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Introduction To Telepractice – How To Get Started And Other Considerations #e146


Presenter: Ana Paula Mumy, SLPD, CCC-SLP

An introduction to telepractice for the SLP – how to get started.

This course is an introduction to telepractice – how to get started, what is required from both the professional and the client, the pros and cons of telepractice, as well as other considerations to make telepractice a viable and successful medium for speech-language assessment and treatment.

Course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs – 1 Contact Hour.

Course Overview & Run Time

Course Overview – Run Time: 1:03:14

  1. Getting Started and Equipment
  2. Client Requirements
  3. Most Common Markets
  4. Professional Requirements
  5. Reimbursement
  6. Pros/Cons
  7. Client Considerations
  8. Licensing Requirements
  9. Employee vs. Contractor
  10. Accountability
  11. Consent
  12. Learning Curve
  13. Therapy Materials
"Loved that there were recommendations with explanations and demos on actual treatment ideas for teletherapy. Treatment ideas paired with explanations of how to carry it out, where to find the resource, and ways to use it."

– C.B., prior course participant

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"The presenter was engaging, giving the learner pertinent information & therapy tools as well as discussing the pros & cons of starting your own practice."

– A.P., 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

"Discussing the details of requirements was beneficial. I liked learning about licensing." A.M. (Oct. 2024)

"Materials, both digital and downloaded ones, and how to make them interactive via the online platform you will use were beneficial to discuss. I enjoyed the visuals." T.P. (Jul. 2024)

"Nice explanation of telehealth practices and good examples provided. I liked the info on how to be prepared to do telehealth." A.H. (Jul. 2024)

"Servicing clients from other states was a helpful topic." A.J. (Jun. 2024)

"The examples of therapy materials were beneficial, and I liked the course's convenience." T.G. (Jun. 2024)

"Loved that there were recommendations with explanations and demos on actual treatment ideas for teletherapy. Treatment ideas paired with explanations of how to carry it out, where to find the resource, and ways to use it." C.B. (Apr. 2024)

"Pros and cons, general info about licensure in the US and abroad were beneficial topics. Slides were well done, and therapy materials were excellent." M.S. (Jan. 2024)

"I began telepractice when working in the school system, so to see it from a private practice point of view (especially how to obtain clients) was beneficial. I loved the ideas for sessions, as well as the examples of how to expand your reach to clients beyond where you live." J.M. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the pros and cons of telepractice as I consider making the switch. The information was clearly laid out, direct, and to the point." E.M. (Oct. 2023)

"This course was interesting and clear. I liked the examples of treatment strategies, websites, and ways to organize telepractice files and information." R.I. (Oct. 2023)

"Learning how telepractice can be effectively delivered. This course oriented me as to how I might start to use telepractice." R.R. (Jul. 2023)

"Getting-started equipment required for provider and client. Pros and Cons. The presentation followed the course description." B.B. (Jul. 2023)

"Beneficial information concerning the pros and cons of telepractice. I liked the presenter's conclusions." R.F. (Jun. 2023)

"Very useful information about teletherapy. This course was easy to understand." E.B. (Mar. 2023)

"Pros and Cons discussion was helpful. I liked the information about marketing the business with specific examples." T.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Practical course. How to use therapy materials online." A.M. (Jan. 2023)

"Materials to use. Liked the speaker's closing remarks about the ability to reach so many people all from one location." L.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the examples of Tx materials. Information regarding governing boards and licensing was beneficial." F.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Quality online tools and therapy ideas." R.H. (Nov. 2022)

"Practical information and advice. I enjoyed the presenter's calm and measured style." H.H. (Oct. 2022)

"The speaker was easy to listen to and was concise." M.K. (Oct. 2022)

"Course provided me a place to start with regard to transitioning to teletherapy. I liked all the content." D.S. (Oct. 2022)

"Practical and useful information. The topic of being certified in the state that the client is located in was important." K.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I loved the creative examples of how to present materials, and also the ideas of things that the adult facilitator can have ready to make the session a success." D.B. (Oct. 2022)

"Good general introduction for those considering telepractice." R.W. (Sept. 2022)

"Therapy tools and how to implement them in the telehealth session." W.H. (Sept. 2022)

"It was a quick and detailed overview with great ideas." O.S. (July 2022)

"I liked the license discussion and the section on pro's and con's." E.Q. (July 2022)

"I would recommend this course." K.S. (July 2022)

"I liked the pros and cons section of the benefits of telepractice. The course is easy to do and easy to complete!" K.B. (May 2022)

"The section concerning materials for telepractice was beneficial." C.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the strategies discussed to increase engagement, ease of use, quality content, and fast pace of the course." M.D. (Apr. 2022)

"All of the very specific requirements and equipment needs was very beneficial. The comprehensiveness of the material presented will make it very useful if I decide to start doing telepractice." M.B. (Mar. 2022)

"The course content was well spoken and clear." J.M. (Feb. 2022)

"Great information on pros and cons of telepractice. I liked the treatment ideas." T.W. (Jan. 2022)

"Presenter was knowledgeable and thorough in covering all aspects of telepractice." J.T. (Jan. 2022)

"Comprehensive yet concise information and visual examples – the pros and cons of becoming a telepractice SLP was beneficial to hear." M.C. (Jan. 2022)

Course Objectives

At course conclusion, participants will be able to:
  1. Identify three requirements of the professional when delivering teleservices.
  2. Identify three requirements of the client when receiving teleservices.
  3. List two pros and two cons of utilizing teleservices as a mode of service delivery.

Presenter & Disclosures

Ana Paula G. Mumy, SLPD, CCC-SLP

Ana Paula G. Mumy, SLPD, CCC-SLP, is a trilingual speech-language pathologist and a clinical assistant professor in the field of speech-language pathology. She has extensive experience working with individuals with communication disorders, particularly bilingual children. She has authored numerous courses, webinars, articles as well as intervention materials and guides for diverse populations. Her specialized interests include articulation disorders, stuttering, language-literacy, and bilingualism.  Ana Paula is the author of  GROW! ¡CREZCA! Language Building Storybooks.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial — Ana Paula Mumy is a presenter of online CE courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.

Financial — Ana Paula Mumy is the author of treatment materials, including the GROW! ¡CREZCA! Language Building Storybooks, published by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.

Nonfinancial — Ana Paula Mumy has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclosure.

Intended Audience / Accreditation

Intended Audience/Accreditation
asha ce approved provider

This program is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level; Professional Area).

Intended Audience

  • Speech-Language Pathologists

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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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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