"I loved the decision worksheet for practical use. I liked the ability to complete the course at my own pace and to review the information before actually completing the test." M.B. (Apr. 2025)

"I liked the measurable goals/tasks. I appreciated that it showed me the answers I got wrong on the test." M.T. (Mar. 2025)

"I liked the functional treatment method and review of who is not a candidate. I also enjoyed the presenter." L.C. (Feb. 2025)

"I found the decision tree handout very helpful with understanding the scoring process. I liked having the handouts while also viewing the video." H.B. (Oct. 2024)

"Resources on AMPS scores were helpful. I liked the live interview for AMPS scoring." E.R. (Oct. 2024)

"I like that this assessment is very practical and understandable and relevant for patients and caregivers. The section assessments were very helpful in supporting my overall understanding of this new material." J.K. (Oct. 2024)

"The objective scoring for very abstract and complex functional situations was helpful. I enjoyed the examples, the treatment focus." H.K. (Aug. 2024)

"The assessment and treatment was beneficial. I liked the handouts." A.K. (Jul. 2024)

"I loved the assessment protocol and that I can try to implement it with my patients with cognitive impairments. I also liked the visual aids and materials." A.W. (Jun. 2024)

"The concept of linking new (goal) behaviors to ones already done well. I liked the case studies." L.H. (May. 2024)

"The assessment "scenario" being acted out was helpful. I liked the emphasis on functionality." J.O. (Apr. 2024)

"I loved the accountability portion and the fact that our clients can see improvement. I liked seeing the actual client interview." C.S. (Dec. 2023)

"Discussing routines was beneficial. I liked the course format." A.D. (Nov. 2023)

"I loved the discussion of how this approach has been well-researched. And seeing the video of an actual patient undergoing the assessment process." S.A. (Nov. 2023)

"Discussing AMPS assessment was helpful. I enjoyed the rating scale." T.K. (Nov. 2023)

"Direct therapy tasks and setting goals." C.E. (Nov. 2023)

"The video of the assessment was beneficial. I liked the handouts and the video." L.G. (Oct. 2023)

"The use of routine and the concept of attaching tasks to other tasks/event-based tasks were beneficial." P.K. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked the step-by-step treatment. Great outcomes." K.A. (Sep. 2023)

"Very practical!" R.P. (Sep. 2023)

"This program allows the set up of functional and realistic goals. I liked the practice of rating the AMPS assessment." H.T. (Jul. 2023)

"A functional measurement system to be used to truly help patients in their everyday lives. I loved the actual videos explaining the process." A.A. (Jul. 2023)

"I loved the AMPS worksheet, decision tree, and the goal writing. This is a great tool for figuring out a care plan for patients that have cognitive impairments." J.D. (May 2023)

"This course was easy to follow and logical, and got right to the point. I liked the examples." M.B. (May 2023)

"Providing a consistent quantitative analysis to tasks that are evaluated often was beneficial. This course provided well-outlined handouts." B.E. (May 2023)

"I liked the use of routine in therapy to increase carryover of skills. The sample goals and treatment were beneficial." C.D. (May 2023)

"I liked the functionality of this program." C.P. (Feb. 2023)

"The breakdown and areas to work on with dementia were beneficial. I liked the case studies." T.M. (Jan. 2023)

"Having a graded scoring system for things already done in the SNF is very beneficial." M.R. (Jan. 2023)

"I like having an outcome measure that will show improvement." S.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Focus on dementia was beneficial. I like that this program continually assesses a patient's specific needs." A.S. (Dec. 2022)

"How to document functionality. I knew that what I was doing was close to effective but needed the information about more frequency and following through, and offering further services if progress is made." S.N. (Nov. 2022)

"Real practical information. A great way to show progress. Always looking for something like this in my practice." L.W. (Nov. 2022)

"Real treatment use application made simple to understand and use in a timely manner to score and implement. I liked the application of the test to transfer into daily function patient use." G.F. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the simple way to get validity and assess and score." A.P. (Oct. 2022)

"The organization of activities was good. I liked all the handouts." N.B. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked all the worksheets included." M.M. (Sept. 2022)

"This course was very practical. I liked learning that we don't need times on a schedule, just activities/tasks." K.M. (Aug. 2022)

"It was an excellent course and well presented. Well organized content." B.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the goals that were discussed and the specific areas to target to improve independence." J.G. (Jul. 2022)

"Good course. Liked the downloads for implementation." E.H. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked the routine-based approach. Good content." S.C. (May 2022)

"The actual case study and test to walk through and score was the most helpful part for functional application – to see how it is functionally utilized." L.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the review of event-based tasks." T.J. (Apr. 2022)

"How to incorporate daily routines to add new routines was beneficial – and working through a mock assessment and examples of AMPS scores to help become efficient." A.P. (Mar. 2022)

"A very practical approach. I was given a better understanding of how to attach the new task to an already established task." K.O. (Feb. 2022)

"The hands on practice was beneficial. I liked the idea of incorporating new tasks into daily routine."  S.J. (Feb. 2022)

"Very practical. Functional testing program." J.T. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked that the questionnaire can be used for initial assessments, reassessments, and d/c planning." J.W. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked being able to perform a new assessment, which clearly demonstrates medical necessity." T.M. (Jan. 2022)

"The presenter did an excellent job presenting the material in an organized manner. The video example of meeting with the patient and daughter, and having the SLP explain the patient's cognitive linguistic deficits, areas that needed to be worked on, scoring on the AMPS assessment, and suggested goals were very helpful and functional." V.M. (Jan. 2022)

"I enjoyed the distinction of MCI introduction with understanding the differences amongst dementia(s). Also appreciated the distinction between MCI versus normal aging. The slides were informative, concise and effective for learning and recalling." G.G. (Mar. 2025)

"A thorough discussion of causes, evaluation, and treatment of the whole person." I.B. (Jan. 2025)

"It was helpful to discuss the differences between the various types of dementias. The diagrams were very clear and the information was communicated in an understandable way." K.L. (Dec. 2024)

"Beneficial discussion of specific screening tools and standardized tests; how to communicate test results to your client; differences between HOA, MCI, Dementia." M.H. (Dec. 2024)

"Topics pertaining to specific screening and diagnostic instruments available were beneficial." L.B. (Nov. 2024)

"I enjoyed learning about the various quick tests and screening tools as well as the standardized tests that one can utilize for assessing mild cognitive impairment. Easy to access and view at my own pace." H.B. (Nov. 2024)

"The different tests were beneficial. This course was challenging, but presented in a clear and concise way." T.M. (Oct. 2024)

"Great overview to deepen my knowledge." E.H. (Aug. 2024)

"All of the information was helpful. I liked the online convenience." J.H. (Jul. 2024)

"Differences between healthy aging and MCI was helpful. I liked the assessment areas." C.C. (Jul. 2024)

"The topics related to PD, LBD, and FTD were beneficial. Good refresher on neurocognitive disorders and MCI." A.V. (Jun. 2024)

"Discussing which tests to use for assessment was helpful. I enjoyed the knowledge of the presenters." S.E. (Jun. 2024)

"I work in LTC, so cognitive assessment was beneficial to discuss. The speaker used good slides." R.C. (May. 2024)

"Differentiating types of dementia and options for better screening were beneficial. Course was detailed." A.D. (Mar. 2024)

"Knowing when to refer to a physician was helpful to discuss. The course was presented in an orderly fashion." B.M. (Feb. 2024)

"Discussing types of MCI was beneficial. I liked the differentiation between normal aging and MCI." E.A. (Jan. 2024)

"Remembering to test multiple domains and multiple tests for each cognitive domain. Good overview without going into more detail than necessary for neuroanatomy, etc." M.W. (Dec. 2023)

"It was beneficial to discuss normal aging deficits compared to MCI. I liked the clarity of info provided." P.T. (Nov. 2023)

"The new test available for evals was helpful." C.O. (Nov. 2023)

"Discussing the differentiation between various diseases was helpful. I enjoyed the evaluations for MCI." R.J. (Nov. 2023)

"Excellent material presented. Screening measurements, the GADL, the difference between PD and LBD, and differentiation between 4 types of MCI were all beneficial." L.M. (Nov. 2023)

"This presentation was clear and precise. Discussing ways to access individuals at risk for MCI was beneficial." L.W. (Oct. 2023)

"Thorough explanation of MCI and dementia, including the different etiologies/types of dementia and differential diagnosis based on behaviors. I think the section on assessment was the most helpful for my practice." C.C. (Oct. 2023)

"I found this entire course beneficial to my knowledge base and daily practice. I really felt like the instructors were leaders in their field. It felt like I just took a mini college course. This might be the most informative course I have ever taken from Northern Speech." L.G. (Oct. 2023)

"I learned more about general aging versus MCI for my use in the community. I liked the way this course was broken down by units." S.S. (Oct. 2023)

"Easy to follow course. I liked the testing examples." K.C. (Oct. 2023)

"Course flowed easily with important content. Learning disorders and MCI characteristics was beneficial." D.K. (Sep. 2023)

"Efficient presentation with useful information. Test selection and predictive factors were beneficial. I liked the inclusion of benefits of various tests." S.K. (Aug. 2023)

"Different domains to address during an assessment. This course was well organized, and the presenter spoke clearly, slowly." S.Q. (Aug. 2023)

"Learning the tests available, and the differential diagnosis was beneficial." R.R. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the various testing options and the information on the types of MCI and dementia." J.K. (Apr. 2023)

"Excellent, thorough, and well-presented review of types of MCI, which is a term at times misused in the profession. Clarification of the types of MCI and characteristics of PD and Lewy Body dementias was beneficial." S.C. (Feb. 2023)

"Excellent coverage of things we can address as SLPs when working with patients with MCI. I liked the assessment measures." L.D. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the differentiation between mild cognitive impairment and healthy aging. Learning the different types of MCI. I thought course was very thorough in terms of defining the different types of dementia and the effects on cognitive-communication skills for each type." S.L. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the information regarding different types of dementia, MCI types." D.K. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning difference between Parkinson's and Lewy body. Very informative course." J.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the impact of a severe TBI and how the brain is affected immediately is most beneficial to my daily practice. The overall topic of age and how it impacts the brain/neurological diseases was very interesting to learn." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"The entire course was beneficial. It was well organized." P.D. (Nov. 2022)

"Being able to complete this on my own timeline was good." J.G. (Nov. 2022)

"Very practical information regarding evaluation for MCI and differentiating between other neuro-cognitive disorders such as AD, Lewy Body Dementia, etc." L.H. (Nov. 2022)

"I can use this information tomorrow at work." S.B. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the specific standardized batteries to use for each situation and practical explanations." M.V. (Oct. 2022)

"Very informative about best tests. Included practical information about how to discuss results with patients." J.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the methods recommended for a thorough assessment of cognitive function." J.W. (Oct. 2022)

"The pace of the course was good. I liked the discussion of assessments." J.F. (Oct. 2022)

"The course was well organized and very informative. Good explanation of the standardized tests and recommendations for use of specific tests." L.H. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the course. It was short and specific." T.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I like the handouts provided for use later." P.M. (Aug. 2022)

"Excellent information in all areas. Good screening and assessment information." C.L. (Aug. 2022)

"The course is easy to follow." A.S. (Aug. 2022)

"The course format was excellent!"  K.H. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked the content – assessment, counseling, follow up, and treatment." C.B. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked the comprehensive nature of the presentation; the dividing of the subject matter into units; and the specific information regarding the identification of MCI." L.M. (Jun. 2022)

"The visuals were good, and learning to differentiate different forms of dementia vs. MCI was helpful." B.W. (May 2022)

"The organization of the material, and the presenter's knowledge of the subject made this course very interesting, and very worthwhile for SLPs." J.B. (Jan. 2022)

"Easy to access and can stop and replay to take notes." P.W. (Jan. 2022)

"Review of MCI types, dementia types, and standardized screening tools was helpful. I will share with professionals and use this in my clinical practice. All of the information was very good and important." A.H.

"I liked learning at my own pace. The science-based clinical strategies were most helpful." T.R. (Apr. 2025)

"All of the information was beneficial." A.J. (Mar. 2025)

"Clinical suggestions were helpful." R.G. (Dec. 2024)

"The importance of early identification of MCI, and how language performance data can support early identification of MCI. I liked that the course provided sufficient depth of detail on neurobiology, which tends to be glossed over in other SLP clinician-focused courses." E.T. (Nov. 2024)

"This was great information. Very informative course." E.H. (Nov. 2024)

"I enjoyed learning about nutrition as it relates to cognitive functioning. The course was easy to follow." H.B. (Oct. 2024)

"Information on repeated retrieval was very good." T.R. (Oct. 2024)

"Review of types of memory and EBP for assessment was helpful. I liked the structure of the content." C.M. (Oct. 2024)

"The entire course was pertinent to my daily practice. I liked the depth of information." I.B. (Sep. 2024)

"This is the best course on cognitive impairment that I have taken to date. It provides a specific review of neuroscience as a foundation for the excellent discussion of cognitive impairment and methods for stimulating cognitive reserve." M.F. (Sep. 2024)

"I liked the review of neuroplasticity and clinical strategies. Neuroprotective practice was beneficial." K.K. (Sep. 2024)

"Neuroprotective practices and the damaging effects of free radicals were beneficial topics. I liked her descriptions throughout the presentation about how to improve attention and memory, as well as the neuroprotective practices. She explained the science behind how diet, exercise, and sleep affect your brain. This is not only helpful for intervention, but for a healthy adult's everyday life. We can all benefit from this information." A.C. (Jul. 2024)

"Good comprehensive coverage of MCI. Information on repeated retrieval and smaller details in the areas of sleep and diet was beneficial." A.V. (Jun. 2024)

"I enjoyed the discussion of tx strategies; I use alot of them, and will add more. I also liked the progression of topic." R.H. (May. 2024)

"Well organized. Interesting examples. I enjoyed learning about the neural substrates related to different memory processes. I liked the format and that I can go back and listen to something again." J.P. (Mar. 2024)

"The course flowed well and was informative. I learned from the entire session." K.S. (Mar. 2024)

"Beneficial strategies for therapy and what to target." K.C. (Dec. 2023)

"The whole course was beneficial; it was a nice refresher. I liked the detail." R.D. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the relevance of tasks, diet, exercise, and sleep." L.M. (Nov. 2023)

"This course gave me a deeper understanding of MCI related to what is going on in the brain. The instructor's knowledge base in the area of neurocognitive impairment is superior." L.G. (Oct. 2023)

"I loved this entire course. The information was most interesting. The discussion on screening/testing for MCI as well as clinical strategies and factors which may positively impact treatment was beneficial." S.J. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the specifications of each different brain issue and how to best evaluate them. Very clearly presented course and informative." K.J. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the thoroughness with applications to clinical practice." M.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Excellent information to assist families facing the challenges of MCI. Good clinical objectives." R.B. (Jan. 2023)

"Dr. Bayles is an outstanding teacher. She made the content interesting, comprehensive and thorough. All of the sections were extremely valuable." J.S. (Dec. 2022)

"This course provided a clear review of previously learned information and built upon it with new research." J.S. (Dec. 2022)

"All topics were useful. The entire course was useful." P.D. (Nov. 2022)

"There is an unbelievable amount of information presented in this course!!! Fantastic!" K.K. (Nov. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." J.A. (Oct. 2022)

"The course is easy to follow." E.M. (Sept. 2022)

"Very functional useful information." K.L. (Aug. 2022)

"Very thorough, appreciated breaking down of all of the types of memory." J.A. (Aug. 2022)

"There was a lot of information in this course." K.G. (Aug. 2022)

"Well organized and succinct course; great visuals." E.C. (July 2022)

"The organization and wealth of information provided as it relates to SLPs was good." W.R. (June 2022)

"Liked the discussion on free radicals. The exercise guidelines were helpful." A.J. (June 2022)

"Good course with practical applications." E.W. (May 2022)

"I learned how to better identify MCI and what treatment and recommendations are best for the population. For me, it was very applicable since I work primarily with those with MCI and sometimes I'm not sure what is going to be most effective for them." K.D. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the science-based strategies. Also, the ability to stop and start the course as needed." P.W. (Apr. 2022)

"I found the results on cognitive reserve interesting. I liked that specific areas for testing were discussed as well as treatment approaches." R.C. (Mar. 2022)

"Very applicable to daily practice! Good options for assessments." E.C. (Mar. 2022)

"Practicality of knowledge was good. I liked discussion of the neurosupportive factors (sleep, diet, exercise, etc)." P.L. (Mar. 2022)

"The presenter's vast knowledge and her experience with this population enhanced the presentation." J.B. (Feb. 2022)

"Understanding the red flags to look for during evaluation was very helpful. The entire presentation was quite informative. There was a lot of information packed very tightly into this course. It was helpful to be able to go back and re-listen to certain parts or sections. The overview of cognition was very helpful; it was taught better than the dementia course I took in graduate school." E.M. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked having more specific labels and descriptions for use with client/co-worker instruction. The information was very interesting, loved the interprofessional nature of this course." J.D. (Dec. 2024)

"All the information was beneficial. Good examples." K.G. (Oct. 2024)

"Timing and implementation of dual tasking for acute strokes- benefits of DT and its importance in appropriate patients. I liked the teaching style with plenty of examples." E.E. (Aug. 2024)

"All of the course was beneficial. Well organized. Easy to follow." T.M. (Mar. 2024)

"I liked the treatment interventions and the videos." K.A. (Oct. 2023)

"The foundations of memory encoding, retrieval, and repair were beneficial. This course gave good examples." S.V. (Mar. 2023)

"Applies to the rehab patients that I work with daily." J.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Excellent info to improve my therapy." B.C. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the concept of engaging patients in participation in tasks that are relevant to them and teaching self-awareness and insight." M.K. (Nov. 2022)

"Explanation of systems of attention and definition of dual tasking was beneficial. It confirmed what I knew intuitively." S.N. (Nov. 2022)

"Great combination of neuroscience with practical application." M.D. (Nov. 2022)

"New information to me. This course made me think about how it is important to increase the use of DT to increase pts rate of improvement." C.L. (Aug. 2022)

"The importance of dual attention in the recovery process and daily living safety was good information. I liked having the ability to speed up the presentation." B.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I work as a SLP in an outpatient cognitive rehabilitation facility. This course was a good refresher and I really enjoyed the examples provided. It'll help make educating clients and their families easier. I liked the real-life examples provided." L.H. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked the application of increasing demands to allow the basal ganglia to increase in procedural tasks which allows for that skill set to decrease the overall cognitive demands on other areas of the brain allowing for increase in independence. The video demonstrations for application were beneficial." A.R. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked how this course of treatment can be used across multiple areas and really can be applied to many types of patients. The organization and clarity with which the information was presented and the level of detail was very good." E.O. (Feb. 2022)

"I learned how adding even a simple cognitive/auditory task can affect motor tasks." K.M. (Jan. 2022)

"I benefited from having a refresher on parts of the brain responsible for memory and processing. The discussion of dual task training was very informative." B.S. (Jan. 2022)

"The lecturer was knowledgeable and I could understand her well." A.Z. (Mar. 2025)

"Types of memory strategies were helpful to discuss." J.E. (Mar. 2025)

"Assessment for executive function was beneficial. I liked the ease of use and accessibility." S.N. (Jan. 2025)

"I liked the use of compensatory strategies and need for client "buy in" for them to use strategies as well as education for them to understand how/when to use strategies. Practical information provided." S.B. (Jan. 2025)

"I liked the details about awareness specifically, gave me some new ideas to think about. I liked the overall information. It validated my foundation of knowledge, and also added new information to build on." J.D. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked the information on metacognitive strategy training. It was helpful that the discussion of treatment was included." J.R. (Dec. 2024)

"All information presented was beneficial. I liked the course technicality." K.S. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked the layout and flow of the course." M.S. (Dec. 2024)

"Learning that motivational interviewing has been shown to help with RHD. Convenient course." E.K. (Nov. 2024)

"I liked the assessment information and the provided powerpoint handout." J.S. (Nov. 2024)

"Succinct teaching about various areas of right hemisphere damage with applicable treatment strategies. Beneficial metacognitive strategies, and specific strategy of “key ideas log” for attention." B.K. (Oct. 2024)

"Memory and attention were beneficial to discuss. The course was very organized." P.F. (Aug. 2024)

"Treatment portions for attention, executive function, awareness, and memory. I liked the course's simplicity." A.D. (Aug. 2024)

"Awareness discussion was helpful." H.L. (Aug. 2024)

"The data regarding RH CVAs was beneficial." M.L. (Jul. 2024)

"Metacognitive strategies were helpful. I liked the discussion of therapeutic interventions and review of different types of attention." L.S. (Jul. 2024)

"Therapeutic techniques for attention, executive functioning, and memory were beneficial topics. I liked the ease of access." L.J. (Jun. 2024)

"The overall course and how it was structured to cover the four areas in a systematic manner was beneficial. A good recap of important information and a good refresher on the material related to RHD." A.V. (Jun. 2024)

"Research review that supports treatment was beneficial. The information was easily digestible." E.E. (May 2024)

"Strategies for memory were helpful. I liked how the presenter laid things out so we could easily understand them." M.M. (May 2024)

"Good review of the evidence, good examples of treatment with a thorough review of the types of treatments we can use, and a good review of tests. The presenter was very knowledgeable, had a nice pace that was easy to follow, and there were plenty of examples for both assessing and treating." A.H. (Feb. 2024)

"It was beneficial to discuss self-awareness issues." C.S. (Dec. 2023)

"Very specific and detailed information related to attention, EF, awareness, and memory." R.J. (Dec. 2023)

"It was helpful differentiating between the different cognitive areas and breaking them down to help staff and family better understand deficits." C.O. (Nov. 2023)

"Discussing the client's awareness, or lack thereof, of a deficiency and how it might affect their everyday life was beneficial. The slides were clear, and the presenter knew the subject matter very well." C.E. (Nov. 2023)

"RH-related deficits and effective treatments. Good review of function r/t right hemisphere deficits." J.W. (Nov. 2023)

"This course was very applicable to my current setting and easy to attend to. I appreciated the resources provided. The treatments for anosognosia were helpful." V.O. (Nov. 2023)

"Learning differences in RH and LH dysfunction was beneficial. The speaker had a very pleasant voice with good explanations on each topic discussed." M.S. (Oct. 2023)

"Metacog and attention assessment and treatment. I liked the examples." E.B. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked the data related to NIHSS scoring and the Tx ideas." J.J. (Sep. 2023)

"Treatment approaches were beneficial. Clearly presented. I liked the charts to understand areas/definitions." K.K. (Sep. 2023)

"Discussion about various "training" techniques was beneficial. I liked the historical background provided and the training strategies." J.M. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the statistics about RHD and the interventions for each cognitive deficit." C.B. (Jul. 2023)

"Attention tasks were beneficial. I liked the clear presentation." E.S. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked this topic and the information provided. There aren't many courses dedicated to RH deficits. Explanation and use of metacognitive strategies was beneficial." W.R. (Jun. 2023)

"Reviewing all the aspects of right hemisphere stroke was helpful. Course was a great review. I liked the metacognitive strategy and the discussion about executive function and anosognosia." J.D. (Jun. 2023)

"Memory strategies and testing for executive functioning were beneficial. I liked the structure and organization of this course." P.B. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the explanation of attention deficits. Course was well outlined." H.K. (Apr. 2023)

"Awareness of RH vs. LH stroke identification and the implications of this on the patient was beneficial. I liked that I could stop and start course whenever I needed to." A.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Executive function/metacognitive strategies were beneficial. This course was easy to follow. Good handouts." K.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Good strategies. I liked that course was self-paced." R.W. (Mar. 2023)

"Informative course. I liked the strategies for memory treatment." D.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Good slides. I liked the discussion on memory." S.N. (Feb. 2023)

"All of it was very valuable information and the outlines of Metacognitive tasks were very helpful." K.S. (Dec. 2022)

"This course was organized well. I liked the treatment strategies for attention and memory." E.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Clear and concise course. I liked all course content." L.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the treatment strategies and real examples." E.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Good speaker. I liked the discussion on therapy." S.F. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked how well the course was organized, the assessment section and the metacognitive strategy training." A.M. (Sept. 2022)

"Defining types of attention/memory/executive functioning, potential strategies, and explanation of Metacognitive therapy was beneficial." B.B. (Aug. 2022)

"Treatment ideas will be beneficial to my home health focus. I liked the Awareness portion of this course." H.K. (Aug. 2022)

"Good update on current research in these areas. The presenter made the information understandable." D.C. (July 2022)

"I liked all of the examples and real life scenarios. The course was well presented." C.P. (June 2022)

"The strategies for memory and types of attentional deficits were good." M.P. (June 2022)

"Liked the treatment strategies - course was very organized." B.B. (June 2022)

"I liked the assessments and treatment strategies for right hemisphere dysfunction specifically related to stroke. Course went at a good pace - not too slow, and not too fast. And it was comprehensive in describing executive functions." S.G. (May 2022)

"I liked the definitions and explanations of the different types of memory, executive functions, and all of the current research and evidence based treatment information. I like that I could take it at my own pace and the content related to attention and memory." N.A. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the breakdown of the different areas of cognition. Information was easily digestible." C.Q. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the cognitive tx and the presentation style." L.M. (Jan. 2022)

"The strategies and definitions - very functional course." C.H. (Jan. 2022)

"The slides were visually helpful. I liked the analysis of assessments for deficits in assessing RH stroke patients." J.B. (Jan. 2022)

"I appreciated going over the types of memories and their descriptions. I liked that the course explained concepts well and was easy to follow." D.H. (Apr. 2025)

"Intervention strategies for working with persons with dementia were helpful. I liked how thorough the information was. Also, good examples were provided." L.M. (Mar. 2025)

"It was all very interesting information as I’m dealing with a father in law with dementia and I wanted to learn more about it. Very informative." A.J. (Mar. 2025)

"Addressing the behavior of repeatedly asking the same question was helpful. The visual examples are terrific!" E.F. (Feb. 2025)

"Enhancing mealtime was a beneficial topic and I liked the examples." D.G. (Feb. 2025)

"I liked that I was able to progress at my own speed and return to previous portions if a question arises." V.F. (Feb. 2025)

"Very functional suggestions to improve patient care and quality of life." K.G. (Feb. 2025)

"Independence and communication were helpful topics discussed. Very informative and thought provoking, simple suggestions that could make a real difference." S.R. (Jan. 2025)

"All of the activities, ideas for maintaining independence for as long as possible and also modifications to an elder’s own environment provided valuable insight." L.A. (Dec. 2024)

"Real life examples of working with specific clients were the most helpful. The presenters had very specific examples that helped relate the information well." S.C. (Dec. 2024)

"It was helpful to discuss the different types of dementia and symptoms as well as progression. I believe one of my patients has vascular dementia instead of Parkinson's disease. I liked the descriptions of dementia and what to watch for." J.L. (Dec. 2024)

"Specific guidelines for making a memory book and the use of visual cues (eg, furniture, artwork) to help guide and orient people within a care home were beneficial. Very practical suggestions and examples (and lots of them!) of how to support clients with dementia in the long-term care homes." A.H. (Dec. 2024)

"The topic that I found most beneficial was strategies to prevent the onset of dementia. I liked the presenter's pace and explanations of material." G.P. (Dec. 2024)

"I really enjoyed the information on the neurology behind dementia. I really appreciated the real-life examples of strategies and therapy." D.V. (Nov. 2024)

"I liked the strategies for daily care and the practical cues given." A.G. (Nov. 2024)

"Creating an independent environment for dementia residents was beneficial to discuss. The information was straightforward and clear with good examples." A.A. (Oct. 2024)

"Discussing how to amend the environment for dementia patients was helpful. I liked that the course was self-guided." K.S. (Oct. 2024)

"Memory techniques were beneficial. I liked the flow of the course." P.L. (Oct. 2024)

"Attention tasks to incorporate into outpatient therapy were helpful. I liked the visuals/pictures of activities and suggestions." A.E. (Aug. 2024)

"I liked discussing the specific questions commonly asked when working with dementia patients." L.S. (Jul. 2024)

"Very clear and concise presentation." M.W. (Jul. 2024)

"All of the information was helpful." T.M. (Jul. 2024)

"I liked the practical examples of things that we can do in our own practices." J.B. (Jul. 2024)

"I loved the functionality of the information regarding how to create environmental changes for people with dementia. I enjoyed the visual aids and the format of the course." A.W. (Jun. 2024)

"Delineation of the types of Dementia. Ms. Brush has a nice narrative flow, and is able to convey very practical information in a detailed and understandable manner." R.A. (Jun. 2024)

"All of the modules were helpful. I enjoyed the organization of the modules, information provided, and knowledge of the presenter. The course was inclusive and helpful." W.R. (Jun. 2024)

"Strategies to prevent repetitive questioning were beneficial. I enjoyed the presenter's calm and clear style of presenting course content." B.S. (Jun. 2024)

"I found the discussion of therapeutic interventions helpful, which inspired new ideas on other activities I can do with my dementia patients. Jennifer Brush's presentations are always thorough and professionally done. I look forward to taking more of her classes." A.J. (May. 2024)

"How to help people with cognitive decline with their communication and how to help them cope in general with their symptoms. Materials were well made, simple and clear. Course topics were also good." M.K. (May. 2024)

"The strategies for repetitive questioning were helpful. Low-cost solutions for a dementia-friendly environment." C.L. (May. 2024)

"I enjoyed learning about how to optimize the environment to meet the needs of the patient." A.J. (May. 2024)

"The repetitive questions strategies were beneficial and the course was practical." S.F. (May. 2024)

"The activities given as examples were helpful. I liked the course's flexibility." J.H. (Apr. 2024)

"Discussing cognitive factors to consider at mealtime was helpful. I enjoyed the colorful slideshow." M.R. (Mar. 2024)

"ADL implementation with a family member with dementia was beneficial. I liked the speaker's pace." D.D. (Mar. 2024)

"All topics were excellent. I enjoyed the various activities and examples shared." R.M. (Mar. 2024)

"The therapy tasks were beneficial. Good course, easy to follow." E.B. (Feb. 2024)

"The activities were helpful. This course covered a lot of great information." S.H. (Jan. 2024)

"I enjoyed many of the topics, and my favorite area involved Creating Meaningful Therapy Sessions for Later Stage Dementia Using Preserved Abilities and Familiar Objects. The Signage, Spaced Retrieval, Memory Book, environmental manipulation, and sensory information were familiar to me from other presentations and experiences. I appreciate this presentation's clarity of descriptions and juxtaposition of theory and practice organized by target behaviors/needs." C.V. (Dec. 2023)

"Very functional presentation that can be put into practice without delay." C.V. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the organization of the course and info presented." M.S. (Dec. 2023)

"The information was pertinent and presented clearly and efficiently. The information on environmental changes to ease wayfinding in clients with dementia was helpful." M.S. (Dec. 2023)

"Therapy ideas I can put into practice. I liked the therapy ideas, especially for later-stage dementia. Also, solutions for repetitive questioning and wanting to go home." T.P. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the reminders and techniques for self-care." J.H. (Dec. 2023)

"Helpful examples of therapy ideas. I liked the shorter distinct sections." A.D. (Dec. 2023)

"The tasks, communication techniques, and visual cues to share with staff were helpful. This course was easy to follow, nice review of information related to memory and neuro." S.M. (Nov. 2023)

"The increased role in teaching paid caregivers was beneficial. Nice self-care tips." S.K. (Nov. 2023)

"Discussing varying types of dementia and memory was helpful. I enjoyed the focus on what patients can do." C.E. (Nov. 2023)

"Excellent information overall. The discussion on resolving repetitive questioning was beneficial." B.G. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the Spaced Retrieval refresher. Memory types review was beneficial. Information to share with other team members." L.L. (Nov. 2023)

"The information about Montessori was beneficial. I liked that this course was self-paced." A.P. (Nov. 2023)

"The specific therapy activities to support areas that clients are having a challenge with were very helpful. I appreciated the organization of the course. Looking at the different types of Dementia and associated patterns of behavior was very helpful." J.K. (Oct. 2023)

"Techniques for working with challenges in cognition and language in those with dementia. I liked the description of the different types of dementia." R.D. (Aug. 2023)

"This course was extremely relevant to my daily work. Mealtime suggestions, signage color suggestions, therapy treatment session ideas, were all helpful." C.M. (Aug. 2023)

"Many examples and practical ideas. Engaging, easy-to-follow course. I liked the activity ideas to target patients with dementia." E.T. (Aug. 2023)

"Dementia-friendly & environment-practical recommendations. All topics were appreciated! Numerous strategies offered." C.H. (Aug. 2023)

"This course opened my eyes to how much CAN be done with patients who have dementia. I liked the activities to use with patients." E.D. (Aug. 2023)

"It was beneficial discussing how to help with mealtimes and therapeutic activities. I liked the strategies for self-care of caregivers." V.C. (Aug. 2023)

"I enjoyed learning about the Montessori approach to working with adults with dementia. I liked how the instructor acknowledged that therapists often have to work with what they have due to budget constraints and how to make the most of what is available in the building in which they work." K.D. (Jul. 2023)

"It was nice to see practical examples of activities and procedures. Explanation and implementation modeling of the treatment strategy of spaced retrieval was beneficial. I appreciated the focus on helping the individual with dementia to be and feel successful. The activities demonstrated give purpose and enrichment to the individual’s day." S.P. (Jul. 2023)

"The therapy ideas were fantastic. Lots of ideas along with conveying the need to validate and provide understanding." S.H. (Jun. 2023)

"Strategies to increase quality of life. I liked the real life examples." M.B. (Jun. 2023)

"Informative and updated course. Functional activities provided for appropriate dementia intervention for quality of life/care." M.W. (Jun. 2023)

"Good information and activities to use in therapy and interdisciplinary work." B.E. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the manageable module format. Good start and stop points. Easy to revisit a topic." M.B. (May 2023)

"Specific tasks to complete with dementia pts to improve participation within daily tasks and enhance QoL. I liked that course was broken up into segments." L.R. (May 2023)

"The discussion of Montessori and dementia was beneficial. I liked the photos." M.M. (May 2023)

"All aspects were important. I liked the pace, demonstrations, and therapy ideas." S.L. (Apr. 2023)

"All sections were good. Detailed in ideas and examples. Lots of good suggestions, guidelines, and activities. I liked the amount of practical suggestions." R.S. (Apr. 2023)

"The spaced retrieval training was beneficial. I liked the detailed examples." S.V. (Mar. 2023)

"Therapeutic activities for those with late-stage dementia as well as making the most out of mealtime. I liked how comprehensive this course was and all of the examples provided for therapy activities." K.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Provided answers to the commonly asked questions of families. I liked the presenters' expertise." L.M. (Mar. 2023)

"There were so many suggestions in this course that I can apply to my treatment sessions for educating family members." M.W. (Feb. 2023)

"The instructors provided practical and functional strategies that may be used immediately to aid patients with memory deficits. This course is an excellent reference that may be used by SLPs and caregivers to understand and facilitate improved management of people with dementia." B.D. (Feb. 2023)

"Strategies that are beneficial when working with elders with dementia. The neurological aspect was interesting." V.F. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked Montessori for aging and dementia. And all the examples and visual aids along with the thorough slides." M.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Making the most of mealtime and the talk on late stage dementia was beneficial. Helpful examples." M.C. (Jan. 2023)

"This course was presented in a user-friendly manner in an optimistic tone that took away the possible second thoughts about the frustration one might have working with this population. I highly appreciated the segments on 'Self Care' and 'Sundowning'." J.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Techniques and strategies to utilize with patients daily to increase quality of life, meaningful interactions and relationships. I liked the spaced retrieval practice." L.E. (Dec. 2022)

"This was an excellent review of what dementia is, the different types, and how they differ. Learning the causes of dementia was beneficial and also the difference between "normal" aging memory loss versus dementia." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Strategies with treating dementia. Very informative course." J.M. (Dec. 2022)

"The example of person-centered activities for people with moderate to advanced dementia was beneficial. I liked how complete and encompassing course was on dementia and treatment." L.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Very thorough information. I liked the strategies for meal times, review of spaced retrieval." B.O. (Dec. 2022)

"Dementia vs. Alzheimer's and how to approach and help patients. Learn at your own pace online." M.A. (Dec. 2022)

"Useful info - how to help a person with dementia." P.F. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the specific activities, landmarks, and signs for orientation." C.B. (Dec. 2022)

"The topic of managing repetitive and wandering behaviors was beneficial. Speaker provided good examples and case studies." T.B. (Dec. 2022)

"I loved the visuals, spaced retrieval, understanding of the walkabout and sundowning tips. I loved every part of this course. Much of the information was familiar, but the day-to-day tasks and helpful ideas really helped me put things in perspective. I really appreciate the information." K.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Clear definitions of types of dementia and how to address dementia. I liked the organization and the memory books." M.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Specific strategies to help increase independence in people suffering from dementia. Many suggestions for creating a dementia friendly environment." M.F. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the information, it was well explained." P.S. (Mar. 2025)

"Types of dementia, the use of interval training for memory of skills and information, and how to create memory books were all beneficial. I enjoyed the specific examples using real people and situations." L.G. (Mar. 2025)

"The overall course is very good. I learned how to better be able to work with the dementia patient." L.H. (Mar. 2025)

"I liked the focus on independence of the patient." P.M. (Mar. 2025)

"The examples were helpful. Course gave me some functional ideas to try." J.C. (Jan. 2025)

"Great review as well as new ideas and concepts." L.A. (Dec. 2024)

"It was helpful to discuss how long-term care settings are arranged with freedom. They provided incredible visuals." L.B. (Dec. 2024)

"I thoroughly enjoyed the video examples of how to integrate the Montessori model into an adult-based environment. The course was all great!" S.E. (Dec. 2024)

"Learning how to create and utilize an effective memory book was beneficial. I liked that this course included a lot of specific assessment tools." E.D. (Dec. 2024)

"Ideas for Montessori based activities, review of spaced retrieval, all the real life examples were helpful. I liked the real life examples and videos throughout the presentation." L.G. (Dec. 2024)

"Activities for adults with dementia were helpful. I liked the interesting and informative videos." L.L. (Dec. 2024)

"Prepared environment, spaced retrieval technique, and communication enhancing strategies were all helpful topics. The course was easy to follow and well organized." M.H. (Dec. 2024)

"It was helpful to discuss how to make small Montessori changes. I liked the videos showing how to implement this program." E.F. (Nov. 2024)

"Improvement upon name tags, inviting signage, and focusing on tasks specific to the patient. While I am an acute care clinician, I believe these concepts will enhance my practice with the elderly in that setting. I enjoyed the variety of ideas specific to patients and their needs." M.S. (Nov. 2024)

"Learning in a Montessori environment was beneficial. The format was useful." S.R. (Nov. 2024)

"I liked the ideas for Montessori activities. Easy to follow, lots of ideas and demonstrations." L.W. (Sep. 2024)

"Creating and implementing individual roles and practices with materials was beneficial. Also, spaced retrieval practice. I liked that there was a lot of repetition of information." M.T. (Sep. 2024)

"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)

"I appreciated the Montessori description. I liked that the course was detailed." T.K. (Apr. 2025)

"The section on spaced retrieval, and the images for signage in the care home was especially helpful. I liked everything! I particularly enjoyed the photographs, case histories, and videos." E.F. (Feb. 2025)

"Different types of memory and screens and tests were beneficial." R.J. (Feb. 2025)

"I very much enjoyed the breakdown of the different types of memory. This course did an excellent job of describing the types of memory in addition to the anatomy and description if deficits in these portions exist." A.C. (Dec. 2024)

"Always appreciate a review of assessment approach for Memory disorders. The info was presented in easy to follow format. Course was comprehensive. Good, usable info for practicing clinician." K.K. (Dec. 2024)

"Comparisons of dementias was helpful. I liked the assessments provided." S.P. (Dec. 2024)

"Discussing the types of neurocognitive disorders was beneficial." A.M. (Dec. 2024)

"Overall, a good review for my memory. I appreciated the list of assessment tools." N.H. (Dec. 2024)

"The section on assessments was helpful. I really enjoyed the Identifying and Diagnosing and Neurogenic Disorders sections and the section on Montessori for adults. Thank you." V.F. (Dec. 2024)

"I loved the comprehensive memory section. The Montessori interventions are just so practical and really set the client up for success. This is a course I will likely refer back to quite a bit. It is very organized and just a great resource. Thank you!" J.K. (Nov. 2024)

"Practical course. I liked the test instruments review and description." S.F. (Nov. 2024)

"Learning about the breakdown of the differing dementias was beneficial. I liked the varying speakers." S.E. (Nov. 2024)

"Easy to understand and good info for use in skilled and assisted living setting. Reminder to use terms for different types of memory to show how SLP is needed for skilled services." M.B. (Nov. 2024)

"I liked the overview of tests and assessments. And availability of course online." H.B. (Nov. 2024)

"The information was clear and concise and based upon research. Types of memory, assessments, and treatment techniques were helpful to discuss." M.L. (Oct. 2024)

"Clear instruction. I liked the person-centered approaches to working with individuals with memory loss." L.B. (Oct. 2024)

"Sensitivity information comparing MoCa, SLUMS, and MMSE was beneficial." J.W. (Oct. 2024)

"Review of types of memory was beneficial. The course was nicely divided into sections." S.N. (Sep. 2024)

"Strategies for person-centered care were helpful. I took this course to help with supporting a family member as I am primarily a pediatric SLP and it was detailed and practical - examples were very helpful." A.M. (Jun. 2024)

"I really enjoyed the whole course! The list of standardized tests and the last portion of the course were so helpful!" S.O. (Feb. 2024)

"Beneficial review of the dementias. Very clear in presentation." A.S. (Jan. 2024)

"This course was easy to access, and I liked how it was organized for easy listening. Presenters were knowledgeable and easy to understand." J.P. (Jan. 2024)

"The assessment and practical part were beneficial. I liked all of this course." P.S. (Jan. 2024)

"The breakdown of types of memory and review of Dementias was beneficial. I liked the chunking style broken down into modules." L.W. (Dec. 2023)

"The assessment was helpful. I liked the examples." T.B. (Dec. 2023)

"Very comprehensive course. I liked differentiating between types of dementia." S.C. (Dec. 2023)

"Beneficial information about compensatory strategies for memory impairment. I liked the information about interventions." C.H. (Dec. 2023)

"Beneficial comparison of dementias with case studies. I liked the information that will serve as a reference sheet." A.M. (Dec. 2023)

"I enjoyed the review of standardized tests and screenings to add to my toolbox." J.H. (Dec. 2023)

"The assessment portion was very thorough. I enjoyed the Montessori treatment approaches." C.N. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the explanations of types of memory and how to help staff and family better understand different types of dementia." C.O. (Nov. 2023)

"Clear, straight to the point. The discussion on selecting the right assessment and center-based approach information was beneficial. I liked the handouts included." K.L. (Nov. 2023)

"Types of memory impairments, treatment, and case study were beneficial. I liked that this course was broken into sensical modules." A.S. (Nov. 2023)

"Overall beneficial course for the SNF setting." S.J. (Nov. 2023)

"The assessment portion was beneficial, specifically the portion about areas to include in the observation of the patient. This course was a good review of the types of dementia and intervention techniques." R.P. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the treatment applications. I learned about some assessment tools I wasn't aware of." J.H. (Nov. 2023)

"This course had good information with a lot of functional benefits." S.C. (Oct. 2023)

"The treatment ideas, including images of actual client spaces and materials, were beneficial." L.G. (Oct. 2023)

"Course was concise. I liked the information on differential diagnosis of the most common types of dementias." A.B. (Sep. 2023)

"I found both the assessment and intervention sections to be most useful. Clear explanations and examples for each section discussed." S.H. (Jul. 2023)

"Activities to help clients use in independent living were beneficial. I liked the variety of tests available to ensure skill levels for several memory loss disabilities." T.E. (Jul. 2023)

"I thought this was a well-balanced and clearly presented course. The background information is necessary to understand the decisions in what to assess and treat. The treatment strategies were clearly presented, and the examples were helpful. This presentation was very well organized. I find that structure supports learning new information. Well done." S.P. (Jul. 2023)

"Discussion of types of memory was beneficial. The last section was very practical." M.M. (May 2023)

"I liked how this course explored different treatment methods and evaluations." C.E. (May 2023)

"The information was presented clearly and concisely. I liked the in-depth assessments." E.H. (Apr. 2023)

"Assessments and Montessori for Aging interventions were beneficial. All of this content is extremely relevant to my future practice in long-term care facilities and assisted living communities." S.L. (Apr. 2023)

"Information was beneficial about types of memory disorders, neurocognitive disorders, and person-centered approaches. I liked the discussion on identifying and diagnosing." M.R. (Apr. 2023)

"I found the person-centered care most beneficial. I liked the Montessori practices being discussed." A.R. (Mar. 2023)

"Very detailed with examples." B.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Course was concise, clearly presented, and not overly verbal in the style of presentation." A.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Jennifer Brush presented several common types of Dementia in a compare and contrast format. I found this very helpful as a great overview and review for observation of behaviors and symptoms. The presentation of evaluations was also beneficial as we reviewed the different types, considering assessment and treatment over time." A.H. (Dec. 2022)

"I thought the presenters did a great job of organizing and presenting their information in a logical, easy to follow pattern. The handouts were also very helpful." K.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Provided excellent changes to make to physical environment." R.R. (Dec. 2022)

"The comparison and contrast between types of dementia, and the review on types of assessments was beneficial. I liked how the topic was presented with examples." L.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the different types of memory and how to change the environment of the memory patient was beneficial." Z.N. (Dec. 2022)

"Very easy to follow course. I liked the cognitive assessments." J.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the different types and stages of memory was great, and so were the visual and verbal discussions." G.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Practical examples. I liked the well described definitions of each form of memory and the examples of spaced retrieval." R.K. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the section that contrasted the different types of dementia and what qualities might be seen in each type." C.K. (Dec. 2022)

"I learned from all the topics discussed - identification of all memories and treatment." J.H. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the breakdown of different therapy approaches. The topic was useful and engaging." L.W. (Nov. 2022)

"A good review of all different types of memory with some ideas for strategies to utilize during treatment." A.P. (Nov. 2022)

"Good information about observation, assessment and treatment options. I liked the information about the Montessori method of planning and setting up the environment." C.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Very clear presentation of the information." H.K. (Oct. 2022)

"The detailed review of the different types of memory; assessment tools; discussion on differentiating types of dementia; and the functional approach to providing care for people with dementia will all be beneficial in my daily practice." S.D. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the person-centered approach." S.G. (Oct. 2022)

"This course consisted of practical strategies for working with people with significant memory impairment. I appreciated how she differentiated the different types of dementia. This course was easy to listen to, good information, and practical." D.B. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the demonstration of how every module is used in real-life situations. And understanding memory and the evidence-based interventions." P.B. (Sept. 2022)

"The overall descriptions of neurocognitive disorders and descriptions of person centered approaches were good to learn. I like the ability to replay sections for clarification." B.M. (Sept. 2022)

"Practical examples of therapy/spaced retrieval." R.W. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the practical treatment strategies." M.T. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked learning the descriptions of memory disorders - gaining knowledge of variety of memory disorders."  A.L. (Aug. 2022)

"The information on differences between different dementia types and approaches to treatment was beneficial to my daily practice."  K.F. (Aug. 2022)

"Looking in depth at assessments, learning about Montessori programs for LTACS!  I had no idea these were things and they make me so hopeful for my residents." M.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Thorough overview of different types of memory as well as different disorders with a dementia component. The evidence-based interventions were also valuable."  A.C. (July 2022)

"I took this course because I have friends and family members who are experiencing MCI, and as a school-based SLP, I have not worked with adults with memory disorders. I want to be able to help my family members and make recommendations to friends, so that is how I will utilize the information from this course in my daily practice.  Loved the refresher on types of memory followed by types of Neurocognitive disorders. I liked the personal examples and case studies."  E.R. (July 2022)

"I liked the detailed information and practical suggestions for treatment, and daily living activities critical to these patients."  A.S. (July 2022)

"Presenters were knowledgeable and organized."  Y.B.-K. (July 2022)

"Organized material that can readily be applied – MoCA assessment, visual/auditory strategies and validation therapy." N.E. (July 2022)

"Clear visual information. I liked the explanation of different types of memory." L.H. (July 2022)

"The section describing specific environmental modifications will be beneficial to my practice." M.C. (July 2022)

"I found all course content to be important. I found the information about assessment and evidence-based interventions to be very helpful." L.C. (June 2022)

"I liked the practical applications such as environmental modifications and spaced retrieval." J.K. (June 2022)

"The explanation of the types of dementia and their characteristics was helpful. I liked the various screening and assessment tools discussed." E.S. (June 2022)

"The discussion on types of therapeutic interventions was beneficial for my practice." A.J. (June 2022)

"Easy to understand presentation. The descriptions of the different dementia characteristics was beneficial." A.R. (June 2022)

"Reviewed important information. Very thorough course." C.B. (June 2022)

"Speaker was very knowledgeable and provided real life scenarios. Individual ethics consults pointing the way to more system policy changes and reviewing Mr. Z's case." E.D. (Apr. 2025)

"I liked the real life case study. Information on ethics committee organization and how they review cases." D.V. (Apr. 2025)

"Everything was beneficial. Updated info regarding challenging situations." L.H. (Mar. 2025)

"Four Box Analysis was a beneficial topic. I liked the historical data, and case study." S.S. (Mar. 2025)

"SLPs on the ethics team was a helpful discussion. The information was clear and concise." D.B. (Feb. 2025)

"Different views on being present during a traumatic event and feeling as though you have to watch without helping. Amanda is incredible and offers different points of view on controversial topics that make clinicians better critical thinkers." K.L. (Feb. 2025)

"The presenter did a good job of addressing several things that needed to be considered in various ethical scenarios and the importance of pt autonomy. I liked her comment about we need to rethink how to provide care and not think of it as withholding care." J.B. (Dec. 2024)

"The presenter brought up a lot of solid and interesting points from a medical, caregiver, and dysphagia perspective that I will consider moving forward. I've always felt that the Heimlich is similar to CPR, but I appreciated the breakdown she gave us with all of the other points as well. I will be using this information to teach my team of therapists the importance of patient autonomy, respecting their beliefs and decisions, and that there are ways to document decisions made that may not be our primary recommendations but still would hold up should we get audited by the Ethics committee or get summoned to court." A.K. (Dec. 2024)

"This is the first ethics course (and I've taken many) that has taken a true deep dive into a relevant issue and provided sound research and facts from an Ethics Committee standpoint. I truly appreciated this course and felt it was very beneficial to me. Thank you!" A.K. (Dec. 2024)

"I loved getting to hear more about the inner workings of an ethics committee, as I have not had prior experience working with one and do think I may have taken on some of the stereotypes and found it intimidating before this course. I also loved discussions on the thought process and informed consent - I think it's most helpful learning about discussions where the answer is not black or white (such as with ethics or many other areas within dysphagia). I liked the background info and how we were walked through the process with a specific case." K.M. (Dec. 2024)

"It was beneficial to discuss providing comfort at the end of life, when the patient has opted out of lifesaving measures. Very helpful! The presenter was engaging and passionate about her experiences." S.N. (Dec. 2024)

"Presenter is a gifted speaker, very informed, and very organized in her presentation. I liked the case study concerning the Heimlich maneuver." K.F. (Dec. 2024)

"Discussing the importance of including the patient's perspectives even when it feels "uncomfortable" from the SLP's point of view was helpful." S.A. (Dec. 2024)

"Helpful discussion on how the ethics committee functions, and also this particular committee's decision about the topic in question. Excellent speaker, very knowledgeable about this topic." S.S. (Dec. 2024)

"Beneficial review of ethics team and available consults. Great speaker and interesting topic." M.B. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked understanding how an ethical team works and listening to how the input of patient, family, and professionals works." S.B. (Dec. 2024)

"I appreciated the multifaceted opinions on this controversial subject and the development of an active plan supporting pts wishes and reducing staff and resident trauma. This speaker was great, and I felt that she chose appropriate times to answer questions that did not interrupt the flow of the talk." D.L. (Dec. 2024)

"The case study was helpful. I liked the presenter's experiences with different medical settings." E.M. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked the alternatives to deal with the ethical process with dementia patients." S.M. (Dec. 2024)

"The dysphagia case study was beneficial and I liked that the speaker was enthusiastic." D.S. (Nov. 2024)

"The discussion about what CAN be done for a patient who refuses life-saving intervention was beneficial. The presenter’s overall vibe was very open-minded and very non-judgmental throughout the presentation of various viewpoints regarding end of life decisions and patients rights regarding such decisions." S.D. (Nov. 2024)

"A helpful topic was being open to presenting dilemmas to an ethics board in order to get a team approach/analysis. I liked the case study!" K.W. (Oct. 2024)

"Amanda Warren is an excellent speaker." S.R. (Oct. 2024)

"All the information was beneficial. The speaker was excellent, I would listen to all of her presentations." K.G. (Oct. 2024)

"Excellent overview of ethics and the benefit of SLPs being part of the ethics committee. Very engaging speaker." M.C. (Sep. 2024)

"Easy going and intelligent presenter." R.C. (Sep. 2024)

"I have a better understanding now of the role of the ethics committee. I enjoyed the true scenario presented regarding Mr. Z." H.S. (Sep. 2024)

"The most beneficial discussion in this course was the presenter's ability to tie in her own career situations of the case study with the topic to make it more relatable to the viewer. The presenter discussed the final outcome of the case study in detail." A.M. (Sep. 2024)

"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)

"The COVID-19 patients were beneficial to discuss. I also liked the neurological discussion and the fact that SLPs are now so vital!" J.V. (Dec. 2024)

"It was helpful to discuss the relationship of Parkinson's and dementia to dysphagia. I liked seeing the multi-system cyclical effects of dysphagia." A.H. (Dec. 2024)

"Managing dysphagia in dementia patients was beneficial to discuss. Lots of detail and examples." K.P. (Dec. 2024)

"COVID and post hip surgery management information is particularly helpful for my job. I liked that the language was clear and organized and the information was research-based." D.S. (Nov. 2024)

"I liked the discussion on covid 19 and giving examples." K.M. (Nov. 2024)

"The info on AD and neurogenic disorders was beneficial." J.S. (Nov. 2024)

"I liked the framework for approaching dysphagia assessment. Unique organization of the material." J.R. (Nov. 2024)

"Alzheimer's Dementia was beneficial to discuss. The lecture followed slides well." P.W. (Oct. 2024)

"The impact of covid on our practice was a helpful topic. The speaker was easy to listen to." L.M. (Oct. 2024)

"The information was easy to understand & follow. Alzheimer’s info was beneficial. T" J.K. (Oct. 2024)

"Dysphagia and hip fractures were beneficial topics. I enjoyed the presentation." L.W. (Sep. 2024)

"The information on dysphagia was helpful." F.A. (Sep. 2024)

"Discussion on malnutrition, frailty, CMS changes were beneficial. Speaker's presentation was clear and concise." J.A. (Sep. 2024)

"The early screening for dysphagia allows for better outcomes. Good objective information to provide to physicians." D.B. (Aug. 2024)

"Discussing the five systems involved was helpful. This course was straightforward and relevant." E.R. (Jul. 2024)

"Covid-related complications was a beneficial topic. I enjoyed the ease of presentation." D.L. (Jun. 2024)

"The neuro discussion was beneficial." L.L. (Mar. 2024)

"The speaker was clearly knowledgeable." J.W. (Mar. 2024)

"Discussing poor nutrition/malnutrition in the dementia and AD populations was beneficial. I liked the steady pacing and clear course slides that coincided with the presentation." E.L. (Dec. 2023)

"Interesting speaker and she was able to speak to her cervical spine issue. Appreciated her comments about how she felt swallow strategies were helping her manage - best of luck to you! I liked the review of swallowing and highlights pertaining to COVID - challenging times in healthcare." J.H. (Dec. 2023)

"Beneficial discussion on Covid-related dysphagia. The course was quick and to the point." T.B. (Dec. 2023)

"The discussion on COVID was helpful. Good stats." A.B. (Dec. 2023)

"Interesting information. I liked the discussions on dementia and dysphagia." B.O. (Nov. 2023)

"New research on Covid effects on aging population and dysphagia." J.W. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked that course emphasized SLP role." E.P. (Nov. 2023)

"The impact of dysphagia on aging patients with regard to the decline in specific swallow functions and the attention to bedside and instrumental assessment was beneficial. I appreciated the emphasis on the value of SLP services with regard to dysphagia across the board." C.W. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the discussion and elaboration of the 5 systems and how they impact overall swallow function. I appreciated the elaboration on the neurological and cognitively impaired patients, which are the primary areas we see in our hospital setting. Also appreciated the information provided about dysphagia in the post-hip fracture patient." C.W. (Sep. 2023)

"Involvement of neurogenic disorders associated with dysphagia, and specifics to dysphagia in acute care setting were beneficial." M.W. (Aug. 2023)

"Informative, timely, and self-paced. I liked the information on dysphagia during COVID-19 and AD." A.B. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the comprehensive nature of this course. Specific review of the 5 systems was beneficial." L.M. (Jun. 2023)

"I found the overall topic interesting. The information was delivered in a way that was easily understood and provided practical implications for use in practice as well as general knowledge." D.H. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the discussion on dysphagia as it relates to Covid virus. The presenter was easy to listen to and knowledgeable." J.P. (Jun. 2023)

"Very informative. I liked all of it." Y.C. (Apr. 2023)

"Covid-19 info was beneficial." J.K. (Apr. 2023)

"AD and the clinical recommendations were beneficial. It’s a simple yet thorough coverage of information." B.H. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the topic on dysphagia in patients with dementia. Good detail provided." K.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Great information that was clearly presented. I liked the incorporation of information relative to COVID-19." A.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Consideration of ways that dysphagia contributes to worsening of cognitive and physical function in geriatric populations." L.M. (Mar. 2023)

"All areas related to AD, especially in the rehabilitation setting. I liked that there were topics discussed that are not discussed in other courses re: neurological conditions." K.H. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the presenter's style and the 5 systems of dysphagia." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Specifying the 5 systems of dysphagia and their interactions was beneficial." A.V. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the expanding role of the SLP in dysphagia treatment was interesting. I liked the explanation of the systems involved with dysphagia." C.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Malnutrition effects - including all of the systems that can be involved." M.W. (Dec. 2022)

"Good information especially with COVID-19. Very thorough." C.B. (Nov. 2022)

"The class provided an excellent overview of how discretely connected the systems of dysphagia are. The section on how insurances factor into how hospitals and care centers prioritize patient care was very enlightening!" J.K. (Nov. 2022)

"The presenter was very thorough and presented information well." C.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Great work on the statistics topic." J.C. (Nov. 2022)

"All the information related to AD and dementia was good. The course has easy-to-follow slides." K.C. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the COVID info and all the examples." K.A. (Oct. 2022)

"The layout was easy to follow and the content was very informative and pertinent to the clinical setting." K.C. (Sept. 2022)

"The real clinical examples were good." S.A. (Sept. 2022)

"Her discussion was easy to follow." E.B. (Sept. 2022)

"The course covered a range of conditions." M.H. (Sept. 2022)

"The information regarding management of dysphagia in acquired & progressive neurologic conditions was good." B.J. (Sept. 2022)

"The information about the neuroanatomy and physiology involved in the swallow appeared well understood by the presenter and was at an appropriate complexity level for experienced clinicians.  The content about characteristics of dysphagia in particularly populations (e.g., impaired closure of UES in Alzheimer's dementia patients) and the content about recent regulatory changes (e.g., CMS focusing on factors that will reduce re-hospitalization rates) was the most helpful." E.G. (Aug. 2022)

"The flow and format are excellent!" D.M. (Jul. 2022)

"The case studies related to AD patients was beneficial. This is a majority of my caseload. Thorough overview of background info, and clinical application." E.P. (Jun. 2022)

"The use of universal dysphagia screening was good." J.B. (Jun. 2022)

"Speaker's knowledge was good." M.S. (Jun. 2022)

"This course highlighted topics that I deal with on a daily basis when working in a SNF and when working in acute care at a hospital." K.B. (Jun. 2022)

"A lot of this information can also be applied to children with neurological impairments. Very informative and well organized." A.P. (Jun. 2022)

"Loved the different stages for swallowing." D.P. (Jun. 2022)

"Relevant information. Easy to follow and understand." T.M. (May 2022)

"The speaker made the material interesting and related it to everyday practice." R.P. (May 2022)

"I thought the information related to dementia and dysphagia was helpful to know what to expect with these patients. I liked the different examples of different diagnoses and how dysphagia progressed and occurred in each of these diagnoses." J.S. (April 2022)

"The presenter kept my interest, and provided many examples and personal experiences from her practice, which enhanced the total presentation of the course."  J.B. (Feb. 2022)

"Comprehensively, it was helpful to review the systems involved in dysphagia and aspiration risk. This course pointed me, once again, to how important it is to know type and severity of diagnosis and how it related to consideration of the care plan and communication with the family or facility. The handout reinforced the verbal presentation which is helpful for later review of pertinent information."  A.H.

“I liked the review of the multiple regions of the brain involved in swallowing. The influence of the pons and medullary coordination for CO2 was insightful. Also, the involvement of regions of the brain affecting memory and how this contributes to dementia-related dysphagia was very interesting.” G.O.

"Working acute care we very frequently are involved with the Palliative Care team and often request referrals for them to assist with discussions. Very thorough course and covered all aspects of our involvement with palliative care." A.D. (Mar. 2025)

"We have had quite a few EOL pts recently so palliative care was ordered, and now I will recommend more collaboration with the palliative care team after viewing this course!" J.V. (Mar. 2025)

"I liked that the course promoted our (SLPs) active involvement in EoL care. Documentation, Cultural Competence, and Early Decision Making were helpful topics." R.H. (Mar. 2025)

"Tests for cognitive impairments, interventions with people with dementia, examples of goals in SLP's reports were all beneficial to discuss." A.M. (Mar. 2025)

"Involving SLP to help with and be a part of planning for EOL vs. just being told "Patient is on hospice now, write a discharge." I liked the review of dysphagia management at EOL." A.B. (Feb. 2025)

"I liked the discussion on life story books for memory care and home assistive devices for long term care." E.D. (Jan. 2025)

"Cognitive considerations for EOL patients were helpful. The information was presented in a way that was easy to understand. The content was detailed too." A.Y. (Jan. 2025)

"Discussing what specifies as Palliative Care was helpful." K.S. (Dec. 2024)

"AAC devices were helpful to discuss. I liked the oral care resources." S.H. (Dec. 2024)

"Swallowing/Dysphagia Documentation was beneficial. Great material provided. Presenters were clear and concise, very knowledgeable." C.L. (Dec. 2024)

"Covered all topics I need to know, such as communication, dysphagia, AAC, cognitive issues." M.Y. (Nov. 2024)

"Goal writing was very helpful. Great overview on cognition. Clear definitions of what palliative care means/encompasses. This can be easily shared with staff, patients, and families." K.K. (Nov. 2024)

"Palliative care in conjunction with rehabilitation services was a beneficial topic. Clear and excellent personal examples." D.B. (Oct. 2024)

"Aside from a fascinating topic, I liked how the course was divided into topic sections that had defined parameters, and a clear time commitment for each. This was extremely helpful and made it easier for me to manage my time." L.S. (Oct. 2024)

"I liked the examples." A.S. (Oct. 2024)

"Goal writing was helpful. I liked the AAC examples." H.S. (Sep. 2024)

"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. (Jan. 2022)

"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. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the suggestions on how to advocate for early palliative care services. Multitude of topics covered all pertaining to palliative care." A.S. (Jan. 2022)

"Clear presentation. Liked discussion of AAC and cultural differences." K.G. (Jan. 2022)

"This course is valuable for medical SLPs at all levels of their career who want to enhance their dysphagia practice and refine their skills. It offers fresh ideas and practical tools that clinicians can immediately apply to clinical practice while also serving as a jumping-off point for further research into new concepts." F.P. (March 2025)

"Sections relating respiration to swallow were particularly useful. I liked the variety of topics." S.K. (Feb. 2025)

"All of the information was helpful, especially as someone who is new into the skilled nursing realm. I liked that a PowerPoint was provided to be able to follow along and take notes." E.Z. (Feb. 2025)

"Head and neck cancer and free water were helpful topics. Multiple areas of swallowing addressed." N.O. (Feb. 2025)

"I really enjoyed 11 and 13, and overall it was a great online course. The speakers were all invested in what is best for the patient." D.H. (Dec. 2024)

"I found a combination of multiple discussions beneficial. Comprehensive discussion of the changes in our field are significant. The focus on pt centered care and overall medical situation is important. Clinical experience is beneficial to decision making and treatment planning. In acute care modifications often need to be made to then work on the rehabilitative measures and incorporate changes based on pt's wishes and decisions as they are able to participate in their own care and make decisions that align with their goals of care." A.M. (Dec. 2024)

"The review of the swallow strategies was beneficial. The course was simple, yet professional terms were used with great visuals." J.R. (Dec. 2024)

"Very relevant to everyday medical speech pathology services. An excellent collection of dysphagia information from the leading clinicians in the field." K.W. (Nov. 2024)

"All of the topics were of interest and applicable for the populations we serve. There was a lot of good information that will serve a speech-language pathologist who deals with patients with dysphagia." M.C. (Nov. 2024)

"Diet recommendations and improving pt's adherence. I liked the variety of topics covered." A.H. (Nov. 2024)

"An excellent collection of dysphagia information from the leading clinicians. Well rounded treatment of dysphagia considerations, including current research and variety of clinical techniques and considerations." K.W. (Nov. 2024)

"Discussing ethics was helpful. I liked that the course was self-paced." A.L. (Oct. 2024)

"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. (Jan. 2022)

"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. (Jan. 2022)

"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. (Jan. 2022)

"I enjoyed going over the environmental adaptations/info on vision as well as the overall review on spaced retrieval and engagement suggestions. I liked the handouts and references." R.H. (Apr. 2025)

"Comprehensive info. Alzheimer's disease education was helpful." L.G. (Apr. 2025)

"I liked the discussion surrounding therapeutic techniques. And the step by step design used for facilitation." L.M. (Mar. 2025)

"I liked the emphasis on patient success, not SLP success. Review on spaced retrieval was beneficial." A.B. (Feb. 2025)

"Information about the Montessori Approach to dementia was beneficial. I liked the clarity of presentations." W.I. (Dec. 2024)

"Memory was a beneficial topic. I enjoyed the varying topics covered." K.S. (Dec. 2024)

"My work and instincts have been validated. As a SLP working in a LTC facility, pt rights is paramount in my daily work. However, advocating for my pts can be frustrating and often does not lead to meeting their needs. The information presented throughout this course will help set the foundation I need, supported by the references, to bring about change in the environment. For example, the reference to CMS guaranteeing LT residents the same rights as any resident in the US." L.S. (Nov. 2024)

"All the information was helpful." J.O. (Nov. 2024)

"The topic on Montessori was beneficial." H.R. (Oct. 2024)

"Environmental interventions were beneficial to discuss. The section breakdowns were useful." S.D. (Oct. 2024)

"All was beneficial. I liked how detailed the course was." C.N. (Feb. 2024)

"The environmental utilization of memory recall methods and the review of neurocognitive disorders were beneficial. I also enjoyed the creative literature and Montessori theories." T.B. (Jan. 2024)

"Everything was very helpful." R.D. (Dec. 2023)

"So many things were beneficial, namely, the idea of meeting the person with dementia where they are on that day, preserving their dignity, and helping them be as independent as possible." H.M. (Dec. 2023)

"Discussing memory disorders was beneficial. The course was clear." Q.X. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the interventions." J.L. (Nov. 2023)

"Spaced Retrieval techniques were beneficial. I liked the practical approaches and different instructors." D.H. (Nov. 2023)

"Tips for positive communication. Ease of understanding the course material." C.C. (Oct. 2023)

"This course presented a comprehensive and compassionate approach to individuals and families facing the challenges of dementia. The information related to a functional approach to the diagnosis and management of dementia." R.B. (Aug. 2023)

"Explained in a personable, reasonable way that is relatable to both clinician and care partners. I liked the discussion of environmental factors." M.C. (Apr. 2023)

"Information on Spaced Retrieval and environmental modifications was beneficial. I liked that course was broken up into sections for easy place-marking." E.B. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the topic on Montessori practice and the strategies provided." F.M. (Mar. 2023)

"This course was extremely organized and informative!" S.G. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning about the Montessori Long-Term Facility Structure. I liked the review of anatomy at the start." A.C. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked all the examples. And all of the different slides, different speakers - great variety." J.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Ways of communicating with dementia patients and the memory books were beneficial." G.L. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the creative connections projects and the examples of eliminating environmental barriers." L.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Spaced retrieval was beneficial. I liked the overall presentation and clarity of information." B.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Great info! I liked the ease of navigation and printable materials." L.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Therapeutic interventions for dementia. I liked the materials for further use." A.K. (Nov. 2022)

"Memory discussion was beneficial." J.B. (Nov. 2022)

"All of the course content was beneficial. I liked I could complete course at home." P.M. (Oct. 2022)

"I will implement spaced retrieval more in my practice. I work with a lot of dementia patients and have used spaced retrieval, but not as an everyday occurrence." V.R. (Sept. 2022)

"I enjoyed the specific examples for art and relating to tasks. I also liked the detailed descriptions for spaced retrieval." C.N. (Sept. 2022)

"I got a lot of information and references from this course. I loved the 5 things you will want to continue to do all your life." H.T. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked that you could do it in segments and return."  E.K. (Aug. 2022)

"Good examples - liked the Spaced Retrieval technique. I liked the video clips, and that course covered a lot of information." S.J. (Aug. 2022)

"Great presentation for work with residents, families and care providers. I liked the knowledge of the presenters and the examples given." B.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I will benefit from this course, daily."  W.D. (July 2022)

"The course was easy to follow. I liked the environmental interventions." S.F. (June 2022)

"Practical suggestions for arranging environment. Liked the focus on understanding the client." C.R. (May 2022)

"Learning how I can adjust a patient's environment to increase his/her success. I liked the information on how to decrease concerning behaviors from individuals with dementia." M.D. (Apr. 2022)

"Clear and specific examples. I liked the Spaced Retrieval and environmental changes discussion." I.R. (Mar. 2022)

"Great use of concrete examples, video, research. I liked the Montessori method and creative connections." J.M. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked so many of the topics. I appreciated the discussion of the brain and the different neurocognitive disorders, and types of memory. I also enjoyed many of the Montessori approaches to treatment - so positive and respectful - preservation of dignity."  B.G. (Feb. 2022)

"I appreciated the collaboration with and supporting care partners from the perspective of helping family members so they can enjoy and work with pt's strengths, interests, and preserved skills. I have worked in many facilities that would benefit from this discussion."  B.G. (Feb. 2022)

"This course was very informative and provided some great ideas for Tx." K.S. (Jan. 2022)

"I appreciated the very practical session that can be used in the memory care environment. I liked the examples of engaging activities for patients with dementia." D.H. (Apr. 2025)

"I loved doing art activities when worked in LTC. Easy to follow course." A.D. (Mar. 2025)

"I found the idea of setting up the environment as a key component for a person with dementia to be most beneficial. I liked the combination of video and text." G.P. (Dec. 2024)

"It was helpful to watch the techniques demonstrated by a skilled trainer and an actual person with dementia. The discussion on how using art projects can relate to SLP goals was useful. I liked the videos and illustrations." L.G. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked the specific ideas about what works with people with dementia." M.R. (Dec. 2024)

"Using art in treatment was a beneficial topic. I liked the videos and examples." D.K. (Nov. 2024)

"Breaking down tasks for different levels of clients and being able to demonstrate to person as well as caregiver was very beneficial. Appreciate the examples from videos using recipes for tasks with actual client." P.F. (Oct. 2024)

"I found the discussion about task breakdown to be the most beneficial. The convenience of the online format is what I liked best." A.W. (Oct. 2024)

"It was beneficial to discuss applying art activities to therapy sessions for adults, caregiver training, and modifying tasks. I liked the video demonstrations." R.S. (Sep. 2024)

"Discussing the role of artistic activity when supporting clients with dementia was beneficial. I liked the information." E.M. (Jul. 2024)

"Working with patients with advanced dementia by incorporating art activities within their ADLs. I liked that the course was self-paced." D.D. (May. 2024)

"Accessibility of choice was a beneficial discussion. I liked that the course was aided with videos." P.S. (Jan. 2024)

"Concrete ideas for modifying the environment to reduce stress and let the patient know what to expect." K.M. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the use of activities." M.S. (Dec. 2023)

"I appreciate the acronym for CREATE by Elliot to share with others on the caregiver team so all can recall the valuable features of these techniques in caring for adults. I better understand how Creative Connections works with persons with dementia and how it might also be applied to neurological rehabilitation for adults, particularly art in stimulating communication/conversations. Thanks!" J.H. (Dec. 2023)

"Provided steps for tasks. I liked how course broke down ways to encourage the most successful completion of tasks." E.S. (Oct. 2023)

"Learning how to better engage patients. I liked the pace of this course." K.C. (Aug. 2023)

"The step-by-step breakdown and modeling of each step on the recipe cards was beneficial. I enjoyed seeing the art projects demonstrated by the instructors with real clients and caregivers." K.D. (Jul. 2023)

"Using art as a way to help maintain communication and executive function skills in people with dementia was beneficial. I liked learning how the Montessori teaching method is so appropriate for individuals with dementia." S.P. (Jul. 2023)

"The visual examples were helpful and will allow me to create a similar activity in my daily practice. I liked the real-world application and ability to develop skills with people who have dementia and do so in a fun and meaningful way." K.K. (Jun. 2023)

"The activities to practice with Dementia patients were beneficial. I liked that there were lots of concrete examples/videos for us to follow." R.N. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked watching the videos. This course offered a new way of approaching therapy for patients with dementia." S.K. (Mar. 2023)

"I took this course for a personal reason, as my father has dementia. Despite being a speech pathologist, it was important for me to hear others speak about modifications for those with dementia, as I now have to change the way that I speak to my father so that he can comprehend activities and directions. It was beneficial watching the videos of people with dementia taking part in the activities and seeing how tasks had to be modified when it was confusing for them." (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the recipe card activities. And the knowledge and encouragement towards using art to reach my patients with dementia and to educate the family how to utilize the art tasks at home." A.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Functional for my patients." J.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the tips on effective communication with dementia patients. And the tips on engaging a dementia patient in creative activities. Good videos and the handouts for offline reading were really helpful." H.J. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked everything - actual activities for patients." L.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I enjoyed the discussion of the Montessori philosophy of interacting with people with dementia. I also enjoyed the videos of working/guiding Bob and his caregiver in the art activity and ideas for other art activities." C.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Practical suggestions that could easily be modified. Strategies to ensure success for communication, decision making and attention." M.V. (Oct. 2022)

"Course had very specific activities. I was not aware of the benefits of art both in therapy and in personal life with people who have dementia." R.W. (Oct. 2022)

"Videos were informative and interesting. Learning how to frame steps for persons with dementia." Y.L. (Sept. 2022)

"Step by step process of tasks for activities. Easy to understand and implement." C.N. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the methods of engaging persons with dementia and how the facilitation skills used during Creative Connection can be translated to ADLs. This course considers a broad-based group for persons with dementia rather than by severity as every person with dementia is unique and may present differently from others." N.Z. (Sept. 2022)

"Seeing the accompanying videos for the information presented in action was helpful." L.B. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the compassionate concern and care for the individual with dementia and applying Montessori to the adult population." B.P. (Jul. 2022)

"All the examples (recipes) and videos were helpful." R.K. (Jul. 2022)

"I found the information about how memory works and how to set up a successful environment to be very helpful for daily practice. I liked that the presenters gave lots of visuals. I also liked that they used videos to demonstrate some techniques so that you could really understand how to implement the strategies." L.C. (June 2022)

"I liked the recipe ideas and procedures with templates for daily functional activities - liked the caring and "have fun with it" approach." K.B. (June 2022)

"Good videos. I liked the error free activities." R.P. (June 2022)

"I liked the explanations equating the generalization of recipes to functional daily living. Good video demonstrations." V.D. (June 2022)

"Very informative and easy to understand course. The videos were excellent." L.D. (May 2022)

"Learning that art and music are not vulnerable to dementia. Very interesting since I also have an art degree and I can use this with my dad who likes art and has a dx of dementia Alzheimer's." T.M. (Mar. 2022)

"The material was clearly presented in a variety of formats, with lots of visual support and enough repetition to drive the points home. The idea of incorporating art into speech therapy practice was the best part." M.J. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the concept of using art to engage with adults with dementia. Also, the information on how to create an environment for creativity that is adult-friendly was great!" S.M. (Jan. 2022)

"Great art ideas and the connection of utilizing to enhance skills the artist already has – liked the emphasis on patient dignity by offering choice and purposeful activities." J.D. (Jan. 2022)

"Course was informative and concise." T.T. (Apr. 2025)

"Clinical bedside assessments and their limitations in everyday practice. I liked the specific roles of the cranial nerves as they relate to swallowing function." R.A. (Dec. 2024)

"Neurological issues with stroke and TBI were helpful to discuss. I enjoyed the various presenters." K.S. (Dec. 2024)

"Discussion of the physiology of swallow was beneficial. I liked the presenters." C.J. (Oct. 2024)

"Head/Neck cancer section was helpful. I liked the video examples provided by the presenters." B.D. (Oct. 2024)

"I liked the variety of topics and speakers. Sensory nerve section and the trach section were beneficial." B.M. (Oct. 2024)

"Tracheostomy and head and neck cancer were beneficial topics. I liked the current updated practice." N.A. (Oct. 2024)

"All of the information was beneficial." K.R. (Jul. 2024)

"Head and neck cancer info was a great refresh. I am already very passionate about standardized assessments for swallowing so that information bolstered what I am already doing. I liked the self-paced format." K.C. (Jun. 2024)

"The course was convenient and thorough." P.M. (May 2024)

"It was beneficial discussing trach's. I liked the variety of presenters." C.O. (Jan. 2024)

"Discussing how to use the assessments to diagnose dysphagia was helpful. I liked the exhaustive and detailed information provided and the pictures and diagrams." S.M. (Jan. 2024)

"All of this course was beneficial" C.B. (Nov. 2023)

"It was helpful choosing a dysphagia screening tool and which assessment. I liked the head and Neck Cancer discussion." M.F. (Nov. 2023)

"Clear information. Good information related to dysphagia." M.M. (Oct. 2023)

"Discussing trachs and HNC was helpful. I liked the special topics." E.D. (Sep. 2023)

"Motor examination was beneficial. And learning how dysphagia affects patients with neurogenic disorders (TBI, Stroke, etc)." J.R. (Jul. 2023)

"I found all of this information essential and critical when practicing in medical speech-language pathology. I enjoyed the fact that content was very thorough and that the subject matters were very well explained." Z.M. (Jul. 2023)

"The topic on head and neck cancer was beneficial. I liked the images from MBSImP protocol." A.H. (Jul. 2023)

"This course was very informative. I liked the information on dysphagia." B.H. (Jun. 2023)

"The Head & Neck Cancer section was beneficial. This course was very informative and easy to understand." L.J. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the TBI information. The course was convenient per my schedule." V.G. (Mar. 2023)

"Review of cranial nerves was beneficial. The course was easy to follow." E.V. (Jan. 2023)

"Evidence-based protocols and procedures for assessment of swallowing function in patients with different types of neurogenerative disorders, HNC, following CVA and TBI, and with a tracheostomy tube." T.O. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the head and neck cancer section. And ability to stop and start course on my schedule." A.H. (Dec. 2022)

"I loved the information about imaging and sensory nerve damage. I also loved the pace, breadth of content, and knowledgeability of the instructors." M.P. (Dec. 2022)

"This course was so thorough!" J.C. (Nov. 2022)

"All topics explained in great detail." P.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the sections on TBI and HNC. And I loved the MBSImP section - very well presented." P.G. (Sept. 2022)

"Assessment of dysphagia following stroke was beneficial. I liked the follow up on cutting-edge knowledge." H.H. (Aug. 2022)

"Very comprehensive, well organized, clear course." I.B. (Jul. 2022)

"Easy to complete in one-hour blocks. I liked the sections on head and neck cancer." M.B. (Jul. 2022)

"The best current research to support clinical practice. I liked the bedside swallow assessment concepts for various diagnoses." S.T. (June 2022)

"Discussion of nerve innervation was beneficial. Course was very thorough. Please offer more courses like this one!" G.T. (Apr. 2022)

"All the video segments used were very beneficial for learning." R.M. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the bedside swallow screening tools, and having all the different speakers' perspectives." K.M. (Feb. 2022)

"The motor assessment for swallowing evaluation, assessment of sensory systems, the depth and breadth of knowledge of the presenters. Great course." A.H. (Jan. 2022)

"The sections with information regarding head and neck cancer and nerves were beneficial." C.R. (Jan. 2022)

"The discussion of the role of the healthcare professional in helping families in their journey was most beneficial." C.R. (Apr. 2025)

"I liked the use of visual cues & environmental cues that I can provide to caregivers of my patients." J.V. (Mar. 2025)

"Concrete examples of modifications and activities to suggest to care partners. Functional information, and not too long." E.H. (Mar. 2025)

"That the care partner can manage, rather than control, their daily schedule. This is something I had not heard before. I liked the way the presenter used her slides and spoke extemporaneously." M.S. (Jan. 2025)

"Strategies for talking with care partners about their goals and feelings were beneficial. Course was short yet informative." E.T. (Nov. 2024)

"Information on how to communicate with a patient with dementia was beneficial. I liked the organization of information." M.L. (Nov. 2024)

"Excellent reminders of how to explain dementia behaviors in simple terms." S.D. (Nov. 2024)

"I liked the discussion around asking the question “why is this behavior happening?" The fact that behaviors are communication. This course had some great ideas." J.H. (Nov. 2024)

"Help with families of patients with Dementia. I liked the course format." C.A. (Aug. 2024)

"Good reminders on how to communicate with someone who has dementia." P.Z. (Jul. 2024)

"Being supportive and understanding when dealing with dementia patients instead of directing. The course was easy to follow and understand. The content was taught in a clear and concise manner." B.A. (Jun. 2024)

"Maximizing the preserved skills and filling in the gaps in order to facilitate what the client chooses to do. Very practical and specific!" A.M. (Jun. 2024)

"It was helpful discussing how to inform caregivers about dementia as SLP. I liked that relevant information was represented shortly." M.K. (May. 2024)

"I liked the ideas for engaging care partners - encouraging focus on nurturing all they can do rather than focusing on the impairments." J.H. (Dec. 2023)

"This presentation was clear and organized, used evidence to support ideas and recommendations, and offered practical and actionable ideas for SLPs to implement." S.P. (Sep. 2023)

"The ideas for activities for the person with dementia within their home environment as well as activities that they have traditionally enjoyed outside of the home were helpful. I liked the ways to frame discussions with care partners to help them best understand processes and communication, which result in the most supportive and productive outcomes." S.P. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the focus on what the individual with dementia can still do, and nurture it as a care partner or professional. I liked how the approach to helping individuals with dementia was realistic for all parties and emphasized focusing on what was there in the present moment." H.W. (Sep. 2023)

"Prepare for tomorrow, but live for today! I liked the topic of making sure care partners can appreciate the person now as things continue to change. Well laid out course, and the pacing was good for the amount of information covered. Very respectful and encouraging course." S.P. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked that this course focused mostly on taking care of the care partner. Visual organization was beneficial." H.K. (Apr. 2023)

"Learning to modify changing behaviors was beneficial, and learning that persons with dementia can have goals." L.J. (Mar. 2023)

"All content was beneficial. I liked the organization of this course." S.G. (Mar. 2023)

"I found the entire discussion beneficial. I enjoyed the convenience of the online training." A.W. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the supportive suggestions throughout the course to help the care partner, especially those who may not have a professional background in this area. The meaningful examples often commonly seen in persons with dementia and ways to work through them were helpful." D.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Focused, easy to follow. Very pragmatic. Learning what to concentrate on with the person with dementia. Not to be argumentative." G.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Course instructor provided great real-world examples. I work at a SNF and this information will be helpful and beneficial for my nursing staff and family education." M.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Importance of re-thinking the caregiver vs care partner mindset. I liked the solutions provided that optimize daily interaction with the patient and care partner." M.B. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the emphasis on a person's abilities vs dementia impairments; thus, stressing the importance of focusing on what remains in order to establish the best quality of life for the individual." M.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Presenter was clear and focused. I liked the resources page, emergency folder idea, ways to organize environment, and assessment toolkit." S.J. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the suggestions and activities to perform with the patient and ways to redirect the caregiver. It’s pertinent to my population." A.P. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked everything! Learning ways to explain the brain to care partners." R.K. (Jul. 2022)

"Speaker has a clear way of presenting the information. Learning how to use preserved abilities and how to educate families was beneficial." G.S. (Jul. 2022)

"The helpful tips were beneficial for preserving positive communication and maintaining relationships and purpose of the individual with dementia. The course was straightforward and clearly laid out." J.R. (Jun. 2022)

"I love the tips for caregivers of family members with dementia. I can use this info right away with my families!" A.J. (Jun. 2022)

"The organization of information and slides were easy to follow. I liked the direct guidance on how to help CG's with specific examples." W.R. (May 2022)

"The discussion of environmental Interventions was most useful. I liked that the course gives you the tools to make an adequate assessment when a patient has a dysphagia problem." C.R. (Apr. 2025)

"Environmental assessment was beneficial. I liked the concepts discussed." B.M. (Mar. 2025)

"Using colors to increase eating was a helpful topic." H.K. (Mar. 2025)

"The information regarding lighting was most beneficial. I enjoyed the convenience of the course." A.W. (Jan. 2025)

"I liked the specific information about visual supports." E.B. (Dec. 2024)

"Measuring lighting was helpful. I enjoyed the examples." J.H. (Jun. 2024)

"Modification info was beneficial. I liked the practical application." T.S. (Jun. 2024)

"The environmental changes were helpful, specifically, adding contrast. I liked the examples of how to change environment, particularly the study presenter conducted." H.W. (Aug. 2023)

"The explanation of environmental factors in dining was beneficial. I liked the course layout." L.A. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked this entire presentation." J.S. (Dec. 2022)

"All information was good. I liked the visual modifications suggested." S.P. (Nov. 2022)

"Ways to improve the elder's intake using different interventions and modifications. Good overview with fair amount of details." D.O. (Sept. 2022)

"Liked the discussion of optimizing auditory aspects of the environment. And learning assessment of the environment - what to look for." K.F. (Aug. 2022)

"The discussion of noise and lighting during meals was helpful. Course provided good information to recommend to the memory care director at my facility to improve the intake of our residents, particularly the lower level residents." L.B. (Aug. 2022)

"The specific changes SLPs can make was good information such as signs, color contrast, and potential environmental changes like moving rooms for designated meal times to assist in increasing intake." E.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Good info regarding practical changes to dining environment that facilitate patient performance. I liked the speaker's ability to share practical information which can be easily communicated with other professionals." J.G. (May 2022)

"I liked the examples of specific sensory issues and the research related on how it impacts reduced nutrition which increases risk of mortality, malnutrition, and reduced function. This course covers the essence of why we are there and need to assist in the collaboration of the individual's plan of care." K.K. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the strategies to increase safe oral intake, and the information for treating / feeding patients with dementia." P.T. (Jan. 2022)

"Practical examples of evidence-based sensory adjustments for meal time." J.O. (Jan. 2022)

"Speaker was very knowledgeable." T.S. (Mar. 2025)

"Clear, organized presentation. The entire discussion is applicable to my job as a medical SLP." C.L. (Mar. 2025)

"Informed consent was beneficial to discuss. This course met my ETHICS requirement." N.B. (Mar. 2025)

"Case studies were helpful as they were similar to my current patients." J.V. (Mar. 2025)

"The discussion about discordance between what a clinician understands and would choose personally vs. what they would recommend for a patient was beneficial. I liked that the course was available when I had time to take it." S.B. (Feb. 2025)

"I liked the discussion on consideration for caregiver opinions, but not to override the patient's preference. I appreciated the discussion related to autonomy, true understanding of outcomes, and feeling like I am offering patients and caregivers best practice as well as compassion." H.B. (Jan. 2025)

"The discussion about making sure that the pt is able to make their own informed decisions was beneficial. I liked the presenter's calm, gentle way of teaching. Also her accent." K.D. (Dec. 2024)

"It was helpful to discuss how to give advice but not pressure decision-making. Easy to follow, interesting, well organized." K.M. (Dec. 2024)

"Complex ethical decision-making in feeding tubes was beneficial to discuss. Good pacing and interesting topic." M.B. (Dec. 2024)

"It was helpful understanding that peg tubes do not prevent aspiration. I liked the clear tone and articulation of how SLPs view tubes and dementia." C.R. (Dec. 2024)

"Beneficial discussions regarding most recent research. The presenter was knowledgeable and delivered information in an engaging way." A.C. (Dec. 2024)

"SLP boundaries with decision making at end of life were beneficial to discuss. As well as the legality implications of SLP recommendations." R.P. (Dec. 2024)

"Discussion of feeding tubes and autonomy was helpful. I liked the online modality and real-world examples." J.S. (Nov. 2024)

"Ethics behind peg tubes was beneficial to discuss. I like how applicable the course is to everyday practice." H.M. (Nov. 2024)

"I liked the details about financial vs healthcare POA as well as the information about our scope of practice." E.D. (Nov. 2024)

"Interesting course." C.L. (Nov. 2024)

"Patient autonomy was beneficial to discuss. I enjoyed the evidence-based information." M.C. (Oct. 2024)

"The discussion of advanced directives was beneficial. The course was informative." S.A. (Sep. 2024)

"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)