Ethical and Effective Speech-Language Pathology Services

This program is offered for 2 CEUs or 2 hours of continuing professional development (Introductory level: Professional area). Price: $60.00

Development of This Course
The State of Texas has mandated a two hour course in Ethics for Speech Pathologists. The State of Florida mandated a two hour course in the Prevention of Medical Errors. There are many generic courses written that touch on both subjects, but do not relate specifically to our profession. This course was developed to facilitate ethical and effective practices in our “do no harm” profession. Our scope of practice continues to widen into the medical arena. Our numbers increase and the Speech-Language Pathologist is an important and integral part of the health and development of children, and the rehabilitation of children and adults. We are charged with the responsibility of adhering to a Code of Ethics that covers the integrity of our professional interactions, the competence of our clinical services, and education of the public and our own profession. We must provide the highest level of services possible, and many of the chapters in this course will increase the knowledge and information of participants, and decrease the probability of errors in practice. This course was developed to specifically address the profession of Speech Pathology, improve clinical services, help to educate the our own profession and the public, and reiterate the Code of Ethics set before us by ASHA.

At the successful completion of the course, participants should be able to:

• Define Ethics
• List the basic concept in each of the four areas of the Principles in the ASHA Code of Ethics.
• List two subtopics under each of the four Principles in the ASHA Code of Ethics.
• List two possible areas of censure by ASHA of Speech Language Pathologists.
• Name the subtopic under each Principle in the ASHA Code of Ethics that at best covers the following subjects that would prevent errors by an SLP:
  • Radiation Safety during videofluoroscopy
  • Knowledge and Understanding of the Anatomy of the Head and Neck
  • Knowledge and Understanding of food allergies and diet restrictions
  • Knowledge and Understanding of contraindications and precautions during a clinical examination by a Speech-Language Pathologist
• List the steps during a safe swallowing evaluation of a tracheostomized patient.
• List the indications and contraindications for the use of a Passy-Muir Valve.
• Understand and list the components, ses, and contraindications during an Endoscopic Assessment of Swallowing.
• Define dysphagia, aphasia, spasmodic dysphonia, apraxia, and dysarthria.

Cynthia D. Barnett, M.A., CCC-SLP, Board Recognized Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders. Cindy is presently working with school age children in the Alachua County Schools, in Gainesville, Florida, as well as performing diagnostic videofluorographic swallowing evaluations and treatment for an area ENT group, and PRN in an acute care hospital. Read more

This program is offered for .2 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional area).

This course has been approved by the State of Florida Department of Health Board of Medical Quality Assurance. It has been registered and approved on CE Broker. (ProCourse Provider SPA-115 ASHA # ABAM 0046)

Other professionals, please contact your state licensing board for information on continuing education requirements. You will be able to print a copy of the CE certificate at the end of each course. It is recommended that you keep a copy of the certificate to show that you completed the necessary requirements.

CEUs are based on attainment of learning outcomes. Participants must complete the course, pass the assessment test with 80% accuracy and fill out the evaluation form in order to receive their certificate on-line.

Refund Policy: Refunds will be issued under reasonable circumstances when there is email notification within 3 days of course registration. To obtain a refund contact ProCourse at bartcyn@cs.com

Contact Cynthia D. Barnett for any further questions about this course.