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Advances in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Advances in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging features fourteen internationally renowned faculty experts discussing nuclear medicine’s latest trends and emerging procedures. Created from the Mid-Eastern Chapter of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging’s 52nd Annual Conference, this activity presents the impact of radiopharmaceuticals on imaging, cardiology, oncology and much more. Robust discussions of imaging tools, administration equipment, dosimetry and future app... |
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Penn Radiology Comprehensive Neuroradiology: Advances in Practice (Streaming Online & USB Flash Drive)
Comprehensive Neuroradiology: Advances in Practice provides a thoughtful discussion of a wide spectrum of brain, head, neck and spine imaging topics. Penn Radiology’s globally acclaimed faculty focuses on pattern recognition and interpretation of neuroimaging findings, which will result in more succinct differential diagnoses. A host of didactic and case based presentations will detail the impact of modality advances, with additional emphasis placed on neurovascular and degenerative disease... |
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Along the Continuum: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment - Judith Likavek Davis, MA, SLP
To date, the average child with ASD is accurately and completely diagnosed only in adolescence. Even with increased interest, education, awareness and advocacy, differential diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders remains a challenge. Misdiagnosis, incomplete diagnosis, deferred diagnosis and delayed diagnosis are common. This practical, hands-on workshop will explore the key issues related to accurate diagnosis, effective treatment and comprehensive management of ASD and its comorbidities.
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Effective Communication Techniques & Counseling Skills for SLPs, OTs and PTs: Part 1 - Adina Soclof, MS CCC-SLP
Healthy professional and personal relationships rely heavily on effective communication techniques and respectful conversational skills. Clinicians and other professionals who work with children and their families can benefit from adding to their repertoire by learning communication techniques that improve the quality of these relationships. The purpose of this course is to teach clinicians effective and practical communication and conversational skills to use in the classroom and in one-on-on... |
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Reading and the SLP: Using Language to Build Reading Skills in Students - Sarah James, MS, CCC-SLP
Have you asked yourself if SLPs have a role in reading development? Join this session to examine the research-based areas for reading instruction and make connections to the specific language skills that help to build those areas of reading. The five aspects of Reading First as they relate to SLPs will be the focus of this session as well as related strategies, activities, digital tools and online resources. |
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Supervision: An Overview of Supervision Across the Spectrum - Ashley A. Northam, M.S. CCC-SLP
This presentation will cover the gamut of supervision with a variety of individuals including on site staff such as itinerate, and classroom based assistants. We will also discuss the legally mandated guidelines for supervision of SLPAs, including those that are students as well as those that are licensed. This presentation will also cover the requirements of supervising graduate student clinicians as well as those that are in their CFY year. Time will be given for questions and scenarios. |
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Working Memory Assessment and Intervention - Amy Costanza Smith, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
This presentation will review theories of working memory, focusing on the relationship between working memory and language. Current research on the relationship of working memory and aspects of language development in typical children and children with language impairments will be presented. Working memory assessment measures for children will be discussed and practiced. Finally, clinical implications of working memory in intervention for children with language disorders will be reviewed. |
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Evidence Based Treatments for Word Retrieval Impairments in Aphasia - Anastasia Raymer, PhD, CCC-SLP
This course reviews several perspectives that influence aphasia treatment for word retrieval impairments in aphasia, including the animal models of neuroplasticity, the World Health Organization (WHO) Model of Functioning, Disability, and Health, cognitive neuropsychological models of word retrieval, and methods of evidence based practice. Recent research will be highlighted contrasting restorative and reorganization approaches to the treatment of word retrieval impairments in stroke induced ... |
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Therapy Tidbits November/December 2017
Therapy Tidbits - November/December 2017 is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course comprised of select articles from the November/December 2017 issue of The National Psychologist, a private, independent bi-monthly newspaper intended to keep mental health professionals informed about practice issues. The articles included in this course are:
MMPI-3: Revision of MMPI-2 or Marketing Hype? - This author considers the differences between the MMPI-2 ... |
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A Clinical Perspective on Treating Patients with Trachs & Vents - Kristen King, PhD, CCC-SLP
A clinical perspective for the speech language pathologist offering a multi modality approach to the introduction of evaluation and treatment methods for people with tracheostomies and or ventilators in hospital, clinical, and school settings. This workshop offers an overview of various types of trachs and speaking valves on the market today, including their primary differences and their impact on speech and swallowing. After a broad overview, audience members will be introduced to basic metho... |
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Accent Modification 101: Improving Communication Skills in Individuals Using Non-Native English and US Regional Dialects - Dr. Leigh Ann Spell
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are receiving more and more requests to provide accent/dialect modification services to individuals who speak English as a second language or use a non-standard American accent/dialect. This course will introduce SLPs to the area of accent modification. Topics discussed will include the sometimes confusing terminology used, the different professionals who currently provide accent modification services, the typical clients who seek out these services and wh... |
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Assessment & Treatment for Stuttering - Jessica Fanning, PhD CCC-SLP
Part 1: for this course reviews procedures for assessing stuttering concerns across the lifespan. The instructor will also review a variety of iPad apps that support data collection. This course is appropriate for clinicians seeking review of current assessment procedures and assumes clinicians have worked with several fluency clients. Participants will review differential diagnostic guidelines for identifying developmental stuttering versus typical disfluency. The course will review how to us... |
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Assumed Knowledge: Strengthening the Core of Social Cognition - Anna Vagin, PhD, CCC-SLP
This full day workshop explores the social thinking concepts that the Core Curriculum assumes to be present and developing along a typical course in students. However, students who may have diagnoses such as ASD, ADHD, NVLD, Language Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Social Communication Disorder or Twice Exceptional often struggle with this social learning, so that their ability to learn becomes limited.
We will begin by reviewing multiple outcome standards across the Core Curriculum, focusing o... |
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Back to Basics: Typical Swallowing Physiology in Adults - Rik Lemoncello, PhD, CCC-SLP
This course will present current best information to help clinicians learn about typical aspects of oropharyngeal and esophageal swallowing in adults and older adults. This course is ideal for clinicians who need a refresher on typical adult swallowing, and is appropriate for SLP, OT, dietary, nursing, and other medical clinicians involved with interprofessional management of dysphagia. Information covered will include review of sensory and motor control of swallowing, timing and neurological ... |
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Continuum of Treatment Approaches for Children with Autism - Anna Dvortcsak, MS, CCC-SLP
There are a variety of educational interventions and techniques that are used to improve the outcomes for children with an autism spectrum disorder. Research suggests that there is evidence to support the effectiveness of educational interventions that vary in theoretical framework and implementation. Overlap between the techniques used in educational interventions that vary in theoretical framework has also been reviewed in the literature. The purpose of this presentation is to briefly review... |
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Increasing Capabilities in Adults with Attention, Auditory Processing and Aspergers Syndrome/Autism - Judith Belk, PhD, CCC-SLP, CCC-A
Adults diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome/Autism Spectrum Disorder, once they begin on a path to explore how to operate more successfully in this quite noisy, socially competitive world, may be advised to consult clinicians about overly sensitive hearing, difficulty regulating attention, and numerous co-morbid issues, including anxiety, depression, limited goal-setting skills and poor ability to understand social cues. This course will examine a variety of approaches to reducing specific challe... |
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It's a Family Affair: Social Communication in Children with ASD - Amy Donaldson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Improving social communication skills of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often the focus of intervention. However, generalization of skills can be a challenge. Recently, two intervention methods for targeting social communication have been found efficacious: peer-mediated intervention and video modeling. At PSU's Speech, Language & Hearing clinic we have been combining these methods to create a 'hybrid' social communication intervention, where the sibling of the child with ASD ... |
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Pediatric Focus: Approaches to Increasing Capabilities of Individuals with Attention, Auditory Processing and Aspergers Syndrome/Autism Spectrum - Judith Belk, PhD, CCC-SLP, CCC-A
This course will examine the role of some successful approaches to engage and support individuals who struggle to tune in to and process essential auditory and/or visual information and at the same time also tune out background or non-essential details. We will highlight means available to professionals to work with clients who have difficulty in self-regulating attention. There is some new thinking by people with Autism Spectrum Disorder/Aspergers Syndrome issues that helps them understand an... |
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Tackling Sensory Processing Issues, or Sensory Life Hacks as Told by an SLP - Michelle Dawson, MS CCC-SLP
In a perfect world, each child’s IFSP Team would include all necessary team members, especially an OT, to tackle a child’s unique sensory processing issues. However, for some patients receiving early intervention services, that is unfortunately not the case. What is an SLP to do then to help their patient reach their maximal potential with respect to their ST goals, when these variables are at play? This 90 min course is designed to offer introductory “Sensory Life Hacks” or support... |
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The Brain: Learning and Thriving - Dr. Linda Caviness
This session is designed to aid all educators (including SLPs, PTs, OTs, classroom teachers and more) in understanding what current brain research reveals regarding the learning process. It examines and compares current educational practice with neuroscience findings, and it promotes development of methodologies and curriculum that incorporates holistic principles for learning in all disciplines and situations. Specific issues addressed include: connectivity from physiological, anatomical and ... |
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Treatment for Cognitive Disorders following TBI - Kristen King, PhD, CCC-SLP
In a TBI population, cognitive changes are often the most salient features after traumatic brain injury of any severity, and they typically contribute more to a persisting disability than do physical impairments. These changes may include negative impacts on attention, memory, processing speed, and multiple other aspects of cognition and language. However, the cognitive aspects of brain injury and their impact on language and everyday function are often overlooked for various reasons. This pre... |
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Gender and Transgender Identity
Gender and Transgender Identity is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course that reviews issues in the formation of gender and transgender identity. After viewing oneself as a human being, the most important aspect of our self-concept is that we are a male person or a female person. That is the very essence of our humanness and the most basic sense of who we are. To experience a conflict between our physical body and our concept of maleness or femaleness is the most fundamental existen... |
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Counseling Victims of Natural Disasters
Counseling Victims of Natural Disasters is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE/CEU) course that examines how to help the victims, and witnesses, of natural disasters.
We may ask ourselves: What can be done for the victims of natural disasters? Beyond the physical needs, such as safety, food, and water, there remains the emotional residue of living through an experience that threatens one’s life. This course will address these emotional needs.
This course offers healthcare professi... |
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Therapy Tidbits – July/August 2018
Therapy Tidbits – July/August 2018 is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course comprised of select articles from the July/August 2018 issue of The National Psychologist, a private, independent bi-monthly newspaper intended to keep mental health professionals informed about practice issues. The articles included in this course are:
Hacking Creates Market for Cyber Insurance - Discusses the need for cyber insurance and provides examples of the types of coverage currently available ... |
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Medical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE/CEU) course that reviews the current literature on the medical, legal, educational, occupational, and ethical aspects of marijuana.
In spite of the fact that more than half of the states in this country have enacted legislation legalizing marijuana in some fashion, the reality is that neither the intended “medical” benefits of marijuana nor its known (and as yet unknown) adverse effects have been adequately examined using con... |
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High Functioning Autism in Children
High Functioning Autism in Children is a 4-hour online continuing education (CE/CEU) course that provides strategies to help children with HFA navigate the "neurotypical" world with success.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, as of April 2018, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasing. This increase includes children on the higher end of the spectrum; those who have what is informally referred to as “high functioning” ASD. In this course we... |
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Advances in™ Beta-Thalassemia: The Evolving Therapeutic Landscape
Target Audience
This educational activity is directed toward hematologists and hematologist-oncologists, as well as pediatricians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians involved in the management of patients with beta-thalassemia.
Program Overview
This online educational activity is designed to provide expert interpretation of new and emerging data on the treatment of β-thalassemia, with a forward-looking perspective on how new and novel agents might imp... |
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Dental OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Annual Review is a required course for dental staff in many states for license renewal and OSHA compliance in their state.
The ToothCE comprehensive training program makes the confusing information user friendly and more meaningful to dentistry as opposed to most other OSHA Training programs. We cover Background and inspections, building and equipment safety, Bloodborne pathogen standards and finally the Hazard Communication Standards in conjunction with the globally harmonized system. We address the history of OSHA, cover examples of published investigations of dental clinics on the osha.gov website, citations an... |
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Active Listening: Techniques that Work for Children and Parents
Active Listening: Techniques that Work for Children and Parents is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE/CEU) course that offers a valuable compilation of practical and ready-to-use strategies and techniques for building children’s confidence and success by using active listening, one of the key components in developing and maintaining healthy professional and personal relationships. Without this set of skills, clinicians are likely to miss essential pieces of information their clients ar... |
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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence-Based Screening & Assessment
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence-Based Screening and Assessment is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course that summarizes proven approaches to screening, assessing and diagnosing ASD in children and young adults.
Epidemiological studies indicate a progressively rising prevalence trend in the number of individuals identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) over the past decade. Yet, compared with general population estimates, children, and youth with mild to moderate symptoms... |
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Nurturing the Child with Special Needs
Nurturing the Child with Special Needs is a 4-hour online continuing education (CE/CEU) course that provides strategies for healthcare professionals and parents to support children with special needs to manage behavior, sensory issues, and language challenges.
All children need to feel a sense of belonging and significant in ways that elicit positive responses from those around them. Sometimes, a child with special needs can alienate others when attempting to have their unique requirements ... |
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Domestic Violence: Child Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence
Domestic Violence: Child Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence is a 2-hour online continuing education (CE) course intended to help healthcare professionals maintain a high state of vigilance and to be well prepared with immediate and appropriate responses when abuse is suspected or disclosed.
Domestic violence, in the form of child abuse and intimate partner violence, remains a pervasive part of contemporary life in the U.S. Its effects are deep and far-reaching. There is a special section o... |
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Clinical Supervision for Mental Health Professionals
Clinical Supervision for Mental Health Professionals is a 4-hour online continuing education (CE) course that will present research on the best practices in supervision of mental health professionals such as psychotherapists, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and social workers.
As we discuss the various aspects of supervision, we will consider evidence-based research and guidelines as recommended by the American Psychological Association (APA), The Association of Ma... |
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COVID-19: Picking Up the Pieces
COVID-19: Picking Up the Pieces is a 2-hour online continuing education (CE) course that examines the effects of the pandemic and the challenges we face moving forward.
This course will discuss the many aspects of COVID-19 that have affected us all, physically, psychologically, and economically. It will begin with a discussion of what pandemics are, and what differentiates COVID-19 from previous pandemics. We will then turn our attention to the psychological effects of a pandemic – from a... |
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Applied Behavior Analysis for Autism
Applied Behavior Analysis for Autism is a 2-hour online continuing education (CE) course that provides evidence-based behavioral interventions for the minimally verbal child with autism.
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) currently seems to be holding steady at one in 54 children (CDC, 2016). The communication challenges of these children are widely known and require specialized early interventions to overcome them.
This course presents evidence-based strategies that can en... |
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Animal Assisted Therapy
Animal Assisted Therapy is a 2-hour online continuing education (CE) course that provides information and techniques for working with animals to help clients meet their therapeutic goals.
In Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) the human-animal bond is utilized to reach individuals who are otherwise difficult to engage in therapy. AAT has been associated with improving outcomes in four areas: autism-spectrum symptoms, medical difficulties, behavioral challenges, and emotional well-being. At a fund... |
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Autism: The New Spectrum of Diagnostics, Treatment & Nutrition
Autism: The New Spectrum of Diagnostics, Treatment & Nutrition is a 4-hour online continuing education (CE/CEU) course that reviews diagnostic changes in autism as well as treatment options and nutrition interventions - both theoretical and applied.
The first section traces the history of the diagnostic concept of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), culminating in the revised criteria of the 2013 version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the DSM-5, with specific focu... |
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Improving Communication with Young Clients
Improving Communication with Your Young Clients is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course that teaches communication skills for use with young clients and their families.
Healthy professional and personal relationships rely heavily on effective and respectful communication skills. Professionals can benefit from enhancing their repertoire of communication techniques to improve the quality of relationships with families and children who have communication skills deficits. The compet... |
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Therapy Tidbits Summer 2021
Therapy Tidbits – Summer 2021 is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course comprised of select articles from the Summer 2021 issue of The National Psychologist, a private, independent, quarterly newspaper intended to keep psychologists informed about practice issues. The articles included in this course are:
• Improving Health through Community Policies Gains Momentum – Provides an overview of the Blue Zone Project and the impact on community members’ health.
• Psychologis... |
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The Impact of a Life of ADHD: Understanding for Clinicians and Clients
The Impact of a Life of ADHD: Understanding for Clinicians and Clients is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course that highlights the ways in which ADHD impacts every aspect of a person’s functioning and discusses the importance of educating clients and normalizing their difficulties as an aid to the treatment process.
This course is divided into two sections. Section 1 explores the direct affects and secondary outcomes of a lifetime of undiagnosed and untreated ADHD, followed by... |
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Reporting Suspected Child Maltreatment: Legal and Ethical Issues
Reporting Suspected Child Maltreatment: Legal and Ethical Issues is a 2-hour video continuing education (CE) course that outlines the legal requirements for reporting suspected child neglect and child abuse.
Many professionals throughout the United States are mandated reporters of suspected child maltreatment. However, the legal requirement to report is often confusing to navigate in relation to other professional and ethical responsibilities. This workshop provides profession-based context... |
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Therapy Tidbits Summer 2022
Therapy Tidbits " Summer 2022 is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course comprised of select articles from the Summer 2022 issue of The National Psychologist, a private, independent, quarterly newspaper intended to keep psychologists informed about practice issues.
The articles included in this course are:
Mental Health 988 Emergency Lifeline Makes National Debut " Celebrates the nationwide availability of the 988-emergency phone number.
Minnesota Oversight Process La... |
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Therapy Tidbits Spring/Summer 2024
Therapy Tidbits " Spring /Summer 2024 is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course comprised of select articles from the current issue of The National Psychologist, a private, independent, online newsletter intended to keep psychologists informed about practice issues.
The articles included in this course are:
• Artificial Intelligence in Behavioral Health: The Lowest Hanging Fruit " Highlights how AI can offer a solution to current challenges and open new possibilitie... |
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Improving Social Skills in Children & Adolescents
Improving Social Skills in Children & Adolescents is a 4-hour online continuing education (CE/CEU) course that provides healthcare professionals with practical tools to guide children in gaining social competence.
Highlighting the benefits and advantages to having well-developed social skills and demonstrating the difficulties and challenges that arise from a lack of these crucial skills, this course will provide practical tools that teachers and therapists can employ to guide children to o... |
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When Your Young Client is Defiant
When Your Young Client is Defiant is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course that provides practical strategies for managing challenging and defiant behavior in young clients.
Adults are often at a loss when it comes to handling defiance and power struggles. Some lecture the child on disrespectful behavior. Others ignore it, hoping it will go away. Often, children with language delays learn to express dissatisfaction by whining, or throwing temper tantrums, or engaging in negative ... |
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