Course Code: REL-RTS-0-ESLPAH
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 4/30/2025
Learning Objectives:
Distinguish between morals, ethics, and the law.
Recall the main theories and principles of healthcare ethics.
Identify at least two methods that help resolve ethical situations.
Recall how advance directives can guide ethical decision-making.
Apply the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's ethical principles.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Ethics Overview
Why It Matters
Morality, Ethics, and the Law
Ethical Principles
Case Study
Ethical Theories
Ethical Core Values
Review
Summary
Section 3: Ethics in Speech Therapy and Audiology
ASHA’s Code of Ethics
Principles of Ethics
Ethical Use of Assistants
Applying the Code of Ethics
Summary
Section 4: Law
Statutes
Corporate Compliance Program
Case Study: Josie
Advance Directives
Review
Summary
Section 5: Ethics Within Various Populations and Settings
Scope of Practice Across Settings
Informed Consent, Capacity, and Competency
Ethics in Telepractice
Treating Swallowing and Feeding Disorders in Schools
Cultural Competence
Review
Summary
Section 6: Methods to Resolve Ethical Dilemmas
Ethical Decision-Making
Consensus Model
Active Engagement Model
Reflection
Integrating Theory into Education
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of experience. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She has provided care to clients across the lifespan with diverse diagnostic conditions in settings including school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a contract therapy company, she developed training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology focusing on clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. Currently, she serves as the Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology at Relias, where she leverages her clinical expertise and analysis of published research. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Speech Language Pathologists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.