Presenter: Marissa Rocheleau, MA, CCC-SLP
This course will cover issues related to choosing treatment materials for telepractice, including document cameras, iPad mirroring, and online resources, as well as a review of recent telepractice literature and considerations for designing effective teletherapy sessions.
This course is suited to therapists who have some experience with telepractice, or for those who are just getting started and want to learn more about specifics of administering effective telepractice online. Presentation includes many product suggestions and screen captures of potential materials that therapists can immediately apply in their practice.
Course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs – 1 Contact Hour.
Course Overview – Run Time: 1:06:16
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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.
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.
"I appreciated the vast amount of online materials listed! I enjoyed that the presenter showed actual examples of online activities that could be used with adults or children." J.H. (Dec. 2024)
"I appreciated learning about the various apps, games, etc. The course was presented in an easy-to-follow, straightforward manner. I will use this information in this course for buying a document camera, and for checking out all of the recommended apps and websites." L.T. (Aug. 2024)
"All of the materials were helpful. I enjoyed the examples." H.H. (Aug. 2024)
"Online resources were beneficial. I liked the examples of the document camera and actual websites and what skills they target." T.P. (Jul. 2024)
"Specific websites were helpful. I liked the many examples of screen sharing." K.S. (Jul. 2024)
"The amount of websites will be very helpful in my practice. Presented well with many options for teletherapy." N.C. (Jul. 2024)
"Various resources were beneficial. I liked the uses of document camera." T.E. (Jul. 2024)
"Showing different resources and the resource lists were helpful." M.A. (Jun. 2024)
"The specific online resources/apps were beneficial. I liked how the therapist used various online resources." J.W. (Mar. 2024)
"I enjoyed the additional resources. Very well organized course." M.C. (Dec. 2023)
"This course covered a variety of topics I hadn't thought of before - like the different software, different ways of sharing a screen/showing materials, digital resources, etc." J.M. (Dec. 2023)
"Discussing all the available online resources was beneficial. I liked the descriptions and examples of the online resources." C.H. (Dec. 2023)
"The list of resources available for telepractice was helpful. The course was straightforward and well outlined in the slides." M.P. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the activity ideas and resources. The websites and resources presented were the most beneficial part of this webinar." J.K. (Sep. 2023)
"Good therapy resources presented." M.L. (Aug. 2023)
"Multiple websites with great resources for therapy. I liked the presenter's examples." E.B. (Mar. 2023)
"Learning about the potential challenges and the strategies to overcome these obstacles. I enjoyed learning about the many different resources that are available for online therapy." L.R. (Feb. 2023)
"Technical recommendations for speech teletherapy treatment were beneficial. I liked the summary of the crucial facts of treatment in teletherapy." S.M. (Dec. 2022)
"Online resources that can be used in telepractice were helpful. I loved the examples that were presented for the different tools." D.R. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the studies showing the effectiveness of telepractice and the examples of effective material." L.S. (Nov. 2022)
"Liked discussion of copyright law info. This course supported some of my already existing telepractice strategies." P.O. (Nov. 2022)
"Jam-packed; well presented; useful for daily activities. I liked the multiple lists of material sources." E.H. (Nov. 2022)
"Very practical suggestions for actual online resources. Learning the appropriate equipment and software was helpful." H.H. (Oct. 2022)
"All of the information was helpful. Video examples of how to use a document camera vs. mirroring, as well as specific treatment activity apps and online resources." A.R. (Oct. 2022)
"The websites were all helpful." L.M. (Oct. 2022)
"The many resources provided were great!" S.S. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked the real examples of how software works." S.B. (Aug. 2022)
"Review of resources was very informative. This course provided a nice assortment of online materials. Well organized, useful information was provided that is relevant to either in-person treatment or telepractice." C.D. (July 2022)
"I found the online resources most beneficial. The presenter provided a variety of online resources to treat clients' disorders." B.D. (July 2022)
"Provided various websites to access from Zoom. Organization and ease of presentation was great." J.S. (July 2022)
"Research findings were beneficial. And I liked the abundance of recommended apps and best sites." M.O. (June 2022)
"The multiple online resources demonstrated are useful information. Loved the demo of online resources available for free." V.D. (June 2022)
"I liked the treatment material types, and all the digital resources online." K.B. (June 2022)
"The list of premade resources, whiteboards, and useful products will be very handy. Great list of resources!" K.H. (May 2022)
"Thanks for providing suggestions of online resources for treatment materials." A.L. (May 2022)
"The resources she covered were very helpful!!" E.C. (Apr. 2022)
"The many specific digital resources given during the lecture in a number of areas will be very useful." M.P. (Mar. 2022)
"Presenter was very thorough and I feel that I have a great source for any Telepractice." H.M. (Feb. 2022)
"I loved all of the suggestions on apps to use in practice. Overall an excellent course." L.P. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked the therapy resource materials and application of therapy materials." J.R. (Jan. 2022)
"She really got into the specifics of how to do teletherapy. The information on platforms, zoom etc, document camera use, online games and materials, iPad mirroring were very detailed. I appreciated the specifics as to what was really needed for purchase and why." T.S. (Jan. 2022)
“I liked the specific info regarding resources for specific targeted populations.” L.D. (Jan. 2022)
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.
This program is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional 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 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:
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:
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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