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:​

• State three types of benefits patients can receive from high-tech AAC
• Identify appropriate candidates for Lingraphica AAC devices 
• Describe how the Life Participation Approach can be used as a tool for AAC personalization 
• Recall basic programming functions of a Lingraphica AAC device 

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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 

1. Attendance and/or Completion of Online Lecture
2. Completion of Learning Assessment with a minimum score of 70%
3. Completion of a PD Activity Evaluation

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.

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

continuinged@lingraphica.com 

LingraphiCare USA, Inc. 

103 Carnegie Center, Suite 104 

Princeton, NJ 08540 

609-275-1300 

continuinged@lingraphica.com 

• Contact:
  Patricia Rafferty
• Training Hours: 1.00