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Evaluations In Telepractice: Part 2 #e227


Presenter: Marissa Rocheleau, MA, CCC-SLP

Part 2 – Telepractice for the SLP:  Evaluations


This online course is the second in a 3-part series.

This course will cover issues related to choosing paper-based and digital evaluations, relevant factors that may impact assessments online for children and adults, and discuss potential solutions for common challenges in the online realm.

This course is suited for both therapists who have some experience with telepractice, or those just getting started who want to learn more about specifics of administering effective assessments online. It includes many product suggestions and screen captures of potential types of assessment that therapists can immediately apply in their practice.

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

Course Overview & Run Time

Course Overview – Run Time: 1:04:42

  • Review of Evaluations and Telepractice
  • Paper-Based Assessments
  • Copyright Law and Standardization Issues
  • Digital Assessments
  • Five-Theme Framework
    • Audio/Visual Environment, Examiner Factors, Examinee Factors, Test and/or Test Materials, & Other Factors
  • Video of Evaluation Techniques Online
  • Validity and Reliability
    • Childhood Language Study, Imaging Studies, Motor Speech Study, Swallowing Study, & Hearing Screenings
  • Online Evaluation Barriers
    • Behavior Management, Accessibility, Technology, & Other Factors
  • Resources
"Candid information about the pros and limitations of online evaluation tools. I liked the discussion of current digitized evaluation products."

– H.H., prior course participant

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"I have not conducted an online assessment, so this entire presentation was extremely helpful in figuring out what is feasible and what is less so when doing an evaluation using telepractice. It was empowering to see that several tests are available digitally and can be administered. It was also helpful to hear how you might report findings in an evaluation report."

– D.R., 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

"I enjoyed learning about the online assessment tools such as through Q-Global/Pearson. I enjoyed the instructor showing us actual examples of screeners/tests!" J.H. (Dec. 2024)

"Potential problems and workarounds in tele assessment were beneficial to discuss. I enjoyed more information on how to conduct tele assessments as I move into this arena." J.S. (Sep. 2024)

"It was helpful to review how to use Q-Global and WPS. I also liked the demo on the Little Bee Speech screener. I can apply much of this great information to my new teletherapy position in the school setting." L.T. (Aug. 2024)

"Types of evals able to do were beneficial. I liked that the course was short." K.S. (Jul. 2024)

"Adult evaluation tools and how to assess receptive language were helpful." T.D. (Jul. 2024)

"The more in-depth discussion on tele evaluations was beneficial." M.A. (Jun. 2024)

"Client behavior tips were helpful. I enjoyed going through the actual testing protocols and prices." J.W. (Mar. 2024)

"The discussion about the evaluation and ideas of apps to use was beneficial. The course was well organized and was full of examples - I liked the practical side to it." M.L. (Jan. 2024)

"I thought the discussion on results of studies revealing agreement between online vs in-person assessments was quite informative & very surprising. The tips on how to administer a receptive language evaluation online were practical and useful to the SLP. I liked the way the course was designed and organized. The instructor gave practical information regarding digital assessments of speech and language with children and adults." C.F. (Dec. 2023)

"Showing us the different apps and websites available for evaluating a client was helpful. I liked how the presenter gave us information on tests' validity, what is best / evidence-based practice for teletherapy evaluations, and different ways we can perform evaluations." J.M. (Dec. 2023)

"I enjoyed the different apps and tests that were shown." C.H. (Dec. 2023)

"Discussing the behaviors of children on telehealth was helpful. I liked the demonstrations." L.V. (Oct. 2023)

"Confirmation of good overall consistency in online and in-person assessment. I liked the demonstration of some assessment instruments." H.W. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the test descriptions and recommendations." M.L. (Aug. 2023)

"Review of online sources for evaluation was beneficial. This course helped me prepare for the administration of tests online." R.R. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked seeing the actual Q global demo." T.W. (Aug. 2023)

"I love that the second part of this course focused on evaluation procedures in more detail. I am looking forward to hearing more about treatment in the 3rd part of this course. I like that it was self-paced. I also like that this course has 3 different parts, so you can spend as much time as you want to take the whole course if you choose to do that." K.K. (Jul. 2023)

"The topic on administering teletherapy assessments was beneficial. I liked the presenter's examples." E.B. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the thoroughness and knowledge of the presenter. The example of evaluation given online was beneficial." B.M. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the resources for speech and language screenings and assessments. The topics covered in this course are beneficial for every SLP who is interested in doing evaluations in telepractice. The topic that I found most beneficial was the standard assessments available on Q global and the Articulation and Language screening apps available as well." L.R. (Feb. 2023)

"Nicely organized, good layout and easy to follow." L.S. (Jan. 2023)

"This course covered essential information in a short amount of time. The test used in online evaluations was beneficial." S.E. (Jan. 2023)

"The material was presented in a logical manner. I liked the procedures for online assessments." M.C. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the presentation of different online assessments for evaluation and how the presenter showed how to use them." S.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Understanding the current limitations of evaluations, and what is happening with digital telepractice was helpful." M.K. (Nov. 2022)

"Candid information about the pros and limitations of online evaluation tools. I liked the discussion of current digitized evaluation products." H.H. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the apps that could be used for screening/testing, and the exploration of Pearson and WPS was beneficial." L.M. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the step by step analysis and use of Q Global and WPS." S.S. (Sep. 2022)

"The entire presentation was beneficial to me." N.C. (Jul. 2022)

"The presenter provided excellent information including the environmental considerations, examiner factors, examinee factors, technology, Q global and WPS website navigation samples. Good explanation to include a disclaimer statement in the evaluation report." B.D. (Jul. 2022)

"Good organization and ease of presentation. Learning how to engage clients for testing with telepractice was beneficial." J.S. (Jul. 2022)

"Good presentation of how to use the tests. I also liked learning about the Little Bee assessments and the screener created by the presenter." V.D. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked the evaluation options, and validity and reliability for various areas in speech evals." K.B. (June 2022)

"The organization of the session flowed easily." M.P. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the apps that allow evaluating to be easier (selecting incorrect productions of speech sounds)." A.K. (Feb. 2022)

"I enjoyed the presentation of test materials and all of the information that each test provided via telepractice evaluations." A.M. (Jan. 2022)

Course Objectives

At course conclusion, participants will be able to:
  1. Identify appropriate paper and digital tools to implement in telepractice assessment.
  2. Identify relevant client and environmental factors in online assessment.
  3. Describe potential challenges to evaluating clients online and strategies to overcome these obstacles.

Presenter & Disclosures

Marissa Rocheleau, MA, CCC-SLP

Marissa Rocheleau, MA, CCC-SLP, is the owner of Linguabilities, a private practice based out of Florida that provides telepractice, job coaching, and staffing contracts for online speech therapy, as well as Telepractice Connect, a membership site dedicated to all things telepractice. Marissa received her Bachelor's degree from Indiana University, double majoring in Psychology and Speech and Hearing Sciences. She then completed a Master's degree in Speech Pathology, earning licensure in seven states and her ASHA CCCs. Marissa has extensive experience working in the schools, in evaluations, and in teletherapy settings. When not working, Marissa enjoys spending time with her husband Gabriel and dogs, Petri and Bunsen.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial — Marissa Rocheleau is a presenter of online CE courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.

Financial — Marissa Rocheleau is the owner of Linguabilities and Telepractice Connect; ownership interests.

Nonfinancial — Marissa Rocheleau has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Intended Audience / Accreditation

Intended Audience/Accreditation
asha ce approved provider

This program is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate 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.

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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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