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0.35  ASHA CEUs

Traumatic Brain Injury In Children And Adolescents - Part 2: Moderate To Severe TBI #e205


Presenter: Paul Fogle, PhD, CCC-SLP

This course covers essential information about moderate to severe TBI in infants, children and adolescents.


"This course was extremely thorough. It included information to support a wide variety of TBI presentations. I liked the treatment approaches."

– C.M., prior course participant

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Based on the latest research from medical, rehabilitation, and speech-language pathology literature, this course covers essential information about moderate to severe TBI in infants, children, and adolescents. The course covers both closed and open TBIs, including shaken baby syndrome. (64% of shaken babies demonstrate speech, language, and cognitive deficits.)

Numerous topics are discussed, including the unique aspects of moderate-severe TBI and SLP assessments and treatment – early-stage, middle stage, and late stage (return to school). The emotional and social effects of TBI on quality of life are discussed, as well as the long-term effects of TBI.

Offered for 0.35 ASHA CEUs – 3.5 Contact Hours.

Course Overview & Run Time

Course Overview – Run Time: 3:30:06

  • Definition of traumatic brain injury
  • Incidence
  • Primary causes of TBI by age
  • Symptoms of TBI
  • Closed head injuries
  • Open head injuries
  • Unique aspects of moderate-severe TBI
  • Speech-language pathology assessments
  • Treatment
    • Early-stage treatment
    • Middle stage treatment
    • Return to school and late stage treatment
    • Long-term effects of childhood and adolescent TBI
"Lots of resources, references and clear, concise information. Treatment options and learning how TBI can affect patients long term."

– J.C., prior course participant

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Content Disclosures

The content of this online CE course does not focus exclusively on any specific proprietary product or service. Presenter financial and non-financial disclosures may be found in the Presenter & Disclosures area.

Course Format

Video PowerPoint presentation with author narration & downloadable handout. Stop and re-start the course at any point. Learners retain access to course content after completion for ongoing reference and review.

Reviews

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"School interventions were helpful to discuss and I liked that the course was evidence based." A.E. (Jun. 2024)

"I liked the treatment approaches and the research." A.A. (May. 2024)

"It was beneficial to discuss the myth buster about children recovering better than adults with TBI- this information will help me justify services to insurance adjusters." A.D. (Mar. 2024)

"I found this course completely beneficial. The amount of information and variety of necessary factors related to children and adolescents was well provided. I liked the amount of multiple variables and complete domain of the topic." D.K. (Oct. 2023)

"This course was extremely thorough. It included information to support a wide variety of TBI presentations. I liked the treatment approaches." C.M. (Jul. 2023)

"Lots of resources, references and clear, concise information. Treatment options and learning how TBI can affect patients long term." J.C. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the discussion on attention and the neurocognitive stall information." H.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the unique aspects of moderate-severe TBI. I liked the completeness of the presentation and the information not normally available to SLPs." P.F. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the current research and the treatment focus. This course was organized and I liked that I could stop and restart the content." E.E. (May 2022)

"The overview was beneficial. Liked the images and descriptions of damage to the brain." S.P. (Dec. 2021)

"I found the early treatment strategies to be most helpful." S.S. (Dec. 2021)

"I appreciate listing of all the research material (and where the information came from) so that I can look up specific articles if I would like more information on that topic." L.S. (Dec. 2021)

"I enjoyed the specific treatment strategies presented. I also found the information on differences between adult and pediatric TBI impact important and the limitations currently imposed with school-based models." T.F. (Nov. 2021)

"Extensive topics covered - shaken baby syndrome, war wounds, general cognitive changes following TBI, executive function and dysfunction following TBI, and emotional and behavioral changes." M.M. (Nov. 2021)

"Learning how to target TBI therapy in the school setting. Presenter used plain language with good points." A.C. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the therapy ideas from the RLAS and learning sensory processing integration disorders and links to TBI." E.E. (Oct 2021)

"I liked the format - being provided with the materials before hand is helpful for taking notes during the presentation." K.T. (Oct. 2021)

"The cognitive communication skills were used in layman's terms which is easier for parents and caregivers to access. The appendices were useful to have especially for parents. Excellent references." R.T. (Sept. 2021)

"Shaken baby topic was applicable to my practice. Course was easy to understand." T.W. (Sept. 2021)

"I liked the discussion of sequelae to look out for outside of cognitive-communication deficits. Discussion of therapy methods was beneficial." V.B. (Aug. 2021)

"Everything applicable to speech, memory, loss of skills, and future issues was beneficial. I liked that it discussed current and future issues that may not be noticed or evaluated at the time of TBI." K.C. (Aug. 2021)

"Well organized, loved the visuals and the extent of evidence-based practice along with detailed articles in the addendum. I appreciated the functional treatment approaches." L.S. (Jul. 2021)

"I liked the treatment approaches. It is a good general overview of pediatric TBI." M.K. (Jun. 2021)

"I enjoyed the examples of how to apply research to speech therapy sessions. I liked the multiple research studies to support what we do every day and the review of neuroanatomy." C.N. (Apr. 2021)

"Going over how TBI affects speech-language was most helpful. The course was very informative." D.G. (Mar. 2021)

"Comprehensive overview of moderate-severe brain injury." F.A. (Feb. 2021)

Course Objectives

At course conclusion, participants will be able to:
  1. Describe the symptoms of moderate to severe TBI in closed and open head injuries.
  2. Describe executive function, language and emotional changes following TBI in children and adolescents.
  3. Describe the unique aspects of moderate to severe TBI.
  4. Describe assessment and treatment of moderate to severe TBI by speech-language pathologists during the early, middle, and late stages of recovery, including return to school.
  5. Describe the emotional and social effects of TBI on quality of life.
  6. Describe the long-term effects of childhood and adolescent TBI.

Northern Speech Services is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID#32217. This DL-Independent activity is offered at 0.35 CEUs, Intermediate, 1. Domain of OT: Areas of Occupation: ADL, IADL, Rest/Sleep, Education, Play; Client Factors: Body Functions, Body Structures; Performance Skills: Cognitive Skills 2. OT Process: Evaluation; Intervention. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Presenter & Disclosures

Paul T. Fogle, PhD, CCC-SLP

Paul T. Fogle, PhD, CCC-SLP, has been a speech-language pathologist since 1971 specializing in neurological disorders in adults and children, stuttering, and voice disorders. He is a Professor Emeritus and for 35 years taught courses on Anatomy and Physiology of Speech, Neurological Disorders in Adults and Children, Motor Speech Disorders, Dysphagia/Swallowing Disorders, Gerontology, Cleft Palate, and Oral-Facial Anomalies, Voice Disorders, and Counseling Skills for Speech-Language Pathologists.

Dr. Fogle has worked extensively in hospitals, including Veteran Administration Hospitals, university hospitals, and acute, subacute, and convalescent hospitals, and has maintained a private practice since 1981. He has presented numerous seminars, workshops, and short courses on a variety of topics at the state, national, and international conventions and conferences, and all-day workshops in cities throughout the U.S. and in countries around the world on Counseling Skills for Rehabilitation Specialists (SLPs, PTs, and OTs). He has worked as an expert witness on numerous medical-legal cases and has published and presented on this topic. Dr. Fogle's primary publishing has been textbooks and clinical materials.

He is a veteran and served as an Army combat medic in Vietnam in 1969. Dr. Fogle and his wife live in a Del Webb community in Elk Grove, CA. His website is www.PaulFoglePhD.com.

Speaker Disclosure:

Financial — Paul Fogle is the presenter of online CE courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties. 

Nonfinancial — Paul Fogle has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Intended Audience / Accreditation

Intended Audience/Accreditation
asha ce approved provider

This program is offered for 0.35 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).

Intended Audience

  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • OT

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 CE Registry: 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.

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.

Licensing Boards: Most state licensing boards DO accept CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some state boards do, however, place a limit to the number of credits 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 credit limits related to home-study courses prior to registering for this course.

Additional accrediting agencies by which Northern Speech is an approved CE provider:

  • California: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board. Provider #PDP4. Online CEU limits may apply; please contact SLPAHADB for current online CEU acceptance policies.
  • Iowa: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Iowa Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology Examiners. Provider #169.
  • Kansas: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Provider #LTS-S0005.
  • Florida: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. Provider #SPA-026.
  • New Jersey: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the New Jersey Department of Education. Provider #1654.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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