New Online ASHA CEU Course

Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease

This new web-based online course is based on the public-access publication, Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease: Your Easy-to-Use Guide from the National Institute on Aging. The booklet discusses practical issues concerning caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease who has mild-to-moderate impairment, including a description of common challenges and coping strategies.

Advice is provided regarding keeping the person safe, providing everyday care, adapting activities to suit their needs, and planning ahead for health, legal, and financial issues. Chapters also discuss self-care for caregivers, sources of assistance for caregivers in need, residential options for care, common medical issues, and end-of-life care. This course is relevant to clinicians who work with elderly individuals, their families, and their caretakers.

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Accreditation Statement:

This course is offered for .3 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional area).

ASHA credit expires 11/17/2014. ASHA CEUs are awarded by the ASHA CE Registry upon receipt of the quarterly completion report from the ASHA Approved CE Provider. Please note that the date that appears on ASHA transcripts is the last day of the quarter in which the course was completed. ASHA Provider #AAUM.

 

Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in Schools

In response to dramatic changes in school-based practice, ASHA has developed a new position statement on the roles and responsibilities of speech-language pathologists in schools. Within the changing educational context, this document highlights critical roles for SLPs in education and the need for clinicians to become key players in school reform efforts. It is anticipated that this position may require a realignment of existing roles and responsibilities in the context of a reasonable workload with appropriate professional preparation and lifelong learning.

Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in Schools

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Renewal Information for Indiana SLPs

Indiana-licensed Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Audiologists must renew their licenses by December 31, 2011.

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36 hours of continuing education (CE) are required every 2 years to renew. All 36 hours may be earned through ASHA-approved online or home study courses (considered primary CE under 880 IAC 1-3.1-2 (b) (3) of the board rules and regulations).

Professional Development Resources is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. See course details for number of ASHA CEUs and expiration deadline.

The continuing education requirement may be satisfied by participating in the following activities:

• Educational programs presented by state scientific and professional organizations.
• University courses taken beyond those required for initial licensure if the course content pertains to the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology.
• Lectures or workshops, live or telecast, if the educational program is relevant to the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology.

The Indiana Speech-Language Pathology Audiology Board: 
http://www.in.gov/pla/speech.htm

 

 

Florida Speech Continuing Education & License Renewal

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Florida-licensed Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists have an upcoming license renewal deadline on December 31, 2011.

Speech Pathologists or Audiologists must complete 30 hours (50 hours if dual licensed) of approved continuing education (CE) every 2 years for license renewal. The requirements are:

• Two (2) hour course relating to prevention of medical errors
• Eighteen (18) clinical hours (38 if dual – 19 in each specialty)
• Ten (10) non-clinical hours

Speech Pathology or Audiology Assistants must complete 20 hours of approved CE within the biennium for which they are claimed. The requirements are:

• Two (2) hour course relating to prevention of medical errors
• Eighteen (18) clinical hours

Provisional Speech Pathologists or Audiologists are not required to obtain continuing education. However, approved CE taken while provisionally licensed may be used to satisfy the CE requirements for full licensure.

All Continuing Education must be Board or ASHA approved and earned within the biennium for which they are claimed.

Professional Development Resources is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. See course details for number of ASHA CEUs and expiration deadline. Who is eligible to earn ASHA CEUs?

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See Rule 64B20-6, F.A.C. for more information about continuing education requirements:

As a condition of the biennial renewal of an active status license, the licensee shall attend and certify attending 30 credit hours, per biennium, of Board approved continuing education, twenty (20) of which shall be clinically related and two (2) of which shall be proof of completion of a course relating to prevention of medical errors. Those licensed as both audiologists and speech-language pathologists shall attend and certify attending 50 credit hours, per biennium, of Board approved continuing education, forty (40) hours of which shall be clinically related, twenty (20) in each specialty, of which two (2) hours shall be a Board approved course related to the prevention of medical errors.

The licensee or certificate holder shall maintain for a period of two years following renewal all documentation verifying the completion of the continuing education hours required for renewal. Upon request, such documentation shall be provided to the Board or Department.

The Board shall audit the files of randomly selected licensees and certificate holders to ensure compliance. Within 21 days of the receipt of such request from the Board or Department, the licensee or certificate holder shall provide evidence of completion of the required continuing education hours. Failure to maintain documentation of the required continuing education hours and submission of such upon request, or the submission of false or misleading information or documentation shall subject the licensee or certificate holder to disciplinary action.

Florida Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology:
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/speech/index.html

 

Renewal Information for Maine SLPs

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Audiologists in Maine renew licenses biennially on February 28 (even years). Required continuing education must be reported by October 31, of odd years.

Continuing Professional Education Requirements for Licensure Renewal

Maine SLPs can earn up to 10 hours online!

License renewal requires twenty five (25) hours of CPE activities earned within the current two-year license period (35 hours if dual licensed), which may include up to ten (10) hours of ASHA-approved self-study. Activities are credited on an hour-to-hour basis, rounded off to the nearest whole hour.

Professional Development Resources is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology.

License Renewal Process

Six months prior to license expiration (August 31), the Board sends out a call for CPE packages.

Individuals holding current licenses in Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology submit CPE packages on a reporting form provided by the Board. CPE packages must be postmarked no later than October 31.

[NOTE: The Board encourages renewal applicants to submit CPE packages as early as possible to facilitate review by the Board. Upon written request, the Board may make an appointment to review the CPE with the licensee.]

The Board may approve the accumulation of CPE hours during the extension period upon written request submitted to the Board by the October 31 reporting deadline.

Any licensee who has satisfied the minimum CPE requirements prior to the reporting deadline may accumulate credit hours during the extension period to be applied toward satisfying the requirement in the next license period.

The Board reviews the CPE package of each licensee. (The Board performs a random audit of 10% of completed continuing education applications biennially. In the event of an audit, the Board may request official documents, such as transcripts, certificates, or affidavits signed by instructors.)

The Board notifies the licensee of the outcome of the review.

The Board sends license renewal application forms to current licensees at least two months prior to expiration of license.

The licensee completes the renewal application form and returns it to the Board accompanied by the applicable fee. To avoid a lapse in licensure, the completed application forms and biennial renewal fee must be returned to the Board prior to expiration of the existing license.

The Board reviews each renewal application form and issues the license renewal.

Continuing Professional Education – Approved Activities

It is the responsibility of the licensee to verify that an activity is acceptable for CPE hours. If there are questions, the licensee should contact the Board.

In order to be accepted for credit, CPE activities must be:

Clinically relevant or professionally relevant to the practice of Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. It is the responsibility of the licensee to demonstrate to the Board the relevancy and applicability of the activity, if and when such clarification is requested by the Board. No more than twelve (12) of the required twenty five (25) hours required in each two-year period may be earned in professionally relevant CPE activities.

Part of a planned program in which there are stated goals and objectives.

Approved by the Board and assigned a BESPA activity number. The Board may delegate the approval function to a Board member. If the licensee is dissatisfied with the individual member’s response, the licensee may request review by the full Board.

All applications for a BESPA activity number in a reporting period must be received by the Board on or before October 1 of odd-numbered calendar years, except for CPE units earned during an approved extension period.

NOTE: Failure to file a timely request for a BESPA activity number will result in your not receiving credit for the course in question!

Board of Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dealing and Fitting: 
http://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/speech_audiology_hearing_aid/index.htm