This course is valid from August 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024.
This course has been developed for delivery to Occupational Therapists. It is registered with AOTA for 0.1 CEU.
Course Description
Knowledge of high-tech AAC allows Occupational Therapists to maximize communication with patients with communication impairments. This course introduces Lingraphica high-tech AAC devices, including presentation of evidence base and clinical merits. The course defines candidates for and core benefits of high-tech AAC as well as provides information on device customization to maximize life participation and bridge occupational gaps. A live demonstration of the device is shared showing how to edit and customize as well as utilize multimodal features of the device. Information is provided regarding Lingraphica AAC device trials and funding.
DISCLAIMER:
This course is focused on Lingraphica high-tech AAC devices. There will be limited information about other device manufacturers
1 Hour 0.1 AOTA CEUs
Instruction Level: Introductory Level
Category: OT Service Delivery
Fee: No Cost
DISCLAIMER: This course is focused on Lingraphica high-tech AAC devices. There will be limited information about other device manufacturers
Lingraphica is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 5311. This Live/Distance Learning-Interactive/Distance Learning-Independent activity is offered at 0.1 CEUs. Instruction Level = Introductory. Category = OT Delivery Service. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
Time-Ordered Agenda
10 minutes: Lingraphica AAC devices: Overview and Research
5 minutes: Identifying AAC Candidates
10 minutes: Core Benefits of High-Tech AAC
10 minutes: Device Customization
10 minutes: Device Demo
5 minutes: Device Trials, Paperwork and Funding
10 minutes: Q&A
Course Completion Requirements
Target Audience: Occupational Therapy Practitioners
Prerequisites: None
Instructional Method: On-Demand (Distance Learning Independent)
Policies: This professional development activity is free and will be active for the current month. You may enroll and/or cancel at any time. Cancellation is not required and there will never be a fee or penalty.
Instructional Personnel
Anna Reeve, MS, CCC-SLP
Anna joined Lingraphica in 2019. As a speech-language pathologist, Anna has treated adults with communication and swallowing impairments in primarily outpatient settings, with per diem experience in the inpatient setting. She has also worked extensively with the adult neurogenic patient population in multidisciplinary clinics. Anna holds a BS and MS degree from Idaho State University.
Relevant Financial Relationships: Anna Reeve is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist
Teresa Thompson, MA, CCC-SLP
Teresa joined Lingraphica in 2020. She 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.
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LingraphiCare USA, Inc.
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Princeton, NJ 08540
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