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Keyword(s): "dementia "

Sale thru 3/31/23

$44.00 USD

$35.00 USD

99% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

"If They Choke, No Heimlich?"  Ethical Considerations for SLPs  #e280

Presenter: Amanda Warren, MS, CCC-SLP

This course features a case review of a man with dementia living in a long-term care facility. He is not communicative, sits in a wheelchair, has some swallowing difficulties, and is unable to feed himself. There are DNR, DNI, and DNH orders in his medical record. His family has asked that a Heimlich maneuver not be performed if he were to choke. This presentation will explore the role of the SLP as an integral member of the ethics team.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"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)

"I found the entire presentation to be excellent. The presenter was knowledgeable, articulate, and presented the course in a very organized way." W.F. (Feb. 2023)

"She was an excellent speaker. I liked the entire presentation." G.B. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked Amanda Warren's positive core values regarding a very difficult topic. And team with varied beliefs coming to a consensus." M.B. (Feb. 2023)

"Enjoyed the case scenario. Liked how it pertained to a specific ST case." J.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Thought provoking and relevant information." A.P. (Jan. 2023)

"Discussion of ethics committee in general and explanation re: why DNPH could be an option for patients was beneficial." K.H. (Jan. 2023)

"This course was wonderful and educational. The topics of dementia in the aging population and how it will affect patients making the decision of wanting or not wanting the Heimlich was interesting." T.R. (Jan. 2023)

"The presentation was excellent. Good layout and discussion of ethics." S.M. (Jan. 2023)

"The case study was well chosen and discussed. I liked the ease of course access." R.J. (Jan. 2023)

"The presenter was really easy to listen to and provided a nice balance between clinical experience and evidence. I have never worked in a facility where SLPs were part of the ethical committee. This was very eye-opening to the benefits." E.L. (Dec. 2022)

"All topics were beneficial in achieving a broader understanding. I liked the course organization - explanations to enhance understanding and learning - integration of questions & answers as the presentation was presented." D.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Beneficence vs. Maleficence. The instructor was well prepared, well spoken, and knowledgeable." A.G. (Dec. 2022)

"The speaker was very easy to listen to. The idea of considering the patient's wishes and plans of care over that of our traditional training to prolong life." J.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning function and purpose of an ethics committee in an acute hospital setting. Questions answered as they came up - kept it relevant to the topic being discussed in that moment." A.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Speaker was very good - liked discussion of ethics amongst dysphagia population." K.D. (Dec. 2022)

"The case study was very helpful for application of the principles." K.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Excellent presenter. Good explanations. Learning how ethics committees work." R.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I really enjoyed the case study. It was incredibly thought-provoking and interesting to break down the decision-making that goes into a comfort-based approach and why. This is definitely becoming a more relevant topic of discussion as the population ages and the prevalence of dementia and dysphagia increases. The framework behind the decision-making process was well broken down and clearly applied to the case study." A.N. (Dec. 2022)

"The case study that allowed me to see the process of the ethics that the committee put into practice and the ongoing discussion with questions throughout the course were all incredible." E.C. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the speaker's enthusiasm and knowledge regarding the subject." L.H. (Nov. 2022)

"Speaker was very knowledgeable and clear. I liked the way ethics principles were used to guide the decision in the case presentation." C.G. (Nov. 2022)

"Addressing staff or bystander concerns during choking incident when intervention is prevented was really helpful. This course had good pace of information and anecdotal stories." S.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Everything covered was beneficial! I really needed to hear all of this!  The instructor was impeccable! I will seek more courses from her! Thanks! Love her style, format, content, and delivery!" K.K. (Nov. 2022)

"The Ethics Consultation process was very informative. I appreciated the opportunity for team members to consider their personal reactions/beliefs specific to this case study patient. The framework for identifying key questions and concerns seems very helpful in terms of gleaning the most information possible for decision-making. I loved the split-screen format! Being able to view the presenter and the slides simultaneously really personalized the instruction and made me feel part of a class!!" J.K. (Nov. 2022)

"The case discussion of Mr Z was a perfect example of how to navigate through a difficult situation. I initially had a visceral reaction to the dilemma of providing treatment or not to provide. The instructor did a masterful job of laying out the process that led to the final decision. Wonderful approach! Excellent instructor. Very knowledgeable and approachable. She has a passion for this area." L.H. (Nov. 2022)

"The graphics and handouts were good." M.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Good example of a tricky scenario - and advocating for the role of SLPs on ethics committees or to be involved with relevant consults." E.R. (Nov. 2022)

"It was very informative." C.J. (Nov. 2022)

"Excellent presentation on a very difficult topic. Learning that the HCP can make the decision to include refusing the Heimlich as part of the DNR, DNI, DNH." I.H. (Nov. 2022)

"I enjoyed this entire course! Excellent presentation!" J.S. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the simplistic presentation." T.T. (Oct. 2022)

"Excellent presenter!" A.C. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the entire course and the way it was presented." B.B. (Oct. 2022)

"I like the speaker's knowledge and the real life examples provided. And learning more about how an Ethics Committee functions." S.B. (Oct. 2022)

"The complex consideration of comfort care, emergency care, and consistency in care for DNR, DNI, DNPH were good." T.E. (Sept. 2022)

"I thought the case study was the most helpful because I could apply it to a typical work situation. I liked the examples and information about the Ethics committee and the typical things they look into in the hospital setting." J.S. (Sept. 2022)

"The presenter is super interesting and easy to listen to. You can hear her passion and that makes it easier to watch and listen." A.S. (Sept. 2022)

"EXCELLENT COURSE! I will be referring my speech friends and colleagues." M.B. (Sept. 2022)

"The explanation of the process of how the committee came to their conclusion regarding the case study was beneficial.  I liked the video of presenter along with slides. Made it feel more like an in-person CEU course." L.G. (Sept. 2022)

"Easy to follow and quick. I liked the discussion of ethics regarding the heimlich maneuver." A.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Specific examples of an ethics case - I liked the education and counseling with patients and family."  L.M. (Aug. 2022)

"This benefited my practice by: 1. Bioethical principals to be considered by ethics teams. 2. The benefits of having an SLP on the ethics committee. 3. How to assure staff that they are still providing care in comfort care situations." V.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the ability to go back and repeat parts of the lecture. Working at my own pace - flexibility it provides."  V.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I appreciated the case history highlighting a very real scenario that I could find myself in while working in acute care and making me think about how consequences of dysphagia may impact the other staff caring for a patient. I felt like the presenter was very knowledgeable and passionate about her involvement in Ethics committee/discussion and overall palliative care/end-of-life input especially regarding dysphagia and that made me want to soak up everything she said and keep listening."  E.E. (July 2022)

"I would not have chosen it based on title, but it exceeded my expectations for frank discussion of structure ethical decision making."  M.K. (July 2022)

"Great discussion of the role of an ethics committee. I liked all of the course content." A.J. (June 2022)

"All of it was fantastic information – the breakdown of the Ethics Committee and the analysis in which this case study was reviewed. The organization and explanation of the information as well as the analysis and implementation in relation to pt care was good." W.R. (June 2022)

"It was all very informative. Course was easy to understand and follow." D.P. (May 2022)

"Course was easy to follow. I liked how it integrated ethics into multiple environments with case examples." T.M. (May 2022)

"The course was concise. I liked how it went over a specific pt example and what the family wanted." C.L. (May 2022)

"I liked the presenter. Very interesting case involving the ethical decision around using the heimlich." M.C. (May 2022)

"I liked how the case example really illustrated the process of ethical decision making in an ethics consult scenario." J.O. (Apr. 2022)

"The presenter was excellent, concise, and provided an important tool many SLPs may need to incorporate into their practice, especially in LTC facilities." T.W. (Mar. 2022)

"Very informative. I liked the discussion regarding educating staff members on how to proceed with allowing a patient to aspirate with intake." G.G. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the incorporation of the SLP on an ethics committee, and the functional case study." J.B. (Mar. 2022)

"It explored a unique topic which does come up and haven't seen this type of topic discussed before." K.D. (Jan. 2022)

"I found the idea of knowing if there is an ethics committee in your facility and how to engage them to be eye opening. I was keenly aware of them when I was in a larger acute care rehabilitation center but not in the individual SNFs I frequently work PRN in. I think that some issues that we frequently address on the floor (e.g., carrying out the SLP recommendations by staff members etc.) could be assisted by an ethics committee review so that it becomes an institutional discussion rather than a tug of war on the floor."  L.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I really enjoyed the different insight of dysphagia and how SLP can get involved."  N.K. (Dec. 2021)

"Amanda was a great speaker and it was very informative. I also liked that I could play this in the car on a trip - as my husband was driving. I listened with headphones and took notes the powerpoint slides. Thank you for truly making your videos mobile!"  E.D. (Nov. 2021)

"Consideration for ethical choices with sensitive topics was beneficial for my daily practice. The speaker was engaging and dynamic."  D.P. (Oct. 2021)

"Appreciate the case study as a tie in to principals of ethics. . . . and case not dissimilar to those faced at end of life settings (LTC, HH) routinely" M.C. (Sept. 2021)

"The information was very applicable to my work environment." L.G. (Sept. 2021)

"It helped clarify a lot of questions pertaining to ethical issues like in Mr. Z's case." M.D. (Sept. 2021)

"I have seen several children with feeding issues. Some had tubes and others did not. Some with tubes did not appear to need them any longer and other children who were eating very little for a variety of sensory and/or anatomical and/or oral motor reasons and were not evaluated for a tube. This webinar brought up many of the questions I had concerning when to tube and when not to tube a child. The power point presentation was easy to follow. I liked the fact that the presenter did state that watching a person choke to death would be difficult for others to watch." C.D. (Aug. 2021)

"This was truly eye-opening for me. The instructor grabbed my attention from start to finish." P.R. (Aug. 2021)

"The ethical analysis and application to particular case will be beneficial for my daily practice." J.T. (Aug. 2021)

"Great presenter! Engaging, concise but relaxed, not dependent upon slides or handouts for the bulk of the info but as tools for clarification instead." – T.E. (Jun 2021)

"The style of the presentation, by the speaker, was interesting and made it easy to listen to and understand the complex topics discussed."– D.F. (Jun 2021)

"The clarity, organization and relatability of the presenter. Her presentation has encouraged me to think differently about perceived ethical challenges." – R.B. (Jun 2021)

"The entire course was well presented and provided areas for further evaluation/study. The case study was a perfect example for the application of the principles." – C.H. (Jun 2021)

"The case study format with a walk through of the process was really helpful for providing a framework I could utilize at my workplace." – K.M. (Jun 2021)

"It helped me further understand the ethical considerations when dealing with patients who have dysphagia and taking into account their personal autonomy." – B.D. (Jun 2021)

"I found it fascinating to hear how the ethics team worked through the questions and problems and came to their decisions. Having an actual example of such a complex question was extremely helpful." – M.F. (Jun 2021)

Sale thru 3/31/23

$29.00 USD

$23.00 USD

95% rating - reviews

0.1 ASHA CEUs

Dietary Recommendations, Feeding Tubes And Ethical Practice #e107

Presenter: Paula Leslie, PhD, FRCSLT, CCC-SLP

This course combines knowledge of feeding tubes in dementia with informed consent and decision making. Discussed are the requirements for informed consent, and how knowledge of ethical principles and research evidence can support clinicians and families in making more informed decisions.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"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 have to make the recommendation." C.C. (Mar. 2023)

"I enjoyed learning the ethical principles." A.T. (Feb. 2023)

"The entire course was good. I liked the ease of use." C.H. (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 case studies." S.F. (Jan. 2023)

"Discussing research-based evidence with regards to benefits and risks of feeding tubes. I liked the real-life examples." K.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Very informative and easy to listen and attend to the speaker." M.D. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the organization of the content and clinical studies." J.L. (Nov. 2022)

"The discussion of what feeding tubes can result in negatively was beneficial for my daily practice." S.S. (Oct. 2022)

"The breakdown of the different types of legal documents were good." L.L. (Sept. 2022)

"I now have additional knowledge of PEG tubes and ethical issues." B.G. (Sept. 2022)

"Knowledge is shown in the ability to present learned material in layman’s terms. This course was easily understandable and interesting although outside of my caseload." T.W. (Sept. 2022)

"I enjoyed the topics of feeding tubes and advanced dementia." L.G. (Sept. 2022)

"The 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)

"I will benefit from this information daily."  C.B. (Aug. 2022)

"Learning I need to involve family more - education and involvement of the health care PofA."  M.H. (July 2022)

"Good refresher on decision making process involved in using a feeding tube."  J.H. (July 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. (June 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. (June 2022)

"I liked the discussions of informed consent, beneficence, disclosure, and autonomy." R.J. (Mar. 2022)

"Functional and realistic information provided." A.W. (Feb. 2022)

"Patient scenarios included were very helpful." M.C. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked how patient-centered it was while emphasizing the relationship between autonomy and beneficence." S.S. (Jan. 2022)

"This course gave me an opportunity to consider whose values I should think about for my patient." M.Y. (Dec. 2021)

"Discussion of living wills, proxy, advance directives was helpful. Liked the presentation of information while attempting to separate our "personal feedings" about pt care situations." E.H. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the thoroughness of the material and the detail provided with each point." A.D. (Dec. 2021)

“I found this course very interesting, and the speaker spoke at a nice pace. The case study provided a good example. I don't usually enjoy ethics courses, but this was pretty good.” C.C. (Dec. 2021)

"Material was clinically relevant. You can tell the presenter has a lot of experience." E.H. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the entire topic of ethics and my role. Presenter was concise and informative." B.H. (Nov. 2021)

"There was information covered that I was not familiar with and now I have a better understanding of it, especially with regards to advanced directives and informed consent." S.D. (Oct. 2021)

"I enjoyed the lovely British accent. And all the relevant topics." K.K. (Oct. 2021)

"The info re: Living Wills and Autonomy vs/Beneficence was most beneficial. I liked the speaker's accent and thoroughness." G.S. (Sept. 2021)

“The additional explanations relating to legal terminology such as advanced directives, living will, etc. were very helpful.” K.S. (Aug. 2021)

“I like the emphasis on considering personal values and biases and how these might impact on my delivery of advice/information. The reassurance that it is not within our professional boundaries to be making decisions regarding feeding tubes.” R.B. (Jun. 2021)

"The vocabulary discussion regarding autonomy and beneficence in regards to clinical work and our scope of practice was very beneficial. I liked the patient scenarios presented at the end of the seminar." K.M. (May 2021)

"I like that this material applies to my daily work. The discussion on ethical practice related to feeding tubes was most beneficial." K.F. (Mar. 2021)

“This course was very informative, short, and to the point!” D.R. (Mar. 2021)

“I liked that it raised my awareness of the disparity that exists between what SLP' know about feeding tubes, and our decision making. Although we wouldn't want one for ourselves, we frequently support the decision for feeding tubes for our patients. I will definitely consider this more in the future.” R.K. (Feb. 2021)

"All of the information was applicable to my current caseload. The course was easy to follow." Y.C. (Feb. 2021)

"The info was good - especially the portion on feeding tubes and ethical considerations." S.B. (Feb. 2021)

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$94.00 USD

97% rating - reviews

0.55 ASHA CEUs

Dementia Essentials for Speech-Language Pathologists: Functional Person-Centered Strategies for Working with Clients Living with Dementia #e289

Presenters: Jennifer A. Brush, MA, CCC-SLP & Brush Development,

This comprehensive course includes lectures, handouts, and therapy activity ideas that provide the essential tools needed for clinicians working with individuals who have cognitive impairment. Participants will leave this course with blueprints for purposeful activities for all levels of cognitive impairment that will increase elder engagement throughout the day. ... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"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)

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

"There were many suggestions in the 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)

$150.00 USD

89% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

What's Next?™ A Treatment Protocol To Help Adults With Cognitive Deficits Perform Daily Vital Tasks #z100

Presenter: Gwen Griffin, MA, CCC-SLP

What’s Next?™ is a structured, measurable and evidence-based program designed to provide greater levels of independence for persons with mild to moderate dementia. All materials needed to implement the What’s Next?™ program are included as part of this course – AMPS Assessment, AMPS Decision Tree, Acceptance Continuum, Routine Recording Worksheets, and Goal Writing Samples.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

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

"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 beneficial." M.R. (Jan. 2023)

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

"Focus on dementia was beneficial. What's Next continually assesses 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 Pt 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 were good. I liked the handouts." N.B. (Oct. 2022)

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

"The 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. (July 2022)

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

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

"I liked the specific targeted goals." R.K. (Jan. 2022)

"Very practical. Functional testing program." J.T. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked that the questionnaire can be used for initial assessments, reassessments, and d/c planning." J.W. (Dec. 2021)

"New techniques to address dementia. Applicability to current position." A.I. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked being able to perform a new assessment, which clearly demonstrates medical necessity." T.M. (Nov. 2021)

"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. (Oct. 2021)

"The role playing was key to be able to visualize how to rate the AMPs and implement the goals. Also, the test was a great learning tool!" C.M. (Oct. 2021)

"The idea of attaching new learning goal to already learned activity was helpful." C.G. (Sept. 2021)

"Learning how to pair a new task with an old task already in a routine to allow patient to make it habit is beneficial to my daily practice. The presentation was clear and easy to understand and directly related to the current issues in everyday practice." J.V. (Aug. 2021)

"How to incorporate functional activities into goals and plan of care are beneficial for my daily practice.  This course provided me with a set of materials for assessment and treatment." D.B. (July 2021)

"The idea of anchoring new tasks to existing ones will be beneficial for my daily practice." K.M. (July 2021)

“This course provided practical ways to make progress and document progress in functional tasks.” C.E. (Mar. 2021)

“This could be effective in Acute Care Rehab or Home Health with good results. Difficult to see this happening with Dementia beyond the moderate Range and this is why I feel she does a good job of explaining the criteria for the program. She did an excellent job thru out the program with questions to make sure the listener was understanding.” T.B. (Mar. 2021)

“Very relevant treatment program, as our payors are increasingly looking for measurable gains. The video presentation of the information was very conducive to learning. Also, the role-play scenario was helpful to see how the AMPS would be administered.” V.C. (Jan. 2021)

$49.00 USD

98% rating - reviews

0.25 ASHA CEUs

Practical Guidance for Identifying, Evaluating, and Treating Memory Disorders #e288

Presenter: Jennifer A. Brush, MA, CCC-SLP

This course provides a comprehensive review of formal assessment tools and treatment planning options appropriate for persons with memory loss associated with dementia. It discusses the roles and responsibilities of the SLP related to memory loss, and compares and contrasts some of the diseases that cause symptoms of dementia and memory loss.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"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. The 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)

$44.00 USD

99% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

Mild Cognitive Impairment: Assessment Challenges and Solutions #e265

Presenters: Kathryn Bayles, PhD, CCC-SLP (Retired) & Kim McCullough, PhD, CCC-SLP

This course focuses on MCI assessment.  Topics presented will include the value of early identification, evidence-based in-depth guidelines for assessment, information about types of assessments — both screening measures and broad based neuropsychological batteries, the factors to consider in interpreting test performance, and counseling clients given their test performance.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Clarification of the types of MCI and characteristics of PD and Lewy Body dementias was beneficial. Excellent, thorough, and well presented review of types of MCI, which is a term at times misused in the profession." 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. (July 2022)

"I liked the content – assessment, counseling, follow up, and treatment." C.B. (June 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. (June 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. (Dec. 2021)

"The entire class was helpful in the areas of diagnostics." M.E. (Oct. 2021)

"I enjoyed the comprehensive discussion of types of diagnoses associated with MCI." C.G. (Oct. 2021)

"The explanation of MCI and its assessment will be beneficial for my daily practice. I liked how language performance associated with the MCI." C.K.(Oct. 2021)

"The differentiating of MCI from other neurodegenerative diseases was beneficial for my daily practice. The concrete facts presented and objective measures were very good." C.R. (Oct. 2021)

"Really appreciate the testing section and variety of tests available. Terrific review for those of us older SLP's!! Visual presentation (slides) were well done, although the number of abbreviations was a bit overwhelming." M.C. (Sept. 2021)

"I liked the differential diagnosis of the various dementias." M.W. (Sept. 2021)

"The symptoms, introduction of screeners and ax were beneficial for my daily practice. The clear definition of terms and explanations good pacing most of what is said is in slides." G.G. (July 2021)

"The list of assessment and screening tools that MCI does not lead to Dementia or AD and further decline may be prevented will help my daily practice. The course was well organized, detailed, useful clinical info." P.B. (July 2021)

"I liked the breakdown of types of dementia, characteristics." C.S. (July 2021)

$44.00 USD

92% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

The Five Systems Of Dysphagia: Why The SLP Is More Important Today Than Ever #e261

Presenter: Jeanna Winchester, PhD

This course explores the multisystem breakdown of the swallow as well as the broadening role of the SLP in dysphagia therapy. The five systems of dysphagia (cognitive - neurological - respiratory - gastrointestinal - muscular) are discussed with explanation of how disorders in these systems can have a devastating effect... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"The topic on dysphagia in patients with dementia was beneficial. I liked the 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. (July 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. (June 2022)

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

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

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

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

"It was comprehensive and pertinent to my current place of employment."  R.A. (Dec. 2021)

"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. (Nov. 2021)

"The outline and presenter helped pace the material."  V.G. (Oct. 2021)

“The information on the relationship between COVID-19 and its association with dysphagia was insightful. It was very informative in how it related to the current pandemic situation.” A.P. (Oct. 2021)

“I found that relating the 5 systems to relevance in treating ALL patients who may present with dysphagia to be very helpful. The course was easy to listen to, good pace, relevant and current info.” V.G. (Oct. 2021)

"I appreciated the consideration of the whole person. I liked the inclusion of Covid-19." H.T. (Sept. 2021)

"Going over dysphagia among dementia patients was most helpful. I liked the realistic presentation." S.T. (Sept. 2021)

"I liked the practical implications. The COVID-19 information was most beneficial." G.W. (Sept. 2021)

"The link among the five systems which are interconnected was interesting. The course was easy to follow even for SLPs who are not specialized in the area." R.C. (Aug. 2021)

"Being aware of how dementia can affect dysphagia was a good lesson. The integration of systems and how they interact with or cause dysphagia was interesting." S.M. (Aug. 2021)

"Very current. Great course!" V.B. (Aug. 2021)

"Helpful information on new roles for SLP with the onset of COVID 19, along with patient's that have AD. It was easy to follow and pertinent to my current setting." J.D. (Aug. 2021)

"I found all the presentations interesting." I.C. (Aug. 2021)

"The knowledge and complete presentation regarding Dysphagia and management of it in many disorders was good." P.M. (Aug. 2021)

"Discussing the different types of dementia and how each impacts swallowing will be beneficial to my daily practice. The teacher did not waste any time, and solely focused on the material - since it was online, it could be paused and I could rewind if needed." B.F. (Jul. 2021)

"I am looking to transition from the school-based setting to a medical setting. This course was a help refresher for me.  This course was engaging and informative." K.G. (May 2021)

“The information was timely and applicable to long-term settings.” S.F. (Mar. 2021)

“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. (Feb. 2021)

“The information on reducing repeat hospital admissions, connection between cognition and malnutrition was very informative. I liked that it was designed in terms of body systems, which is the way doctors and nurses learn about the disease. When I was in school, the approach was primarily neurological.”  S.N. (Dec. 2020)

“I found it particularly beneficial that the current COVID-19 crisis is discussed. And how it is having a major impact on our profession. It was timely and very relevant. Jeanna Winchester, Ph.D. was an excellent presenter. Very knowledgeable, easy to listen to, and a champion for the profession. Thank you!” K.A. (Dec. 2020)

$69.00 USD

95% rating - reviews

0.3 ASHA CEUs

Mild Cognitive Impairment: Early Indicators And Clinical Interventions #e237

Presenter: Kathryn Bayles, PhD, CCC-SLP (Retired)

Language performance deficits are early indicators of MCI, and SLPs are uniquely qualified to identify those at risk for MCI and provide clinical intervention. Early identification is vital to delay or prevent progression to dementia, and diagnostic criteria and test performance cutoffs are now available. This course focuses on cognitive impairment and provides an overview of what cognition is, how memory is formed, types of memory, and a substantive segment on treatments and how they relate to the principles of neuroplasticity.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

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

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

"All of the sections were extremely valuable. Dr. Bayles is an outstanding teacher. She made the content interesting, comprehensive and thorough." 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. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the presenter's approach. It was very direct with examples." R.W. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the breakdown of different types of memory. This course was very detailed but easy to understand." N.S. (Oct. 2021)

"The course was thorough and well organized." E.B. (Oct. 2021)

"I appreciated the focus on positive steps that can be put in place to strengthen neural connections through specific cognitive activities, and healthy lifestyle choices. These are things a client can really take control of and feel more positive and empowered in their own health.  The clearly defined framework around different types of memory and their significance both in diagnosis and therapeutic planning." J.K. (Sept. 2021)

"The idea of providing hope for people with dementia and the science-based clinical strategies will help my daily practice. I liked that it was applicable to what I do. Her clinical strategies were specific and doable." M.M. (Aug. 2021)

"The testing protocols, specific science based strategies to use in sessions was beneficial for my daily practice." C.D. (Jul. 2021)

"Specificity in the descriptions of memory loss with aging and the course outline were good." P.B. (Jun. 2021)

"The entire course was outstanding." R.L. (Jun. 2021)

"STRONG review of memory; appreciate new DSM information on MCI and differential diagnostic info for early dementia.  Great handout, but mostly just listening to Dr. Bayles synthesize this complex info. Long time since I've been able to take one of her courses. Appreciate strong connection of research to therapy/clinical practice." M.C. (Jun. 2021)

"The Science-based clinical strategies were very beneficial, especially the use of more personally relevant material combined with errorless learning. Also incorporating sleep, diet and exercise education into intervention as a means of improving cognitive health. I am glad to hear that these topics are in our province from Dr. Bayles; I have used elements of health coaching and personalized nutrition handouts from our dietitian to help my patient to learn and recall nutrition information relevant to diabetes management.  The clear explanation of the different types of memory and pathology and the neuroanatomic bases; I have take many courses on this topic but the manner in which Dr. Bayles presented this information was very clear and applicable to clinical practice." L.D. (Jun. 2021)

"I enjoyed the narration"  M.S. (Jun. 2021)

"Recognizing MCI and science based treatment strategies the research articles linked for further reading and the evidence based treatment strategies" L.B. (Jun. 2021)

"Easy to follow format." R.A. (Jun. 2021)

"Pace was good, test was challenging afterwards and handouts had a good amount of information, good reference list provided." V.G. (Jun. 2021)

"Info about cognitive reserve was useful.  The presenter was engaging and seamlessly incorporated information from research studies and articles as well as practical information.  I had to do this in sections because it does require concentration and time to absorb the information. I am an "old" medical SLP and found this to be one of the few courses I have taken recently that kept me engaged. Thanks for that!" B.S. (Jun. 2021)

$74.00 USD

88% rating - reviews

0.35 ASHA CEUs

Redeveloping Procedural Memories To Address Deficits In Swallowing, Communication And Rapid Decision Making #e209

Presenter: Mike Studer, PT, MHS, DPT

Are our current rehabilitative approaches encouraging patients to re-automatize skills? Or, are we encouraging patients to "think about" rather than subconsciously process skills that were once procedural memories? Learn to apply Procedural Learning and Dual Task Training to help individuals become skilled and automatized again to reduce or eliminate the need for constant monitoring to maintain communication and swallowing goals.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"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. (Dec. 2021)

"I learned how adding even a simple cognitive/auditory task can affect motor tasks." K.M. (Dec. 2021)

"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. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the information reviewed on viewpoints re dual tasks - the logical outline." V.G. (Nov. 2021)

"Prior to this course I worked very part time in home health, and primarily used spaced retrieval therapy to improve patient independence with swallowing, mobility and ADL. In retrospect, I can see where a few of those clients would have really benefited from DT. This was a lot of new information for me and the methodical and thorough presentation of information really supported my comprehension of this new material." J.K. (Sept. 2021)

"The swallowing part was most beneficial. After this course, I found feeding and swallowing were also DT. One of my patients with dysphagia and cognitive deficits made progress in feeding himself and safe swallowing while I changed the level of distraction, the way of presentation of foods and cueing. This information can be applied to anything – walking, communication, swallowing. I will share the information from the course with PTs and OTs and work on the same goal with them." M.Y. (July 2021)

"The cognitive aspect of tasks as related to speech therapy were helpful. I enjoyed the relevance to my daily treatment." K.S. (July 2021)

"Going over swallowing and dual task performance was most helpful as 90% of my pts have dysphagia. I liked the specific suggestions on how to apply dual tasking during tx as well as when not to."  N.H. (July 2021)

"I appreciated the strategies for incorporating dual task tolerance into both assessment and treatment. I liked the use of video examples and relevance to multiple areas of speech therapy." M.B. (Apr. 2021)

“This was an excellent course. The presenter was very knowledgeable and gave many functional examples on ways to implement with speech/swallowing/cog and how to introduce the idea of DT to my OT and PT co-workers. The example list of goals was very helpful also.” K.K. (Jan. 2021)

$44.00 USD

97% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

Cognitive Deficits Associated With Right Hemisphere Brain Damage: Attention, Executive Function, Awareness And Memory #e185

Presenter: Margaret Blake, PhD, CCC-SLP

This course will cover disorders of cognition commonly associated with right hemisphere strokes in adults, including attention, executive function, awareness, and memory. Characteristics, assessment, and treatment of each will be discussed.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I like the self-pace of the course." R.W. (Mar. 2023)

"Good strategies for memory treatment. Informative course." D.H. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the discussion on memory. Good slides."  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 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 ofG 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 liked the abundance of assessment and treatment resources and the treatment examples." H.B. (Dec. 2021)

"Types of treatment for attention - it was all at a good level for me. All topics were discussed in detail." M.A. (Dec. 2021)

"Clear slides - ease of following the instructor's train of thought." K.W. (Dec. 2021)

"I now have greater awareness of screens & tests for awareness & for executive function. I liked the in depth review of theories and details of treatment strategies." V.G. (Nov. 2021)

“This course gave a good overview of the metacognitive treatment strategies.” E.B. (Nov. 2021)

“I enjoyed learning about each component of Executive Function, Attention, and Memory and Awareness in depth. It helped me understand what to assess in each category. I also liked I was able to preview the test before taking the test.” J.P. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the explanation of each deficits." C.K. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the recommendations for testing to address deficits seen in my clients diagnosed with R CVA." K.E. (Aug. 2021)

“I especially enjoyed the Metacognitive, and Direct Attention strategy training, it was very thorough and very well organized.” C.R. (Jun. 2021)

"The portion over memory was most helpful. I liked that the course broke down EF, memory, attention, and awareness. It was a great course!" C.H. (May 2021)

"I liked the applying metacognitive strategy training for attention, memory, and executive functioning treatment. Focus on activity participation (vs impairment) based treatment." H.H. (May 2021)

“The examples of types of tests; treatment and feedback on limitations of research associated with them we helpful.” S.L. (Mar. 2021)

"I liked that the course was applicable to my current caseload. The treatment ideas were especially helpful." M.O. (Feb. 2021)

“I like that this course compared the left/right hemisphere incidence of cognitive deficits, and more carefully defined examples of what it may look like at bedside.” K.H. (Jan. 2021)

$85.00 USD

99% rating - reviews

0.45 ASHA CEUs

Tackling Palliative Rehabilitation: The SLP's Guide To End Of Life Services #e183

Presenters: Irene Gofman, MS, CCC-SLP & Amanda Warren, MS, CCC-SLP

This course reviews ways in which cognitive, communication and dysphagia management in end of life care differ in comparison to management in other populations. It will contrast palliative care vs. hospice. Also addressed will be early decision making and advocacy for patients nearing the end of life, and cultural competency when approaching patients with diverse backgrounds.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Easy to understand with good visuals." M.M. (Feb. 2023)

"I would recommend this course." D.U. (Jan. 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. (June 2022)

"It was very well organized and informative." K.P. (June 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. The instructors personal experiences with palliative care and topic knowledge added to this valuable information received." V.J. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the information regarding various cultures, and the wide variety of topics." K.R. (Feb. 2022)

"Best practices for palliative care patients with dysphagia. I liked the thoroughness of the material, and relatable presentation." F.B. (Feb. 2022)

"I really loved the education presented in this course, specifically on this topic. There really are little to no quality educational resources on this topic! Thank you!" E.O. (Dec. 2021)

"Practical info in all areas of SLP scope at EOL - dysphagia management, hunger at end of life, developing team to support, documentation details." S.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the suggestions on how to advocate for early palliative care services. Multitude of topics covered all pertaining to palliative care." A.S. (Dec. 2021)

"Clear presentation. Liked discussion of AAC and cultural differences." K.G. (Dec. 2021)

"Importance of early referrals. I liked the topics covered and research provided." L.E. (Dec. 2021)

"Course was very informative. Learning how to write communication goals will be beneficial." T.C. (Dec. 2021)

"Honoring patient quality of life over recommendations based on clinical judgments only. I liked the multicultural information." L.S. (Dec. 2021)

"The topic on cultural differences and what kind of language and communication with patients and family members is appropriate for various cultures. Some of this information was new to me. I liked the discussions about dementia (good review), Decision-making and cultural competence/awareness." S.L. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the AAC tips and info, review of screening and testing tools, and documentation tips. Ease of use and time flexible." V.V. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the approaches to EOL in valuing pt's perspective." K.S. (Nov. 2021)

“I liked the types of rehabilitation. So many therapists, doctors, and nurses believe that therapy is only necessary if the patient is going to improve. However, our skillset is much greater than that. And our services are very much needed at end of life also. The education regarding how to communicate bad news was helpful. I feel this course was broken down into good subtopics that all have to do with the end of life. Very good course.” H.O. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the practical suggestions/ideas for everyday therapy. I used the AAC information clinically the very same day I took this course. Thank you!"  M.D. (Oct. 2021)

"Have a greater understanding of role in palliative care and benefits of same in order to provide education to pt/family and other team members." T.M. (Sept. 2021)

“The discussion of Palliative care vs. Hospice increased my understanding of the differences. As well, the discussion of communication intervention with end of life patients has raised my awareness considerations." S.W. (Aug. 2021)

“I appreciated the increased info regarding the palliative care impact of PEG tubes on end of life patients and AAC suggestions. The example goals in the documentation section were helpful also.” J.Y. (Jun. 2021)

"I appreciated going over AAC, goals, and cultural context. I liked that it was organized in categories/titles." J.Y. (May 2021)

"Presenters had professional verbal style. Good info to tie in research articles and objective test features." B.S. (May 2021)

"All of it was beneficial - especially the cultural competence discussion. Very good course. As mentioned above, I liked the Cultural Competence section and also some of the specifics like the Boogie Board and ABCD." S.C. (Apr. 2021)

"The information specific to what Palliative care is and the role for the SLP in dysphagia and dementia was most helpful. All of the course content was very informative and immediately applicable." D.H. (Apr. 2021)

"I was most interested in cultural differences with respect to end of life concerns. I liked the example of assessments for persons with dementia was informative and comprehensive." R.M. (Mar. 2021)

"Excellent use of relevant examples. The review of dysphagia, communication and cognitive treatment/assessment in palliative care was most beneficial." N.A. (Jan. 2021)

“This information is very pertinent to my everyday work within acute care. I liked how the course was broken down. Very good presenters. Good use of examples from their clinical experience.” K.T. (Jan. 2021)

“Several clinical scenarios and case examples helped with functional application to my daily work. I greatly appreciated an example of how to better phrase/describe palliative care to an uncertain family/pt. The presenters were knowledgeable and had an incredible passion for this patient population. The course covered so many areas of our field that we lacked education about in graduate school.” K.K. (Dec. 2020)

$199.00 USD

99% rating - reviews

2.0 ASHA CEUs

Perspectives On Dysphagia Service Delivery: All About Treatment #e154

Presenters: multiple expert presenters

This treatment-focused course presents perspectives on the evolution of dysphagia practice. Twelve expert clinicians in the field of speech-language pathology team up to discuss the history of dysphagia management, how evidence-based practice has evolved over the years, and what best practice looks like today. Course includes 2 hours related to ethics and speech-language pathology practice.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"The section on esophageal dysphagia and respiratory and swallow relationships was beneficial. I liked that I could complete the course at my own pace." C.W. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked Jay Rosenbek’s session. And the thoroughness of this course." S.A. (Jan. 2023)

"Can't pick just one topic - all were beneficial. I liked Dr. Coyle's presentation on differentiation between dysphagia acquired pneumonia and other forms of pneumonia. And to be totally honest, 2.0 CEUs rolled up into one course! (THANK YOU!)" R.K. (Dec. 2022)

"I feel this course was well articulated by all speakers. A lot of examples were provided that were relevant to the topic and very informative. Great refresher on tracheostomy care and vent weaning protocols." L.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Treatment techniques were beneficial. I liked the different areas of expertise shared." L.P. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the multiple topics and the devices to manage sensory loss." Y.W. (Dec. 2022)

"The course was organized and detailed. I liked the section on head and neck cancer." C.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Aspiration, modified diets, oral motor activities were beneficial. Everything about neurology and new treatments were beneficial. I really loved the pediatric dysphagia area." A.P. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the variety and comprehensiveness of the dysphagia topics. All the presentations provided valuable & useful information, enhancing & updating present knowledge. The topic of Hydration Management was very appreciated, due to its relative importance & thorough details." M.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Excellent information. Pertinent to patient contact and therapy. The speakers are knowledgeable and know their content. I liked specifically the Head and Neck, Trach/Vent, and Hydration Management lectures." D.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Practical application." A.J. (Nov. 2022)

"Course was easy to follow and to understand. I liked the therapy on esophageal dysphagia. And how each treatment had its own section." S.H. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the information on how the esophagus is involved in swallowing." C.R. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked everything about this course." J.S. (Aug. 2022)

"The information regarding head and neck cancer and discussion about feeding tubes were beneficial." F.S. (Aug. 2022)

"The course covers different perspectives relating to dysphagia management." C.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the broad range of topics." C.D. (Aug. 2022)

"Multiple lecturers, multiple topics, felt like I was at a conference. Very good info for our daily practice." K.I. (July 2022)

"I liked the diversity in topics, especially the DIEZ therapy with Dr. Gross." B.C. (July 2022)

"Each topic/discussion in this course was very informative and beneficial. Since I am an acute care SLP, the information from the Modified Diets and Feeding Tubes course by Paula Sullivan will certainly be used in my daily practice. I really liked that this course covered a wide range of topics in dysphagia, and that these topics were presented by a variety of clinicians." L.C. (July 2022)

"I thought it was interesting that many of the patients that are diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia do not necessarily have dysphagia. I liked that course was broken up into sections with different professionals speaking on their expertise." E.C. (June 2022)

"I enjoyed the discussion on hydration. All topics were interesting." A.J. (June 2022)

"The esophageal swallow content was beneficial." I.D. (May 2022)

"I liked the session on hydration and Paula Sullivan's session on working with pt's and families to make feeding decisions." L.M. (May 2022)

"Dr. Coyle's lecture on aspiration pneumonia provided great information relevant to acute care practices. I liked the large number of speakers and variety of topics." H.H. (May 2022)

"Multiple, very qualified speakers with a wide area of expertise." E.C. (May 2022)

"The course was well organized. The head and neck, respiration, and hydration sections are most relevant to my practice." L.A. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the review of compensatory maneuvers and hydration principles. And the flexibility of taking the course online and on demand." R.G. (Jan. 2022)

"It covered a variety of topics and patient populations related to dysphagia, including hydration management." N.W. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked that there was a variety of aspects covered. I found most all of the content to be very beneficial as I work in skilled nursing facilities. I loved that there was a section in this presentation about the integrative approaches." L.D. (Dec. 2021)

"I loved the course on respiration and esophageal function. This was fascinating and makes me want to consider effects of respiration more carefully when assessing patients in acute care. I liked the content and flexibility of being able to work on it." M.T. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the variety of dysphagia topics and speakers." J.W. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked that the topics are broken down into sessions and the information is very detailed." F.P. (Dec. 2021)

"I feel more informed because of section 3 esophageal dysphagia. I'm increasingly seeing more patients with oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia. The course was in small chunks, easy to do little bits at a time as I had opportunities." D.O. (Nov. 2021)

"Adding cognitive treatment to facilitate carryover for dysphagia strategies will be beneficial for my daily practice. I liked the easy to follow and interesting topics/presenters." D.L. (Nov. 2021)

"I really enjoyed the session on hydration." M.D. (Sept. 2021)

"Segment on hydration, segment on increased patient compliance/adherence, treatment modalities/studies was very good." M.S. (Sept. 2021)

“There was something from every section that I found useful to my practice. I enjoyed listening to it and learning from it at my own pace and on my own time.” H.B. (Aug. 2021)

"All of it was beneficial! Fantastic course! It has so much valuable information!! One of the best courses!" B.C. (Jun. 2021)

"The course is flexible and can be completed around my busy schedule. I also liked that I can continue to access the materials from the course to reference as I need them. Swallowing treatment for people with neurodegenerative diseases will be beneficial for my daily practice." J.R. (Jun. 2021)

“The information about esophageal dysphagia and managing trach/vent patients was very helpful. I liked that the speakers have had lengthy careers, reviewed swallowing treatment history, and demonstrated how far our profession has come in dysphagia treatment.” R.R. (Jun. 2021)

"It was beneficial to go over esophageal dysphagia, as this is a topic that is discussed with our patients frequently." H.S. (May 2021)

"I felt that as a whole, the topics were relevant and helpful to my daily work. I thought the Kathy Panther presentation about hydration was excellent and thought provoking and I also felt the vents/trach presentation gave great information. I felt all of the presentations gave helpful, practical information that I can use in my work." G.S. (Apr. 2021)

“I learned a lot of things that I didn't know before. I wouldn’t think that neck cancer can be combined with dysphagia.”  I.M. (Mar. 2021)

"I appreciated going over the topics on esophageal dysphagia, respiratory and swallow relationships, and how to assist older adults to prevent dehydration issues. I liked the handouts and the articles referenced throughout the course to refer to for more information." V.M. (Mar. 2021)

$129.00 USD

97% rating - reviews

0.85 ASHA CEUs

Navigating Neurocognitive Disorders In Dementia: What The Speech Pathologist Needs To Know About Evidence-Based Practice And Patient-Centered Care  #e142

Presenters: multiple expert presenters

This course advocates for a holistic approach to dementia care and challenges SLPs to enhance their methods of providing person-centered care for individuals who are living with dementia in any setting. Learn to shift perspective of dementia care from one of disability and loss, to one that focuses on enhancement of life engagement. Also presented will be a range of treatment options and case studies.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

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

"I would recommend this course." E.H. (Feb. 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. 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 liked the examples of visual cueing in the environment." K.H. (Nov. 2021)

"Practical ways to implement the content discussed with examples." L.A. (Nov. 2021)

"All of it was very comprehensive – very functional course. Clear and concise." S.C. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the memory book section. I use them all the time and found the tips very helpful!" C.T. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the review of the brain and the areas affected by Alzheimer's Dementia and other neurological diseases. I have focused more time and energy on injury and less on degenerative processes. The course was very easy to listen to, linear layout, and not distracting." D.L. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the clarity and numerous suggestions."  M.R. (Oct. 2021)

"Learning about the Montessori method, contrast and environmental changes was beneficial for my daily practice. This course was very thorough. It covered many different topics and also gave tangible things to do and to consider when working with a person with dementia and helping them navigate their environment so they can have more independence. I liked the examples - videos and pictures that were presented throughout." E.M. (Oct. 2021)

"This course goes above and beyond Dementia Capable Care and Allen Cognitive scales to develop care plans for patients. I learned so much about how to set up patients for success beyond those previously mentioned means.  Looking at the individual as a whole instead of criteria they may meet on a scale was a good perspective." S.J. (Aug. 2021)

"Helping teachers to understand that a reading problem is a language problem will help my daily practice.  Unlike some other courses I have taken, this felt like a graduate course, not an undergraduate one. It was very well organized with some tough material." K.C. (Jul. 2021)

"The top of environmental facilitators/barriers will benefit my daily practice. The pictures for examples of before and after as changes were made to environment were good." L.H. (Jul. 2021)

"Guidance in utilizing senses to target therapy activities will be very useful." S.F. (May 2021)

“I loved that it is practical and holistic.” M.K. (May 2021)

"I liked the discussion of Montessori techniques (especially for dementia), which will also apply to intervention with other people with chronic communication disorders like TBI and aphasia. I find it interesting that salience is popping up in so much of SLP (in LPAA and LOUD also)." W.B. (Mar. 2021)

“Excellent presentation! All of the information is valuable and beneficial for the daily practice of Speech Therapist working for SNF.” O.T. (Jan. 2021)

“I liked it all. I work in LTC setting, and all of the info applies to my daily practice. I especially enjoyed the videos.” K.B. (Jan. 2021)

$44.00 USD

97% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

Creative Connections In Dementia Care: Engaging Activities To Enhance Communication For People With Dementia #e141

Presenters: Jennifer A. Brush, MA, CCC-SLP & Rev. Katie Norris, M.Div.

This how-to course is packed with guidance and inspiration that will help Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists discover the abilities of individuals with dementia. It provides ideas for developing functional activities to use during therapy or as part of a maintenance program with individuals with dementia.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"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."  (Mar. 2022)

"Learning to set up a successful environment and the ways a template can assist a person with dementia." M.S. (Dec. 2021)

"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. (Dec. 2021)

"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. (Dec. 2021)

"The information regarding ways to communicate with patients with dementia and ways to make a person with dementia more successful with ADLs or activities was beneficial." M.S. (Dec. 2021)

"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. (Nov. 2021)

"Liked the emphasis on patient dignity. The demonstrations and examples were helpful learning tools." C.O. (Oct. 2021)

“The use of videos, along with the actual implementation of principles and procedures with clients was helpful.” C.V. (Sept. 2021)

"Learning the most effective communication style for the patient/artist that will carry over into ADL's can be learned through the art projects." L.H. (Jul. 2021)

"I liked the art recipes. I liked the common sense aspects of how to work with dementia patients and simplifying things for them with environment, simplified choices, and step by step instruction." C.L. (Apr. 2021)

"I enjoyed the emphasis on breaking tasks down into small steps allowing for success and assistance, guidance. The content was very basic but highlights important principles." K.K. (Mar. 2021)

"I appreciated the arts incorporated into skilled SLP practice." A.Z. (Feb. 2021)

$139.00 USD

98% rating - reviews

1.0 ASHA CEUs

Dysphagia Assessment: A Comprehensive Review Of Evidence-Based Practice #e137

Presenters: multiple expert presenters

This comprehensive assessment course is presented by 5 leading experts in the field of speech-language pathology. Discussed will be dysphagia screenings, bedside evaluations, FEES, MBS study, MRI, EMG, cranial nerve, manometry and more. Participants will learn advantages, strengths, and limitations associated with various assessment methods and how to apply this knowledge clinically for more accurate diagnosis.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I liked the TBI information. Convenient as per your schedule." V.G. (Mar. 2023)

"Review of cranial nerves was beneficial. 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)

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

"I loved the MBSImP section - very well presented." P.G. (Sept. 2022)

"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. (Dec. 2021)

"The sections with information regarding head and neck cancer and nerves were beneficial." C.R. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked that I can work at my own place. Very thorough review of information." J.Z. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the clinical swallowing evaluation – very detailed information!" D.H. (Oct. 2021)

"The tracheostomy care section was helpful – I am a visual learner and enjoyed having pictures and diagrams of the materials being presented to better comprehend." N.O. (Oct. 2021)

"Swallowing and trachs. The entire course was very informational. I learned a lot!" D.W. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the specific guidance speaking to the SLP's role in patients with tracheostomy. Great that you can do this entire course at your own pace." M.C. (Sept. 2021)

"Review of anatomy with cranial nerves and motor/sensory nerves for swallowing was beneficial. I liked the ease of navigation with excellent content material." M.W. (Jun. 2021)

"I liked how comprehensive the course was. Going over sensory input as it relates to swallowing was most helpful." C.R. (May 2021)

"I needed to see a comparison of VFSS and FEES and now I understand when and why to recommend each one. I would also like to use a standardized tool for bedside swallow evaluations, I did not know there were standardized evaluations available. Course covered all of the assessment tools available, the rationale and practicality for each one. Excellent course!" J.D. (May 2021)

"The course presented a good overview of old and new evidence based dysphagia assessments." E.K. (Apr. 2021)

"l found all the specific information related to dysphagia most useful. It was also very detailed information and for those of us that have been practicing for a long time we can still learn something new." J.J. (Apr. 2021)

"I work in stroke unit equivalent care. This knowledge is helpful for understanding the research behind my bedside swallowing exams." M.M. (Apr. 2021)

"Comprehensive course – VFSS, CVA, TBI, cuffs & trach tubes, and research data supporting standardized and clinical test measures." J.K. (Apr. 2021)

"I like how the presentations were divided into all separate categories (HNC, Stroke/TBI, Trach)." T.S. (Mar. 2021)

"I liked the swallowing assessment in oncology patients. Very knowledgeable and varied speakers. Very complete course." A.P. (Mar. 2021)

"Relationship between pulmonary function and swallowing was beneficial. Reinforced important aspects of evaluation and rationale for MBSS." A.D. (Mar. 2021)

"I liked the comprehensive range of dysphagia topics covered in the course." C.W. (Jan. 2021)

"The course is comprehensive, and the section on VFSS and FEES was especially helpful." B.M. (Jan. 2021)

$44.00 USD

90% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

Challenges And Solutions For Implementing Evidence-Based Language/Communication Interventions In Skilled Nursing Facilities #e136

Presenter: Natalie Douglas, PhD, CCC-SLP

This course is designed for SLPs working in a SNF. Strategies are provided to support communication with facility leaders and other team members. Solutions are discussed to facilitate buy-in when training staff. Treatment approaches are presented to support cognitive-communicative status in residents with dementia in a SNF. ... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I liked the training program development. Practical application to SNF treatment." V.C. (Jan. 2023)

"The speaker was very practical and knowledgeable. I liked the case studies and examples of treatment plans." J.L. (Sept. 2022)

"I enjoyed learning different techniques to use to collaborate with nursing staff and how to address behavioral issues with a patient with mod to advanced dementia. Good case studies." L.D. (Aug. 2022)

"Liked the collaboration between other SNF staff to implement speech tx." M.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked all of the course content and the case studies." Y.C. (June 2022)

"I liked the goal writing examples and recap of important parts of goals. The course was very relevant to my practice." T.O. (Feb. 2022)

"Practical examples of concepts provided by presenter." B.W. (Feb. 2022)

"The different forms of communication in management styles was beneficial. I liked examples of teaching skills for CNAs." M.K. (Oct. 2021)

"This course was very practical and useful for my setting." L.L. (Oct. 2021)

"I enjoyed the resources and diagnostic examples provided. VERY comprehensive course." N.S. (Oct. 2021)

"How to successfully provide training to staff for increased carryover was beneficial. The speaker was easy to listen to and presented the material in a way that flowed." A.V. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the staff education component. The presenter was organized, clear, and well spoken." R.T. (Sept. 2021)

"Real-life case studies." R.K. (Sept. 2021)

"Great ways to improve communication in a facility in order to harbor change positively. The course was quick, easy, well presented." S.N. (Aug. 2021)

"Good tips on how to engage CNAs with what it is the SLP is trying to use with patients for carryover (memory strategies). The case studies were great." P.P. (Jul. 2021)

"Great immediate takeaways for a SLP! This was one of the best courses that I have participated in relating to treatment options for the SLP in SNF units for language-based intervention." W.M. (Jul. 2021)

"Concrete examples of how to enhance in-service training with CNAs. Additionally, recommendations on ways better communicate with admin staff. I found comfort in the acknowledgment of SLP barriers in the SNF setting. I also appreciated the link supporting SLPs rationale for lower productivity standards compared to that of OTs and PTs." L.I. (Jun. 2021)

"Pertained to my everyday practice." M.M. (Jun. 2021)

"I liked the specific strategies when working with staff and the resource list." W.S. (May 2021)

"Presenter clearly understood the realities of SLP work in the SNF / LTC setting." S.C. (Apr. 2021)

"I liked the suggestions of staff training procedures to promote carryover and generalization – realistic and functional information that can be implemented easily into practice." N.E. (Apr. 2021)

"I liked the examples of implementation of individualized strategies for patients within the facility." E.T. (Mar. 2021)

"The techniques and verbiage that was recommended for training making everything a partnership – a "win win" for all staff and residents was the most beneficial. I work full time in the schools, but regular PRN in an SNF and due to the hours I work, communication is often difficult. This approach was so positive. In fact, I am going to go and in and schedule a collaboration TODAY!" J.M. (Mar. 2021)

"I liked the assessment and implementation of program, and the ideas provided for transfer of training for staff and residents." T.M. (Feb. 2021)

"The benefits of intervention with residents with Dementia was beneficial. The ideas and input from other staff members within the long term facility was considered." A.C. (Feb. 2021)

"I enjoyed the case study samples. The validation/evidence-based perspective was helpful." C.B. (Jan. 2021)

"I liked that the course provided in depth information which I can apply at my SNF. I especially appreciated going over how to get staff on board to better meet the cognitive needs of the pt in order to have improved collaboration and teamwork in the building." L.A. (Jan. 2021)

$69.00 USD

96% rating - reviews

0.3 ASHA CEUs

A Functional Approach For Achieving Meaningful Goals With Persons With Dementia #e124

Presenters: multiple expert presenters

This clinically focused course uses a case study format to explain how to successfully evaluate and treat persons with dementia. Participants will learn the importance of categorizing the type of dementia before establishing a plan of treatment, and how to document medical necessity and skilled services – the two requirements necessary for reimbursement. Course reviews evidence-based interventions that are likely to yield functional and meaningful outcomes for persons with dementia.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"The short and long-term goals are good." S.D. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked Case Study 4, about the man with MCI. The case studies and specific intervention examples were beneficial." E.R. (Jan. 2023)

"Treatment approaches used for each case. I liked the case studies." V.F. (Jan. 2023)

"I loved the first part and last part of the course." M.B. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the various case studies presented." A.S. (Dec. 2022)

"The case study on semantic PPA was beneficial. Course had good case studies." L.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the family education. Comprehensive treatment plan was beneficial." S.P. (Nov. 2022)

"How to adapt activities based on my patient's function. Liked that I could watch course on my own schedule." A.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I loved how each presenter really walked through the process of assessment and treatment for each case. It is so helpful for me to have someone share that detailed process. I found that the discussion of Lewy Body Dementia really clarified with more detail than the background I had previous on that topic." J.K. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the assessment protocols and unique treatment approaches. Course had a variety of presenters to increase attention." A.C. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the variety of case histories." M.R. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the format of the course and all the examples and case studies." J.A. (Sept. 2022)

"Provided real world examples of successful outcomes. Liked learning various ways to engage a person in daily activities." L.B. (Aug. 2022)

"Very helpful in providing care from intake info to eval to treatment goals and outcomes." B.P. (Aug. 2022)

"Liked the variety of information and the application to the case studies. Good environmental modifications." S.G. (July 2022)

"Setting goals for long term residents of a nursing facility was beneficial to my practice. I also enjoyed hearing other SLPs discuss the reasons for the goals they wrote." E.H. (May 2022)

"I liked the discussion on evaluation. The course content was very straightforward." C.P. (Mar. 2022)

"Useful strategies; good case studies." M.B. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the practical aspects of the client interviews and caregivers' interviews as far as setting goals, and the variety of case studies presented." L.K. (Dec. 2021)

"In depth case studies – they were very helpful. The accompanying literature was also helpful." E.L. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the explanations for evaluating swallowing in a cognitive diagnosis; that is often a difficult concept to convey to our staff members. All of the presenters showed careful and comprehensive explorations of the problems and solutions that were most suitable for the individual. I liked the case study examples where you could consider personal and family information as well." J.C. (Dec. 2021)

"The memory interventions were beneficial. Course was easy to follow. I liked the case studies." A.S. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked all of it, especially providing task examples and goals." T.W. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the various case studies with information from referral for speech eval to outcomes of Tx." S.M. (Nov. 2021)

"Case studies are such a great way to learn!" A.G. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the descriptions of specific types of dementia; lots of practical examples of goals." E.S. (Sept. 2021)

"I appreciated the diagnostic procedures (team approach, instruments, etc.). The selection of short and long term objectives was interesting as well. There were "real" examples, and a step by step process starting with diagnosis, through to treatment/therapy, all the way to outcomes/results." S.S. (Jul. 2021)

"Seeing dysphagia and dementia goals combined. Simply stated and easy to follow. Great case studies. Specific goals and considerations. Seeing how functional the goals were." T.M. (Jun. 2021)

"The assessment process for an individual seeking treatment associated with dementia, and developing functional goals will help my practice. The course was packed with helpful information, and it was short and sweet." J.R. (Jun. 2021)

"I liked the background provided regarding the case studies. Everything presented was extremely relevant no matter what kind of facility one is working in on a daily basis." A.D. (Apr. 2021)

"I liked the explanations given for certain assessments used and for the treatment plans. Going over the semantic variety PPA was most beneficial." S.R. (Mar. 2021)

"Going over goal setting and functional treatment planning was most beneficial. I liked the case study format." R.A. (Mar. 2021)

"All of the information was specific, detailed, functional and addressed various needs and skills." S.L. (Feb. 2021)

"I appreciated going over assessing patient with new onset confusion with goals to establish reliable responses, all the environmental factors to evaluate, various ways to implement memory strategies, and caregiver training in SNF with dementia and dysphagia diagnoses. I liked the in-depth look at each case from initial symptoms, diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and outcomes." J.Z. (Feb. 2021)

"The environmental changes to improve independence and reduce frustration were very helpful. I also enjoyed the first 2 case presentations." M.H. (Jan. 2021)

$39.00 USD

88% rating - reviews

0.15 ASHA CEUs

Medications And Cognition #e114

Presenter: Lynette Carl, PharmD, BCPS

This course describes how medications can affect neurotransmission in the central nervous system, including impacts on cognition, learning, behavior, and motor function. In particular, it reviews medications that are used to improve cognition and learning in patients with cognitive disorders associated with dementia, psychosis, depression and anxiety disorders. Guidance is provided for optimizing patient participation in rehabilitation sessions through appropriate scheduling of sessions in relation to medication administration.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I would highly recommend this course." T.B. (Jan. 2023)

"The topics covered were good." R.B. (Dec. 2022)

"The handouts are beneficial and a great tool for review in the future." M.K. (Nov. 2022)

"The topic is so applicable in my hospital setting." S.S. (Sept. 2022)

"I work in geriatrics and this course was super helpful in better understanding the effects of meds on their performance." M.V. (Aug. 2022)

"Presenter spoke slowly and clearly. Good discussion of the SLP's role in observing effects of medication changes." L.H. (July 2022)

"Learning how ADHD medications can effect my students. The PowerPoint presentation to follow along with was helpful." L.S. (June 2022)

"All information regarding the drugs and the information on neurotransmitters will be beneficial for my daily practice."  S.R. (May 2022)

"I now have a better understanding of medications and what they can do to our system. I liked the breakdown of medications and what they treat." A.M. (May 2022)

"I liked the rehab specific effects and behavioral changes to discuss with physician and pharmacist. The course was easily accessible." S.N. (May 2022)

"All of the content was beneficial for my daily practice – very informative and useful course." B.W. (Jan. 2022)

"Learning the complexity of drug interactions and the in depth discussion of side effects enlightened my understanding of my patients' experiences and helped me to gain an appreciation of hurdles they might face in rehabilitation. It also empowered me to think that some of their impairments might be reversible or at least they might be lessened by alterations in their medications. The complexity of the information makes me want to learn more about pharmacology and how I can advocate for my patients regarding their medications." L.K. (Jan. 2022)

"It was very high level in terms of the test and being able to understand these medications. I did appreciate the effort of bridging it to the diagnosis that we treat like PD, dysphagia and dementia." C.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I am an SLP currently caring for my mother, who has a diagnosis of Alzheimer's complicated by mental health issues. Before she came to live with us she was engaging in very unsafe behaviors. It has been quite a process to get her on the correct medication regimen. The information in this course will be extremely beneficial for me as I transition back to Home Health practice. I appreciated how the case studies were presented in ways that supported my comprehension of the material." (Oct. 2021)

"Specific symptoms of drug types to recognize in patients was beneficial." S.P. (Aug. 2021)

"All the information on medications and drug interactions that effect cognition, and outcomes in assessments and therapy success will help my daily practice.  There was a lot of information but, the presenter spoke slowly and presented case studies with questions that made it interesting." P.M. (Aug. 2021)

"Working in long term care, I found the entire course beneficial to the residents I find on my caseload. I liked that the slides broken down into the different classes of medications." A.M. (Jul. 2021)

“The impact of the various neurotransmitters, side effects, drug interactions, and analysis of how to manage patient care was helpful. Also, the benefits of titrating specific medications.” M.C. (Jun. 2021)

"Reviewing patients medication profiles to check for side effects that could affect treatment and going over the breakdown of common medications was most beneficial." K.E. (Apr. 2021)

"I appreciated going over which medications can cause dysphagia and sedation." E.M. (Mar. 2021)

$29.00 USD

100% rating - reviews

0.1 ASHA CEUs

I Care: Educating Professional And Family Care Partners Of People With Dementia #e112

Presenters: Jennifer A. Brush, MA, CCC-SLP & Kerry Mills, MPA

This online course offers positive, solution-focused practices that SLPs can implement with nursing staff, home health aides, spouses, children, or other care partners to help them support those living with dementia. Advocates for five strategies that SLPs can use to coach care partners in order to provide quality, loving care, as part of a healthy relationship.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

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

"I recommend this course."  Y.C. (Feb. 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 an 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)

"I would recommend this course." M.L. (Oct. 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 and helps me brush up on what I already know." A.P. (July 2022)

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

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

"I liked all of the examples of real-life occurrences that commonly happen among people with dementia. I liked the examples outlining how to re-direct a person with dementia's undesirable behaviors so that his/her needs are met without causing an argument or any unnecessary stress for that person or his/her care partner." S.F. (Dec. 2021)

"I really appreciated the concrete examples given for modifying the person with dementia's environment. I liked the discussion about maximizing the communication that the person still has, rather than focusing on what they are no longer able to do. The entire course was very informative and practical. Very practical tips for working with people with dementia." K.H. (Dec. 2021)

"The entire presentation was in layman's terms which will be useful in sharing w/ family. Information presented in compact, yet complete, program." J.G. (Dec. 2021)

"Good information to assist caregivers in the correct mindset to help loved ones with dementia." R.D. (Dec. 2021)

"Useful both personally and professionally." C.L. (Dec. 2021)

"The course was organized and informative. I liked the discussion of cognitive and communication skills." J.S. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the information on assisting families to communicate more effectively with their loved one who has dementia. The information provided re: most effective methods of communicating with patients who have dementia was beneficial." C.V. (Nov. 2021)

"Tips for educating family members over a period of time were very helpful." M.V. (Nov. 2021)

"Lists of specific tips that care partners can do in lots of areas were beneficial for my daily practice. It was a survey of beneficial practices that looked at care partnering from different perspectives. I liked that aspect." L.G. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the various suggestions of things to tell caregivers and ways of changing the environment." K.A. (Sept. 2021)

"Great tips on how to communicate with persons with dementia – the roles of healthcare professionals; education of partners, etc." P.M. (Sept. 2021)

"Great info for education and recommendations for family for improved quality of life." L.H. (Aug. 2021)

"I am an SLP who last fall found myself in a position to need to resign from my school-based role to care for my mother full time. Mom has Alzheimer's/Dementia and following a series of escalated unsafe events, we brought her home to live with us. I appreciated the specific strategies for managing behaviors and setting a person up for success. I realize that after feeling all of the emotions and frustration you talked about, I have in fact, been doing some things right. I will be more intentional about setting up functional everyday tasks for her to help with. This course empowered me to believe that I can add value with this new knowledge and that I am in a better position to empathize with care partners."  (Aug. 2021)

“The entire presentation will be useful for sharing with families.” T.G. (Jul. 2021)

"So much of the info can be used in my daily practice. I liked the term 'care partners." L.C. (Apr. 2021)

"Good suggestions on strategies and documents to prepare beforehand." D.P. (Mar. 2021)

"Discussion on how to involve family in planning for Pt cares/future needs and ways to involve Pt in decisions was beneficial. Course provided easy examples to aid with relating information provided." S.M. (Feb. 2021)

"This course provided very precise steps to follow when providing a care plan for the resident." K.C. (Jan. 2021)

$29.00 USD

94% rating - reviews

0.1 ASHA CEUs

Making The Most Of Mealtime: Helping Older Adults Compensate For Sensory Impairment During Meals #e111

Presenter: Jennifer A. Brush, MA, CCC-SLP

Learn to address environmental barriers such as inadequate lighting, noisy conditions, poor or absent environmental cues, and visual clutter as part of a comprehensive treatment plan to assist older adults and individuals with dementia with their ability to function independently during meals.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

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

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

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

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

"Good overview with a 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 at." K.F. (Aug. 2022)

"The discussion of noise and lighting during meals was helpful. 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 pt performance. I liked the speaker's ability to share practical information which could then be easily communicated with other professionals." J.G. (May 2022)

"I liked all of the content. I feel this would make a nice presentation to CNAs, RNAs and LTC facilities that need to remodel their facilities to suit their elderly population and those that have dementia units. Examples of specific sensory issues and the research related on how it impacts reduced nutrition which increases risk of mortality, malnutrition, and reduced function. 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. (Dec. 2021)

"Practical examples of evidence-based sensory adjustments for meal time." J.O. (Dec. 2021)

"Learning how to make behavior mod changes to provoke the sense that it is time to eat was beneficial for my practice." K.S. (Nov. 2021)

"This content will be easy to implement in my setting." L.L. (Nov. 2021)

"This content addresses a major problem in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Homes, that being reduced oral intake of patients/clients. I liked the discussion on how changes in environment in dining areas can result in increased intake." P.M. (Nov. 2021)

"Everything about this discussion was interesting especially the tips to improve oral intake, optimize behavior patterns, and the topic of increasing non-glare lighting in the dining room." A.S. (Aug. 2021)

"I found the discussion regarding the overall decline of an individual's sensory system (visual, olfaction/taste relationship, auditory) adversely affects their PO intake most beneficial. Additionally, I liked the discussion about the resident's competence and environmental press: how one functions is a match between his/her competencies and the press of the environment. The speaker delivered a well organized discussion with good and practical tips for successful dining for geriatrics." A.D. (Apr. 2021)

"I liked the examples of how to design a barrier free dining program." R.M. (Mar. 2021)

$49.00 USD

99% rating - reviews

0.25 ASHA CEUs

Dysphagia In The Medically Fragile And Frail Elder: Management And Decision-Making #e106

Presenter: Paula Sullivan, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

This comprehensive presentation will discuss the impact of illness and deconditioning on swallowing and review evidence-based interventions. It will provide a clear framework to guide the practitioner, team, and family with decision-making that is appropriate and realistic, and more importantly, patient-focused.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Discussion about realistic options for advanced dementia patients and the importance of educating family members was beneficial. I liked the discussion of Palliative Care vs. Hospice and options available related to dysphagia decisions." K.H. (Jan. 2023)

"I would recommend this course." M.W. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the case studies and the section about communicating when goals of care are unclear. I liked how applicable course is to acute care SLPs." K.N. (Nov. 2022)

"I learned how to carefully hand feed and how to work with families/patients who refuse to accept non-oral feeding." D.O. (Aug. 2022)

"This course was easy to understand. Good discussion of family education."  S.J. (July 2022)

"Course format was good. I will benefit from this information in daily practice." E.B. (June 2022)

"I liked the incorporation of case studies. Liked the session on dysphagia in the end stage dementia population."  L.G. (May 2022)

"Very empathic approach. I liked the point that feeding tubes can actually detract from patient health." J.D. (Jan. 2022)

"Discussion of ways for the SLP to support palliative care for advanced patients was beneficial. I liked that the course was self-paced." E.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the decision making tools to provide to patients/families to assist in their process of making informed decisions. The research presented was relevant to enhance my understanding of the information being presented." T.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked everything! Presenter was very knowledgeable!" S.L. (Oct. 2021)

"I enjoyed the decision-making process, support, and the resources that were recommended. I was engaged the entire time. I appreciated that the slides have the majority of the discussed information on them. This allowed me to focus on listening and understanding rather than having to pause and make note of what the speaker was saying." K.G. (Aug. 2021)

"Great course giving a wealth of information as far as how to be an advocate for frail and elderly patients, and supporting families, in a very stressful time with their loved ones. It was very thorough and looking at dysphagia from all angles: medical, speech, educating patient/family members while respecting their values and choices." L.D. (Jul. 2021)

"Developing goals of care with multiple options. Review of literature to support clinical decision making." H.B. (Jun. 2021)

“The value put on careful hand feeding and written examples of how to address two possible outcomes and possible avenues of therapy. LOVED IT!!  Liked the integration of case studies throughout the presentation." L.H. (Jun. 2021)

"This was a great refresher course as I transition from peds to SNFs. It was engaging and informative. I appreciated the real case studies and video footage of the fees/mbs." K.G. (May 2021)

"After 30 years in acute and IP rehab, I am transitioning to long term care/SNU. I appreciate the opportunity to think about this patient care population with greater detail to their particular needs. I am passionate about providing appropriate care. This really supported how to educate/provide options; document. It also gave great ideas on how to work with staff and volunteers." K.R. (May 2021)

"The discussion of the paradigm shift in goals of care was most beneficial. I liked the coverage of a variety of areas and topics to do with dysphagia in medically fragile and frail elderly." L.N. (May 2021)

"I liked the resources and language used. Loved the focus on patient and family." C.B. (Apr. 2021)

"Excellent course! Comprehensive and relevant to today's geriatric population with which we serve. Thank you!" L.C. (Mar. 2021)

"I enjoyed the facts re: rates of aspiration and pneumonia." A.S. (Feb. 2021)

"I appreciated the suggestions for speaking with families." M.P. (Jan. 2021)

$69.00 USD

100% rating - reviews

0.3 ASHA CEUs

Dementia Therapy: A Speech-Language Pathologist's Guide To Successful Interventions And Proper Documentation #e92

Presenter: Peggy Watson, MS, CCC-SLP

This course provides a framework for implementing successful interventions for patients with dementia. Learn the SLP's role in staging and assisting patients to achieve their highest level of function in the areas of communication, behavior management, socialization, swallowing, and mobility. Also learn proper documentation of dementia therapy that supports skilled intervention for this population.... more+

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Dementia Therapy: A Speech-Language Pathologist's Guide To Successful Interventions And Proper Documentation

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I really enjoyed the evidence-based interventions b/c I learned new things after 22 years in the field! Great information and practical information I can use where I practice." L.D. (Mar. 2023)

"Goal writing and documentation was beneficial. Liked freedom to complete course on my own time." V.M. (Feb. 2023)

"I found the discussion about staging to be the most beneficial." A.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Easy to follow course. I liked the 5 evidence-based interventions and the examples for goal writing. I also appreciated being able to see the post test prior to watching the course." C.S. (Jan. 2023)

"All of it was beneficial." L.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I enjoyed the course. It was very informative." J.A. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the detailed explanations of the stages of dementia. Very specific and helpful information was shared." R.W. (Oct. 2022)

"Staging of dementia was very informative." G.K. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked all of it - goal writing, eval writing, listing the treatments, wording for Medicare reimbursement. Best online CEU I've ever done. Kudos to you." A.S. (Sept. 2022)

"I will be able to use this information immediately. I liked the stages of dementia and examples of goals." A.Y. (Aug. 2022)

"The presenter was knowledgeable and gave great examples of evaluation and treatment." M.D. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the goal writing discussion - the slides were helpful." T.N. (July 2022)

"I liked how it was organized and the handouts were helpful. The information on staging and documentation was good." C.H. (June 2022)

"I found using the staging scale and texting information beneficial to my practice." K.D. (Apr. 2022)

"I appreciated the way the presentation was organized and reviewed essential components for improved quality of life and outcomes along with the documentation requirements." E.M. (Mar. 2022)

"I will change the way I write goals and objectives after listening to this course. I liked the way the course was presented – factual with relevant examples. The Global Determination Scale was very helpful." M.D. (Mar. 2022)

"Very functional applications in a Long Term Care setting. I liked suggestions for incorporating other modalities (PT and OT) into SLP goals." B.S. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the practical examples given by the presenter. Presenter did not talk too fast and explained slides in easy to understand, meaningful terms." C.W. (Dec. 2021)

"Staging with examples and more specific behaviors, further explanations on Medicare guidelines, and examples of techniques in therapy were all really helpful." A.C. (Dec. 2021)

"Great information on the dementia stages, goal writing, and dementia interventions." J.H. (Dec. 2021)

"The straightforward presentation style of the presenter helped increase my understanding of all topics discussed. I appreciated the direct examples of what to do and what not to do for each stage of dementia based on the GDS." A.R. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the description of staging and how it connected to goals and treatment. Liked all of her personal examples and descriptions that illustrated the topics she covered." L.G. (Oct. 2021)

"I appreciated the wording she provided to write goals and evaluations. I also liked the format and the in-depth discussions that are very practical. It really exceeded my expectations. I want to hear more from this speaker." A.D. (Oct. 2021)

"Different activities for treatment – a lot of detail regarding goal planning." W.S. (Sept. 2021)

"The presenter was well organized and very clear in her delivery. I also appreciate the ability to listen as many times as I wanted and to stop the presentation when I needed a break." E.B. (Sept. 2021)

"I felt like I was front seat being taught one on one by a seasoned and knowledgeable clinician. I liked the 5 evidence-based approaches to therapy for individuals with dementia." M.S. (Aug. 2021)

“I enjoyed learning the stages of dementia and therapeutic interventions. The examples and patient behaviors were helpful also.” C.B. (Jul 2021)

"So many times I hear from providers or other SLPs that intervention with patients with a dementia diagnosis is not appropriate. This course does a great job providing evidenced based information based on why it IS appropriate, and what interventions to utilize and best practice for documentation. So helpful!" K.S. (May 2021)

"It was very informative and I feel prepared to work with this population if/when I get the opportunity. Going over the staging and the evidence based interventions was most helpful. I also appreciate that they name assessments for dementia and not just screeners." C.P. (Apr. 2021)

"EVERYTHING was beneficial! It was an excellent course!" D.P. (Mar. 2021)

"I am retired but interested in the topic. The therapy effective for dementia was of most interest to me. Well organized course, good slides, staging and therapy tools." P.B. (Feb. 2021)

"All of it was beneficial - especially the therapy interventions and functional goals. Very good course!!"  B.V. (Jan. 2021)

$85.00 USD

97% rating - reviews

0.45 ASHA CEUs

Rehabilitating Your Approach: Maximizing Outcomes In Patients With Cognitive Impairment, Depression, And Dementia #e86

Presenters: Mike Studer, PT, MHS, DPT & Robert Winningham, PhD

This course was developed to help rehabilitation professionals individualize their approach for each patient, with focused consideration on the patient's abilities and barriers. The approaches presented will be supported by research and will focus on improving functional independence in communication, mobility, and ADLs.... more+

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Rehabilitating Your Approach: Maximizing Outcomes In Patients With Cognitive Impairment, Depression, And Dementia

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Loved the specific examples of activities to use with patients in individual and group sessions. Examples of activities, videos of example patients, real world examples." S.S. (Feb. 2023)

"The different therapy activities were very practical." Y.S. (Nov. 2022)

"It was all relevant and beneficial. I appreciated the in-depth discussion regarding depression and personality impact on progress in therapy." H.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked all of the course content!" T.M. (Oct. 2022)

"I will benefit from this course." M.A. (Sept. 2022)

"Both presenters were well organized and obviously enthusiastic about their topic." J.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the activities and that the course is self-guided." S.C. (July 2022)

"Loved the course – it reinforced the things I have been telling my residents which made me feel good – and presenters had some refreshing ideas for group sessions." K.K. (Mar. 2022)

"I love that Dr. Winningham offered recommendations for beneficial activities." J.H. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked this course because it explains how cognition, mental, and personality factors affect learning and ADLs." M.Y. (Sept. 2021)

"I liked the ways to enhance efficacy and ways to enhance executive function, and the example of activities provided at the end of the course." S.F. (Aug. 2021)

"I liked how the topics all related back to actual therapy examples." A.K. (Jul. 2021)

"The presenters were very good! Knowledgeable and shared interesting 'real-life' stories and examples." W.S. (May 2021)

“The information on how executive function deficits correlated with specific diseases (sleep disturbance, meth use, etc.) was very interesting!” K.I. (Apr. 2021)

"I liked the information on therapy tasks to address each cognitive domain." M.O. (Feb. 2021)

"Liked the ideas for activities to improve attention and memory. Discussion of physiology was presented very well with good examples. The interactions between frontal lobe dysfunction and diseases was very interesting." E.E. (Jan. 2021)

"Dr. Winningham was very engaging and kept my attention; great examples." C.B. (Jan. 2021)

"Learning how to motivate clients who are less than optimally motivated. Dr. Winningham has a very nice method of presentation." C.O. (Dec. 2020)

"Going over how to approach Pt's that may be depressed for treatment and learning more about the different lobes of the brain and what they are responsible for was most beneficial. I liked the outline and thought it flowed well." K.S. (Dec. 2020)

"I enjoyed the systemic cueing strategy and various ways to work on frontal lobe impairment. I liked Dr. Rob Winningham’s lectures." L.C. (Nov. 2020)

"I appreciated going over how to effectively motivate those with depression as the majority of my patients have the diagnosis of depression."  B.M. (Oct. 2020)

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