Augmentative Communication Course 2024
The program will begin the week of August 12th 2024 and will conclude the week of December 23rd 2024
All sessions will be conducted online
Course Calendar
Program Description:
The Augmentative Communication course offers an opportunity for practicing SLPs to
gain knowledge in the field of AAC using up to date technology solutions for individuals
with complex communication needs. Digital interactive lessons and hands on activities
are used to teach evaluation and implementation of AAC systems. Advanced courses in
alternative access systems will allow for a better understanding of a team approach
to AAC intervention.
Upon completion of the program participants will be able to:
- Identify the scope of augmentative communication from simple to complex
- Demonstrate an understanding of the process of assessment of AAC needs by identifying the major steps in an assessment process
- Identify potential ways to improve education, vocation, and independent living with AAC
- Acquire information regarding augmentative and alternative communication to include: Identifying input, processing, and output features
- Understanding various access, scanning, vocabulary selection, and simple-to-high-tech features of devices
- Attain information regarding vocabulary acquisition goals for various ages and developmental abilities
Audience: This program is appropriate for speech language pathologists.
Only 25 students will be accepted and will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.
Program Structure and Requirements:
This 15 week program uses online instruction only. The program is comprised of five
courses.
Course participants can expect spend at least 3.0 hours per week (on average) participating
in learning activities for each weekly topic. Some topics may require more time, while
others less based on the participant’s professional background and prerequisite knowledge
and/or familiarity with the topic.
Students will be required to complete an online competency assessment. In addition,
video based instruction will be included for topics. At the end of the 15 weeks,
each participant must complete the final competency test online. Participants may
take the test up to 3 times and must complete the test with a grade of 80% or better.
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| Course II Evaluation for AAC Systems/Support |
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| Course V: Language Systems/ Device Programming/ Literacy |
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Courses cannot be taken individually.
Click here for individual course objectives
Instructor: Jennifer Drenchek-Christiano MA, CCC-SLP/L
Audience: Speech Language Pathologists
Continuing Education Credits:
Courses 1-5 are registered for 7.15 ASHA CEUs. (Intermediate level , Professional
area)
Disclosures
Jennifer Drencheck-Christiano, MA, CCC-SLP/L
- Financial: Jennifer Christiano receives a speaking fee for presentation of this course
- Nonfinancial: ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ for Volunteer -Offsite Clinical Supervisor
Registration: $1499 before August 1, 2023
$1699 after August 1, 2023
ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ does not offer certification in AAC. Upon succesfully completing the course registrants will receive 7.15 ASHA credits (if current ASHA member), certificate of completion, and a letter from the instructor stating the registrant successfully completed course with at least a "B" average.
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