"The section about taxes was beneficial. Easy to follow and to the point." S.S. (Nov. 2024)

"Billing/intake paperwork was beneficial to discuss. I liked being able to refer back/nice overview of getting started." J.D. (Oct. 2024)

"I liked the discussion on how to write a business plan, how to be HIPAA compliant, and how to bill insurances properly." A.H. (Oct. 2024)

"HIPAA discussion, really all of the information was beneficial as far as things to consider before getting started! It was very thorough, and I appreciated it. The course was to the point with good resources." C.J. (Oct. 2024)

"The explanation of where to start when beginning a private practice was beneficial. Her presentation and examples were helpful." J.D. (Oct. 2024)

"Tax info, coding & HIPAA compliance were helpful. Very well presented. Clear, direct, and easy to follow." J.C. (Oct. 2024)

"This was all very helpful information! She covered a lot, and it was well laid out." T.C. (Sep. 2024)

"Lists of paperwork needed to start were helpful. I liked the way the course was laid out, and the information provided in a starter course- all of it!" A.M. (Sep. 2024)

"Everything was beneficial. The course was easy to follow." J.B. (Sep. 2024)

"Insurance information was helpful. Lots of good information." L.T. (Sep. 2024)

"This was very in-depth and helpful for someone just starting to look into the benefits and drawbacks of opening a private clinic/practice. I found the billing and HIPAA sections to be the most helpful. I liked the handouts and the clarity of discussion in each of the topics." K.B. (Aug. 2024)

"All of the topics were helpful and related. I liked that course was broken down into different sections. It helped give me ideas that I had not previously thought of in the steps of opening a practice." A.D. (Aug. 2024)

"All the paperwork required for starting a private practice was helpful. I liked the breakdown of each section." E.E. (Aug. 2024)

"Insurance billing was a beneficial topic. Well categorized." T.E. (Aug. 2024)

"Since all topics are necessary to know if you are starting a private practice, I appreciated all of them. I enjoyed the detail with which each topic was addressed." R.N. (Aug. 2024)

"Billing and HIPAA were beneficial topics. The course was simple and clear." T.H. (Aug. 2024)

"Requirements for starting a private practice (e.g. registering business) were helpful. Easy to follow, good pdf resources." H.K. (Jul. 2024)

"I liked the marketing ideas." K.R. (Jun. 2024)

"The breakdown of the steps on how to get a PP started was helpful. I liked everything! Very informative and helpful." C.R. (May 2024)

"All of the information was helpful." A.E. (May 2024)

"I found all of the information beneficial. I have worked in an outpatient clinic or rehabilitation hospital for my entire work life, and it is good to know what is happening behind the scenes. Particularly how much work it takes to keep everything safe. This course gave me good guardrails for setting up a private practice and provided next steps. The materials are also easily accessed, so I feel comfortable coming back to them again and again if I need them." A.C. (Apr. 2024)

"I found the checklist of things to complete and get in order prior to starting the private practice extremely helpful. I liked all the separate sections and handouts included." A.D. (Apr. 2024)

"I am in the process of drafting a business plan, so ALL of this information is VITAL to be aware of and comply with. Each topic was comprehensive and she anticipated any questions I would have been left with...it was detailed without being overwhelming." E.L. (Apr. 2024)

"The breakdown of steps needed to start my business was helpful. I liked that the presenter gave examples from her own experience starting a business." K.W. (Apr. 2024)

"I found the discussion about tax basics and HIPAA to be the most beneficial. I liked that the course was self-paced." B.C. (Apr. 2024)

"General guidelines to starting, billing/insurance, and tax information. Broken down into understandable language for each section." E.B. (Mar. 2024)

"Everything was beneficial! The course was short but not too short, i.e., it did not leave out important details. It is a great resource that I know I will be referring to over and over again." H.G. (Mar. 2024)

"This course was extremely detailed and informative. I liked the discussion on tax deductions and insurance billing." K.M. (Mar. 2024)

"Marketing, HIPAA, the Forms section, it was all so helpful! Jill Shook made the subject interesting. She is so knowledgeable in this area, and I trust her. Very thankful for this webinar." S.O. (Feb. 2024)

"It was all beneficial; the detailed information regarding creating a business plan will help me the most moving forward. Straightforward information was presented with applicable examples." B.A. (Feb. 2024)

"Every module was useful and well presented. All information shared is useful and relevant to starting and maintaining a private practice. Charts and graphics provided are well-organized and helpful." K.P. (Feb. 2024)

"Discussing the business plan was helpful. I liked the course's ease of access." C.S. (Feb. 2024)

"Getting Started and Marketing were beneficial topics. I liked the additional materials and links." S.R. (Feb. 2024)

"Marketing and EHR/EMR were beneficial topics. I liked all the useful handouts and business plan sheets to fill out." A.Z. (Jan. 2024)

"This course helped me make sure my rate is fair and helped me be more informed about how to bill insurance properly. It organized all the information I needed into one course. Otherwise, I would need to find this information from multiple sources." A.S. (Jan. 2024)

"I felt like all of the course was beneficial. I have found that at different times during the Private Practice process, I've gone back to different sections to reference. I liked the thoroughness of this course. She really gave the needed information in all areas, which was extremely helpful. I've done other Private Practice seminars that didn't quite leave you with what you needed." J.C. (Jan. 2024)

"I liked how concise and well put together this course was." R.W. (Jan. 2024)

"Going over the HIPAA basics eased my mind. The breakdown of each section was helpful." T.M. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the specific examples and depth of info. Budget, tax, and billing info were helpful." M.P. (Dec. 2023)

"Beneficial topics were billing, a checklist for starting a private practice, and planning. Real application of information, good format, and examples." H.W. (Dec. 2023)

"Getting started and new business everything was helpful. I liked all of the insurance information." T.D. (Dec. 2023)

"The budgeting topic was beneficial. I liked that the course was segmented by topic." L.G. (Dec. 2023)

"Very in-depth and practical information. This entire course was helpful to me as I am hoping to start a private practice in the near future." L.B. (Dec. 2023)

"Taxes, deductions, HIPAA, etc. were beneficial topics." J.M. (Nov. 2023)

"All the content was beneficial. I liked that the course was simple." A.C. (Nov. 2023)

"The Info on where to start was helpful. Easy to follow and digest information." E.M. (Nov. 2023)

"The topics regarding tax information and the HIPAA regulations for private practice were beneficial. I liked that the presenter included a lot of information in small sections, so it was easier to get through the entire course and take it "chunk" by "chunk." L.T. (Oct. 2023)

"This course will help me to start my own practice one day. I liked the speaker's practical stories." S.R. (Oct. 2023)

"I am just starting up...so it was all useful. I liked the way this course was set up so I could go back and review information. Great overview." L.A. (Oct. 2023)

"Everything was explained well. The steps were listed to start my own private practice." S.P. (Sep. 2023)

"Multiple areas covered; organized presenter; HIPAA compliance." C.F. (Sep. 2023)

"Literally every topic was so helpful. I could not have opened my private practice without this course. Thank you, Jill Shook!" L.F. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the resources shared and the presenter's personal experience." T.H. (Aug. 2023)

"The presenter was very knowledgeable. I liked learning about the different business structures. The tax information and HIPAA compliance information was very helpful too." C.N. (Jul. 2023)

"This course was detailed, thorough, and covered important information that will be valuable when starting my practice. I found the section discussing the First Steps to setting up your practice helpful." B.H. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the amount of specific details needed to start a business." E.D. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked how the course was separated out into topics." J.A. (Jun. 2023)

"Marketing strategies, billing, and CPT codes were beneficial topics. I liked the course as a whole." M.S. (Jun. 2023)

"The portions relating to HIPAA compliance, setting up business information, and the resources pages were most helpful. I love the online courses by NSS because they allow me to work at my own pace during hours that don't take away from my practice or home life." H.M. (Jun. 2023)

"Specific examples, and step-by-step actions presented. Tax information and billing information were beneficial." A.C. (May 2023)

"I liked the amount of detailed information presented. NPI registration clinic setup was beneficial." G.M. (May 2023)

"I appreciated the step-by-step instructions when starting your own practice. I liked all the resources." J.D. (May 2023)

"First steps, tax deductions, rates/insurance, and billing were all beneficial. I liked the course duration. Information was concise." S.D. (May 2023)

"The taxes and HIPAA sections were so helpful. The presenter explained everything so easily and in a way that made me understand. I liked the specific examples and the way she easily broke down heavy information into quick videos." A.H. (Apr. 2023)

"The discussion on the billing was beneficial. I liked the provided handouts to use." P.I. (Apr. 2023)

"Very thorough course, and I loved that it's step-by-step! Handouts and links to websites were beneficial." T.P. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the first steps to setting up a business. Very informative and easy to understand." S.M. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked how detailed all of the steps were for starting a private practice. I found the information regarding medical billing most beneficial. Overall, I thought this course was a great overview to starting a private practice." A.D. (Mar. 2023)

"Tax information, HIPAA information were beneficial. I liked the included handouts." J.G. (Mar. 2023)

"Marketing ideas and tax deduction section were beneficial. Presented in layman's terms." L.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Lots of information and well-written slides. I liked the Getting Started and the Tax sections." R.G. (Mar. 2023)

"This entire course was amazing from start to finish. All the information that I needed!!" T.H. (Feb. 2023)

"All of it was beneficial. I am trying to transition from school to private practice. This information was very useful." C.D. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the checklist of needs.... the numbers you have to have before moving forward were beneficial. I like that there is a Facebook discussion board that I can ask further questions." H.R. (Jan. 2023)

"Most of this was new information for me, so each topic and discussion was beneficial. I liked that it gave me the information I did not know I needed." J.L. (Jan. 2023)

"I found the tax information and the CPT code information to be particularly informative; I learned a great deal! I appreciated how clear and well-organized the presented materials were. Jill is an excellent presenter; concise, clear, and informative....I would definitely take a course from her again!" R.M. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the tax information and that this course was self-paced." L.H. (Jan. 2023)

"Covered a wide variety of topics for starting a business." M.A. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked how thorough this course was and how it was easy to follow. I thought each topic was extremely beneficial for someone starting a private practice." K.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Everything was good. I liked all the detail." E.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Wonderful handouts! Presenter is very knowledgeable." A.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Very clearly laid out with easy-to-use resources." J.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked how all the information was broken into modules for organization. I appreciate all the handouts and links that went with the course." L.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the materials you need to start a business, and a review of HIPAA practices for starting your business were beneficial." L.B. (Dec. 2022)

"All of it was helpful as I will be starting my own practice in the near future. It was concise and a quick run down of the basics for getting started." S.R. (Nov. 2022)

"The HIPAA section was very informative. I liked that you can watch and review the course when you have time." C.H. (Nov. 2022)

"Course was very informative and well-organized. The HIPAA-compliant information will be very beneficial. I also feel more confident having a list of what I need to do and some guidance on how to accomplish those tasks." C.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Clearly organized." N.R. (Nov. 2022)

"Clearly outlined and relevant info." E.R. (Nov. 2022)

"All of it was helpful in giving me a place to start my private practice. It was very organized." P.K. (Nov. 2022)

"It was all really important info. I liked the conversational style of the presenter, the handouts, the links, and the thoroughness." C.L. (Oct. 2022)

"I like that I'm able to go back and review the information. It was a lot of information, so I'll be taking the speaker's advice to do a little at a time." H.S. (Oct. 2022)

"All of it was extremely helpful. I went from knowing absolutely nothing to having a place to start researching." R.L. (Oct. 2022)

"All the topics were given in an easily understandable language and was useful to make decisions. The course covered all necessary topics needed and I liked the availability for the online facebook support group." A.S. (Sept. 2022)

"There is nowhere else to get this information. I think the entire course is a specific topic that is difficult to access. I am absolutely grateful for this course and presenter. Jill was personable and maintained a very friendly tone in sharing information that I am sure could easily be overwhelming. The clarity of a lot of complex information was amazing! It was coherent, well-labeled, had informative slides, and the presentation was excellent!" C.I. (Sept. 2022)

"Everything was very helpful and informative, and especially the sections on HIPAA, business structures, starting out, and taxes. The course was very thorough and informative. I feel like I learned everything I need to know in order to start my private practice." J.W. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the resources provided." M.B. (Sept. 2022)

"The course was very thorough." D.G. (Aug. 2022)

"All of the information provided was beneficial." L.C. (Aug. 2022)

"I like that I did not have to complete it in one sitting and can go back and reference the material indefinitely." M.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I like that it was self-paced and doesn't expire." G.C. (Aug. 2022)

"The whole discussion was informative. It was exactly what I needed as I take baby steps into private practice.  I liked that the content was well organized. The sections were easy to understand because they were relayed in small increments." J.W. (July 2022)

"I appreciated how Jill went into detail about each topic." E.S. (July 2022)

"The checklists for ensuring you have everything you need in order to properly start a business were very helpful." C.K. (July 2022)

"It was all very beneficial as I am new to private practice. I like that I can go at my own pace. The presenter was to the point but thorough enough to get you started." M.B. (July 2022)

"The class was very through and detailed. Perfect to give you the information to start up your business.  All the handy charts and very detailed information to refer back to were good." A.H. (July 2022)

"All of the course was helpful for starting a private practice." B.S. (July 2022)

"I found that all the information outlined and in one place will be helpful when I start my own practice. I liked that this online course was self-directed and that I have access to it later when I will need to reference it again." M.P. (July 2022)

"Very thorough! Learning how to set rate without price fixing and some more marketing ideas." S.K. (July 2022)

"It was quite comprehensive as far as the number of topics discussed." M.B. (June 2022)

"Everything was helpful. I know where to get started and will be referring back to the slides as I continue to establish my business. I like how it was broken down and the resources provided." L.E. (June 2022)

"The way it is split up made it easier to do the course gradually, section by section. The information was very well explained." S.S. (June 2022)

"I think all the topics are "must know" topics, so the entire presentation was beneficial. Being able to start and stop the presentation and complete it at my own pace was helpful. Also, it was reasonably priced." V.S. (May 2022)

"Each section really gave a good explanation of examples, comparisons and/or breakdowns of specific information pertinent to trying to start your own company. I also liked the order she put everything in, which made it easy for me to make a checklist of ordered steps I need to take." N.G. (May 2022)

"Every section had something in it I didn't know, so I learned with each section! Also, I liked I could do it at my own pace. The information was outlined clearly, but if I didn't understand something I could go back and review it, especially the tax section." S.C. (Apr. 2022)

"It was very detailed and easy to follow. The business structure, credentialing, and insurance discussions were helpful." T.J. (Apr. 2022)

"The course is really well thought out, and explained intro to private practice. Pretty much exactly what I was looking for!" K.C. (Mar. 2022)

"Very well organized, broken up into sections, and very detailed information." E.H. (Mar. 2022)

"Very comprehensive course. I liked the section on website SEO." B.S. (Mar. 2022)

"Very helpful information to avoid major mistakes in starting your practice." J.T. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked that the presenter walked us through her own experience. I liked all of the course." K.S. (Feb. 2022)

"It was comprehensive and I feel much more confident about getting started in my own practice now." K.A. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the whole thing - I'm sure I'll be coming back intermittently to review. I like how it was broken down into smaller segments that are clearly labeled, it will make review easier." A.F. (Feb. 2022)

"I am exploring the idea of opening a private practice, so really all of this was beneficial information. The speaker was organized and explained everything very clearly. I appreciated the resources that she provided for future reference." S.M. (Jan. 2022)

"The entire presentation was very helpful. The course was comprehensive and easily understood to new therapists just beginning a private practice journey."  K.W. (Jan. 2022)

"Comprehensive coverage of the topic was very helpful in understanding how to transition to private practice. Thank you!" P.C. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the billing information and the HIPAA information. I also liked the Google My Business portion, that I hadn't been aware of." A.D. (Jan. 2022)

"All of the business plan information was very helpful." B.D. (Jan. 2022)

1. Identify the best business structure for their state and tax requirements.
2. Complete a basic business plan.
3. Apply for an NPI number and EIN.
4. Describe how to ethically set session rates.
5. Describe the steps to becoming an insurance provider.
6. List the differences between private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.
7. Describe the basics of billing, including ICD-10 and CPT codes.
8. List the required paperwork for initial sessions, ongoing sessions, and evaluations.
9. Identify the best methods of marketing their practice.
10. List 3 ways to comply with HIPAA regulations.

This program is offered for 0.35 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Related 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.