New Online ASHA CEU Course!

Family Literacy InterventionsFamily Literacy Interventions was just approved for 0.1 ASHA CEUs! This course is based on a publication from the National Institute for Literacy, entitled The Effect of Family Literacy Interventions on Children’s Acquisition of Reading from Kindergarten to Grade 3.

Containing a meta-analytic review of the research, this course presents research on working with parents to improve children’s reading and is highly relevant to educators, speech language pathologists, school psychologists, counselors, social workers, and instructional coaches.

Course includes two supplemental booklets for parents from the National Institute for Literacy, which describe techniques parents can use to improve their children’s early literacy skills.

This is a web-based course requiring an internet connection to access the required online reading materials. Course #10-37 | 2011 | 11 posttest questions | 4 page course download includes instructions, link to online document, and posttest questions | ASHA credit expires 2/13/2014

CE Credit: 1 Hour (0.1 ASHA CEUs)
Learning Level: Introductory
Cost: $8.10 (with 10% coupon on right)

Click here to learn more!

Georgia SLP License Renewal Deadline & Requirements

Georgia-licensed Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Audiologists have an upcoming license renewal deadline of March 31, 2011. 20 hours of continuing education (40 if dual licensed) are required for renewal. There is no limit on hours earned from online or home study courses that require successful completion of a posttest to earn a certificate of completion.

The following information is provided from the Georgia Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology website:

The purpose of continuing education is to maintain and enhance the professional competency of speech-language pathologists and audiologists licensed to practice in Georgia for the protection of the health and welfare of the people of the State of Georgia.

A continuing education unit (CEU) is defined as ten (10) clock hours of continuing professional education. CEU hours may not be carried over from one licensure biennium to the next.

In order to renew a license, the licensee must obtain a minimum of 2.0 CEUs (20 clock hours) during each biennium period of licensure.

Individuals who hold licenses in both Speech-Language Pathology and in Audiology shall be required to complete a minimum of 2.0 CEUs in Speech-Language Pathology and 2.0 CEUs in Audiology.

CEU requirements for newly approved license holders will be pro-rated during the first biennium licensure period as follows:

  • Licensees whose applications are approved during the first six (6) months of the biennium will be required to accrue two (2) CEUs.
  • Licensees approved during the second six (6) months of the biennium will be required to accrue one and one half (1 ½) CEUs.
  • Licensees approved during the third six months of the biennium will be required to accrue one (1) CEU.
  • Licensees approved during the final six (6) months are not required to accrue CEUs until the following licensure biennium.

CEU hours must be in educational experiences directly related to the scope of practice of the licensee, and must be designed to increase the competence of the licensee in the area of licensure. Examples of activities that may provide CEU hours include:

  • Scientific and educational lectures, workshops, or seminars;
  • College courses taken for credit or through official audit (college course credit shall be deemed to be equivalent to CEUs as follows: One Semester Hour = 1.5 CEUs; One Trimester Hour = 1.3 CEUs; One Quarter Hour = 1.0 CEU).
  • Presentations by licensees: 0.5 CEUs (5 clock hours) will be awarded for the presentation of any lecture, workshop or seminar. A licensee may only receive credit for one presentation per biennium.
  • Audio and video conferences, online courses, and teleconferences; and self-study courses accompanied by an examination by the CEU provider.
  • Praxis Examination in the area of licensure. Two (2.0) CEUs will be awarded for successful completion of the Praxis with a score of 650. Successful completion of this examination during the biennium will satisfy all CEU requirements for the license during that biennium. The Board approved national examination results that are used in order to receive a license may not be used again for the renewal of that license. A person who is licensed in both Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology must pass tests in both Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to meet all continuing education requirements. If the licensee passes the examination in only one area, s/he must obtain 2.0 additional CEUs in the area for which the examination was not passed. Not more than two (.2) CEUs of the required twenty (2.0) per biennium will be awarded for courses in the area(s) of ethics, record-keeping, documentation, Georgia laws and rules, Medicaid regulations and/or Medicare regulations.

Documentation of CEUs:

  • Each licensee shall maintain for three (3) years their own record of the CEU activities that they completed. The Board will not maintain CEU files for licensees.
  • Licensees shall retain documentation of their continuing education activities and shall not send them to the Board Office unless the Board requests the licensee to do so.
  • Licensees shall attest on their biennial licensure renewal application that they have satisfied the CEU requirements as set out above.
  • False attestation of satisfaction of CEU requirements on a renewal application shall subject the licensee to disciplinary actions, including revocation.

Method of Auditing CEUs:

  • The Board will audit a random fixed percentage of applications. Licensees who are audited will be required to document the CEU activities. Required documentation is a certificate or proof of attendance which includes the sponsoring agency, the licensee’s name, the date of the activity, the length of the session, and either the signature of a representative from the sponsoring agency or official certification by the sponsoring agency. A description of the CEU activity may be required if the title of the activity does not clearly state the content of the CEU activity. If the licensee attends a multi-session CEU activity, as in a state or national convention or meeting, additional required information includes a specific listing of each session, the length of each session, and a description of each session if the title does not clearly state the content of the session.
  • Current members of the Board, who are licensees of the Board, shall be audited for each biennium that they serve on the Board.
  • Delinquent renewals shall be subject to the CEU audit for that biennium.

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. Over 20 online and home study courses available for SLPs @ https://www.pdresources.org/Index.aspx

Kentucky SLP License Renewal Requirements

Some Kentucky Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists have an upcoming license renewal deadline. Effective January 1, 2009, the renewal deadline for Kentucky-licensed SLPs/As changed from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal.

The license renewal deadline is January 31st, every 2 years. If the license number is odd, the renewal deadline is January 31, 2011. If the license number is even, the renewal deadline is January 31, 2012.

  • 30 hours of continuing education (CE) are required every 2 years for renewal (50 if dual-licensed).
  • There is no limit on hours earned from online or home study coursework that is ASHA-approved – but online coursework shall not exceed 10 hours per day.
  • Mamimum of 4 hours allowed from related courses.

Please visit The Kentucky Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology website for more information, and to renew.

Professional Development Resources is an ASHA-approved provider of online and mail order home study continuing education for SLPs and Audiologists.

Ohio SLPs License Renewal & CE Requirements

Ohio-licensed Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists have an upcoming license renewal deadline of December 31, 2010.
  • 20 hours of continuing education (CE) are due by December 31, 2010. 10 hours must be in area of licensure and 10 hours may be related.
  • All required CE hours may be earned from online or home study (distance learning) coursework from an ASHA-approved provider.

Information obtained from the Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology website on November 2, 2010.

Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to sponsor continuing education for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists.

Missouri SLPs – License Renewal Deadline & CE Requirements

Missouri-licensed Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) & Audiologists have an upcoming license renewal deadline of January 31, 2011. Required continuing education must be completed by December 31, 2010.

CE Requirements:

  • 30 hours of continuing education are required every 2 years
  • No limit on online or home study course work that is ASHA-approved

More information can be found on the Missouri Advisory Commission for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists website.

Professional Development Resources is an ASHA-approved provider (#AAUM) of online and mail order home study continuing education for SLPs and Audiologists. Courses can be completed at the participant’s leisure (24/7) on the company website.

Autism Subtypes, Feeding Issues and Nutrition – Updated & Renewed

Autism Subtypes, Feeding Issues & NutritionOne of our most popular continuing education courses, Autism Subtypes, Feeding Issues & Nutrition Considerations, was recently updated and renewed by the continuing education board of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). ASHA credit is now valid until August 21, 2013!

This course details the symptoms and subtypes of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), describes developmental and behavioral issues, outlines assessment and diagnostic considerations, and briefly reviews the literature on the efficacy of various treatment approaches.

It also outlines common GI problems and feeding difficulties in autism, exploring the empirical data and/or lack thereof regarding any links between GI disorders and autism. Sections on feeding difficulties offer interventions and behavior change techniques.

A final section on nutritional considerations discusses unusual food preferences or sensitivities, growth and weight concerns, and food allergies and sensitivities with an objective look at the science and theory behind a variety of nutrition interventions.

Course #30-32 | 2010 | 45 pages | 30 posttest questions

On Sale for Only $32! (regular $42)

This course is offered for .3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area). ASHA credit expires 8/21/2013.

This course is also approved for Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, MFTs, Registered Dietitians and Occupational Therapists: http://www.pdresources.org/CourseDetail.aspx?Category=AllCourses&PageNumber=1&Profession=Other&Sort=CourseName&Text=30-32&courseid=947

ASHA CEU Sale!

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are required to earn continuing education units (CEUs) to maintain their state licensure, and for their certification with ASHA.

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.

The following ONLINE COURSES are ON SALE until October 15, 2010:

The following MAIL ORDER COURSES are ON SALE until October 15, 2010:

Preventing Medical Errors in Speech-Language Pathology

Florida-licensed Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists are required to complete 2 hours of continuing education on the Prevention of Medical Errors every 2 years for their license renewal. The same course can be taken every 2 years as it is considered a “refresher” of the knowledge. To be accepted by the Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, the course must either be offered by an ASHA-approved provider or by a provider approved by another Florida licensing board.

Preventing Medical Errors in Speech-Language PathologyProfessional Development Resources now offers a 2-hour course on Preventing Medical Errors in Speech-Language Pathology to meet this requirement. The course is registered with ASHA for 0.2 CEUs and is available online for immediate access. PDResources reports course completions to ASHA (as long as requested to by student on enrollment) on a quarterly basis. ASHA is responsible for reporting course completions to Florida’s CE Broker. If not an ASHA member, the licensee is responsible for reporting their own course completions to CE Broker.

Professional Development Resources is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals by the following:

AOTA: American Occupational Therapy Association (#3159)
APA: American Psychological Association
ASHA: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (AAUM)
ASWB: Association of Social Work Boards (#1046)
CDR: Commission on Dietetic Registration (#PR001)
NBCC: National Board for Certified Counselors (#5590)
NAADAC: National Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors (#00279)
California: Board of Behavioral Sciences (#PCE1625)
Florida: Boards of SW, MFT & MHC (#BAP346); Psychology & School Psychology (#50-1635); Dietetics & Nutrition (#50-1635); Occupational Therapy Practice (#34). PDResources is CE Broker compliant.
Illinois: DPR for Social Work (#159-00531)
Ohio: Counselor, Social Worker & MFT Board (#RCST100501)
South Carolina: Board of Professional Counselors & MFTs (#193)
Texas: Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family Therapists (#114)

New ASHA-Approved CEU Course for Speech Therapists

Ethics in Speech and Language Therapy is a key text for students, practitioners and managers alike. The demands of practice, legislation, registration and the recognition of competencies all point to the need for speech and language therapists to be explicitly educated about ethics. This book provides an overview of this key topic, grounds ethical practice in the broader context of morals and values; discusses frameworks for ethical decision making; discusses common ethical issues in speech and language therapy practice and service management; and considers factors which complicate ethical decision making. John Wiley & Sons 2009 | 204 pages | Paperback | 25 posttest questions | Course #60-87

https://www.pdresources.org/CourseDetail.aspx?Category=AllCourses&PageNumber=1&Profession=Speech-and-Hearing&Sort=CourseName&Text=60-87&courseid=1029

April is Autism Awareness Month

You can help fight autism and earn continuing education credits all month long.

During the month of April, we will donate a portion of the proceeds from every autism course sold to the Autism Society of America. In addition, we are offering special reduced pricing on all of our autism spectrum courses – including one FREE course.

View our autism CE courses: https://www.pdresources.org/Courses/Other/AllCourses/CourseName/1/autism

Together we can help improve the lives of all affected by autism.

Thank you for your support!