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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This program is offered for 0.55 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).

ASHA CEUs: NSS online courses are registered with ASHA and are offered for ASHA CEUs. The number of ASHA CEUs is noted above. Note that 0.1 ASHA CEU = 1 contact hour = equals 1 CEE.

ASHA CEUs: Attendees must meet at least one of the following conditions in order to be eligible to earn ASHA CEUs:

• Current ASHA Member
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Holder
• Licensed by a state or provincial regulatory agency to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology
• Credentialed by a state regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology
• Credentialed by a national regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology
• Engaged in a Clinical Fellowship under the supervision of an individual with their ASHA CCC
• Currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in SLP or audiology

If an attendee is not an ASHA member or CCC holder but meets any of the above criteria, they may inform the ASHA CE Registry of their eligibility by visiting this site.

Customer Support: Please phone 888.337.3866 or email info@northernspeech.com.

Course Completion Timeframe:

You have unlimited time to complete our online courses. You may log off and log on as often as you’d like to in order to complete all sections of a course.

However, completion dates are based on Eastern Standard Time. Therefore, if you need your CEUs by a certain date, be sure to complete the course test before 11:59pm EST on that date. For example, if you need CEUs before January 1st, you will need to complete the course test before 11:59pm EST on December 31st.

Content Access:

Access to course materials and content does not expire, even after completing the post test. You may continue to review course material by logging into your NSS account, clicking the My Online Courses tab, and then viewing your desired course.

Certificate of Completion:

On successful completion of the post test (80%), a certificate will be immediately available for download and/or printing. This certificate will include your name, date of completion (based on Eastern Time Zone, USA/Canada), and number of contact hours (CEUs / CEEs). Please note that CEUs are awarded on the date of successful test completion, not the date of course enrollment. Please ensure that you successfully complete the post test prior to any licensure renewal dates.

ASHA CE Registry Submission:

During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.

Purchase Orders:

Purchase orders are currently not accepted for online orders, if you wish to submit a purchase order please do so at info@northernspeech.com or fax to 888-696-9655.

What is an Online Course?

Our Online Courses consist of video, audio, and/or text content and are offered for ASHA CEUs. Unlike a webinar, which requires participants to be logged on and at a computer at specific times, our Online Courses are available to you at any time, from any device, via your NorthernSpeech.com online account. You may work at your own pace and start and stop your course as you wish. Your course will conclude with a short post test. On successful completion of the post test (>80%), a printable certificate of completion is presented to you.

Receiving CEUs:

Northern Speech is an ASHA CE Provider and our online courses are registered with ASHA and offered for ASHA CEUs. Please note that successful completion of the online post test is required prior to the awarding of CEUs. Please contact your state licensing board for acceptance policies related to CEUs earned online. Please note that courses offered for university students are not applicable for CEUs.

Registering for an online course:

You may browse all online courses by clicking the Continuing Education tab above, then Online Courses. Once you find a course, click Enroll Now, and you will be asked to either log into your existing Northern Speech account or create a new online account. Once you’ve entered your account information and provided your credit card payment, your course will be immediately available to you.

Accessing your purchased course or returning to a purchased course:

You will be able to access your online course by logging into your Northern Speech account and then clicking the My Online Courses tab on your profile screen. Click the course you would like to start or to resume. From there, proceed through the course sections until you are ready to complete the post test. You do not have to complete your course all at once. You may log on and off as you wish.

Testing requirements:

Each online course concludes with a post test consisting of multiple choice or true & false questions. Scores of 80% or greater are required for successful course completion and awarding of CEUs. You may revisit course materials and retest as needed to achieve a passing score.

Number of CEUs offered:

We offer courses from 1 to 21 contact hours. Each course will note the number of CEUs offered. Please note that 0.1 CEU = 1 contact hour = 1 CEE.

State licensing boards and online CEUs:

NSS is an ASHA CE Provider and most state licensing boards DO accept ASHA CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some boards do, however, place a limit to the number of CEUs that can be earned via home study/online courses. For the most current information, we suggest that you contact your licensing board or agency to verify acceptance policies and/or any CEU limits related to home-study courses prior to enrolling in an online course.

Course formats:

Our course formats include: text, audio, video, and PowerPoint with author narration. Each course will note the format on the course description page. Most courses include closed captioning.

Course handouts:

Most of our online courses provide a link to download the accompanying handout as a PDF file. 

Group discounts:

Groups of 3 or more are eligible for a 20% discount on each registration on most of our online courses. To receive this discount, registrations need to be processed together via the "Group Rates" tab on the Online Course of your choice.

Computer requirements:

For our online courses to function best, we recommend that you update your computer to include the newest version of your Internet browser (Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Internet Explorer, etc.) and newest version of your computer's operating system. Also a high-speed Internet connection is recommended (cable or DSL). Speakers or headphones will be required for many of our courses as many contain audio components.

Course Cancellation Policy:

A purchased online course can be exchanged, refunded, or transferred to another individual if contact is made with NSS (via phone or email) within 30 days of purchase and the course materials have not been viewed or downloaded. 

Special Needs:

Please click here for any special needs requests, and we will do our best to accommodate them. 

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