This course is valid from December 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.

This course has been developed for delivery to speech-language pathologists. It is registered with ASHA for 0.1 CEU.

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Course Description

The course stressed the urgency of AAC access in emergencies, the need for preparedness, and AAC users’ vulnerability. It covered speech-language pathologists’ roles in disaster readiness, treatment strategies, and AAC-specific resources. It also discussed first responder training by the University of Iowa, its challenges, successes, and community training tips. 

Disclaimer

This course uses examples from Lingraphica products and services. There will be limited information about other products or services. 

1.5 Hour 0.15 ASHA CEUs
Intermediate Level, Professional

ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. LingraphiCare America 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.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Recognize the role SLPs play in educating and preparing clients for emergencies and disasters 
• State at least two strategies to help prepare AAC users for emergencies
• Identify three key elements used in the training of first responders about AAC 
• Describe two resources available to aid in communication during times of crisis

Time-Ordered Agenda

• 5 minutes: Introduction
• 15 minutes: Defining the “Why”
• 20 minutes: Preparing our Clients
• 20 minutes: Preparing our Community
• 15 minutes: Resources
• 5 minutes: Conclusion
• 10 minutes: Questions & Answers

Instructional Personnel 

Krista R. Davidson, M.S., CCC-SLP    

Krista is a clinical professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at The University of Iowa. She specializes in the education and supervision of graduate student clinicians in the treatment and evaluation of clients with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs across the lifespan. Krista is also the inventor of the mobile application, RescueVoice, an AAC app designed for use by first responders. She enjoys presenting at the local, state, national, and international level on a variety of AAC- and supervision-related topics.  

Relevant Financial Relationships: Krista is a full-time employee at The University of Iowa. She receives a percentage of the profits from the sale of RescueVoice.  

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: Krista is the co-chair of the Disaster Relief Committee for United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 

Teresa Thompson, MA, CCC-SLP   

Teresa joined Lingraphica in 2020. She has more than 12 years of experience in speech-language pathology and has worked as a speech-language pathologist with adults in the acute care, outpatient, skilled nursing, and home health settings. Teresa earned her BSBA from the University of Denver and her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Northwestern University.   

Relevant Financial Relationships: Teresa Thompson is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc. 

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist. 

We are here to help. Please contact us for learning accommodations or your accessibility needs: 

continuinged@lingraphica.com 

• Contact:
  Patricia Rafferty
• Training Hours: 0.15