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0.25  ASHA CEUs

Ethics For School-Based Practitioners #e316


Presenter: Jennifer L. Schultz, MA, CCC-SLP

Learn the tools needed to maintain ethical practice in the school setting.

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs) in schools face many challenges in their daily practice. High caseloads, regulatory mandates, expanding scope of practice, and the wide variety of ages and disorders addressed by school professionals are some of the factors that contribute to the complexities of school-based practice.

Faced with professional challenges daily, SLPs and SLPAs strive to provide the highest quality of care and to protect the welfare of their students, often needing to make difficult choices. This course will provide SLPs and SLPAs with the tools needed to maintain ethical practice in the school setting. Ethical codes, procedures for ethical decision-making, and specific examples of how ethical codes guide decision-making will be shared. Case studies are included.

Course is offered for 0.25 ASHA CEUs – 2.5 Contact Hours.

Course Overview – Run Time

Course Overview – Run Time: 02:30:07

  1. Introduction
  2. Common Ethics Issues in Schools
  3. Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks
  4. Ethics Codes & Procedures
  5. Ethics Case Studies
  6. Conclusion

Stop and re-start the course at any point. Learners retain access to course content after completion for ongoing reference and review.

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

"Helpful information on pediatric feeding disorders and Dysphagia in schools; Information on caseload/workload. The speaker covered a variety of topics that I can use every day." A.T. (Dec. 2024)

"Caseload size discussion was beneficial. The course was precise and informative." E.M. (Dec. 2024)

"Great relevance to working in the schools." A.S. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked the clear manner in which the information was presented." M.F. (Dec. 2024)

"Caseload vs workload discussion was beneficial." N.H. (Dec. 2024)

"All of the topics discussed will benefit my daily practice as a school-based SLP. This course allowed for time to reflect on my practice and to jot down ideas or methods to include." N.V. (Nov. 2024)

"Issues regarding caseload, workload, and impact of large group sessions on progress for students were beneficial to discuss. Knowledgeable instructor and explained the content thoroughly." N.T. (Nov. 2024)

"It was helpful discussing the causes of ethical challenges for School-Based practitioners, steps to resolve ethical issues and Workload Management Strategies. I found the information and the strategies in this course very beneficial and applicable to my profession." T.O. (Nov. 2024)

"Dysphagia/PFD discussion was interesting. The presenter was excellent." P.K. (Nov. 2024)

"Discussing ethical issues for school slps was helpful. The course was very informative." S.B. (Nov. 2024)

"Beneficial discussions of workload and consideration of group size for effective therapy/intervention. Visual supports were helpful with all of the technical information." R.S. (Nov. 2024)

Course Objectives

At course conclusion, participants will be able to:
  1. Describe factors that contribute to ethical dilemmas in schools.
  2. Identify key documents including ethical codes to guide school practice.
  3. Analyze ethical situations in schools and take steps to achieve ethical resolutions.

    Presenter & Disclosures

    Jennifer L. Schultz, MA, CCC-SLP

    Jennifer L. Schultz, MA, CCC-SLP, is an instructor for the online Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program at Mitchell Technical Institute in Mitchell, SD. Prior to this, she was a clinical speech-language pathologist, with 9 years of experience in an inpatient rehabilitation setting and 12 years in an education setting, serving children ages 0 – 21. Jennifer has a particular interest in the treatment of language disorders in school-age children. She has presented numerous workshops on vocabulary instruction, using books in therapy, and skill-based language assessment. Jennifer is a past member of the ASHA SLP Advisory Council and past president of the South Dakota Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She is the author of the "Skill-Based Assessment of Core Communication Skills."

    Speaker Disclosures:

    Financial — Jennifer Schultz is a presenter of online CE courses offered by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.

    Nonfinancial — Jennifer Schultz is a past member of the ASHA SLP Advisory Council.

    Intended Audience / Accreditation

    Intended Audience/Accreditation
    asha ce approved provider

    This program is offered for 0.25 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).

    Intended Audience

    • Speech-Language Pathologists
    • SLPA

    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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