 2023)
"Seeking ways to find specialties to keep you from job burnout and fatigue was beneficial. And providing support for others." A.H. (May 2023)
"Useful information for my overall well-being. Easy to follow course." J.H. (May 2023)
"The presenter was great, and I enjoyed the pace of this course. Liked the strategies for addressing burnout, especially evaluating my workload and seeking out varied work responsibilities." A.D. (May 2023)
"This workshop goes beyond just solving ethical issues and included a lot of good advice for living an authentic life. What really stood out to me was the importance of not making your work your entire identity." S.S. (May 2023)
"Discussing the external factors in the social context of ethical decision making was beneficial. I liked the burnout information and compassion fatigue - confirming that these are a real thing and not related to the person but the reflection on the culture/society as a whole." E.S. (May 2023)
"Learning how to apply ethical decisions in my practice. I liked how well presenter explained everything throughout this course." B.F. (May 2023)
"The presenter packed a lot into one hour and did a good job. I liked the reflection on burnout and compassion fatigue, delineating that there are different models of decision making." I.U. (May 2023)
"The review of ASHA's Code of Ethics along with the discussion of common ethical dilemmas were beneficial. I liked the discussion regarding compassion fatigue and burnout." L.M. (Apr. 2023)
"The topic on compassion fatigue was beneficial. This course addressed burnout as a real problem specific to sustained attention demands." C.J. (Apr. 2023)
"The implications of burnout on ethics! Great resources to continue to explore." J.B. (Apr. 2023)
"General steps in the decision-making process were beneficial. Liked how course addressed the impact burnout could contribute to reduced capacity to make poor ethical judgments." D.W. (Apr. 2023)
"I think the acknowledgment of burnout in itself is immensely helpful. We DO live in a society that values work and efficiency, and we often lack acknowledgment of the emotional fatigue and burnout that can occur even when we love our jobs! Suggestions for mitigation of burnout were presented well and did not feel judgmental if they are not currently being performed." H.R. (Apr. 2023)
"Discussing the ethics in decision-making was beneficial. The speaker was amazingly thorough!! She did a great job of providing examples and her discussion was so detailed." S.D. (Apr. 2023)
"The information was well organized, was meaningful, and presented in an interesting manner. Burnout and compassion fatigue are real topics and, if not considered for resolution, will affect how we interact with our patients and coworkers and affect contentment in our current employment. The wholistic concept is that if we don't have a work-life balance, it actually can have a negative effect on our success and contentment in the workplace." D.F. (Apr. 2023)
"I liked the strategies to avoid burnout. And acknowledging the stress of sustained effort." S.W. (Apr. 2023)
"This course was precise and concise. The resources to address burnout were beneficial." D.R. (Apr. 2023)
"Course was very on point and relevant. The discussion of job demands, resources model, and quiet quitting were beneficial. Appreciated the realistic strategies to apply." L.S. (Apr. 2023)
"I liked feeling validated in my fatigue and resources for further improvements. The topic of burnout and compassion fatigue was beneficial." P.W. (Apr. 2023)
"Burnout is a huge issue for our profession right now. I found the topic of compassion fatigue most beneficial. I've heard this term before, and it was helpful to hear it defined. I liked that this course covered ethical decision-making and burnout." S.D. (Apr. 2023)
"Understanding compassion fatigue and its effects on burnout and decision making and moving forward was beneficial. I liked the discussion about burnout and strategies to cope with it." A.B. (Apr. 2023)
"The discussion of cultural aspects of decision-making was beneficial. And I liked the burnout strategies." S.T. (Apr. 2023)
"I enjoyed learning some strategies to reduce burnout. I liked that this course addressed the issue of burnout and how to keep up with our ethical responsibilities as an SLP." M.M. (Apr. 2023)
"I liked that the course was validating to current situations. The topic on decision-making and burnout was beneficial." S.K. (Apr. 2023)
"The idea to leave work at work and catching yourself stressing about work issues after hours and turn it off was beneficial. This course was efficient." A.G. (Apr. 2023)
"This content was relevant. I liked the discussion of ways to address burnout." H.S. (Apr. 2023)
"I liked the strategies for decreasing burnout. This course was to the point." C.D. (Apr. 2023)
"Furthered my knowledge of compassion fatigue and burnout. Knowing I’m not alone in those concerns. I liked the suggestions for improvement of burnout." L.D. (Apr. 2023)
"Consideration of community burnout vs. individual burnout was beneficial. I liked feeling acknowledged." J.M. (Apr. 2023)
"Short, on-topic, good presenter." K.M. (Apr. 2023)
"This course showed how unrealistic expectations impact job satisfaction and mental health. I liked the discussion on how work demands affect compassion fatigue." K.F. (Mar. 2023)
"Teresa is a great presenter. I liked the topic on recognizing and coping with burnout/stress." H.C. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the section on Quiet Quitting. And the length of the presentation." J.B. (Mar. 2023)
"Quick course with realistic suggestions. Learning to identify burnout and advocate for self in the workplace was beneficial." H.S. (Mar. 2023)
"An excellent course for all SLPs. We are faced daily with ethical decisions and this course provides strategies. The presenter was excellent! Thank you!" G.J. (Mar. 2023)
"Fantastic course. Appreciated resources cited and use of research to support the message. SLPs often hear of these concepts but addressing them from an evidence-based model is refreshing." A.L. (Feb. 2023)
Presenter: Jennifer L. Schultz, MA, CCC-SLP
This course will introduce SLPs 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. A framework is provided to analyze ethical concerns and to implement solutions to maintain ethical practice when supervising SLPAs.... more+
"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)
"I supervise 2 SLPAs currently so this was a great refresher of ethical topics . . . and I love the handouts." A.C. (Dec. 2021)
"The comparison of the ASHA Code of Ethics and the ASHA Assistants Code of Conduct was very beneficial. The presenter's presentation was very organized and easy to follow. Excellent!" A.B. (Dec. 2021)
"Being able to learn valuable details within both the scope of practice, code of ethics, and code of conduct." C.R. (Dec. 2021)
"The speed of the presenter's speech was wonderfully paced, slow enough to take notes and process all information, especially since this idea of supervision is new to this therapist. Thank you for such a great learning experience! " B.B. (Dec. 2021)
Presenter: Amanda Warren, MS, CCC-SLP
This course features a case review of a man with dementia living in a long-term care facility. He is not communicative, sits in a wheelchair, has some swallowing difficulties, and is unable to feed himself. There are DNR, DNI, and DNH orders in his medical record. His family has asked that a Heimlich maneuver not be performed if he were to choke. This presentation will explore the role of the SLP as an integral member of the ethics team.... more+
"Very engaging and sincere presenter with an extraordinarily complex topic. I thought I'd seen it all in my 24 years in practice, but it was a real pleasure to be challenged to change my viewpoint through this course." C.W. (Sep. 2024)
"The idea of Heimlich as a resuscitation was beneficial. I liked the course format." B.P. (Sep. 2024)
"I found the entire topic very interesting and thought-provoking. The presenter was just wonderful." L.R. (Sep. 2024)
"The specific principles used in an ethics committee's process and how this relates to the Heimlich. The presentation was very clear and well organized." H.K. (Aug. 2024)
"The various viewpoints that are impacted by our decisions as SLPs (e.g., nurse response to potential choking). I liked the topic!" S.K. (Jul. 2024)
"The discussion about Mr. Z was very good and poses a great example of challenging issues and the "push-pull" in advocating for Pt rights. It was an excellent discussion, bringing in so many perspectives to consider. Amanda's presentation style was clear, comprehensive, and insightful. She didn't talk too fast :)." A.H. (Jul. 2024)
"How an Ethics committee works - the different factors they consider, the interviews they conduct, and the way they come to a group decision were beneficial to discuss. I liked the presenter! She was very easy to listen to and I liked how she described the information in an easy-to-understand manner." K.R. (May. 2024)
"I liked the committee process." B.M. (May. 2024)
"Ethical decision-making related to not performing a Heimlich per patient/proxy's request. I liked that all ethical aspects were discussed such as patient/family, staff, and bystanders roles and emotions need to be addressed." A.R. (Apr. 2024)
"The discussion of assisting staff to understand it is not that they "do nothing" if a patient opts for DNPH, but to do things differently was beneficial for me. I liked the explanation of ethics committee purpose and processes." K.B. (Mar. 2024)
"Course was quite fascinating and eye-opening. All the different bioethical principles that are discussed in the Ethics Committee were beneficial. How to create a Comfort Care Pathway to support the pt's autonomy and wishes while supporting the staff by reducing their distress. I appreciated how the speaker explained each bioethical principle then applied it, analyzed it in a real case." B.G. (Mar. 2024)
"Amanda Warren is an excellent presenter. She was very easy to listen to, as if she was having a conversation with us instead of a lecture. I would take another course from her." B.G. (Mar. 2024)
"Amanda is such an engaging and knowledgeable presenter. The content was beautifully organized and presented so as to clarify the complexities of ethical situations arising when providing care to patients with decreased cognitive ability with dysphagia." C.W. (Feb. 2024)
"I liked acknowledging that SLPs could be a great contributor to an ethics committee." M.R. (Feb. 2024)
"This is a topic that I've never thought of - so it was interesting to understand the thinking process behind this ethical decision. Very thorough course." J.F. (Dec. 2023)
"The question of whether or not giving the Heimlich should be asked was beneficial. I liked being able to take course at my convenience." R.C. (Dec. 2023)
"The idea of finding other ways to help someone and help others to provide support/comfort without using an intervention. It was a very interesting topic. I worked in these settings for 25 years, and it brought back many memories and situations." J.D. (Dec. 2023)
"The case study was helpful. I liked the course's pace and the questions along the way." S.K. (Dec. 2023)
"Becoming a part of the ethics committee as an SLP. Very relatable, practical examples that could occur within the hospital setting." M.D. (Dec. 2023)
"Details regarding the Heimlich, as well as knowledge regarding an ethical committee's structure, were beneficial. This course was organized & informative." K.P. (Dec. 2023)
"Thoughtful, fascinating topic presented in an engaging way." J.M. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the case study and course practicality." K.M. (Dec. 2023)
"The speaker was easy to listen to!" A.P. (Dec. 2023)
"I enjoyed the specific scenario provided and how it can apply to many cases. The speaker was very fluid in her knowledge." J.W. (Dec. 2023)
"The case study was beneficial. Thoughtful, analytical, and compassionate." C.S. (Dec. 2023)
"Excellent presentation. This course was well organized, background reviewed, and then the case study presented." J.R. (Nov. 2023)
"The topic on redesigning the care pathway was helpful." D.D. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the presenter's knowledge and clarity. Discussing the reasons why Heimlich would be added to patient's healthcare choice was beneficial." P.T. (Nov. 2023)
"The bioethical principles considered by an ethics committee and the analysis completed when making an ethical decision were beneficial to discuss. I enjoyed learning about the example case to understand better the principles and all that goes into an ethics committee and their decision." B.M. (Nov. 2023)
"I enjoyed the enthusiasm and knowledge of this presenter! I found the discussion comparing nonmaleficence and beneficence to be the most beneficial because it detailed how to contrast and compare 2 opposing methods of thought. This will help me better explain to a patient/family members why certain decisions are made." B.M. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the openness of the speaker to address the complexities of DNR and other proxy decisions. Discussing the ethics of practice as related to the Heimlich being performed was beneficial." M.K. (Nov. 2023)
"This case analysis really helped me think about more than one aspect of decision-making." H.H. (Oct. 2023)
"The presenter was very informative and easy to listen to. The issue of letting a person choke if they have decided not to have any medical intervention at that time was interesting." M.M. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the instructor's use of a real life ethical dilemma. And considerations for forming a hospital ethics committee were helpful." L.G. (Oct. 2023)
"Learning contributions of the SLP to an ethics committee. Great discussion regarding the ethics committee in this type of situation. This course also gave me thoughtful considerations for my own family as well as myself." S.H. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked this case study. And the ease of registration and viewing this course." J.O. (Oct. 2023)
"Discussing the importance of informed consent prior to treatment was beneficial. The case study was very interesting and informative. I liked that the presenter went through all the considerations discussed by the ethics teams in this case." R.P. (Oct. 2023)
"Discussion of the case study was beneficial, looking at different interventions vs aggressive measures. I liked the speaker and the idea of increased role of SLP in ethics committees." E.N. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked this case study. Discussion of pt choice and not our own comfort." R.M. (Sep. 2023)
"Wonderful presenter!" N.M. (Sep. 2023)
"Ethics in relation to dysphagia management. I found Amanda's presentation to be very interesting." L.M. (Aug. 2023)
"Excellent presenter and discussion of actual Ethics Committee decision-making process and examples." B.P. (Jul. 2023)
"The presenter was so thorough! I liked the process of ethics and ethical cases relating to eating/drinking." M.P. (Jul. 2023)
"Fascinating discussion of the case study regarding Heimlich maneuver. I will try to better consider patient and families' thought processes when guiding patients with decisions about care and treatment. I liked the in depth look at a particular case that appeared one way and turned out to have many facets." D.B. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the case scenario and seeing the process that was used to get to a resolution / plan for this patient." J.W. (Jun. 2023)
"This course was informative and interesting. The discussion about the need for SLPs to be a member of the Ethics committee was beneficial. I liked the content and the way in which it was presented." C.S. (Jun. 2023)
"Seeing the importance the SLP can bring to an ethics committee." K.F. (Jun. 2023)
"This is very helpful to share with other healthcare providers. It was beneficial to discuss that to assist in comfort isn't doing nothing, it's doing something different." A.J. (Jun. 2023)
"Presenter was easy to listen to and relevant to my work setting - acute care hospital. I liked the topic on the importance of having interdisciplinary team members on an Ethics committee - and benefit of SLP participation." L.D. (Jun. 2023)
"The 4 box analysis system was beneficial. I liked the case presentation of Mr. Z." T.S. (Jun. 2023)
"The presenter explained everything well. I liked the discussion of whether or not it is ethical for the Heimlich to be used on a patient who is choking if they have certain orders in place such as DNR." K.A. (May 2023)
"The inner dialogue in clinical ethical decision-making was beneficial. I liked the accessibility of course." E.G. (May 2023)
"The speaker was positive and easy to learn from. I liked the idea that SLPs should be considered as a participant in an ethics committee." K.F. (Apr. 2023)
"I liked this specific example of the circumstances around dysphagia and choking." M.C. (Apr. 2023)
"Great review to use in my clinical practice. I liked the ethical considerations discussed." M.K. (Mar. 2023)
"Consideration of varied principles of ethics in decision making. I liked the online accessibility." C.W. (Mar. 2023)
"I found the whole discussion most beneficial to my daily practice! The presenter was clear, concise, and articulate!" D.H. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the application and relevance to my daily practice." E.G. (Mar. 2023)
"The consensus and four-box analysis models were beneficial. The case study was very helpful, and all of the information was appreciated!" S.L. (Mar. 2023)
"Evidence-based and useful in my day-to-day practice. The speaker was engaging and expressive and held my attention. What's included in the continuum of care and what could be declined was a useful perspective. Time-wise, she gave appropriate time to the topics she covered." R.B. (Mar. 2023)
"The case study was a real-life scenario that clinicians may encounter. Discussion on personal beliefs vs. patient rights was beneficial." B.A. (Mar. 2023)
"Great topic related to ethics for SLPs. The presenter was engaging, relatable, and interesting. I liked the case presentation and processes by which a plan was developed. Also, the statement that comfort care doesn’t mean doing nothing, it just means doing something different…..this is excellent for education!" B.K. (Mar. 2023)
"Relevant to my daily practice." E.G. (Mar. 2023)
"I found the entire presentation to be excellent. The presenter was knowledgeable, articulate, and presented the course in a very organized way." W.F. (Feb. 2023)
"She was an excellent speaker. I liked the entire presentation." G.B. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked Amanda Warren's positive core values regarding a very difficult topic. And team with varied beliefs coming to a consensus." M.B. (Feb. 2023)
"Enjoyed the case scenario. Liked how it pertained to a specific ST case." J.W. (Jan. 2023)
"Thought provoking and relevant information." A.P. (Jan. 2023)
"Discussion of ethics committee in general and explanation re: why DNPH could be an option for patients was beneficial." K.H. (Jan. 2023)
"This course was wonderful and educational. The topics of dementia in the aging population and how it will affect patients making the decision of wanting or not wanting the Heimlich was interesting." T.R. (Jan. 2023)
"The presentation was excellent. Good layout and discussion of ethics." S.M. (Jan. 2023)
"The case study was well chosen and discussed. I liked the ease of course access." R.J. (Jan. 2023)
"The presenter was really easy to listen to and provided a nice balance between clinical experience and evidence. I have never worked in a facility where SLPs were part of the ethical committee. This was very eye-opening to the benefits." E.L. (Dec. 2022)
"All topics were beneficial in achieving a broader understanding. I liked the course organization - explanations to enhance understanding and learning - integration of questions & answers as the presentation was presented." D.D. (Dec. 2022)
"Beneficence vs. Maleficence. The instructor was well prepared, well spoken, and knowledgeable." A.G. (Dec. 2022)
"The speaker was very easy to listen to. The idea of considering the patient's wishes and plans of care over that of our traditional training to prolong life." J.P. (Dec. 2022)
"Learning function and purpose of an ethics committee in an acute hospital setting. Questions answered as they came up - kept it relevant to the topic being discussed in that moment." A.F. (Dec. 2022)
"Speaker was very good - liked discussion of ethics amongst dysphagia population." K.D. (Dec. 2022)
"The case study was very helpful for application of the principles." K.C. (Dec. 2022)
"Excellent presenter. Good explanations. Learning how ethics committees work." R.S. (Dec. 2022)
"I really enjoyed the case study. It was incredibly thought-provoking and interesting to break down the decision-making that goes into a comfort-based approach and why. This is definitely becoming a more relevant topic of discussion as the population ages and the prevalence of dementia and dysphagia increases. The framework behind the decision-making process was well broken down and clearly applied to the case study." A.N. (Dec. 2022)
"The case study that allowed me to see the process of the ethics that the committee put into practice and the ongoing discussion with questions throughout the course were all incredible." E.C. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the speaker's enthusiasm and knowledge regarding the subject." L.H. (Nov. 2022)
"Speaker was very knowledgeable and clear. I liked the way ethics principles were used to guide the decision in the case presentation." C.G. (Nov. 2022)
"Addressing staff or bystander concerns during choking incident when intervention is prevented was really helpful. This course had good pace of information and anecdotal stories." S.M. (Nov. 2022)
"Everything covered was beneficial! I really needed to hear all of this! The instructor was impeccable! I will seek more courses from her! Thanks! Love her style, format, content, and delivery!" K.K. (Nov. 2022)
"The Ethics Consultation process was very informative. I appreciated the opportunity for team members to consider their personal reactions/beliefs specific to this case study patient. The framework for identifying key questions and concerns seems very helpful in terms of gleaning the most information possible for decision-making. I loved the split-screen format! Being able to view the presenter and the slides simultaneously really personalized the instruction and made me feel part of a class!!" J.K. (Nov. 2022)
"The case discussion of Mr Z was a perfect example of how to navigate through a difficult situation. I initially had a visceral reaction to the dilemma of providing treatment or not to provide. The instructor did a masterful job of laying out the process that led to the final decision. Wonderful approach! Excellent instructor. Very knowledgeable and approachable. She has a passion for this area." L.H. (Nov. 2022)
"The graphics and handouts were good." M.M. (Nov. 2022)
"Good example of a tricky scenario - and advocating for the role of SLPs on ethics committees or to be involved with relevant consults." E.R. (Nov. 2022)
"It was very informative." C.J. (Nov. 2022)
"Excellent presentation on a very difficult topic. Learning that the HCP can make the decision to include refusing the Heimlich as part of the DNR, DNI, DNH." I.H. (Nov. 2022)
"I enjoyed this entire course! Excellent presentation!" J.S. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the simplistic presentation." T.T. (Oct. 2022)
"Excellent presenter!" A.C. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the entire course and the way it was presented." B.B. (Oct. 2022)
"I like the speaker's knowledge and the real life examples provided. And learning more about how an Ethics Committee functions." S.B. (Oct. 2022)
"The complex consideration of comfort care, emergency care, and consistency in care for DNR, DNI, DNPH were good." T.E. (Sept. 2022)
"I thought the case study was the most helpful because I could apply it to a typical work situation. I liked the examples and information about the Ethics committee and the typical things they look into in the hospital setting." J.S. (Sept. 2022)
"The presenter is super interesting and easy to listen to. You can hear her passion and that makes it easier to watch and listen." A.S. (Sept. 2022)
"EXCELLENT COURSE! I will be referring my speech friends and colleagues." M.B. (Sept. 2022)
"The explanation of the process of how the committee came to their conclusion regarding the case study was beneficial. I liked the video of presenter along with slides. Made it feel more like an in-person CEU course." L.G. (Sept. 2022)
"Easy to follow and quick. I liked the discussion of ethics regarding the heimlich maneuver." A.S. (Aug. 2022)
"Specific examples of an ethics case - I liked the education and counseling with patients and family." L.M. (Aug. 2022)
"This benefited my practice by: 1. Bioethical principals to be considered by ethics teams. 2. The benefits of having an SLP on the ethics committee. 3. How to assure staff that they are still providing care in comfort care situations." V.M. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the ability to go back and repeat parts of the lecture. Working at my own pace - flexibility it provides." V.M. (Aug. 2022)
"I appreciated the case history highlighting a very real scenario that I could find myself in while working in acute care and making me think about how consequences of dysphagia may impact the other staff caring for a patient. I felt like the presenter was very knowledgeable and passionate about her involvement in Ethics committee/discussion and overall palliative care/end-of-life input especially regarding dysphagia and that made me want to soak up everything she said and keep listening." E.E. (July 2022)
"I would not have chosen it based on title, but it exceeded my expectations for frank discussion of structure ethical decision making." M.K. (July 2022)
"Great discussion of the role of an ethics committee. I liked all of the course content." A.J. (June 2022)
"All of it was fantastic information – the breakdown of the Ethics Committee and the analysis in which this case study was reviewed. The organization and explanation of the information as well as the analysis and implementation in relation to pt care was good." W.R. (June 2022)
"It was all very informative. Course was easy to understand and follow." D.P. (May 2022)
"Course was easy to follow. I liked how it integrated ethics into multiple environments with case examples." T.M. (May 2022)
"The course was concise. I liked how it went over a specific pt example and what the family wanted." C.L. (May 2022)
"I liked the presenter. Very interesting case involving the ethical decision around using the heimlich." M.C. (May 2022)
"I liked how the case example really illustrated the process of ethical decision making in an ethics consult scenario." J.O. (Apr. 2022)
"The presenter was excellent, concise, and provided an important tool many SLPs may need to incorporate into their practice, especially in LTC facilities." T.W. (Mar. 2022)
"Very informative. I liked the discussion regarding educating staff members on how to proceed with allowing a patient to aspirate with intake." G.G. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked the incorporation of the SLP on an ethics committee, and the functional case study." J.B. (Mar. 2022)
"It explored a unique topic which does come up and haven't seen this type of topic discussed before." K.D. (Jan. 2022)
"I found the idea of knowing if there is an ethics committee in your facility and how to engage them to be eye opening. I was keenly aware of them when I was in a larger acute care rehabilitation center but not in the individual SNFs I frequently work PRN in. I think that some issues that we frequently address on the floor (e.g., carrying out the SLP recommendations by staff members etc.) could be assisted by an ethics committee review so that it becomes an institutional discussion rather than a tug of war on the floor." L.M. (Dec. 2021)
"I really enjoyed the different insight of dysphagia and how SLP can get involved." N.K. (Dec. 2021)
"Amanda was a great speaker and it was very informative. I also liked that I could play this in the car on a trip - as my husband was driving. I listened with headphones and took notes the powerpoint slides. Thank you for truly making your videos mobile!" E.D. (Nov. 2021)
"Consideration for ethical choices with sensitive topics was beneficial for my daily practice. The speaker was engaging and dynamic." D.P. (Oct. 2021)
"Appreciate the case study as a tie in to principals of ethics. . . . and case not dissimilar to those faced at end of life settings (LTC, HH) routinely" M.C. (Sept. 2021)
"The information was very applicable to my work environment." L.G. (Sept. 2021)
"It helped clarify a lot of questions pertaining to ethical issues like in Mr. Z's case." M.D. (Sept. 2021)
"I have seen several children with feeding issues. Some had tubes and others did not. Some with tubes did not appear to need them any longer and other children who were eating very little for a variety of sensory and/or anatomical and/or oral motor reasons and were not evaluated for a tube. This webinar brought up many of the questions I had concerning when to tube and when not to tube a child. The power point presentation was easy to follow. I liked the fact that the presenter did state that watching a person choke to death would be difficult for others to watch." C.D. (Aug. 2021)
"This was truly eye-opening for me. The instructor grabbed my attention from start to finish." P.R. (Aug. 2021)
"The ethical analysis and application to particular case will be beneficial for my daily practice." J.T. (Aug. 2021)
"Great presenter! Engaging, concise but relaxed, not dependent upon slides or handouts for the bulk of the info but as tools for clarification instead." – T.E. (Jun 2021)
"The style of the presentation, by the speaker, was interesting and made it easy to listen to and understand the complex topics discussed."– D.F. (Jun 2021)
"The clarity, organization and relatability of the presenter. Her presentation has encouraged me to think differently about perceived ethical challenges." – R.B. (Jun 2021)
"The entire course was well presented and provided areas for further evaluation/study. The case study was a perfect example for the application of the principles." – C.H. (Jun 2021)
"The case study format with a walk through of the process was really helpful for providing a framework I could utilize at my workplace." – K.M. (Jun 2021)
"It helped me further understand the ethical considerations when dealing with patients who have dysphagia and taking into account their personal autonomy." – B.D. (Jun 2021)
"I found it fascinating to hear how the ethics team worked through the questions and problems and came to their decisions. Having an actual example of such a complex question was extremely helpful." – M.F. (Jun 2021)
Presenter: Kellyn Dailey Hall, PhD, CCC-SLP
Diversity in healthcare goes far beyond a language barrier. It’s about understanding the larger context of culture and diversity. This course will help you understand the impact of dysphagia on culturally/linguistically diverse populations and navigate ethical conflicts to provide culturally responsive care. Specific strategies, case examples, and resources will be presented.... more+
"It was helpful to discuss how to conduct an assessment and interview appropriately for CLD dysphagia eval. I liked the case study and interview analysis." L.T. (Sep. 2024)
"It was a great reminder to go the extra mile to try and connect with your patients. I like that she gave real life examples of clients she worked with as well as her successes and failures." A.G. (Sep. 2024)
"This was a great course for me to take and learn and be a better SLP. I liked everything." E.N. (Sep. 2024)
"Using professional interpretation even when family members are willing was a beneficial discussion. I liked the real case studies." E.K. (Aug. 2024)
"The power dimension was a helpful topic. I liked the discussion regarding working with an interpreter." L.S. (Jul. 2024)
"I enjoyed the case study involving Deloris. It's a great reminder not to assume anything. Great statement to use when a pt acknowledges understanding yet chooses not to follow given recommendations- making an informed decision. I liked the ease with which presenter conveyed the information. This course was enjoyable to listen to and follow along with." A.L. (Jun. 2024)
"I found the cultural assessment handout to be helpful. The course delves comprehensively into various aspects that a culturally competent clinician should be aware of." T.I. (Jun. 2024)
"It was beneficial to learn that certain aspects of a culture's food rules, like temperature, may affect the way you manage dysphagia. I enjoyed the stories regarding the speaker's personal experience in these areas." L.R. (Jun. 2024)
"The patient family hierarchy was a beneficial topic." D.W. (Jun. 2024)
"Learning about other cultures’ approaches to healthcare decision-making was helpful. I liked the accessibility." L.S. (Apr. 2024)
"Food rules and strategies for cultural responsiveness were beneficial to discuss. I liked all of the examples with various cultures, so much we still need to learn." K.K. (Apr. 2024)
"The topic that I found most beneficial is Cultural Humility. I liked the course as it is self-paced." L.A. (Mar. 2024)
"Reducing the appearance of a clipboard during sessions with CLD clients to reduce a power dynamic was beneficial. I liked the case study and real-life examples from the lecturer's experience." M.R. (Mar. 2024)
"This course really opened my eyes. Learning cultural humility and understanding my own tendency to impose my beliefs/values on CLD patient. I've gained a better understanding of CLD patients that I dismissed as non-compliant." C.V. (Mar. 2024)
"The most beneficial topic for my daily practice was cultural humility. Course was comprehensive regarding cultural competence and providing culturally responsive care in relation to dysphagia management." L.A. (Feb. 2024)
"Including the patient's preferences and beliefs in your session; Self-reflecting after the session." K.H. (Feb. 2024)
"I liked the real-world examples and clinician-made surveys. This course gave me a good perspective of where I am in understanding and respecting others' cultures." A.P. (Feb. 2024)
"Very clinically applicable. I liked the concept of cultural humility." D.P. (Feb. 2024)
"The assessment and understanding of cultural differences was beneficial. I enjoyed the food rules." M.S. (Jan. 2024)
"I really enjoyed the presenter's style and sense of humor! Integration of culture and dysphagia treatment. Very good breakdown of levels of cultural competence, including charts and examples." T.M. (Jan. 2024)
"Learning different ways culture can impact dysphagia therapy (who, what, etc). I liked the real-life examples." E.F. (Jan. 2024)
"Interesting course and how it related to dysphagia. Learning about cultural humility raised many interesting points." L.M. (Jan. 2024)
"This course was very comprehensive. I appreciated the presentation of the "Food Rules" when assessing the patient's relationship with food and the patient's comprehension of the swallowing disorder. I appreciated the introduction of the concepts "Low power distribution" and "High power distribution" in understanding the patient's value system with regard to the medical care plan." A.B. (Dec. 2023)
"I appreciated how well-organized and comprehensive this course was. I also appreciated the wealth of resources that are provided for further education." A.B. (Dec. 2023)
"I appreciated the resources provided, specifically the cultural assessment. Liked the incorporation of videos and the style of the presentation." C.C. (Dec. 2023)
"The clinical humility discussion was beneficial. I enjoyed the conversational style, and the experienced clinician sharing her vulnerability." K.P. (Dec. 2023)
"Discussing concepts of cultural pre-competence, cultural humility, and cultural negotiation was beneficial. I liked the specific examples of food traditions and attitudes from different cultures and of adjustments to interactions and treatment plans with patients." L.M. (Dec. 2023)
"It was beneficial pointing out specific areas of culture that might affect dysphagia management, such as the temperature of food. I liked the content and graphics used in the presentation." S.D. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the overview of ethical practices for dysphagia therapy. And interviewing from a cultural perspective." C.B. (Dec. 2023)
"Many items were brought up that I had not considered before. e.g., High Power vs Low Power cultures." M.M. (Dec. 2023)
"Power dimensions was a beneficial topic. I liked the course format." A.F. (Nov. 2023)
"Discussing how to best shape my practices for each individual patient was beneficial." E.G. (Nov. 2023)
"Considering other culture's norms was beneficial. The course was easy to follow." S.J. (Nov. 2023)
"The questionnaire to gather information about cultural needs was very useful." P.R. (Nov. 2023)
"Very detailed and helpful course. I liked the information on interpreters." L.T. (Nov. 2023)
"The speaker was upbeat and interesting. Good examples/scenarios were provided. I always thought using family for interpretation was a good call. I learned that this is most likely the worst source for interpretation during a session." C.J. (Nov. 2023)
"It was helpful to discuss cultural dimensions, norms, and values. I liked that the presenter shared with us the websites where we can learn key phrases in different languages." O.T. (Nov. 2023)
"The discussion that cultural competency is an ongoing process was beneficial. I liked the resources provided, and it will be great to incorporate them into my own teaching to grad students. The visuals were engaging. I liked the activities as well." C.Q. (Nov. 2023)
"This presentation was engaging. I felt all the information provided during this course was relevant and beneficial to my practice." L.W. (Oct. 2023)
"It was beneficial when the speaker explained lower and high power distance culture and how high power distance culture expects the SLP to tell them what to do. This topic was very interesting. I liked how each topic flowed to the next one being covered." M.D. (Oct. 2023)
"The tests of our own cultural competency were beneficial." T.P. (Oct. 2023)
"This course had practical information and tips that can be easily implemented into my clinical practice. I liked the recommendation to research cultural information re: views on food, eating, etc, prior to evaluation of a patient who is CLD." D.J. (Oct. 2023)
"Everything was very helpful in providing insight in how to communicate with patients and family members in order to assess/design treatment plans more effectively within pt's comfort of their culture and beliefs. The examples provided helped me understand the differences and how I may do/say things when seeing patients and discussing things with family members." J.F. (Oct. 2023)
"The discussion on negotiating interventions with the patient with cultural humility was beneficial. I liked the specific examples given." J.Z. (Oct. 2023)
"Loved the way this course was presented, especially beginning with the client, revisiting, then winding it all down with her again. Bringing the content full circle." D.C. (Sep. 2023)
"So many things to consider. Understanding that the family is not always the best person to interpret." D.C. (Sep. 2023)
"Issues to keep in mind when working with a multicultural multi-linguistic population. I liked the clinical examples." L.D. (Sep. 2023)
"The cultural questionnaire and discussion of the cultural interview were helpful. I liked that there were case examples to illustrate the points the presenter was talking about, and I liked that there were practical materials that I can use as a practitioner." L.R. (Sep. 2023)
"Discussion on negotiating care with patient based on their culture and belief systems and respecting their choices was beneficial. I liked the ethical considerations and ASHA position statements regarding care." M.K. (Sep. 2023)
"Concise and to the point." J.J. (Sep. 2023)
"Understanding the concept of high power distance and low power distance. I liked the use of personal caseload situations, and the use of a rating scale in cultural negotiation was helpful." A.S. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the thoroughness of this course and with a fresh approach. The sample back and forth convo with patient/family/therapist was beneficial." J.W. (Jul. 2023)
"I found the information on interacting with an interpreter helpful. I liked learning the hierarchy of cultural competency and how it can impact a patient's treatment." M.D. (Jul. 2023)
"Every aspect was very helpful, and this course was presented very well." S.S. (Jul. 2023)
"This course gave me ideas of how to conduct patient interviews during intake in ways I had not thought of. I liked the examples provided of instances where learning had occurred." F.G. (Jun. 2023)
"The idea that even if the cultural difference is not very obvious, almost every client's cultural differences need to be taken into consideration. Very clear verbal explanations with a good progression of info." G.S. (Jun. 2023)
"I enjoyed learning about the power dynamics. I am always looking to further my knowledge and skill set to best assist my patients." K.K. (Jun. 2023)
"Culturally relevant. Informative course." M.W. (Jun. 2023)
"Reinforced the idea that we approach each patient as an individually realized cultural entity regardless of their cultural background." R.H. (Jun. 2023)
"Easy structure, clear explanation, excellent relevant examples. I liked the examples of how to approach clinical situations involving differing desired outcomes and value of dysphagia therapy." O.B. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the case examples." A.B. (May 2023)
"The cultural diversity information was beneficial." S.H. (Apr. 2023)
"The ethnographic interview was beneficial. I liked the application of theory through the patient example." K.M. (Mar. 2023)
"Straightforward course, very good and relevant content. Learning continued development of cultural competency was beneficial." A.K. (Mar. 2023)
"Using more than just an interpreter when working with culturally diverse patients." L.G. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the examples provided by presenter of her own experiences." J.R. (Mar. 2023)
"Food culture (the who/what/when/how), the cultural assessment handout, and how to ask questions were beneficial. I liked the personal examples, stories from patients, and the scenario examples." S.D. (Mar. 2023)
"Good information presented on the importance of family cultures affecting the patient's decisions related to the course of dysphagia treatment during their hospitalization. I liked the speaker's vocal presentation and the creativeness in her slide presentation." P.B. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked the food rules. Good case study examples." J.W. (Feb. 2023)
"Greater attention to cultural differences in the area of eating." S.S. (Feb. 2023)
"Hearing the views of the family. Understanding the ethical challenges of this area of concern. Interesting manner of presenting the material." E.D. (Feb. 2023)
"Selecting diet for patients from different cultures. Everything was beneficial." J.B. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked the discussion of food rules." A.W. (Jan. 2023)
"Very informative and directly relatable to my daily work." L.R. (Jan. 2023)
"Learning how to work with people of different cultures." M.M. (Jan. 2023)
"The assessment questions were beneficial. I liked the interactive portions even though independently done online." R.J. (Jan. 2023)
"Discussions of interplay between cultural values and the assessment and treatment processes was beneficial. I liked the examples of patients from different cultures." K.F. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked how the presenter used her own 'mistakes' as well as her own 'repairs' as a relatable teaching moment. I liked how the presenter discussed actual clinically relevant cases as a clinician; very relatable." M.S. (Dec. 2022)
"I really enjoyed all of the aspects of this course and think the content will be very beneficial to my daily practice as a hospital-based SLP. I will definitely use the cultural assessment handout and LiveMocha website frequently in my work!! I found the cultural competence continuum explanation to be very enlightening and informative. I also enjoyed learning about cultural humility and the importance of realizing that this is an ongoing practice that will never be truly "mastered". J.B. (Dec. 2022)
"I felt that all of the course work was presented in a helpful way and nicely segued into the discussion at the end about culturally responsive care. I thought the course was concise, but detailed and well-structured." J.B. (Dec. 2022)
"Examples of how to conduct/questions to ask in an evaluation/treatment to be more culturally competent in the patient's view of dysphagia were beneficial. I liked the specific examples given and the resources provided." M.B. (Dec. 2022)
"Tips on collaborating with interpreters and information on cultural differences were beneficial." C.S. (Dec. 2022)
"The concept of cultural humility was eye-opening - to understand that you can never know everything there is about a particular culture, there are always individual differences. I liked the speaker's ability to reflect on her experiences." S.D. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the instructor's research and knowledge and description of clinical examples." M.W. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the examples of the presenter's experiences." D.L. (Nov. 2022)
"Course was well organized. Understanding cultural humility was beneficial." P.D. (Nov. 2022)
"Clear discussion of factors that impact patient responses based on the cultural experience. I liked the resources included such as the website for translation of swallowing terminology specific to a certain country." B.S. (Nov. 2022)
"Kellyn is an excellent instructor. I liked her presentation style. She is easy to listen to." D.B. (Nov. 2022)
"This course was well presented. The knowledge of the instructor was exceptional. The handout and pace of the information provided a great learning experience. Learning better awareness of the many facets of interactions with patients with respect to their cultural, religious, and personal view of their health and acceptance of care." T.E. (Nov. 2022)
"The case examples were good. Considerations for utilizing interpreters in the medical setting." M.J. (Nov. 2022)
"This course increased my awareness of cultural diversity and its important role in how I provide care to pretty much all of my patients. I liked the speaker's use of examples and sharing with us ways that she felt she failed and succeeded in providing culturally diverse care." S.J. (Nov. 2022)
"The flexibility of the course was good." B.T. (Oct. 2022)
"The topic of cultural competence was beneficial for my practice." M.V. (Oct. 2022)
"The course was well-organized and relevant. The specific recommendations for improving my practice were beneficial." D.S. (Sept. 2022)
"Enjoyable to listen to the instructor." S.R. (Sept. 2022)
"I would recommend this course." J.O. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the whole course - how to look at cultural diversity, how to assess, what questions to ask." A.P. (July 2022)
"I liked the examples used such as incidental experiences with patients of other cultures." L.M. (July 2022)
"Really loved learning more about the cultural/ethical impact on my clients." C.P. (June 2022)
"Presenter's examples were great. I liked the interview techniques to gain better information with working with CLD patients." M.W. (June 2022)
"All of the presentation was beneficial. Course was easy to follow and very practical." Y.C. (June 2022)
"Learning cultural competence is important. I liked the practicality of the information presented." L.F. (June 2022)
"Great speaker on a very relevant topic, convenient. Liked the interviewing techniques to allow patients to share what is important to them." A.S. (May 2022)
"All of it was great! I really enjoyed the different perspectives presented. Well organized, easy to follow, and applicable to my tx." W.R. (May 2022)
"I liked Dr. Hall's honesty and willingness to critique her performance to help us learn. I liked the suggestions for maximizing interpreter services by meeting before and after the patient interview." M.B. (Apr. 2022)
"The lower level of the power dynamic gave a good outlook in the importance of involving the patient and family in their dysphagia care. It was very relatable and intriguing in topic and examples." K.R. (Apr. 2022)
"The 4 levels of cultural competence were helpful. I liked the examples and resources discussed." P.F. (Apr. 2022)
"It provided me with a new perspective regarding CLD and helped me reflect on my own biases. I liked the examples of patient interactions and how to improve them." J.V. (Mar. 2022)
"Learning about the religious and cultural factors of dysphagia and appropriate conduct when working with interpreters was helpful." J.B. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked the ease of technology throughout course." K.C. (Feb. 2022)
"Everything was helpful and beneficial. I liked the case studies and presenter's style." L.C. (Jan. 2022)
"I liked the cultural assessment handout." J.K. (Jan. 2022)
"Nice graphics, visuals, and presenter is very knowledgeable with a good sense of humor." K.M. (Dec. 2021)
"Real life examples and the instructor's openness/willingness to share her journey." J.M. (Dec. 2021)
"The presenter spoke clearly and the slides supported the information. Exercises to examine our own biases were also enlightening." C.B. (Dec. 2021)
"The reminder that it is important to always keep other's point of view in mind based on their culture and experiences that differ from mine. The speaker was very easy to understand. Tone of voice was pleasant." N.R. (Oct. 2021)
"The specific examples of how to be culturally and linguistically sensitive to the patient and their family were beneficial. The slide presentation was presented in order with the presenter's dialogue. Information was presented in a logical order that made sense. Information was provided on where to get additional information in working with the CLD population." D.F. (Sept. 2021)
"Understanding cultural dynamics and their influence in Dysphagia treatment was beneficial. Discussion about individualism-collectivism and high and low power distance cultures and how this influences decision making was good." P.M. (Sept. 2021)
"The course covered more than just food choices." V.B. (Aug. 2021)
"The discussion on conducting a culturally sensitive assessment, and the examples of questions to ask will help my daily practice. I liked that the presenter gave personal examples of what went wrong and what to do differently. I also liked that she included some different values from other cultures with regard to dysphagia, family dynamics, etc." D.W. (Jul. 2021)
"Really thinking about how a culture might affect one's ability to understand swallowing and also poor intakes was great discussion. I love the use of clinical practice examples." J.J. (Jun. 2021)
"Speaker was engaging. Enjoyed examples from her practice." L.V. (May 2021)
“Great discussion of the complexity of dysphagia tx in general. Great emphasis on the right of the patient to decide to take or leave our suggestions/treatment. New clinicians need to be aware of the patient's ability to make decisions which may not agree with ours.” L.B. (Mar. 2021)
“Excellent cultural humility and practical techniques to incorporate it into our clinical practice.” M.S. (Jan. 2021)
Presenters: Irene Gofman, MS, CCC-SLP & Amanda Warren, MS, CCC-SLP
This course reviews ways in which cognitive, communication and dysphagia management in end of life care differ in comparison to management in other populations. It will contrast palliative care vs. hospice. Also addressed will be early decision making and advocacy for patients nearing the end of life, and cultural competency when approaching patients with diverse backgrounds.... more+
"I learned interesting things about the early decision-making and the cultural competence in EoL." C.J. (Sep. 2024)
"Dysphagia, especially discussion of reducing aspiration risk by providing oral care BEFORE meals was beneficial. In addition, goal setting in the context of palliative care. I liked the information provided." V.D. (Sep. 2024)
"Rewriting goals for ELOC will be different than what we are normally used to doing. I enjoyed the more in-depth explanation of PC and how I can be an effective SLP with this population." A.G. (Aug. 2024)
"Specified considerations for skilled assessment and intervention for palliative care patients. Both presenters were enthusiastic and professional regarding topics; they were consistent and effective in delineating material of which I only have limited knowledge and experience." R.A. (Jul. 2024)
"Oral care practice patterns were helpful to discuss. Concise PPT." L.K. (Jun. 2024)
"Dysphagia treatment section, communication and cognitive section, also, info about patient autonomy and cultural differences were beneficial. Presenters did a great job, well organized, informative, sharing cases from personal practice." M.H. (Jun. 2024)
"The definition of palliative care and barriers to palliative care referrals were helpful. Many research articles linked to support data presented in the course." B.S. (Jun. 2024)
"Communication and ideas were helpful, and I liked how the course was broken down into different sections." J.D. (Jun. 2024)
"The discussion on dysphagia at end of life was beneficial. I really enjoyed the whole course. I thought it was well organized and presented." A.J. (Jun. 2024)
"Cultural considerations was a beneficial topic. I liked the comprehensive content." D.S. (May. 2024)
"Goal writing for end-of-life/palliative care was helpful. Very practical, clear and concise course." S.D. (Apr. 2024)
"Discussing palliative vs hospice was beneficial." S.D. (Mar. 2024)
"Discussing Medicare only funding services for documented improvement was beneficial. The course was very thorough." S.A. (Feb. 2024)
"General refresher on all aspects was helpful to frame mindset when supporting palliative and EOL patients. The speakers did a great job at pacing and content." M.P. (Feb. 2024)
"AAC and goal writing was beneficial. Very well segmented." A.T. (Feb. 2024)
"The discussion on AAC was helpful." C.C. (Jan. 2024)
"Discussing end-of-life vs palliative care was beneficial. I liked the information about palliative care." K.S. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the real-life examples." H.B. (Dec. 2023)
"The documentation section was helpful." H.B. (Dec. 2023)
"The topic on swallowing was beneficial." K.P. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the discussion of palliative care for patients of various cultural backgrounds. Ideas were presented in a clear and concise manner, yet sufficiently detailed." C.V. (Aug. 2023)
"AAC considerations, reminders for documentation, AAC review, and the dysphagia topics were all beneficial." B.W. (May 2023)
"Discussion of PEG feeds and dementia was beneficial. I liked the AAC." C.C. (May 2023)
"Easy to understand course with good visuals." M.M. (Feb. 2023)
"Course covers ethics in a range of areas. I liked the research on feeding tube efficacy." S.W. (Dec. 2022)
"Excellent speakers! Learning informed refusal vs non-compliance...and cultural differences was beneficial." K.F. (Dec. 2022)
"Assessment and treatment - Complete topic coverage." E.P. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the different topics within palliative care that correlate to the patient's needs as a whole." M.S. (Dec. 2022)
"Discussion of end of life care decisions and decision making was beneficial." D.R. (Dec. 2022)
"Early decision making. I liked the various areas covered in depth." E.D. (Dec. 2022)
"Data on g-tubes was beneficial. I liked the thoroughness of course content." B.C. (Dec. 2022)
"Referrals, goals, not signing off on patients as quickly. I liked the speakers presentation of information and relative examples." R.K. (Dec. 2022)
"Tips for coordinating with the palliative care team and advocating for palliative care with physicians across the continuum of care." L.S. (Nov. 2022)
"Instructors provided real-world scenarios and examples, as well as real-world solutions for common obstacles within the provision of palliative care at end of life." L.S. (Nov. 2022)
"The speakers were engaging." L.W. (Nov. 2022)
"As an acute care SLP, I enjoyed the dysphagia management section and how it relates to dementia/end of life. I appreciated that the sections were broken into manageable chunks. I was able to complete the course a section at a time without having to stop in the middle." V.T. (Nov. 2022)
"I really enjoyed the way the speakers presented the materials in sections. I also really appreciated their enthusiasm and passion for this topic. It made the course really enjoyable." S.O. (Nov. 2022)
"Learning about our role as SLPs with our patients who are on Palliative Care was beneficial to my daily practice. Excellent presentation filled with information about how we can be a part of the palliative care team and how we can bring our areas of expertise to assist the quality of life of our patients who are at the end of their lives." I.H. (Nov. 2022)
"The entire discussion was well constructed and discussed. This will guide me from ways to participate in palliative care to appropriate documentation. Informative and easy to listen, follow information, and take notes." H.S. (Oct. 2022)
"The dysphagia management and AAC use was good information. The course will be an easy reference in the future." J.L. (Oct. 2022)
"I was impressed with the information on the need for oral care to reduce the risk of aspiration issues." M.T. (Sept. 2022)
"It was all very beneficial, but the information on Communication & Documentation was the most applicable to my daily practice." J.D. (Sept. 2022)
"I would recommend this course." C.P. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the functional approach." J.A. (Jun. 2022)
"It was very well organized and informative." K.P. (Jun. 2022)
"Learning the difference between Palliative Care and Hospice. I also found the information on what Palliative Care offers, goal writing, and cultural sensitivity all very useful. Great depth of the information." D.T. (May 2022)
"I liked all of it! I think the content and overall presentation was great! Liked the use of AAC to meet functional communication needs and help patient and family achieve their goals." K.R. (May 2022)
"Dysphagia management and risks associated with PEG placements in pts with Dementia was helpful. I liked that it was self-pacing." A.R. (Apr. 2022)
"I liked the examples of goals to help brainstorm with patient specific areas to target, as well as verbiage to use when writing goals. Also, examples of documentation and examples of treatment and justification." A.P. (Mar. 2022)
"I loved the presenters, they held my attention the whole time. Examples of documentation and need for early palliative referrals was beneficial." C.R. (Mar. 2022)
"Learning role of SLP across different domains. I liked that the videos are categorized with options to slow or speed up and that handouts are provided." W.S. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked the communication management for end of life. And the segmenting of topics." J.B. (Mar. 2022)
"The instructors approach to the presentation was organized, easy to follow and interesting. Their personal experiences with palliative care and topic knowledge added to this valuable information received." V.J. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked the information regarding various cultures, and the wide variety of topics." K.R. (Feb. 2022)
"Best practices for palliative care patients with dysphagia. I liked the thoroughness of the material, and relatable presentation." F.B. (Feb. 2022)
"I really loved the education presented in this course, specifically on this topic. There really are little to no quality educational resources on this topic! Thank you!" E.O. (Dec. 2021)
"Practical info in all areas of SLP scope at EOL - dysphagia management, hunger at end of life, developing team to support, documentation details." S.M. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked the suggestions on how to advocate for early palliative care services. Multitude of topics covered all pertaining to palliative care." A.S. (Dec. 2021)
"Clear presentation. Liked discussion of AAC and cultural differences." K.G. (Dec. 2021)
"Importance of early referrals. I liked the topics covered and research provided." L.E. (Dec. 2021)
"Course was very informative. Learning how to write communication goals will be beneficial." T.C. (Dec. 2021)
"Honoring patient quality of life over recommendations based on clinical judgments only. I liked the multicultural information." L.S. (Dec. 2021)
"The topic on cultural differences and what kind of language and communication with patients and family members is appropriate for various cultures. Some of this information was new to me. I liked the discussions about dementia (good review), Decision-making and cultural competence/awareness." S.L. (Nov. 2021)
"I liked the AAC tips and info, review of screening and testing tools, and documentation tips. Ease of use and time flexible." V.V. (Nov. 2021)
"I liked the approaches to EOL in valuing pt's perspective." K.S. (Nov. 2021)
“I liked the types of rehabilitation. So many therapists, doctors, and nurses believe that therapy is only necessary if the patient is going to improve. However, our skillset is much greater than that. And our services are very much needed at end of life also. The education regarding how to communicate bad news was helpful. I feel this course was broken down into good subtopics that all have to do with the end of life. Very good course.” H.O. (Oct. 2021)
"I liked the practical suggestions/ideas for everyday therapy. I used the AAC information clinically the very same day I took this course. Thank you!" M.D. (Oct. 2021)
"Have a greater understanding of role in palliative care and benefits of same in order to provide education to pt/family and other team members." T.M. (Sept. 2021)
“The discussion of Palliative care vs. Hospice increased my understanding of the differences. As well, the discussion of communication intervention with end of life patients has raised my awareness considerations." S.W. (Aug. 2021)
“I appreciated the increased info regarding the palliative care impact of PEG tubes on end of life patients and AAC suggestions. The example goals in the documentation section were helpful also.” J.Y. (Jun. 2021)
"I appreciated going over AAC, goals, and cultural context. I liked that it was organized in categories/titles." J.Y. (May 2021)
"Presenters had professional verbal style. Good info to tie in research articles and objective test features." B.S. (May 2021)
"All of it was beneficial - especially the cultural competence discussion. Very good course. As mentioned above, I liked the Cultural Competence section and also some of the specifics like the Boogie Board and ABCD." S.C. (Apr. 2021)
"The information specific to what Palliative care is and the role for the SLP in dysphagia and dementia was most helpful. All of the course content was very informative and immediately applicable." D.H. (Apr. 2021)
"I was most interested in cultural differences with respect to end of life concerns. I liked the example of assessments for persons with dementia was informative and comprehensive." R.M. (Mar. 2021)
"Excellent use of relevant examples. The review of dysphagia, communication and cognitive treatment/assessment in palliative care was most beneficial." N.A. (Jan. 2021)
“This information is very pertinent to my everyday work within acute care. I liked how the course was broken down. Very good presenters. Good use of examples from their clinical experience.” K.T. (Jan. 2021)
“Several clinical scenarios and case examples helped with functional application to my daily work. I greatly appreciated an example of how to better phrase/describe palliative care to an uncertain family/pt. The presenters were knowledgeable and had an incredible passion for this patient population. The course covered so many areas of our field that we lacked education about in graduate school.” K.K. (Dec. 2020)
Presenters: Donna Edwards, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S & Lisa Rai Mabry-Price, MS, CCC-SLP
Ethical issues that arise in SLP practice may be far reaching, but proactive utilization of resources, education, professional supports and collaborative efforts help resolve conflict in a professional manner. This course reinforces the support of our professional role to serve children with feeding and swallowing disorders across settings and to advocate for those children and families for best outcomes. Includes case studies to facilitate learning.... more+
"It was beneficial to discuss how to collaborate with medical SLPs to implement into my school-based setting. I liked the case studies." S.C. (Sep. 2024)
"Responsibilities related to feeding/swallowing in the school setting were beneficial to discuss. I liked the resources." K.T. (Sep. 2024)
"I liked the case studies. They provided an opportunity to think about possible scenarios and how to respond to different situations." S.B. (Aug. 2024)
"Outpatient swallowing was a helpful topic. I enjoyed learning how to ethically practice feeding and swallowing." K.K. (Jul. 2024)
"The importance of feeding therapy within the school setting was beneficial to discuss. I liked that the course was easy to access and inexpensive." N.M. (Jul. 2024)
"I liked the collaboration with school and inpatient medical SLP. Clear and concise course." J.H. (Jun. 2024)
"All the information was helpful. I liked the simple and good resources." J.R. (Jun. 2024)
"It was beneficial to refresh myself on the ethics of serving my clients. I liked the accessibility and ease of watching the course." T.Q. (Apr. 2024)
"I appreciated the depth and detail in which the presenters spoke about school-based issues in dysphagia treatment: the legal basis for providing dysphagia services, ethical issues related to feeding and swallowing therapy, how to go about building competency in this area, etc. The course was informative, and the case studies were insightful." M.N. (Mar. 2024)
"I liked the discussion on the roles and responsibilities of school-based SLPs." R.G. (Feb. 2024)
"All the information about school SLPs and feeding was beneficial. It was nice to see the laws and justifications for why feeding services should and can be provided in schools." M.B. (Jan. 2024)
"How IDEA pertains to feeding/swallowing disorders in school-based settings. Clear, concise course." C.G. (Dec. 2023)
"The role of the SLP in feeding and swallowing in schools. I enjoyed the case studies and the online format." A.C. (Dec. 2023)
"The steps were presented for the Medical and Educational Setting SLPs. Also, the resources and research were in the slides to refer to later. I liked that course made me think about swallowing in a more holistic way." P.M. (Dec. 2023)
"The clarification of the code of ethics and responsibilities was helpful. I liked the handouts and presentation." B.A. (Dec. 2023)
"Defining roles of slps across settings, such as medical SLP vs. educational SLP. I liked the case studies that gave examples of issues and resolutions." L.H. (Dec. 2023)
"Beneficial review of ASHA Code of Ethics and application within the area of Pediatric Dysphagia. Discussion of responsibility of the school systems to provide treatment and feeding management plans under the law. I liked the flexibility to view this course." H.L. (Dec. 2023)
"Discussing Feeding/Swallowing in a school setting was beneficial. I liked the case studies." M.W. (Dec. 2023)
"The impact of malnutrition and/or dehydration on development and education was beneficial to discuss. The course was succinct, informative, and applicable." H.S. (Dec. 2023)
"Feeding disorders in the medical field vs school-based feeding. I liked that the course was online and easily accessible." A.J. (Dec. 2023)
"I work in a school, so this course was very helpful in gaining knowledge about collaborating with outpatient and inpatient medical SLPs. The information was very organized and complete and useful." A.H. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked all topics. And connections to school." E.H. (Dec. 2023)
"The case studies for special circumstances were helpful. I liked the accessibility and affordability of the course." E.F. (Nov. 2023)
"I enjoyed the discussion of the school-based SLPs role with feeding patients/students. Easy to understand information that was relevant." J.E. (Nov. 2023)
"As an SLP who works in an outpatient pediatric clinic, the info on the laws for school SLPs and the requirement to provide services for feedings and swallowing were beneficial. I liked the case studies." C.I. (Oct. 2023)
"Liked discussion of feeding and swallowing in schools." L.P. (Oct. 2023)
"Case studies were helpful. The presenters were very clear and followed handouts well." J.W. (Sep. 2023)
"Content was presented in a straight forward manner. I liked the case studies." S.P. (Sep. 2023)
"This course was thorough and provided many appropriate guidelines for dealing with feeding issues in the schools. And how to address feeding issues with speech assistants that have been trained by other professionals." P.E. (Aug. 2023)
"The discussion of the ways that medical SLPs can collaborate with educational SLPs was helpful." E.H. (Aug. 2023)
"Learning roles of specific SLPs. I liked the variety of case studies." B.A. (Aug. 2023)
"Very informative, great amount of information and resources. Ethics and responsibility related to school based SLP." G.M. (Aug. 2023)
"Suggestions for collaboration between professionals in different settings and families. This course addressed the ethical issues surrounding therapy for children with feeding and swallowing disorders in a variety of settings." S.P. (Aug. 2023)
"Information was presented in an easy-to-understand format. Resources mentioned at the end of the presentation for ASHA's pediatric dysphagia practice portal were beneficial." H.M. (Jun. 2023)
"The case studies that were presented were useful." R.C. (Jun. 2023)
"Communication with other disciplines was beneficial. I liked the focus on feeding and swallowing." R.D. (May 2023)
"I liked the clarity and organization of this course." L.I. (May 2023)
"Easy to understand the course content. I liked discussion of IPP and the reasoning behind providing feeding therapy in the schools." R.G. (Apr. 2023)
"The reminder that IDEA affects students with swallowing issues was beneficial. I liked the course format." K.M. (Apr. 2023)
"Code of ethics was beneficial. I liked the ease of presentation." A.J. (Apr. 2023)
"The code of ethics was beneficial and really relevant to daily practice. I liked the pace of this course and the option of the online version of it." K.Y. (Apr. 2023)
"I found this information very informative and interesting." G.L. (Apr. 2023)
"The case studies and background information were beneficial." A.G. (Mar. 2023)
"I enjoyed the discussion regarding the SLP's role in various settings. This course was easy to access." B.V. (Mar. 2023)
"The case studies were extremely helpful. All the information was relevant and presented well." A.P. (Mar. 2023)
"Learning the importance of communication between the medical SLP and the school SLP to ensure safe oral intake during the school day was beneficial. The case studies were helpful." E.L. (Mar. 2023)
"Relevant content. Learning the risks for students and the laws and codes that require us to serve them." K.A. (Feb. 2023)
"Rationale for a pediatric patient's right to have feeding needs met. As a hospital-based SLP, I am encouraged to see advocacy for school SLPs to be encouraged, if not employed with the necessary tools to correspond with the medical team to advocate for these patients. Also, to feel supported in establishing requirements for best practice assurance." H.W. (Feb. 2023)
"Feeding and swallowing disorders in pediatrics. The course was convenient." L.R. (Jan. 2023)
"The importance of advocating for feeding/swallowing supports in the school setting. I liked the case studies." L.H. (Jan. 2023)
"I enjoyed the case study reviews." A.E. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked the course layout. Learning what the school SLP is responsible for regarding a child with feeding/swallowing disorders." W.D. (Dec. 2022)
"Educational relevance of feeding and swallowing issues in schools. Outlined a plan of action for coordination of medical SLP and educational SLP." M.H. (Dec. 2022)
"Going through all principles of ethics as well as the role of the medical and school SLP was beneficial. I liked the ease of course access and the flexibility of when I take the course." J.M. (Dec. 2022)
"The medical SLP section was my favorite part, very well done. It broke down responsibilities by setting." B.C. (Dec. 2022)
"Case studies were good to put all information together." S.B. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the topic on implementing supports for children with feeding and swallowing disorders at school. The case studies were very helpful as well." M.E. (Dec. 2022)
"The review of the code of ethics and the case studies were great. This course had knowledgeable presenters." L.M. (Dec. 2022)
"Very straightforward, and to the point. Understanding the role of the medical SLP vs school SLP with feeding/swallowing." M.H. (Dec. 2022)
"What I found beneficial was the update on use of acronyms, incidence of swallowing disorders in schools, and presence or absence of swallowing services within the schools. Courses like this are a great overview to encourage school based SLPs for competency in this area and thusly increasing the importance of SLPs in the schools." A.H. (Dec. 2022)
"Course was clear, well organized, and professionally presented. I found it objective in presentation and factual in content. The presenters' discussion on available resources was excellent." A.H. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the case study examples." M.L. (Dec. 2022)
"Helped me to understand that swallowing work is being done and should be done in the schools. The material was well presented with great graphics to help keep my attention. I love the darling student that was featured!!" A.W. (Nov. 2022)
"I appreciated the case studies and the next steps associated with said case studies and the list of resources at the conclusion of the presentation. I also appreciated that it covered a wide swath of concepts." M.B. (Nov. 2022)
"The course was very to the point." K.G. (Nov. 2022)
"Commonly occurring and efficiently presented case studies." M.G. (Nov. 2022)
"Review of roles for the inpatient and outpatient SLPs were good. I liked the format and delivery." A.G. (Nov. 2022)
"The resources were beneficial." J.G. (Nov. 2022)
"The organization of material was good." T.R. (Nov. 2022)
"All information was relevant." S.S. (Oct. 2022)
"I like that I could do this at my own pace and am able to stop and go as needed." A.G. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked having different presenters." L.T. (Oct. 2022)
"Easy to listen to presenters." S.R. (Oct. 2022)
"It was very thorough and provided good examples." L.G. (Oct. 2022)
"Expectations for Dysphagia in the school setting and how I use a team to determine services appropriate for the student was great information." T.H. (Oct. 2022)
"The course Increased awareness of feeding and swallowing issues for my students." J.S. (Sept. 2022)
"I like that the course gave further resources at the end." J.S. (Sept. 2022)
"The course was very informative. I liked the case studies to help connect with present clients." M.M. (Sept. 2022)
"The course covered a lot of material." S.S. (Sept. 2022)
"The course is simple to follow." T.L. (Sept. 2022)
"This course gave a better understanding on what the child and family should be receiving and how to advocate for the child. Course was easy to follow and very interesting and informative information." A.C. (Sept. 2022)
"I like the PowerPoint presentation followed along with the discourse." A.G. (Sept. 2022)
"I like the presentation and the flow." M.S. (Sept. 2022)
"Straightforward and thorough information." A.L. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked that the course was brief but thorough." J.R. (Aug. 2022)
"I like the review of code of ethics." S.H. (Aug. 2022)
"I felt the case studies were beneficial." H.W. (July 2022)
"I work in a school with children who have severe disabilities. There are many students on my caseload who have feeding issues. It was beneficial to hear steps in collaboration with family and medical speech pathologist. I liked how the course emphasized how it is a team approach which we are trying to do currently within the school. I enjoyed the case studies that were shared." C.W. (July 2022)
"Very informative with links to the medical aspects." C.P. (July 2022)
"It was clear, concise and to the point. Highlighted new information that I was unaware of." W.J. (July 2022)
"The collaboration model between SLPs in different settings was helpful. I liked the format of the course and the concise content." A.S. (July 2022)
"I liked that both presenters had varied backgrounds. I liked the discussion regarding competency in this area." R.G. (July 2022)
"The case study of ethical dilemmas and how to potentially approach them are beneficial." E.S. (June 2022)
"The case studies were very helpful and relevant to ascertaining professional practice to address the issues. The format was cohesive." C.R. (June 2022)
"Interesting that so many states work on feeding and swallowing in the public schools. Course was easy to follow with the outline and the case studies were interesting." L.S. (May 2022)
"Course was well organized and had good flow." A.G. (May 2022)
"I liked the case studies. The course was a helpful resource to support the role of school SLP in feeding and swallowing." J.T. (Apr. 2022)
"Presenters were knowledgeable and easy to listen to." H.L. (Mar. 2022)
"The roles of medical and educational SLPs - I found the discussion on appropriate communication and treatment to be especially helpful. The case history reviews were a great way to solidify my understanding of topics." K.B. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked the overview of why feeding and swallowing should be addressed by school SLPs. It was clear and efficiently presented." N.H. (Feb. 2022)
"That the school systems are recognizing that management of Dysphagia and Feeding Difficulties is necessary. Content was organized well and supports multidisciplinary approach." G.Q. (Jan. 2022)
"I liked the collaboration between medical and school SLP and the discussion about how schools should support children with dysphagia." L.K. (Jan. 2022)
"The case studies which specifically addressed practical implementation of swallowing therapy/diagnostics in the school setting were very helpful." K.F. (Jan. 2022)
"I appreciated the case studies and the format in which issues were addressed and next steps were mentioned." A.S. (Jan. 2022)
"I liked being able to observe examples of all areas where we can ensure a patient receives the quality of care needed through collaboration with other professionals." C.L. (Dec. 2021)
"Liked discussion around responsibility of a school district for students with feeding and swallowing needs." A.P. (Dec. 2021)
"Clarifying the legally defined roles the school plays in supporting children with feeding/swallowing impairments was helpful. I liked the case examples." N.C. (Dec. 2021)
"I work with early intervention which is a sort of combination between schools and out-patient. It was helpful to know the roles of both and how I can help with the continuum of care. This course was easy to understand and very professional." E.R. (Nov. 2021)
"The part about understanding each child's family situation and their family culture. I currently work in a private practice with lots of small children and their families. I try to tailor my therapy to meet each one's individual needs." A.H. (Sept. 2021)
"I learned the importance of the school SLP and her role with feeding and swallowing. I liked how everything was tied into Ethics." L.P. (Aug. 2021)
"The information that school districts need to provide feeding to all children at their schools and why will be beneficial for my daily practice." P.B. (Jul. 2021)
"It was a good review on the rules for feeding and swallowing as it relates to schools." G.G. (Jul. 2021)
"I found the difference in medical and education SLP beneficial for my daily practice and liked the comparison them." E.S. (Jun. 2021)
“I enjoyed the collaboration between medical and school SLP’s, as well as the equal roles of other professionals and families. It was helpful to have reminders to complete an ethnographic interview to obtain relevant information for a treatment plan which includes the family's values, goals, and expectations. I appreciated the resources and the breakdown of what is available specifically through the Portal, other agencies, and publications/groups from ASHA. I also appreciated the various aspects of the case studies.” A.G. (Jun. 2021)
"Case studies were interesting to review to see what problems arise outside the medical facility." C.H. (May 2021)
"The case studies were particularly interesting and helped me consider the topics in real-world way. I liked the clear information laid out in the slides." N.B. (May 2021)
“I think that outlining the specific goals for SLPs in each setting as it relates to pediatric feeding and swallowing was the most helpful. I also liked the case studies and handouts. I expected maybe more discussion of school-related issues with feeding and swallowing therapy.” A.C. (Apr. 2021)
“This course was quite informative.” C.C. (Mar. 2021)
“I particularly liked how precise the information was, as well as, the case studies and examples of where to obtain additional information. I thought this course was very informative.” J.W. (Mar. 2021)
"I appreciated learning where to go to find resources. I liked the case studies and how they apply to ASHA's code of ethics." P.P. (Feb. 2021)
“I enjoyed the summary of SLP roles from in-patient to out-patient to school-based. Course was clear and concise and provided plenty of resources and references.” K.F. (Feb. 2021)
“This course was clear and concise with plenty of resources and references.” K.F. (Jan. 2021)
"I enjoyed the discussion of IPP and IPE and case studies." A.B. (Jan. 2021)
Presenters: multiple expert presenters
This treatment-focused course presents perspectives on the evolution of dysphagia practice. Twelve expert clinicians in the field of speech-language pathology team up to discuss the history of dysphagia management, how evidence-based practice has evolved over the years, and what best practice looks like today. Course includes 2 hours related to ethics and speech-language pathology practice.... more+
"Section 9 and section 13 were especially beneficial. I liked that I can take the course at my own pace." K.D. (Sep. 2024)
"All very easy to follow/understand. I liked the ease of the course." S.J. (Jul. 2024)
"Discussing esophageal dysphagia was helpful. I liked the self-pace." R.B. (May 2024)
"I liked the variety of speakers." S.J. (May. 2024)
"Discussing dehydration and Head and Neck Cancer was beneficial. I liked getting great information that I can complete at my pace." D.S. (Apr. 2024)
"Treatment techniques for swallowing were helpful. I enjoyed the different speakers." L.C. (Mar. 2024)
"Section 12 was beneficial. I liked how comprehensive the course was." M.M. (Mar. 2024)
"This course was comprehensive. The review of anatomy/physiology was beneficial." K.A. (Feb. 2024)
"I enjoyed learning from the experts. The focus on overall health, including hydration, specific therapies, and pt perspectives, was beneficial." S.V. (Jan. 2024)
"Head and neck cancer section was most informative, new info for me! I enjoyed the variety of topics and speakers." C.O. (Jan. 2024)
"The portion on trachs was beneficial. I liked the review of overall dysphagia management." L.B. (Dec. 2023)
"Discussing swallowing in Neurodegenerative diseases and improving patient adherence was helpful. I enjoyed the flexibility to start and stop." J.B. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the variety of topics. Aspiration Pneumonia section and the Modified Diets and Feeding Tubes section were beneficial." L.O. (Dec. 2023)
"Dehydration, respiration and swallow, and cognitive therapy were helpful topics. I liked that the presenters provided case studies and video so that we could see what they saw and understand the conclusions they reached." T.P. (Nov. 2023)
"All of this course was beneficial and interesting." A.P. (Nov. 2023)
"Loved the variety of subtopics, presenters, and short lectures put together for the whole course." J.S. (Nov. 2023)
"Every topic was pertinent to my work in LTC with info to implement in my tx programs immediately. Hydration and dysphagia in neurodegenerative diseases were beneficial topics." C.A. (Oct. 2023)
"Kathy's discussion on hydration management has been particularly helpful. Kathy did an excellent job discussing the physiological functions of water and identifying who is at risk. The hydration plan outlined helped provide some guidance on administering appropriate water intake for my patients, as it is quite common for some residents who don't achieve their water goals. I enjoyed the various topics discussed and how efficiently and effectively the information was discussed. Having the outlines beside me helped with note-taking, and the self-paced course allowed me to return and re-review information/points that may have been misunderstood or missed." A.P. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the variety of topics covered, the specialization of each topic, and depth of coverage. Hydration, modified diets and feeding tubes, behavioral management of esophageal dysphagia were all beneficial topics." J.T. (Sep. 2023)
"Learning newest research findings. I liked the range of information." L.L. (Sep. 2023)
"Discussion of family education and counseling was beneficial. I liked the varied course content." M.H. (Sep. 2023)
"This course provided an intensive exploration of multiple conditions impacting dysphagia." S.B. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked learning the importance of hydration and implementing social activities around tea, happy hour etc. I enjoyed the 1-2 hour modules, ability to go at my own pace, and pause the test." R.H. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the variety of information provided." J.C. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked how well organized the information was and how easy it was to go back into certain topics." M.W. (Jul. 2023)
"Information on the esophageal process was beneficial. I liked the clearly presented slides." L.G. (Jul. 2023)
"All of it was beneficial - directly relates to a good part of my caseload." P.M. (Jun. 2023)
"New and useful information about dysphagia management. I liked the comprehensive and clear presentations. Aspiration pneumonia, respiration-swallowing coordination, esophageal dysphagia, and managing trach and vent patients were all beneficial. I liked the flexibility that I can fit this course into my schedule." A.M. (May 2023)
"I liked all of the speakers experiences with dysphagia." M.S. (Apr. 2023)
"Core Area of Health in Section 6 was beneficial. I liked how course addresses focusing on Patient Self-Care & Self-Empowerment." L.J. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the session on Esophageal Dysphagia. A thorough review of both a medical perspective and involvement of respiration (lung volumes) relative to bolus clearance and LES opening." T.S. (Mar. 2023)
"The sections on esophageal dysphagia and respiratory and swallow relationships were beneficial. I liked that I could complete the course at my own pace." C.W. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked Jay Rosenbek’s session. And the thoroughness of this course." S.A. (Jan. 2023)
"Can't pick just one topic - all were beneficial. I liked Dr. Coyle's presentation on differentiation between dysphagia acquired pneumonia and other forms of pneumonia. And to be totally honest, 2.0 CEUs rolled up into one course! (THANK YOU!)" R.K. (Dec. 2022)
"I feel this course was well articulated by all speakers. A lot of examples were provided that were relevant to the topic and very informative. Great refresher on tracheostomy care and vent weaning protocols." L.S. (Dec. 2022)
"Treatment techniques were beneficial. I liked the different areas of expertise shared." L.P. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the multiple topics and the devices to manage sensory loss." Y.W. (Dec. 2022)
"The course was organized and detailed. I liked the section on head and neck cancer." C.G. (Dec. 2022)
"Aspiration, modified diets, oral motor activities were beneficial. Everything about neurology and new treatments were beneficial. I really loved the pediatric dysphagia area." A.P. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the variety and comprehensiveness of the dysphagia topics. All the presentations provided valuable & useful information, enhancing & updating present knowledge. The topic of Hydration Management was very appreciated, due to its relative importance & thorough details." M.B. (Nov. 2022)
"Excellent information. Pertinent to patient contact and therapy. The speakers are knowledgeable and know their content. I liked specifically the Head and Neck, Trach/Vent, and Hydration Management lectures." D.C. (Nov. 2022)
"Practical application." A.J. (Nov. 2022)
"Course was easy to follow and to understand. I liked the therapy on esophageal dysphagia. And how each treatment had its own section." S.H. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the information on how the esophagus is involved in swallowing." C.R. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked everything about this course." J.S. (Aug. 2022)
"The information regarding head and neck cancer and discussion about feeding tubes were beneficial." F.S. (Aug. 2022)
"The course covers different perspectives relating to dysphagia management." C.S. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the broad range of topics." C.D. (Aug. 2022)
"Multiple lecturers, multiple topics, felt like I was at a conference. Very good info for our daily practice." K.I. (July 2022)
"I liked the diversity in topics, especially the DIEZ therapy with Dr. Gross." B.C. (July 2022)
"Each topic/discussion in this course was very informative and beneficial. Since I am an acute care SLP, the information from the Modified Diets and Feeding Tubes course by Paula Sullivan will certainly be used in my daily practice. I really liked that this course covered a wide range of topics in dysphagia, and that these topics were presented by a variety of clinicians." L.C. (July 2022)
"I thought it was interesting that many of the patients that are diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia do not necessarily have dysphagia. I liked that course was broken up into sections with different professionals speaking on their expertise." E.C. (June 2022)
"I enjoyed the discussion on hydration. All topics were interesting." A.J. (June 2022)
"The esophageal swallow content was beneficial." I.D. (May 2022)
"I liked the session on hydration and Paula Sullivan's session on working with pt's and families to make feeding decisions." L.M. (May 2022)
"Dr. Coyle's lecture on aspiration pneumonia provided great information relevant to acute care practices. I liked the large number of speakers and variety of topics." H.H. (May 2022)
"Multiple, very qualified speakers with a wide area of expertise." E.C. (May 2022)
"The course was well organized. The head and neck, respiration, and hydration sections are most relevant to my practice." L.A. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked the review of compensatory maneuvers and hydration principles. And the flexibility of taking the course online and on demand." R.G. (Jan. 2022)
"It covered a variety of topics and patient populations related to dysphagia, including hydration management." N.W. (Jan. 2022)
"I liked that there was a variety of aspects covered. I found most all of the content to be very beneficial as I work in skilled nursing facilities. I loved that there was a section in this presentation about the integrative approaches." L.D. (Dec. 2021)
"I loved the course on respiration and esophageal function. This was fascinating and makes me want to consider effects of respiration more carefully when assessing patients in acute care. I liked the content and flexibility of being able to work on it." M.T. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked the variety of dysphagia topics and speakers." J.W. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked that the topics are broken down into sessions and the information is very detailed." F.P. (Dec. 2021)
"I feel more informed because of section 3 esophageal dysphagia. I'm increasingly seeing more patients with oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia. The course was in small chunks, easy to do little bits at a time as I had opportunities." D.O. (Nov. 2021)
"Adding cognitive treatment to facilitate carryover for dysphagia strategies will be beneficial for my daily practice. I liked the easy to follow and interesting topics/presenters." D.L. (Nov. 2021)
"I really enjoyed the session on hydration." M.D. (Sept. 2021)
"Segment on hydration, segment on increased patient compliance/adherence, treatment modalities/studies was very good." M.S. (Sept. 2021)
“There was something from every section that I found useful to my practice. I enjoyed listening to it and learning from it at my own pace and on my own time.” H.B. (Aug. 2021)
"All of it was beneficial! Fantastic course! It has so much valuable information!! One of the best courses!" B.C. (Jun. 2021)
"The course is flexible and can be completed around my busy schedule. I also liked that I can continue to access the materials from the course to reference as I need them. Swallowing treatment for people with neurodegenerative diseases will be beneficial for my daily practice." J.R. (Jun. 2021)
“The information about esophageal dysphagia and managing trach/vent patients was very helpful. I liked that the speakers have had lengthy careers, reviewed swallowing treatment history, and demonstrated how far our profession has come in dysphagia treatment.” R.R. (Jun. 2021)
"It was beneficial to go over esophageal dysphagia, as this is a topic that is discussed with our patients frequently." H.S. (May 2021)
"I felt that as a whole, the topics were relevant and helpful to my daily work. I thought the Kathy Panther presentation about hydration was excellent and thought provoking and I also felt the vents/trach presentation gave great information. I felt all of the presentations gave helpful, practical information that I can use in my work." G.S. (Apr. 2021)
“I learned a lot of things that I didn't know before. I wouldn’t think that neck cancer can be combined with dysphagia.” I.M. (Mar. 2021)
"I appreciated going over the topics on esophageal dysphagia, respiratory and swallow relationships, and how to assist older adults to prevent dehydration issues. I liked the handouts and the articles referenced throughout the course to refer to for more information." V.M. (Mar. 2021)
Presenter: Paula Leslie, PhD, FRCSLT, CCC-SLP
When striving for autonomy and the push for clinical beneficence clash, service providers need sound advice based on current best practice. This course will examine and discuss values, morals and professional codes related to a variety of challenging situations that occur in everyday practice. Participants will learn a comprehensive model of medical ethics and how this can be successfully applied to their practice.... more+
"Beneficial discussion on medical ethics on how we provide what our patients need. I liked the flow of the course. Providing information and giving realistic examples with patient care." G.H. (Sep. 2024)
"The section about clinical documentation was helpful. I liked the real-life examples." E.F. (Sep. 2024)
"Beneficial understanding of patients importance in decisions. I liked the pacing of the presentation." L.S. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked the resources." B.P. (Aug. 2024)
"Discussing what is autonomy in ethical decision-making was helpful." N.W. (Jun. 2024)
"I really appreciated the first section discussing values, morals, and ethics. So important to clearly define especially when working in healthcare settings. I appreciated the presenters expansion on each slide- almost like she was having a professional conversation with each topic. The examples at the end were very helpful as well." M.H. (May. 2024)
"Discussing terminology was beneficial and I liked the examples." B.M. (May. 2024)
"Information on documentation was helpful. I enjoyed the specific examples given." L.H. (Apr. 2024)
"Ethics always comes up in our field, so this was helpful." R.C. (Apr. 2024)
"Discussing the res’ right to decide this care was beneficial." K.K. (Apr. 2024)
"The discussions about documentation were helpful since I supervise graduate students who do seem to struggle with wording, and this helps to give me some language to help provide backing for my suggested wording alternatives. I liked the length: Easy to register and complete from home." R.Z. (Mar. 2024)
"This course really gets to the core of implicit bias, ethics, and is incredibly relevant, relatable, and applicable to SLP profession. It is so powerful to understand how our bias really can harm our patients if not understood and addressed appropriately. It’s wonderful to see our profession moving away from "do it my way or else" and focus on providing the correct tools to our patients to participate and drive their own outcomes." C.K. (Feb. 2024)
"Looking into why the patient may not be motivated through discussion to gain their perspective, as well as diet recommendations and nonmaleficence - I need to always follow up with the dietician consult. Course was well done with a great rate of speech, examples, and resources." J.H. (Jan. 2024)
"Beneficial review of the ethics process and pt motivation including strategies to increase pt motivation." T.M. (Jan. 2024)
"The discussion on recommendations for diet levels was beneficial. I thought the speaker was excellent and very engaging." K.B. (Jan. 2024)
"I am a school-based SLP and appreciated the review of strategies for reading/interpreting and integrating research study results into my current practice. I appreciated the emphasis on considering patient and family perspectives as we present our evaluation results and recommendations, and emphasize the family's role in the team implementation of the treatment plan. Thank you for this course!" L.R. (Jan. 2024)
"There were many areas of importance that were addressed such as in-depth discussion of values, morals, and ethics as it relates to professional decisions and the culture and values of the patient and the family. When professionals have questions about patient care, they should refer to publications and research in the area of ethics (ASHA; APTA; AOTA)." A.B. (Dec. 2023)
"Dr. Leslie's presentation was excellent. She presented very complex information in a clear and organized manner." A.B. (Dec. 2023)
"I found this course helpful and could directly apply what I learned to my work in an acute medical setting." J.N. (Dec. 2023)
"Ways to deal with patients who seem uncooperative. I liked the knowledge and how it was shared by the presenter." L.H. (Dec. 2023)
"The presenter was engaging. Distinctions among values, morals, and ethics." R.W. (Dec. 2023)
"The 4 pillars of medical ethics and the review of ASHA's code of ethics were beneficial topics." W.G. (Oct. 2023)
"Clear, concise presentation. I liked the case study applications." L.S. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked exploring the individual ethics questions and range of options. The presenter was straightforward and maintained my interest." T.R. (Sep. 2023)
"The definitions of values, morals, and ethics was beneficial. I liked the case studies." M.C. (Sep. 2023)
"The discussion on cores of medical ethics was helpful." H.W. (Sep. 2023)
"Documentation suggestions were beneficial. I liked the personal bias section and presenter's stories." G.F. (Aug. 2023)
"Learning how best to document sessions with clients. Lovely to listen to this speaker." T.O. (Aug. 2023)
"The topics of Bias and Patient Autonomy were helpful. I liked the discussion that treatment interventions should not be top-down dictated by SLP, rather options should always be explored between pt/caregiver and SLP." J.M. (Aug. 2023)
"I was extremely impressed and grateful about the fact that the patient's input was a large focus of this presentation. I really appreciated the thorough manner in which this information was explained." M.K. (Aug. 2023)
"Excellent. I liked the speaker's style, rate of presentation and handouts." J.Z. (Aug. 2023)
"Importance of elaborating on teach-back to support clinical decision-making was beneficial. I liked that the course covered ethics criteria." A.D. (Jul. 2023)
"Talking about how to document properly was beneficial." A.M. (Jul. 2023)
"This serious material was presented in a kind, even-handed manner." J.A. (Jul. 2023)
"I found it helpful to sort out the differences between values, morals and ethics. I agree that it is necessary to understand that you have biases and need to understand when and how they may impact your treatment delivery." S.P. (Jul. 2023)
"I liked the discussion of autonomy, beneficence, justice, and maleficence. The suggestion to consider use of these terms in documentation was interesting. I need the practice to do that accurately and effectively." S.P. (Jul. 2023)
"Discussing the distinction between values, morals, and ethics was beneficial." M.G. (Jun. 2023)
"I really liked the specific definition of terms. I thought this course was concise, relevant, and to the point." A.J. (Jun. 2023)
"The topic on unmotivated patients was beneficial. I liked the video presentation and appropriate handouts." K.M. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the discussion of bias." C.S. (Jun. 2023)
"Autonomy discussion was beneficial. I liked the presentation of relevant cases." N.H. (May 2023)
"Discussion of documentation and its importance! I liked the specific examples." M.C. (Mar. 2023)
"This course had detailed explanations and examples. I liked the practical application, critical thinking, decision making, and metacognitive aspect of learning." L.M. (Mar. 2023)
"This helped me reframe some of the language I use in documentation, especially eliminating "appeared to be" altogether and only reporting on actions and statements. Ex. I might typically say, "patient appeared agitated as evidenced by throwing a book across the room," and instead, just state what happened, "patient threw a book across the room and spoke in an elevated volume." I liked the digestible concepts." K.D. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked that this course discussed some specific scenarios and what to do/say." B.D. (Mar. 2023)
"Direct and concise course. Defining the difference between values, ethics, and morals and highlighting personal bias was beneficial." A.Z. (Mar. 2023)
"The presenter used realistic and reliable examples. I liked learning about personal bias." L.W. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the clarity of information and discussion of personal bias." E.G. (Feb. 2023)
"Course was a nice and brief review of what ethics is. The “how” of clinical notes was a very good reminder." C.M. (Feb. 2023)
"Easy to follow slides and clear definitions of values, morals, and ethics. I liked the examples given of patient's beliefs and values that might be different from SLP's." N.O. (Feb. 2023)
"Mention of use of existing patient preferences in decision making. Inclusion of general scope of practices." L.L. (Feb. 2023)
"Clear and concise content. Learning about bias was helpful." R.M. (Feb. 2023)
"Understanding that it's imperative to understand the role of ethics, morals and values while treating the patient as a whole, and providing evidence based intervention, while respecting patient wishes and practicing justice in the system. Liked that I can go at my own pace and not feel rushed with the test!" A.E. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked the review of Values, Morals and the subsets of Code of Ethics. And the examples given." D.L. (Jan. 2023)
"I deal with these issues discussed often. I liked the ease of taking this course from home." S.K. (Jan. 2023)
"Thorough course. Ethical presentations always bring up scenarios for a clinician that are thought provoking." K.W. (Dec. 2022)
"Speaker was knowledgeable and easy to listen to. Understanding the patient perspective." M.C. (Dec. 2022)
"Short, to the point, good information. Discussing noncompliance with the patient was beneficial. I liked the opportunity to be thoughtful about these issues. I am grateful to the speaker for the research she had to do to put this course together." M.G. (Dec. 2022)
"Emphasizing the importance of listening to patients, and "meeting them where they are". I liked the discussion of personal bias, and how that can affect one's perception of an individual." S.F. (Dec. 2022)
"This whole course was a nice refresher on ethics. I liked the ease of access of the course." C.B. (Dec. 2022)
"Real-life clinical scenarios - liked the discussion of autonomy, non-maleficence, justice." S.A. (Dec. 2022)
"Very detailed and thorough course. I liked the discussion of patient autonomy and beneficence." C.G. (Dec. 2022)
"I found it interesting the discussion of personal values and biases and the need to recognize those in my own practice." B.D. (Nov. 2022)
"I enjoyed the discussion regarding personal bias, as well as the presenter's illustration of ethical issues through case studies. Easy to follow and good use of examples." K.B. (Nov. 2022)
"The course was easy to listen to." M.D. (Nov. 2022)
"Good overview of ethical issues." H.B. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the examples of ethical decision-making and the information on Medical Ethics. The presenter used inflection, maintained the flow of the presentation, and gave personal examples." L.S. (Nov. 2022)
"Broad and specific examples." S.M. (Nov. 2022)
"This was a good review of medical ethics. I enjoyed the instructor's personal experience, examples and case studies." A.O. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the convenience and cost." J.G. (Oct. 2022)
"I would recommend this course." M.L. (Oct. 2022)
"The definitions and differentiation of values, morals, and ethics were good topics. The course was clear and concise." H.K. (Sept. 2022)
"This class was great! Navigating how ethics can influence choices in treatment - it is not something that was available to me as a practicing clinician. I really enjoyed the content and the way the instructor presented it." K.C. (Sept. 2022)
"Presenter was clear and natural in her presentation." I.K. (Aug. 2022)
"Liked the concise nature. Good overall coverage of the topic." D.R. (Aug. 2022)
"The slides were clear and helpful. Liked hearing about Justice and how other disciplines describe specifics in this - i.e., PT, OT." M.S. (Aug. 2022)
"The importance of patient autonomy - I always enjoy Paula Leslie's presentations - she is such a good presenter." J.S. (July 2022)
"Direct and informative. The discussion on values was interesting." J.G. (July 2022)
"Specific examples of beneficence and how to avoid harm by lack of action. Good case examples, along with the use of not just ASHA, but also AOTA and APTA codes of ethics and Medical Ethics." K.C (July 2022)
"Liked the skilled nursing dilemmas in swallowing. Use of experience in teaching." K.C (July 2022)
"Dr. Leslie was very easy to listen to. Very clear in her explanations." J.G (July 2022)
"I liked the discussion regarding unmotivated clients, and values and personal bias. Clear information and good examples to make you think and evaluate your own personal biases and values." T.K. (June 2022)
"I liked the discussion of values vs morals vs ethics, and the conversational nature of the course with many examples." L.A. (June 2022)
"I liked discussion on medical ethics. The course was concise and easy to apply to daily practice." J.C. (June 2022)
"I enjoyed the real-life examples of ethical dilemmas that allowed the listener to go through critical thinking of how different situations may be best resolved. I enjoyed the interdisciplinary content in this course looking at the ethics in several organizations (e.g., ASHA, AOTA)." J.C. (June 2022)
"The course was straightforward and clear." L.G. (June 2022)
"Clear and easy to follow with reasonable/relatable examples." M.B. (June 2022)
"The presenter offered information in a clear manner. The handout and resources were helpful." D.G. (June 2022)
"This course helped to remind me that our code of ethics is not there to hurt us or scare us but to help and support us. We can refer to it when we have questions or concerns and it can defend or justify our course of action in treating our patients." A.H. (May 2022)
"I liked that course discussed real life situations, and that it was self-paced." R.R. (May 2022)
"I liked the order of the issues. The presenter was nice and thorough and efficient." A.A. (Apr. 2022)
"I liked the clear definitions and strong presentation of ethics as well as the examples provided for the clinical settings with values and bias." W.M. (Apr. 2022)
"The complex interaction between our own clinical and personal biases, general principles of ethics, and professional ethical codes were good. I liked the simple definitions of ethics vs. morals vs. values. Also liked the cases studies - MORE!" C.J. (Apr. 2022)
"It was beneficial understanding the difference between values, morals and bias in relationship to working with clients who may come with differing beliefs or culture. Dr. Leslie speaks very clearly and concisely, making her very easy to listen to. Her wealth of knowledge and love of our profession was also very apparent. I liked everything about the course." J.N. (Mar. 2022)
“I enjoyed the speakers clear, well-paced, style of presentation.” D.B. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked the case scenarios that she presented and how she worked through what her role was." S.B. (Jan. 2022)
"I loved the presenter. She had a very nice way of explaining the content." C.C. (Jan. 2022)
"Great info and course was easy to navigate." C.M. (Jan. 2022)
"Considering what my values and bias might be and how I will need to consider how it effects my treatment and treatment plan considerations based on the client and family needs." S.B. (Jan. 2022)
"The entire presentation was clearly explained." C.R. (Jan. 2022)
"Understanding personal bias and how it impacts decision making regarding service delivery." S.S. (Dec. 2021)
"The discussion about the 4 principles. Helps you understand how to respond appropriately to various patients." B.P. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked the personal perspectives and examples provided by the presenter." C.B. (Dec. 2021)
"The sections focused on values versus morals and the personal bias portions will benefit my daily practice. I also was encouraged what she had to say about keeping accurate records." H.M. (Nov. 2021)
"The course was an excellent review and reminder and it was easy to access." M.K. (Oct. 2021)
"The documentation of education for patients provided and how to word it was helpful." C.M. (Oct. 2021)
"The entire course was useful. I liked the flexibility - ability to complete course at my own pace." E.N. (Sept. 2021)
"The presenters presentation was well paced, informative, and easy to understand." B.K. (Sept. 2021)
Presenter: Paula Leslie, PhD, FRCSLT, CCC-SLP
This course will help to fill the information void on ethical decision making when working with the adult population. Participants will learn a comprehensive model of medical ethics and how this can be combined with evidence-based practice to better manage complex cases.... more+
"I liked the evidence-based practice. The course was simple and well explained." E.M. (Sep. 2024)
"The information on judging research papers was beneficial. The course was easy to follow." A.M. (Aug. 2024)
"Understanding the roles of the family and patient in the process of best practices was helpful. I liked the pacing of the course." L.S. (Aug. 2024)
"It was beneficial discussing the different areas of Evidence Based Practice. I enjoyed listening to the speaker and I also liked the case example at the end." E.M. (Aug. 2024)
"Discussing clinical decision-making was helpful. I liked the clarity and organization with which the course was offered." Z.C. (Aug. 2024)
"Patient perspective is important to healthcare since they bring a unique understanding of the illness. Helpful information on the slides, easy to understand." M.H. (Aug. 2024)
"The general overview of ethics and the complexity of evidence-based practice was beneficial. The course was well-rounded in the information delivered and illustrated through relevant clinical examples." C.F. (Aug. 2024)
"How to discern the integrity/strength of a research paper was helpful. Effective outline with direct, to the point presentation." S.C. (Aug. 2024)
"Seedhouse grid was interesting, and I did not know about it. The presenter provided good examples." M.C. (Aug. 2024)
"Learning about the different types of studies and the benefits of each. I also enjoyed learning about how ethical research applies directly to clinical practice." M.C. (Aug. 2024)
"Considering patient culture and beliefs as factors that affect whether a patient will use recommendations or techniques at home. Got straight to the point, easy to understand. Good summary about understanding research." A.K. (Jul. 2024)
"I appreciated Seedhouse's ethical framework as it is a more ecological perspective on ethics that applies to daily shared decision-making in clinical care. I liked the presentation style of the presenter and the relevance of the content. The presenter weaved clinical and academic experience to create a rich perspective on the course content." J.J. (Jun. 2024)
"Evidence-based practice information was helpful. The instructor used examples and gave clear, applicable information." J.G. (Jun. 2024)
"I liked the three model circle: Informed Clinical expertise, Informed patient preference, and Best Evidence." M.W. (Jun. 2024)
"Incorporating client/caregivers perspectives was beneficial. I liked how simple the information was to understand." L.H. (Jun. 2024)
"The Seedhouse ethics chart was beneficial." M.H. (Jun. 2024)
"Beneficial review of prongs of evidence-based practice. Clear, concise, and well-paced course." B.M. (Jun. 2024)
"Communication breakdown was a helpful topic. I liked that this course was available online." A.F. (May. 2024)
"The research methods were beneficial, and I liked the outline of the course." A.J. (May. 2024)
"Clinician and patient/caregiver communication was helpful. I liked the explanation of terms and real-world experiences being used as examples." E.W. (May. 2024)
"It was beneficial to discuss what evidence-based practice actually is. Organized presentation." L.H. (Apr. 2024)
"Listening to the patient and family’s perspective was a helpful topic. I also liked the topic about culture and pain." K.K. (Apr. 2024)
"Respecting patient's viewpoints was beneficial." S.Y. (Mar. 2024)
"Beneficial discussion in regard to ethical decision making. I liked the strategic way in which information was presented." R.I. (Mar. 2024)
"The Seedhouse Grid was the most beneficial to my daily practice. What I liked best about this course was the review of ASHA's Code of Ethics Principle I, paragraph i." L.A. (Feb. 2024)
"It was helpful to discuss the fact that religion of the client may interfere with prognosis." S.D. (Feb. 2024)
"I liked the discussion on patient perspective and planning for best POC." L.S. (Feb. 2024)
"The true meaning of evidence-based practice. The course was well structured and easy to follow." E.F. (Feb. 2024)
"Discussing the seed house grid was beneficial. The presenter was clear and concise." R.H. (Feb. 2024)
"This course was clear, well explained, with examples. Listening to families' knowledge of the client, as well as your expertise/experience, and always expanding and growing in your field of knowledge." E.T. (Jan. 2024)
"Literacy and sensory feeding were helpful to discuss. The course was convenient." M.F. (Jan. 2024)
"I liked that the examples were based on real-life scenarios we would encounter. The review of how to read literature was beneficial." M.C. (Jan. 2024)
"The instructor was fantastic. She was very insightful and gave excellent examples of how this information directly related to how I can better serve my patients and understand research." T.G. (Jan. 2024)
"Ethics is interesting, and it gives a broader picture to me." L.M. (Jan. 2024)
"It was helpful to discuss keeping patient preference and perspective as part of Ethical decision-making. I liked the pace." J.B. (Jan. 2024)
"The discussion regarding patient autonomy was beneficial. Patient first considerations." A.C. (Dec. 2023)
"Importance of patient/family perspective to make a shared decision. Bringing in clinical examples." E.S. (Dec. 2023)
"The explanation of grading evidence was beneficial. Discussions of the three points of evidence-based, not just data." S.F. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the discussion of EBP and consideration of patient/family/cultural values and preferences." K.S. (Dec. 2023)
"Discussing patient participation in their care was helpful. I enjoyed the topic itself." M.M. (Dec. 2023)
"I found the seedhouse grid to be the most beneficial. I liked that the course was easy to use and was full of very helpful information." D.C. (Dec. 2023)
"Research judgment criteria was a beneficial topic." D.M. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the explanation of bias in research. The course was clear and concise." J.A. (Dec. 2023)
"The patient perspective combined with evidence-based practices was helpful. The presenter seemed very knowledgeable and passionate, providing additional resources." M.K. (Dec. 2023)
"A new perspective for me. I liked the discussion on eminence vs. evidence-based." L.G. (Dec. 2023)
"This information was all very helpful." C.O. (Dec. 2023)
"The graphic centering respect, needs, and autonomy was beneficial. I liked the self-pacing." R.D. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the ease of access to this course." A.M. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the patient perspective and the ability to repeat sections to increase understanding." M.J. (Nov. 2023)
"It was beneficial learning more about the importance of patient opinion." M.L. (Nov. 2023)
"All of this course was beneficial. It provided me with the knowledge needed in my career as an SLP." S.L. (Nov. 2023)
"I enjoyed the discussion of evidence-based practice and more focus on patient input." C.C. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the speaker. And discussion of the appropriate use of research." T.C. (Nov. 2023)
"Understanding the importance of reading research to be continually informed. I enjoyed the speaker's delivery as she maintained a pleasant pace." G.L. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked this presenter and ease of understanding the material. And the all-around reminder of the importance of the family and caregivers to our therapy." L.B. (Nov. 2023)
"I enjoyed the accompanying resources in this course." D.J. (Nov. 2023)
"Reviewing ethical guidelines was beneficial." V.W. (Nov. 2023)
"Discussing the three components of Evidence-Based Practice was beneficial." M.P. (Oct. 2023)
"The importance of listening to the patient and the family in that they bring broader information about the patient to the clinical situation. I liked the manner in which the course explored and addressed ethics with regard to the application of research to treatment and therapeutic plans and ethical implications." A.B. (Oct. 2023)
"I appreciated how a review of the literature and deciding what is important was discussed. Calm and consistent presentation of ideas." E.S. (Oct. 2023)
"The speaker was very easy to listen to. The cultural aspects of ethics are very important. Listening more to the caregiver's perspectives." V.F. (Oct. 2023)
"This course was very detailed and structured. Learning about medical ethics in general as it pertains to our field was beneficial." A.R. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the patient-specific information. And the ability to go back and re-listen." M.C. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the holistic approach and patient perspective." J.L. (Oct. 2023)
"Understanding the patient's perspective and analysis of best research components was very beneficial. I particularly liked the factual and clearly stated information as the content was presented." M.K. (Sep. 2023)
"I loved the speaker! She spoke so clearly and the presentation was well organized. Considering the patient’s cultural differences when making a clinical decision was a beneficial topic." K.M. (Sep. 2023)
"This course was efficient and concise. Learning what defines our clinical expertise was helpful. I enjoyed the Seedhouse Grid and found it very applicable to the decision-making process." E.R. (Sep. 2023)
"Course was clear and easy to follow. I liked the case example." K.L. (Sep. 2023)
"Very easy to access, informative and easy to follow. Even though I work in education now, I found that many of the topics involved in ethical decision making are relevant to my field. Especially considering patient perspective, and that disagreement from the patient is okay. Non compliance from a clinician is a possibility." C.K. (Sep. 2023)
"The presenter was clear with good examples. The analysis of the patient's wishes based on understanding their personal perspective was beneficial." M.K. (Sep. 2023)
"Clear explanations of Ethics and application to real life circumstances. I was able to take the course at a convenient time in my work day and at a convenient pace." B.B. (Sep. 2023)
"Learning how to approach conversations with patients and families. Course was convenient." J.Z. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked the information on statistical analysis of research. This course was a good introduction to ethics for SLPs." H.W. (Sep. 2023)
"I now have a better understanding for the pt and family viewpoint. And the need to understand pt's cultural background and its influence on treatment." J.M. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the discussion of Seedhouse Grid and the specific details relating to interpreting data in studies." A.P. (Aug. 2023)
"Beneficial discussion of Evidence-Based Practice. I liked looking at the Seedhouse Grid model." A.S. (Aug. 2023)
"Applicable to my practice. Evidence-based content." L.B. (Aug. 2023)
"Straight to the point of evidence based vs. patient values/beliefs." N.W. (Jul. 2023)
"Viewing the patients perspective in decision-making. I liked the handout." L.M. (Jul. 2023)
"Research-based evidence. I liked the information about the patient perspective." K.W. (Jul. 2023)
"I liked the Seedhouse Grid. Easy to follow the topic(s) discussed." J.M. (Jun. 2023)
"Discussing options with families was a beneficial topic." K.M. (Jun. 2023)
"All of it was beneficial! I liked that presenter broke it down in terms I could understand and I liked the book references she gave." J.D. (Jun. 2023)
"Evidence-based practice. I liked the case study presented at the end." K.B. (May 2023)
"Clear, concise, and good presentation. All content beneficial." K.G. (May 2023)
"I liked how the presenter explained what real EBP is and the correlation between Informed Clinical Expertise, Informed Patient Preferences, and Best Evidence. And really listening to patient perspectives." J.B. (May 2023)
"Good summary of ethics information. I liked the presenter." K.K. (Apr. 2023)
"I liked the presenter and discussion of daily ethical practice." R.N. (Apr. 2023)
"Evidence-based research for sound patient care. Easy to understand course and apply the information shared." L.J. (Mar. 2023)
"Taking all aspects of a situation into consideration and looking from various viewpoints was beneficial. I liked the specific examples in this course." M.C. (Mar. 2023)
"Considering the patient perspective and evidence-based rationale for therapy. I liked the speaker's rate of speech and how she broke down each section. Course length was also ideal." L.L. (Mar. 2023)
"Ways to involve pt and families in clinical decisions. Speaker spoke very clearly." B.W. (Mar. 2023)
"This course was clear. Considering patient's perspective about care was beneficial." R.M. (Feb. 2023)
"Great course with clear examples. Evidence-based practice and learning more about the patient and family perspective." A.G. (Feb. 2023)
"Analyzing different types of research studies. Liked the ease of presentation and test-taking." A.M. (Feb. 2023)
"Interesting topic. Taking time to understand patient/family perspective." P.B. (Feb. 2023)
"This course got to the point. How to apply research to clinical practice." D.T. (Feb. 2023)
"The presentation was relevant and informative. Patient considerations when offering therapy options." L.F. (Feb. 2023)
"This course was easy to understand and follow along. It was beneficial to always keep in mind that we need to consider the patient's perspective and always keep open communication with our patients." M.K. (Feb. 2023)
"Informative and easy to listen to. I liked the Seedhouse grid." S.K. (Feb. 2023)
"I work in a hospital and we tackle ethical issues every day. I liked the ease of taking this course from home." S.K. (Jan. 2023)
"Review of importance of client perspectives. I liked the pace of presentation and sense of 'discussion' in method." P.L. (Jan. 2023)
"Course was clear with easy to follow handout. Respecting not only what the patient wants but the reason and understanding behind it." L.S. (Jan. 2023)
"I thought the whole presentation was helpful. Liked that I was able to watch it over a period of time." C.W. (Jan. 2023)
"Good speaker. I enjoyed the discussion about being informed vs being an expert." A.S. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked the patient examples." J.L. (Jan. 2023)
"In depth information about EBP and using critical thinking to make the best clinical decision for my pts. I liked the visual of the Seedhouse Grid." S.P. (Jan. 2023)
"Well organized with digestible amounts of information. I liked the levels of literature hierarchy in addition to the description of nuances to which we should attend; emphasis on patients as having unique experiences; and values that must be held as paramount without abandoning either of the other EPB tenets." A.J. (Dec. 2022)
"Lots of great information." K.Y. (Dec. 2022)
"This course provided great insight on the importance of considering the family/caregiver perspective. It was good to review the ASHA Code of Ethics." A.C. (Dec. 2022)
"This course shows how to read and research articles and evaluate their strength. Course was clearly laid out. The presenter had a pleasant voice." D.V. (Dec. 2022)
"Communication with patient/family to identify their current understanding and perspective. The information was well organized and examples illustrated points clearly." K.M. (Dec. 2022)
"I will apply specific examples of patient perspectives as considerations in my daily practice. I enjoyed the specific examples of patient perspectives." S.B. (Dec. 2022)
"Looking closely at what the research is stating. Valid points about research and studies." K.M. (Dec. 2022)
"This was an interesting topic which was food for thought. It was great to hear about the ethical and moral part of speech and language therapy." S.F. (Dec. 2022)
"The differentiation between clinical expertise and INFORMED clinical expertise. Dr. Leslie presents quite well and provided excellent advice as I read research articles." C.B. (Dec. 2022)
"The grading of evidence from highest to lowest was beneficial. Course was to the point." J.B. (Dec. 2022)
"The remarks on considering pt's perspective at all times, the author's view about compliance, and the role of the SLP in finding the ways to negotiate information was very helpful. Course was presented in a very down to earth way." D.S. (Dec. 2022)
"Course was well organized and added to my knowledge." E.M. (Dec. 2022)
"This course is very organized." S.W. (Dec. 2022)
"The course provided organized, practical information. Considering patient wishes, preferences, and uniqueness in decision making." J.J. (Dec. 2022)
"The entire course was a nice refresher on ethics." C.B. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the Seedhouse Grid. The information was clear and thorough." S.S. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the clarity and ease of information presented." K.B. (Dec. 2022)
"Easy to follow and easy to apply." B.S. (Dec. 2022)
"This course had a good discussion of frameworks and case studies. Speaker related the research to everyday clinical practice." L.D. (Dec. 2022)
"Ethics can be complicated/confusing at times, but this speaker kept the information shared fairly simple, which made it easier to understand." L.K. (Dec. 2022)
"Focused on patient and family desires which was good. Good review of aspects to consider for maintaining an ethical practice." C.O. (Dec. 2022)
"The reminder was good to consider all of the following: external evidence, clinical expertise, and patient's values and beliefs." A.R. (Dec. 2022)
"The discussion about autonomy and multicultural considerations was clear, concise, and useful." L.G. (Nov. 2022)
"The presenter had an excellent rate of speech, clear vocal quality, great examples, and a simplicity to her slides." E.D. (Nov. 2022)
"The presenter was knowledgeable and provided refreshing perspective to evidence-based practice with informed patient/family as well as clinician expertise and best practice information." C.L. (Nov. 2022)
"The flow of the content and knowledge of the presenter were good." D.C. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the presentation style of the speaker." H.M. (Nov. 2022)
"Comprehensive, easy to understand, and to the point." J.D. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked that it discussed several important ideas to consider when making clinical decisions with patients, and it encouraged broader perspective taking on the part of the clinician." N.M. (Nov. 2022)
"The speaker was knowledgeable and clear." K.B. (Nov. 2022)
"Great content." D.H. (Nov. 2022)
"Nice, understandable explanation of the evidence-based practice. It was very well organized and clear. As the presenter noted, being clear can be the difference in understanding information or not. I will definitely take the next section of this course." S.P. (Nov. 2022)
"It was easy to follow and made ethical considerations seem more straightforward." S.C. (Nov. 2022)
"Explicit instructions of evidence-based research were most beneficial. I enjoyed the speaker's PowerPoint and real examples." A.N. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the different examples." S.K. (Nov. 2022)
"The Seedhouse Grid model brought up some interesting points about patient-centered care." M.H. (Nov. 2022)
"Clear concise explanation of several complex concepts." L.H. (Nov. 2022)
"Tips about how to read studies with a critical/intelligent eye were beneficial." N.C. (Nov. 2022)
"Reviewing how to judge research papers was good." M.P. (Nov. 2022)
"All of it was beneficial for my daily practice." A.E. (Nov. 2022)
"I thought the discussion about the perspective of the client and how the clinician should understand what they are going through during the situation was beneficial. I liked the examples presented by the presenter." S.S. (Oct. 2022)
"Review of ethical decision making and the importance of considering cultural background in decision making will be beneficial to my daily practice. I liked the format." J.P. (Oct. 2022)
"I like the convenience and cost." J.G. (Oct. 2022)
"I enjoyed Dr. Leslie's clear communication and that the info is relevant to my practice." S.C. (Oct. 2022)
"I like the instructor's 3 overlapping areas to make up Evidenced Based Practice and her description of their intervention." K.F. (Oct. 2022)
"The organization of the content was easy to follow and helped me understand the topic better." T.M. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the suggestions on how to evaluate research papers and articles. The course was clear and applicable." R.W. (Oct. 2022)
"This helped me to feel more confident moving forward in my practice." J.B. (Oct. 2022)
"The discussion of what goes into good peer review was beneficial." K.K. (Oct. 2022)
"How talking a comprehensive view of our clinical expertise married with patient values and best evidence fulfills our obligation as speech-language pathologists to provide beneficial care." H.M. (Sept. 2022)
"I like the healthcare aspect." A.M. (Sept. 2022)
"I like the topic of considerations of Patient's or Family's Understanding or view of illness or situation." P.L. (Sept. 2022)
"The course was very well organized and the content was presented in a clear manner." M.D. (Sept. 2022)
"I like listening to the concerns and input from the children on our caseload and their families. The course was organized and easy to follow." K.M. (Sept. 2022)
"I found the review of research method and statistics helpful for when I’m reviewing papers. I also found the speaker engaging and easy to understand." K.B. (Aug. 2022)
"The course had good organization." E.W. (Aug. 2022)
"Speaker was very organized and knowledgeable." J.K. (Aug. 2022)
"I enjoyed reviewing the code of ethics portion and refreshers on ethical research based articles. The powerpoint visuals were helpful." B.J. (Aug. 2022)
"The course was easy to follow and understand. Liked discussion of different ways to take your clinical recommendation with what the patient/family expects and work together to come to an agreement." B.H. (Aug. 2022)
"Detailed and easy to understand." K.R. (Aug. 2022)
"It was easy to understand. Good discussion of respect among cultures and practices." E.E. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked that it was relatable to my work." A.N. (July 2022)
"Reminder of patient’s unique perspective is important. And it is a good reminder that just because I have been practicing for 20 years doesn’t mean I provide evidence based practice techniques." M.R. (July 2022)
"It was easy to listen to, relevant and clear goals." E.N. (July 2022)
"I enjoyed the section where it provided an example of a clinical situation as to when listening and understanding a family's cultural beliefs will go against medical recommendations by a clinician. Liked the organization and smoothness of the course." A.T. (July 2022)
"Enjoyed the course and the objectives." C.Y. (July 2022)
"The course instructor brilliantly delivered valuable information in an astounding approach." D.M. (July 2022)
"This was a good general review of ethics. The presenter was very good." L.P. (July 2022)
"The informed clinical rationales and informed patient family decision making was good." L.M. (June 2022)
"I like the ability to watch it on my own time." C.A. (June 2022)
"I like the clarity of the presentation" A.C. (June 2022)
"I like the relationship between informed clinical expertise, informed patient knowledge and evidence-based practice." T.K. (June 2022)
"Learning skills to find the most useful research was beneficial. The discussion about statistics was easy to understand." Q.F. (June 2022)
"I liked the general reminders regarding ethical practice. Course was easy to access." L.A. (June 2022)
"Discussing bias and patient background was helpful. The course was very thorough." A.C. (May 2022)
"I enjoyed learning about the different types of research and the strength of each one. I also thought that the Seedhouse Grid was helpful to consider with patient treatment. The case study at the end was helpful as well. The presenter was excellent. She covered larger concepts about ethics and research but also on a specific level with patients and their families. She explained very well, and also had a very pleasant speaking voice!" K.B. (May 2022)
"I enjoyed how this course really intertwined the importance of patient preference and input. The flexibility to work at my own pace was nice." R.P. (May 2022)
"I found value in the broadening of evidence-based practice to incorporate not only pertinent published research but also taking into account the families perspectives/needs as well as my own clinical experience. The teaching and outcomes were clear. The pace of presentation was also helpful." P.P. (May 2022)
"Clearly defined EBP and the course was well organized." W.R. (May 2022)
"Appreciated the deep dive into patient / family wishes which can play a part in decision making. I liked the speaker - she was thorough." T.V. (Apr. 2022)
"I enjoyed the discussion of differing models used, as pertains to EBP and decision-making. Very insightful." V.B. (Apr. 2022)
"I liked the clear rate of speech and use of prosodic features of the presenter – and learning to become more sensitive to the patient perspective in clinical decision making." E.T. (Apr. 2022)
"I liked the emphasis on patient autonomy and informed patient/caregiver decision-making. Information was provided in a relatable, palatable way." S.F. (Mar. 2022)
"I appreciated that both handouts and the test questions were made available as it helped me to focus on what was most important." P.C. (Mar. 2022)
"It was easy to follow and gave valuable information." E.R. (Mar. 2022)
"Great course! Most beneficial - reminding me to more intentionally help families participate in decision-making. Very well organized, clear and comprehensive." D.E. (Mar. 2022)
"Very well organized, much information that is useful to assist in reading research papers." J.J. (Feb. 2022)
"I think the end of the presentation reminded me that I need to consider the patient/client/student input and make decisions with them, not for them. I think the presenter was very thorough in her points." A.B. (Feb. 2022)
"I enjoyed the information related to what to look for and be careful of when reading papers/articles." B.M. (Jan. 2022)
"I liked the thoroughness over each topic and relevance to my current employment. It was a very good course." J.S. (Jan. 2022)
"I liked hearing SLP issues in the medical field." F.F. (Jan. 2022)
"I liked the speaker's voice and clarity of information. I also like learning one hour at a time." M.M. (Dec. 2021)
"It was a well organized presentation." H.L. (Dec. 2021)
"I thought the review of analyzing research and clinical articles was beneficial. Remembering to go to the original source when reading a clinical article is crucial as information can be misinterpreted and affect practice. The course was presented in a clear, structured manner. It was not too basic." L.M. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked the Seedhouse Grid Model as a way to consider all factors when making informed clinical decisions." K.A. (Dec. 2021)
"The speaker was clear and easy to listen to. She provided good examples to clarify her points." M.C. (Nov. 2021)
"Good reminder to consider the patient and their family members' perspective and considerations." L.S. (Nov. 2021)
"The considerations of family wishes, family background, and family preferences as part of the decision making process was beneficial for my daily practice." C.S. (Nov. 2021)
"That evidence based practice involves a combination of informed clinical expertise, informed patient preference, and best evidence. I like how the author broke down the highest grading of evidence to the lowest grading of evidence when it comes to evidence based practices. This visual was a great way to easily confirm if the research is supported by solid evidence." K.H. (Nov. 2021)
"I found the discussion on evidence based practice the most beneficial to my daily practice. I thought the presenter did a good job clearly describing what she was talking about." R.R. (Nov. 2021)
"It is an easier and cost effective way to continue my education and helps me keep up with new and current practices in my field." D.E. (Nov. 2021)
"I thought the summary of ways to read research was a good refresher. I also enjoyed the inclusion of the patient preference information." K.R. (Nov. 2021)
"I appreciated hearing about the discussion on communication breakdown. All SLP's work with individuals young or old. Communication repair is a part of our role as speech clinicians. Listening to or reminding ourselves about breakdown triggers is very helpful for our line of work. Although the presenter used examples about patients from various medical settings, an SLP could apply her examples to almost any setting." A.A. (Oct. 2021)
"Understanding which research articles to use to guide my practice was important. I liked how easy it was to access." M.K. (Oct. 2021)
"I was enlightened to learn the difference between Eminence based practice and Evidence based practice. The instructor defined and clarified the basics and used appropriate visuals to illustrate." A.H. (Oct. 2021)
"Evidence Based Practice uses a combination of research evidence, informed clinical expertise, and informed patient wishes." M.H. (Oct. 2021)
"I liked that the course related to direct patient care to improve ethical decision making as an SLP." S.L. (Oct. 2021)
"The informed decision making by both the patient and the practitioner was beneficial for my daily practice. I liked the flow and ability to stop and start the course as needed." C.M. (Sept. 2021)
"I liked that the course was short and the speaker had good examples." K.S. (Sept. 2021)
"Reviewing evidence based practice and how it impacts our clients was beneficial. The pace of the course and it being easy to understand was good." A.K. (Sept. 2021)
"The information regarding types of studies and judgement criteria for research will help my daily practice. The discussion of importance of patient perspective as a part of evidence-based practice was very good." C.M. (Aug. 2021)
"I liked that the importance of the patient was stressed within the video." J.D. (Aug. 2021)
"Ethical healthcare from ASHA's code of ethics is beneficial for my practice. I liked that I could take it on my own free time." C.W. (Aug. 2021)
"Being more aware of listening to pt/caregiver perspective will help my daily practice." C.B. (Aug. 2021)
"Review of various research types was good. The presenter was very knowledgeable, simple explanations, good time duration." M.G. (Aug. 2021)
"Listening to the patient's perspective and knowledge of their situation will help my daily practice. The ease of taking the course at home was nice." L.K. (Aug. 2021)
"Presented clearly with easy to follow power point that aligned with verbal explanation." B.N. (Aug. 2021)
Presenters: Donna Edwards, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S & Paula Leslie, PhD, FRCSLT, CCC-SLP
This course will help to fill the information void on ethical decision making in the pediatric setting. Participants will learn how ethical healthcare is based on evidence-based practice which requires patient and family input and respect of their values. This approach can be successfully applied to practice in order to better manage complex pediatric cases. ... more+
"The Seedhouse Grid was beneficial. Helpful definitions of values, morals and ethics. The case studies were helpful, and I liked that I could take the course based on my availability." R.S. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked discussing ways to decide if a research paper is valid and applicable to my client. A variety of resources/visual images to help think about the various components of ethical decision-making." C.L. (Jul. 2024)
"The communication piece from her previous training that the quality of communication affects the patients POV, regardless of outcome, if it went 'right or wrong' was beneficial. I liked the review of Evidence-Based Practice in Ethics." A.G. (Jul. 2024)
"I enjoyed the discussion on respecting patient values and expectations. Great recording and case study examples given." K.D. (Jul. 2024)
"The Seedhouse grid model was an interesting way to look at patient consideration and ethical considerations. I liked the focus on client perspective." M.R. (Jul. 2024)
"It was beneficial to discuss cultural and personal issues that may influence implementing my recommendations. Presentation of information was clear and direct." A.C. (Jun. 2024)
"I liked the explanation of ethics, morals, and values." L.M. (Jun. 2024)
"Comprehensive definition of evidence-based practice. I enjoyed Paula Leslie's manner of presentation." S.H. (May. 2024)
"I liked the easy flow of the course and evidence-based practice." C.G. (May. 2024)
"The Seedhouse Grid for health Ethics is a valuable tool. The course was well organized and the presenters made the topics of Values, Morals and Ethics relevant with examples and specific cases." S.G. (Apr. 2024)
"Seedhouse Grid was a beneficial topic. I enjoyed the ease of following along." J.W. (Apr. 2024)
"I found the Seedhouse Grid to be a very interesting visual that very clearly depicts how we must compartmentalize so many different aspects when making clinical decisions. I enjoyed that there was a downloadable powerpoint to follow along with." A.R. (Mar. 2024)
"The explanation of the three components of evidence-based practice was helpful. I really enjoyed the Thalidomide concept about research's impact." A.I. (Mar. 2024)
"The topic of family decision making was beneficial. I liked the ease of understanding." K.C. (Feb. 2024)
"I loved the parts about personal biases - it was a good reminder." M.B. (Jan. 2024)
"The Seedhouse Grid was a beneficial topic. I liked the accessibility of the course." L.H. (Dec. 2023)
"Discussing the ASHA code of ethics was helpful. Examples of ethical problems with cases." L.V. (Dec. 2023)
"Working with families more intentionally was a helpful topic." M.Z. (Dec. 2023)
"Client perspective was beneficial. I liked the way the course was broken down." A.C. (Dec. 2023)
"I enjoyed the case studies." A.R. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the description of what an informed clinical expert is. Well-organized information and well presented." A.H. (Dec. 2023)
"Examples of how our values, morals and social constructs impact our daily lives and can impact our clinical decision making." A.B. (Dec. 2023)
"Keeping personal bias out of therapy and the need to be flexible. Listen to your patients." S.N. (Dec. 2023)
"Beneficial discussion on personal religious beliefs affecting interactions with patients." E.G. (Nov. 2023)
"This course covered a broad range of topics. Discussed the effect of communication on a patient's perspective and clinician biases." L.L. (Nov. 2023)
"The importance of acknowledging/accepting the client/family's perspectives." J.W. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the patient perspective and personal bias discussion. Nice charts and bullet points." L.H. (Nov. 2023)
"All content was relevant to my daily practice." S.P. (Nov. 2023)
"Discussing ethics vs. morals. vs. values was beneficial." J.D. (Nov. 2023)
"The definition of values, morals, and ethics pertaining to clinical settings was helpful." P.R. (Nov. 2023)
"The importance of the patient and family perspective. The presenters were very easy to understand." L.J. (Oct. 2023)
"Real life application of ethics on patient examples." C.F. (Oct. 2023)
"A good reminder to take parent perspectives into consideration when they are rejecting recommendations. Well outlined topic." B.N. (Oct. 2023)
"I found the case examples and explanations to be the most helpful. I liked the analysis of the research articles that were presented." A.B. (Sep. 2023)
"Brief, concise, and covered important topics. I liked the case studies." L.L. (Sep. 2023)
"The issue of compliance and whether or not to continue treatment was beneficial to discuss. Good examples and I liked the graphics which I thought were good representations of ideas." B.D. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the provision of distinctions regarding values, morals, and ethics. The definition of Evidence-Based Practice using 3 concentric circles and the suggestion regarding continuing education in related fields was beneficial." K.M. (Aug. 2023)
"I felt everything that was addressed in this course was important. The patient or caregiver perspective is so important. I liked the overall review of the importance of ethics." J.L. (Jul. 2023)
"The presenters kept my attention, and the content was thought-provoking and informative. The discussion around patient and clinician personal bias was beneficial." K.R. (Jul. 2023)
"Understanding the perspective of the client and using both clinical expertise and client values to make clinical decisions. I liked the examples regarding patient care." L.M. (Jul. 2023)
"Engaging presenters and examples. I liked the intro about morals and values." K.U. (May 2023)
"Informative course. I liked the emphasis on consideration of the patient's point of view in addition to evidence-based practice. I liked the specific cases discussed." L.C. (May 2023)
"Clear, simple presentation. The ethical grid was beneficial." N.F. (May 2023)
"I really enjoyed the case studies. I liked the layout of this course a lot." K.Y. (Apr. 2023)
"The importance of the patient/family perspective in decision-making was beneficial. I liked the 2 charts provided, and stressing the importance of talking with patient/family to determine why they do not want to follow therapy recommendations, and the thought re: clinician noncompliance." L.M. (Apr. 2023)
"Good case studies and discussed variables that impact my decisions." A.F. (Apr. 2023)
"The presenters were informed and used personal experiences to illustrate their points. Review of research articles was beneficial." E.O. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked and appreciated thinking about ethics in our field from a broader conceptual base. This course frames concepts around ethical decision making. And thinking about evidence-based as including clinical expertise, research, and patient perspective." R.J. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked all the content." R.J. (Mar. 2023)
"Discussion of internal bias was beneficial. I liked the course length." A.P. (Mar. 2023)
"Good review of ethics and our roles as SLPs. Good examples to incorporate ethical considerations and apply information appropriately." W.S. (Feb. 2023)
"Brief course, but helpful." S.R. (Feb. 2023)
"Covered specific and important information." J.D. (Jan. 2023)
"Evidence based practice. I liked how seamless and informative this course was." K.W. (Jan. 2023)
"Course covered the application of research interpretation. And evidence based practice as it uses research evidence, the best available evidence, clinical expertise, and the patient's preferences." J.P. (Jan. 2023)
"Consideration of families. Course dipped into related fields." E.J. (Jan. 2023)
"Patient perspective. The different subtopics and discussions were beneficial." M.C. (Dec. 2022)
"Liked how in-depth the course is. I liked the seedgrid and discussion on religion. The case studies were beneficial in helping me feel more confident in what decisions I would make." S.S. (Dec. 2022)
"The importance of the patient/family perspective and clearly communicating on this was very beneficial, especially related to cases I have right now. I liked that I could take course on my own time and stop and take extra notes." K.A. (Dec. 2022)
"Course was concrete and clear. It gave me a complete understanding of the best way to be critical when facing an ethical question. It’s important to be aware of our own bias when treating clients considering the cultural diversity that we, clinicians, face during our daily practice." A.C. (Dec. 2022)
"Being reminded of caregiver stress was very helpful. Good information and easy to follow along." K.H. (Dec. 2022)
"I thought the information was presented in an organized and clear manner. The specific breakdown of values, morals, and ethics was presented in a clear manner and helped to reinforce how and why to take these into consideration when working with patients and families. I also very much appreciated the case study related to pediatric dysphagia, as I work with pediatric feeding and swallowing and have encountered similar scenarios while working with families." L.H. (Dec. 2022)
"Evidence based practice information. Excellent slides." J.W. (Dec. 2022)
"Grading of evidence with EBP and discussion regarding differences between values, morals and ethics was beneficial. I liked the importance of communication and an understanding of the patient/caregiver perspective." D.S. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the discussion about personal bias and the recognition that there is therapist noncompliance." L.W. (Dec. 2022)
"Case study examples were beneficial." E.G. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the ethical situations presented in the case study and the powerpoint." J.F. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the case studies looking at a scenario and discussing the possible options. Course was relatively short and easy to follow along." D.S. (Nov. 2022)
"The seedhouse grid was quite good. The examples of specific situations and the issues were well presented." J.O. (Nov. 2022)
"The reminder that we all come with our own individual beliefs and bias, including families, and we have to respect that. A lot of good food for thought." N.M. (Nov. 2022)
"Clear Instruction." A.J. (Nov. 2022)
"Considering all the factors behind a family's belief in therapeutic services was good to learn. I liked the presenter's real-world examples." E.J. (Nov. 2022)
"Helpful handouts for the course." M.G. (Nov. 2022)
"Course content and delivery were good." A.G. (Nov. 2022)
"The discussion regarding differences between values, ethics, and morals and grading of evidence were beneficial." T.R. (Nov. 2022)
"The presenter of this topic provided information on both sides of clinical approach and research." P.G. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked learning about Seed Grid, learning at my own pace, and the ability to re-test." A.G. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the case studies and the format." B.C. (Oct. 2022)
"Linking ethics to evidence-based practice was beneficial." L.T. (Oct. 2022)
"I found reviewing the Code of Ethics was most beneficial to me. I liked the examples provided and how you would provide them to the ethics of ASHA." S.S. (Oct. 2022)
"The presentation was engaging and on point with direct information needed." I.F. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the discussion regarding evidence based practice and the informed clinical expert." M.M. (Oct. 2022)
"Practical real-life examples, including speech and medical field." K.L. (Oct. 2022)
"I appreciated how evidence-based practice was defined with 3 components." A.M. (Sept. 2022)
"The course is easy to understand and apply to best practice." A.P. (Sept. 2022)
"Learning the 3 components of evidence-based practice was helpful. I liked the handouts. The discussion was easy to follow and add notes from the talking points." T.H. (Sept. 2022)
"I like how it defined the differences between morals, values, and ethics." K.B. (Sept. 2022)
"The topic of working to take into account the family's perspective and how that is influenced by what is going on in their lives was beneficial." S.V. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked that it was easy to understand and was informative." A.C. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked the case study examples." G.N. (Sept. 2022)
"The information on the differences and interactions between ethics, values and morals was beneficial for my practice." C.S. (Sept. 2022)
"The topic of morals verses ethics is always interesting to me." J.P. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the examples. The print outs are handy and will be easy to reference later." D.M. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the importance of better understanding the caregivers' perspectives in different situations and the importance of effective communication." K.T. (Aug. 2022)
"The Seedhouse grid is an interesting framework that I had not previously heard of." A.W. (Aug. 2022)
"Good reminder to use evidence based research to incorporate into clinical decision making. I liked the flexibility to view course on my own time." L.C. (Aug. 2022)
"The Seedhouse grid was helpful for guiding decision making. I enjoyed the information about evidence and clinical decision making." L.K. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the diagram indicating the three aspects of evidence based practice. I liked that I could watch this course at any time." C.G. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked that it talked about more than evidence based practice." N.T. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the topic of how research is valuable and that we have to also think about clinical judgment and patient values." A.K. (Aug. 2022)
"The course is self-paced and easy to follow along with." I.T. (Aug. 2022)
"The speakers were engaging." M.S. (Aug. 2022)
"I appreciated the well-organized and effective collaboration between the presenters regarding a critically important topic." A.M. (Aug. 2022)
"The emphasis on communication with parents and family members, in order to determine families' values and stressors and how those influence plans of care, struck me as important. I liked the individual case studies and sets of choices." J.M. (July 2022)
"I enjoyed the graphics that helped visually explain how to make ethical decisions within this field. I liked that it was self-paced and included visuals." E.R. (July 2022)
"I like the inclusion of case presentations to reinforce the importance of decision making." S.D. (July 2022)
"Very applicable to everyday patient care." R.J. (June 2022)
"I found the discussion of the importance of understanding and respecting the views of patients and their families most beneficial. I liked the Venn Diagram showing the intersection of: best available evidence; informed clinical expertise; and patient’s values and expectations." S.C. (June 2022)
"Learning the importance of balancing the professional's and the patient's/family's perspectives, and discussing differences between values, morals, and ethics were all helpful." C.R. (June 2022)
"I liked the individual case studies and how to navigate those ethically. It was a nice refresher on ethical practices." L.W. (June 2022)
"The idea of taking into consideration the cultural, economic, and individual perspectives of the family before imposing own judgements about compliance to treatment - course was easy to access." J.H. (June 2022)
"I enjoyed learning about the Seedhouse grid and reviewing EBP." L.H. (May 2022)
"Discussing values, morals, and ethical considerations were very relevant to practicing as a clinician. The case studies were relevant to the outline of the course." C.R. (May 2022)
"Keeping the family's unique perspective of the problem/illness in consideration when therapy becomes difficult will be beneficial to my practice. The presentation was thoughtfully communicated." K.H. (May 2022)
"The topic of values, ethics and morals and leaving our bias at the door was beneficial. I liked being able to review information and the pace of the information presented was good." R.G. (Apr. 2022)
"Ethics in real situations – the course was informative and appropriate in length." S.R. (Apr. 2022)
"Stressed the importance of patient perspective." J.H. (Apr. 2022)
"I liked the review of best practice with real-life examples, and the discussion about how caregiver/family circumstances affect how much information they can receive and how they will receive it." C.B. (Mar. 2022)
"How personal bias affects clinical practice was beneficial. I liked the ease of access to the course." H.P. (Feb 2022)
"I appreciated the thought-provoking examples to prompt me to approach some clinical situations a little differently now. I really enjoyed Dr. Leslie's real-life examples and connections she offered." G.T. (Jan. 2022)
"Listening to and understanding a patient and family's point of view and working as a team toward a common goal. I liked the breakdown of the different types of research." C.S. (Jan. 2022)
"The importance of open communication. Course was easy to connect with and to follow." J.S (Jan. 2022)
"The need to consider level of families' stress and understanding. Being aware that a family agreeing readily and going along does not always mean they have good understanding of the situation." K.L. (Jan. 2022)
"It was brief, to the point with clear explanations, good graphics and good clinical examples." K.L. (Jan. 2022)
"The Grid by David Seedhouse will be especially helpful training student clinicians to develop their decision-making process." J.B. (Dec. 2021)
"I really appreciated how it was mentioned that informed experts listen. Informed experts allow their own views to be challenged. That is what I see as growth in practicing in the field. I also appreciated how the presenters mentioned that crisis has an affect on understanding. That helps me remember to place myself in my clients'/students' (as well as family's) perspective and to be aware of my own values and not let that get in the way of what is best for them. I appreciated the visuals, which helped me understand much better." E.T. (Dec. 2021)
"This course was well organized and engaging." A.V. (Dec. 2021)
"The area of respecting and trying to understand patient's beliefs regarding treatment and diagnosis was beneficial for my daily practice." E.C. (Nov. 2021)
"The importance of being mindful of the different morals and values that families may hold was beneficial for my daily practice. I liked that it touched upon important issues that relate to ethics in assessment and treatment of patients." P.H. (Nov. 2021)
"I liked that I could listen to the course over two days time. Reloading the test so that I learned which answers I still needed to know after taking the test." T.K. (Nov. 2021)
"The content of the course was food for thought to reflect on personal biases and clinical decision making. I liked the discussion on Values, Morals and ethics." L.M. (Oct. 2021)
"The course has a good pace of instruction." M.C. (Oct. 2021)
"All of the information was very important to support good clinical decisions. The case studies were interesting and thought provoking." K.C. (Oct. 2021)
"I enjoyed the points made regarding knowing how much information to share and when to share it with patients/clients." N.C. (Sept. 2021)
"The case studies that were presented, followed by the different scenarios regarding clinical judgment and decision making were the most beneficial. The case studies were the most helpful and the best part of this course." L.A. (Sept. 2021)
"The case studies explaining morals, values, and ethics were beneficial. I liked the examples provided." A.H. (Aug. 2021)
"Evidence based practice includes the research/evidence, individual clinical experience and the patient needs/wishes." R.C. (Aug. 2021)
"All topics were well described. I feel that the information was clear and to the point. Furthermore, it is applicable in all clinical settings. I liked the examples of case studies that were given as they gave me a clear perspective of what the problem was and the possible ways to solve the problem." S.M. (Aug. 2021)
"The course was a good reminder to keep your personal values to yourself and watch for unconscious bias." L.B. (Aug. 2021)
Presenter: Paula Leslie, PhD, FRCSLT, CCC-SLP
This course combines knowledge of feeding tubes in dementia with informed consent and decision making. Discussed are the requirements for informed consent, and how knowledge of ethical principles and research evidence can support clinicians and families in making more informed decisions.... more+
"The updated ASHA guidelines were helpful. I liked the course format." B.P. (Sep. 2024)
"Patient considerations in clinical decision-making were helpful. I liked the organization and flow of the course." M.F. (Aug. 2024)
"Beneficial clarification of what is/isn't in our scope of practice and what we are responsible for conveying to patients and caregivers. I liked the case study examples and clarity surrounding certain issues. I appreciated the reference to the website detailing state-by-state advanced directives." E.C. (Aug. 2024)
"Living wills, autonomy and agency for patients were beneficial topics. The presenter was straightforward and knowledgeable." E.S. (Aug. 2024)
"I loved the case studies- is the cancer patient's daughter avoiding imminent death, is the drug addicted son hoping for early death for inheritance? Did dad know both of these scenarios in choosing son as HCDPOA? So much to think about. The importance of being able to share our expertise in lay-terms. Appreciated links to state specific HC proxy, etc. THOUGHT PROVOKING." M.C. (Aug. 2024)
"Beneficial to discuss ethical decision making and the limitations of the SLP in their scope of practice regarding recommendations to the patient and family. The emphasis upon SLP's initiating education of the family and patient prior to their making the decision regarding end-of-life care." R.A. (Jul. 2024)
"Legal aspects of dealing with feeding tubes. I liked the case studies." S.G. (Jun. 2024)
"Liked the information regarding advanced directives versus living wills. I liked the students' and practitioners' views on feeding tubes." T.S. (Jun. 2024)
"Description of the legal terms involved with advanced directives and living will are helpful. I liked the case examples." J.W. (May 2024)
"Our role in recommending PEG tubes and outcomes was beneficial to discuss. I enjoyed the comparison between student SLPs and SLPs in the field." C.T. (Apr. 2024)
"Considerations for medical decision-making for feeding tubes were beneficial. This course was informative and research-based." A.B. (Mar. 2024)
"The informed consents were beneficial to discuss." D.M. (Mar. 2024)
"The course was clear, to the point, with relevant examples to bring the information to life. It was beneficial discussing to be aware of personal bias including in delivery /tone of education." E.I. (Mar. 2024)
"SLP scope on tube feedings was a helpful topic. The course was easy to understand." W.B. (Mar. 2024)
"The encouragement to stand our ground and keep in mind that we must stay within our scope of practice no matter the pressures we face. I liked the definitions of the legal terms/resources provided to reference." C.G. (Mar. 2024)
"It was helpful to discuss how to deal with families and caregivers when the patient cannot make medical decisions for themselves. I liked the structure and easy-to-understand explanations." A.A. (Mar. 2024)
"I've gained an increased legal understanding." R.C. (Dec. 2023)
"I benefitted from hearing how to go about having certain difficult conversations with patients and their families. The specific case examples were helpful." M.S. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the topic on informed consent. I liked that the course was self-paced." K.O. (Dec. 2023)
"The review of advanced directives was helpful. I liked the information on differences between SLPs and students of feeding tube necessity." P.R. (Dec. 2023)
"The information was all very interesting. I liked the education with mild cognitive impairment." C.O. (Dec. 2023)
"The legal aspects were helpful. A topic I'm learning more about." C.E. (Dec. 2023)
"I enjoyed the course content." J.M. (Nov. 2023)
"All of the content was beneficial and I appreciated the case studies at the end." H.B. (Sep. 2023)
"Quick and easy. Learning the criteria for informed consent." C.C. (Sep. 2023)
"The discussion of SLP role/scope of services, including SLP obligation to inform the need for families and physicians to make actual decisions, was beneficial. I liked the review of autonomy, informed consent and disclosure, and case discussions." J.A. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked the info about consequences of feeding tubes and misconceptions clinicians have. The case studies were interesting." C.A. (Aug. 2023)
"I will provide more education now and request the patient to "teach back" what they understood. I liked the presenter." M.M. (Aug. 2023)
"Ensuring SLP remains within scope of practice. And the importance of family education." V.C. (Jul. 2023)
"The presenter clearly explained concepts and provided examples. Specifying my role in consulting with those who have questions about their care." A.C. (May 2023)
"I liked the case studies and discussion of when a person is non-cerebral and does not have a living will." C.C. (Apr. 2023)
"Practical application. Examples were beneficial." M.C. (Apr. 2023)
"Really enjoyed the overall presentation. Very informational and knowledgeable presenter." M.K. (Mar. 2023)
"Course was very thorough! I learned how to “stay in my lane” while providing clinically relevant information to the treatment team to aid in discussions regarding feeding tubes, without being felt pressured to be the one to make the recommendation." C.C. (Mar. 2023)
"Discussion of ethical principles was beneficial." A.T. (Feb. 2023)
"Risks and benefits of feeding tubes." J.K. (Feb. 2023)
"Taking into account the patient's wishes and the patient/family understanding of disease and treatment." G.J. (Feb. 2023)
"Practical content. Learning legal definitions was beneficial." K.A. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked the real-life examples. Discussing research-based evidence with regards to benefits and risks of feeding tubes." K.P. (Dec. 2022)
"Very applicable to the medical SLP." S.A. (Dec. 2022)
"Discussion of differences between similar terms like competence and capacity. I liked the discussion of complex topics." W.K. (Dec. 2022)
"Real-life case study examples. Discussion of the SLPs role and scope of practice when it comes to informing and educating patients and families about the swallowing mechanism paired with other factors in order for the doctor and the patient/family to ultimately make the decision for feeding tube or not." M.B. (Dec. 2022)
"I enjoyed the patient-centered perspective included in this course as it pertains to the care we are providing. I also enjoyed that course went specifically into consent and competency which was not an area that I consider often or expected to be included." K.M. (Dec. 2022)
"Very informative and easy to listen and attend to the speaker. Understanding consent, living will and our professional role." M.D. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the organization of the content and clinical case studies. Learning how to educate the patient and family in a way that they can make an informed decision." J.L. (Nov. 2022)
"Addressing family concerns via education. Better understanding of SLP scope of practice with regard to recommendations that can/cannot be made. Recognizing the difference between POA and HCP. Liked the case study examples with recommended plans of action for each one." M.B. (Oct. 2022)
"The breakdown of the different types of legal documents was beneficial." L.L. (Sept. 2022)
"I now have additional knowledge of PEG tubes and ethical issues." B.G. (Sept. 2022)
"This course was easily understandable and interesting although outside of my caseload. Knowledge is shown in the ability to present learned material in layman’s terms." T.W. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked the topics of feeding tubes and advanced dementia." L.G. (Sept. 2022)
"This entire course will benefit my daily practice as I work in acute care facilities and this is a topic that I encounter daily." S.W. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the manner in which the information was stated. In the hospital setting the physicians do want the therapists' to make the recommendations for feeding tubes. It is refreshing to know that I can stand my ground that they need to make that decision." M.R. (Aug. 2022)
"Learning I need to involve family more - education and involvement of the health care PofA." M.H. (Jul. 2022)
"Good refresher on decision making process involved in using a feeding tube." J.H. (Jul. 2022)
"Simple and direct. I liked the real life examples of the family and team helping to decide what is best for the patient." D.B. (Jun. 2022)
"I liked the duration and the case studies. Learning the difference between different legal documents as well as difference between autonomy & beneficence." M.W. (Jun. 2022)
"I liked the discussions of informed consent, beneficence, disclosure, and autonomy." R.J. (Mar. 2022)
"Functional and realistic information provided." A.W. (Feb. 2022)
"Patient scenarios included were very helpful." M.C. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked how patient-centered it was while emphasizing the relationship between autonomy and beneficence." S.S. (Jan. 2022)
"This course gave me an opportunity to consider whose values I should think about for my patient." M.Y. (Dec. 2021)
"Discussion of living wills, proxy, advance directives was helpful. Liked the presentation of information while attempting to separate our "personal feedings" about pt care situations." E.H. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked the thoroughness of the material and the detail provided with each point." A.D. (Dec. 2021)
“I found this course very interesting, and the speaker spoke at a nice pace. The case study provided a good example. I don't usually enjoy ethics courses, but this was pretty good.” C.C. (Dec. 2021)
"Material was clinically relevant. You can tell the presenter has a lot of experience." E.H. (Nov. 2021)
"I liked the entire topic of ethics and my role. Presenter was concise and informative." B.H. (Nov. 2021)
"There was information covered that I was not familiar with and now I have a better understanding of it, especially with regards to advanced directives and informed consent." S.D. (Oct. 2021)
"I enjoyed the lovely British accent. And all the relevant topics." K.K. (Oct. 2021)
"The info re: Living Wills and Autonomy vs/Beneficence was most beneficial. I liked the speaker's accent and thoroughness." G.S. (Sept. 2021)
“The additional explanations relating to legal terminology such as advanced directives, living will, etc. were very helpful.” K.S. (Aug. 2021)
“I like the emphasis on considering personal values and biases and how these might impact on my delivery of advice/information. The reassurance that it is not within our professional boundaries to be making decisions regarding feeding tubes.” R.B. (Jun. 2021)
"The vocabulary discussion regarding autonomy and beneficence in regards to clinical work and our scope of practice was very beneficial. I liked the patient scenarios presented at the end of the seminar." K.M. (May 2021)
"I like that this material applies to my daily work. The discussion on ethical practice related to feeding tubes was most beneficial." K.F. (Mar. 2021)
“This course was very informative, short, and to the point!” D.R. (Mar. 2021)
“This course raised my awareness of the disparity that exists between what SLP' know about feeding tubes, and our decision making. Although we wouldn't want one for ourselves, we frequently support the decision for feeding tubes for our patients. I will definitely consider this more in the future.” R.K. (Feb. 2021)
"All of the information was applicable to my current caseload. The course was easy to follow." Y.C. (Feb. 2021)
"The info was good - especially the portion on feeding tubes and ethical considerations." S.B. (Feb. 2021)
Presenter: Paula Leslie, PhD, FRCSLT, CCC-SLP
Do your rights as a professional mean more than the rights of your patients? Learn what Ethical Boards expect you to do when conflicts arise in your practice. This course focuses on ethical decision making for adult individuals with dysphagia. Discussed will be situations involving informed consent, patient refusal, treatment options including oral vs non-oral feeding, and when and how to terminate services. ... more+
"I have listened to Paula Leslie in-person & online courses for years. She is excellent & I always improve in increasing my awareness of personal bias, improving ethical decision-making with her relatable client/patient/family scenarios backed by research/ sources! I liked all of it!" A.H. (Aug. 2024)
"Review of ASHA code of ethics was helpful. The speaker's voice held my attention." R.V. (Jul. 2024)
"The focus on the role of the patient in shared decision-making and supporting literature was beneficial. I liked the case examples and supporting literature." T.B. (Mar. 2024)
"Very practical to all clinicians practicing regardless of setting. I liked the review of legal documents for end-of-life decisions." S.S. (Dec. 2023)
"This course was a good review of ethical expectations in clinical care." P.R. (Nov. 2023)
"The issues on medical ethics and patient autonomy are important ones. I also appreciated the information on bias. I see this so often in the nursing homes where I work. I enjoyed the areas covered, including the resources mentioned." S.L. (Oct. 2023)
"Easy to navigate course. I liked the shared decision-making." L.G. (Oct. 2023)
"Discussing the patient who is unwilling to participate, as well as having your loved ones write advanced directives were beneficial topics. I liked that the presenter gave examples and did not just talk about research studies." R.P. (Sep. 2023)
"Encouragement and support for SLPs to get more involved in process of patients completing advanced directives." A.R. (Sep. 2023)
"The discussion on ethics and clinical decision-making was helpful. A description of the various end-of-life documents was also helpful." D.J. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the thoroughness of speaker. Ethics and pt education." C.E. (Aug. 2023)
"The content of this entire course was excellent." C.S. (Jul. 2023)
"How to assess and apply research AND how to navigate shared decision making were beneficial topics." M.A. (Jun. 2023)
"All of it was beneficial. I teach ethics at Colorado Technical University, and I teach much of the same content. I liked the focus on patient decision-making." C.E. (Jun. 2023)
"This course was interesting." S.W. (Jun. 2023)
"Excellent presentation. The entire course was beneficial." Y.C. (May 2023)
"I liked the case examples and weighing different decision-making options." M.M. (Mar. 2023)
"Learning to be more personally understanding of caregiver stress and ensure patient/caregiver understanding of treatment proposed. I liked the personal examples and resources listed." J.S. (Feb. 2023)
"Informative course - SLP involvement in PEG tube decisions." J.B. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked the anecdotal information and personal stories related to the various topics." V.S. (Feb. 2023)
"All content was relevant. Patient caregiver perspectives." P.B. (Feb. 2023)
"End-of-life care discussion was beneficial." N.H. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked the specific approaches and the depth of information." S.S. (Dec. 2022)
"I never thought of patient motivation being a bias for a clinician. I can see now how that can interfere with patient care. Easy to understand course." A.J. (Dec. 2022)
"Comprehensive course. Considering personal bias and understanding patient motivation was beneficial." C.C. (Dec. 2022)
"This course gave me more insight and perspective. I found the information about shared decision-making, value approach, and effects of caring for a loved one to be informative. I thought this course was extremely intensive, well organized, and offered great detail across many domains where ethics play a part in our field." A.H. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the presenter's personal experiences and examples." J.G. (Nov. 2022)
"Interesting presentation overall which was presented in a more directly applicable way based on how the ethical problems might present in practice." C.C. (Nov. 2022)
"The course is easy to follow." J.S. (Nov. 2022)
"Good discussion and explanations of ASHA Code of Ethics." H.S. (Oct. 2022)
"The topics of ethics and EBP were beneficial to my daily practice." V.M. (Oct. 2022)
"I will recommend this course to my colleagues." T.T. (Sept. 2022)
"The SLPs involvement in end of life care. I liked being able to complete the course as time permits and not all in one sitting." T.B. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the speaker's personal experiences and examples. This course provided information regarding documentation for patient directing care." A.F. (Aug. 2022)
"The flow and format of the course were good." R.R. (Jun. 2022)
"Liked that this topic related to communicating with patients, families, and caregivers about difficult situations and decisions." J.G. (May 2022)
"Thorough course, yet concise. Everything was applicable, and I specifically liked the case scenarios as they were generally applicable to my inpatient setting." M.R. (Apr. 2022)
"I liked the review of ASHA code of ethics and that I could get all 3 of my required ethics hours in a more in-depth, single course." M.S. (Feb. 2022)
"I found personal bias to be an interesting topic with relevance to my clinical decision making. The logical steps involved in end of life and respecting patient wishes. Paula's valuable insight!" J.F. (Jan. 2022)
"I liked the case studies – looking at ethics from multiple standpoints and how the patient/family is involved in patient care and decision making." E.M. (Jan. 2022)
"Thoroughness of information – I liked the speaker's rate, presentation style and amount of information." A.L. (Jan. 2022)
"I found the whole of the workshop to be beneficial. Good pace to the information presented." M.N. (Jan. 2022)
"How to handle clients who can be unmotivated and refuse treatment. Personal touch with her own experience in a clinic setting." J.M. (Jan. 2022)
"Discussions and recommendations about how to interact with patients and families in real life situations. Very well organized, and the presenter did an excellent job with concepts in ethics that can sometimes be confusing." K.M. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked the presentation of clinical situations and case examples related to ethical considerations." L.P. (Dec. 2021)
"The discussions about when the patient or family wants things that you feel are ill advised. The specific examples and anecdotes." S.B. (Dec. 2021)
"The discussion of clinician bias and the topic of evidence based practice as it relates to ethical practices. The presentation of clinical situations or case examples related to ethical considerations." L.P. (Dec. 2021)
"The entire discussion will benefit my daily practice, even though I work with school-age children primarily, and in SNF on a part-time basis." T.O. (Dec. 2021)
"Presenter was interesting, easy to listen to. Learning the relationship between evidence based practice and ethics." D.F. (Nov. 2021)
"Liked the discussion on End of Life decision-making and our role as SLPs. And the clear operationalized terms." L.B. (Nov. 2021)
"Great presenter! Awareness of patient motivation bias. It was something I'd not considered before." S.O. (Nov. 2021)
"The discussion that we are part of an interdisciplinary team and the decisions don't fall on us. Ability to listen in chunks and give thought in between." K.R. (Nov. 2021)
"I liked the importance of values, personal bias and the professional code of ethics in our profession. The speaker was very knowledgeable and provided excellent examples." M.L. (Nov. 2021)
“I like that this course encouraged an open-mind when working with patients and families and encouraged discussions to reduce personal biases when making ultimate decisions with our care.” D.M. (Oct. 2021)
"The entire presentation was highly relevant. The flexibility of the course – able to fit it into my schedule and needs." E.N. (Sept. 2021)
"Link between ethics and evidence based practice – very well presented and helpful identifying my own biases. I liked the presenter's professionalism, organization of her material, and manner of presenting – easy to follow and interesting." E.S. (Aug. 2021)
"I found the information regarding end-of-life advanced directives beneficial." L.M. (Jun. 2021)
"Overall, great course with crucial information to be aware of especially as a starting clinician." E.M. (May 2021)
"The discussion of autonomy and non-maleficence was good. Helps me stay attuned to clinical topics." A.J. (May 2021)
"I appreciated going over all the emotional, legal and professional aspects involved in the care of a patient. Everything was explained in a very clear manner." R.O. (May 2021)
"I like Paula Leslie’s examples from her own experience as well as from research, both within the SLP practice and outside of it. I appreciated the discussion that sometimes it is up to the SLP to open up communication about patients preferences for care; during treatment and end of life decisions." N.S. (Apr. 2021)
"The speaker provided clear examples of Autonomy, Beneficence, etc. The speaker’s rate of speech made it easy to follow. Talking about patient motivation and understanding what pt understands or their perspective for framing treatment goals and the use of VALUE concept when working with pt and/or pt family was most helpful." J.M. (Mar. 2021)
“I liked the examples she gave to better explain terms or scenarios you may experience in the hospital or nursing home facility when working alongside family members.” A.A. (Feb. 2021)
Presenter: Jennifer L. Schultz, MA, CCC-SLP
This course will provide SLPs and SLPAs with the tools needed to maintain ethical practice in the school setting. Ethical codes, procedures for ethical decision-making, and specific examples of how ethical codes guide decision-making will be shared.... more+
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