Ethics for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists
Certificates
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
This course is offered for 0.20 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Related Area).
Kansas Health Department of Aging and Disability Services (Speech)
Approved for 2.00 continuing education clock hours for Kansas Speech Pathologists and Audiologists by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-S1057. This activity is approved for 2.00 contact hours.
Course Details
Distinguish between morals, ethics, and the law.
Explain how advance directives can guide ethical decision-making.
Describe the main theories and principles of healthcare ethics.
Describe methods that help resolve ethical situations.
Apply the American Speech Language Hearing Association’s principles of ethics.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Ethics Overview
Case Study
Ethical Theories
Ethical Core Values
Review
Summary
Section 3: Ethics in Speech Therapy and Audiology
ASHA’s Code of Ethics
ASHA’s Principles of Ethics
Applying the Code of Ethics
Summary
Section 4: Law
Statutes
Case Study: Josie
When It All Comes Together
Review
Summary
Section 5: Ethics Within Various Populations and Settings
Consent in Patient-Centered Dysphagia Care
Ethics in Telepractice
Treating Swallowing and Feeding Disorders in Schools
Cultural Competence
Review
Summary
Section 6: Methods to Resolve Ethical Dilemmas
Introduction
Consensus Model
Active Engagement Model
Reflection
Integrating Theory into Education
Section 7: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Instructor: Tara Blizzard, M.A., CCC-SLP
Instructor: Laurel Koss, MS, OTR/LTara attended the University of Connecticut, where she received her B.A. in Communication Disorders and her M.A. in Speech Language Pathology. She currently works for Care First/ Aveanna Healthcare, providing speech and language evaluations and treatments to pediatric patients in the home environment. She also has extensive experience in the school setting and skilled nursing facilities.
Disclosure: Tara Blizzard, M.A., CCC-SLP has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Laurel Koss MS, OTR/L, attended the University of Pittsburgh and completed her Occupational Therapy degree from Duquesne University. With over 21 years in clinical occupational therapy settings, Laurel has experience in skilled nursing facilities, outpatient orthopedic and neurology, long term care, rehab, and acute care. She also has extensive training and experience in upper extremity amputee care, orthotics and prosthetics, and research and development. Laurel has been an adjunct professor for Saint Petersburg College and Nova Southeastern University, Tampa campus and is currently the lead occupational therapy writer for the Rehab team with Relias. Disclosure: Laurel Koss, MS, OTR/L has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Speech and Language Pathologists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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