CEU Courses for SLPs

Behavior issues that can make it difficult for children and adolescents to learn and communicate effectively are described in this course, along with their types, causes and associated factors. Evidence-based intervention techniques that can be implemented at various stages of escalation are provided, and case studies are utilized to illustrate these strategies.

Implicit Bias training is an important first step in understanding the complexities of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in healthcare. This LARA-compliant course covers the current research on Implicit Biases as well as interventions that organizations can implement to combat and dismantle Implicit Bias at a macro level. Web content accessibility guidelines and their contribution to reducing implicit bias are also discussed.

Implicit Bias training is an important first step in understanding the complexities of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in healthcare. This course covers what Implicit Biases are, how they develop, their impacts on health professionals and their work, and interventions health practitioners can do to address them.

Early literacy and language instruction should be based on how young children learn, remember, and apply what they learn. Types of engagement and the roles that it, emotions, and reciprocal social interactions play in young children’s learning are discussed in this course. Effective instructional activities that are engaging, playful, and interactive are described.

The impact of language disorders and language-learning disabilities, including dyslexia, on students’ success in school is addressed in this course. Practical, collaborative strategies for transdisciplinary language-literacy assessment are provided. Ways for SLPs to support literacy development, including appropriate language intervention goals, transdisciplinary service delivery, and evidence-based treatment methodology are also addressed.

Various intraluminal and peristomal attachment options for Heat Moisture Exchange (HME) systems and/or hands-free devices are described in this course. Selection of the appropriate attachment and techniques for optimal placement/application of the attachment to achieve a good seal are addressed. Troubleshooting strategies for difficult stomal topography are also discussed.

Behaviors and developmental/educational impacts associated with auditory processing disorder (APD) are described in this course. Methods and tools for identifying APD, including a list of tests for assessment, as well as treatment strategies for APD are discussed.

SLPs sometimes struggle to find meaningful activities for patients with mild cognitive impairment, especially those who may be returning home. This Fast Class demonstrates examples of patient-centered, functional cognitive-linguistic goals and activities related to safety, numeric reasoning, problem solving and more, to support individuals with community reintegration.

This course discusses why it is important for SLPs to diagnose and intervene to help school-age children and adolescents who struggle with grammar and syntax. Information on the development of grammar and syntax, procedures for assessment, academic challenges for students with grammar/syntax impairments, and curriculum-based interventions are provided.

In the arena of learning and communication, anxiety has a significant impact, not only on performance, but also on memory, participation, and engagement. The influence of anxiety, components of the avoidance cycle, and accommodations and interventions school professionals can use to help students be successful are discussed in this course.