The Acute Care Clinician
Fostering Improved Voice & Upper Airway Diagnostics and Treatment in the Acute Setting

Course ID: ABLO0151
Subject: Speech Pathology
Course Code: P
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Needs Assessment
There is a significant education gap with airway understanding and diagnostics for the clinician in the acute care setting. Physicians ask acute care clinicians for urgent consults for differential diagnosis with the use of videostroboscopy. Clinicians may not be as familiar with the acute clinician’s role in airway diagnostics and the impact it has across the continuum of care. Acute care clinicians are often access points to guide the care plan towards the MDs/community specialists. They support the continuum of care with identification and differential diagnosis in an area of the body that many acute physicians
look to acute care clinicians to troubleshoot. Stroboscopy and upper airway diagnostics fit into acute care diagnostics and consultative triaging to get to appropriate services, clinicians, and to guide treatment.
Learning Outcomes
1. To be able to identify roles of SLP across settings and how Acute Care requires special consideration and attention
2. To be able to discuss ways in which GI, Pulmonology, ENT and SLP teams can work more efficiently in the Acute Care setting
3. To be able to list basic components of and types of testing options for voice and upper airway disorders in an acute care setting and rationale for use of each
Instructional Design
Course Type: asynchronous
Where: On-demand, online viewing
Instructional Methodologies: video learning modules
Cultural/Accessibility Considerations: visual demonstrations and on-video text is present
Course Structure – 0.35 ASHA CEUs or 3.5 hours
Part 1 Role of the SLP in The Acute Care Setting 65 min
Part 2 Vocal Morbidity in the Acute Care Setting- Considerations For Assessment and
Treatment 82 min
Part 3 Vocal Morbidity in the Acute Care Setting- Considerations For Assessment and
Treatment 71 min
Audience Information
The target audience for this course is speech-language pathologists who wish to foster
interdisciplinary care in an acute care setting and manage voice and upper airway disorders
like VCD and chronic cough in that setting.
There is no required prerequisite learning for this course.
This course will be available for ASHA CEUs starting on April 15, 2023.
By default all ASHA members will have their course credits submitted for ASHA credit unless you specifically request to not have this submitted. You can make this request via email at join@confidentclinican.com
Required material and supplies include a computer with an internet connection.
Offering is provided on www.confidentclinician.com via video learning modules within the
website. Access is anytime after purchase up to 1 year.
Completion Requirements
What do I need to do to complete requirements and obtain a certificate of completion? To obtain a certificate of completion, you must:
■ watch the entire on-demand webinar modules
■ complete the graded content quiz assessment (with at least 100% passing score)
■ complete the learning assessment
■ complete the program evaluation
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Module 1: Role of the SLP in the Acute Care Setting
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Module 2: Vocal Morbidity in the Acute Care Setting – Considerations for Assessment and Treatment
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Module 3: Upper Airway Disorders in the Acute Care Setting – Considerations for Assessment and Treatment
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Part 1 Introduction
2 minutes
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Part 2 VCD and Chronic Cough in the Acute Care Setting
24 minutes
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Part 3 Endoscopic Assessment
5 minutes
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Part 4 Case Studies
7 minutes
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Part 5 SLP Treatment of VCD and Chronic Cough
9 minutes
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Part 6 Collaborating with Physicians
3 minutes
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Part 7 Questions and Answers
23 minutes
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The Acute Care Clinician Content Quiz
3 questions
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Part 1 Introduction
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Final Forms

Kristie is a speech-language pathologist who is driven to break down barriers to learning about voice science. She runs a private practice voice clinic in Fort Worth, Texas where she provides videostroboscopy exams and specialized voice care. She wanted to start the Confident Clinician Cooperative because as a former patient herself, she understands the need for experience to improve patient outcomes, and she wants to empower clinicians to take charge of their skill set and feel confident in voice therapy and beyond.
- Financial Disclosures
- Founding Member of The Confident Clinician Cooperative, LP
- Owner ATEMPO Voice Center, LLC
- Non-Financial Disclosures
- none

Cara is a speech-language pathologist who has specialized in voice rehabilitation. She runs a private practice in Tampa, Florida where she provides both comprehensive endoscopic voice and swallow assessments and treatment. She has extensive acute care and outpatient hospital experience, in addition to being a classically trained soprano. Recognizing a paucity of in-depth graduate level voice coursework, Cara cofounded the Confident Clinician Cooperative to assist future and practicing clinicians in accessing voice-specific continuing education for confident clinical practice.
- Financial Disclosures
- Founding Member of The Confident Clinician Cooperative, LP
- Owner South Tampa Voice Therapy, LLC
- Non-Financial Disclosures
- none

Aaron is a voice-specialized speech-language pathologist who has devoted his career to developing effective and efficient physiologic voice therapy. He has a private practice in Portland, Oregon where he provides in-person and online habilitation and rehabilitation services for voice. He co-founded the Confident Clinician Cooperative because he wanted clinicians to feel confident in their knowledge and skills to support patients with voice differences and voice disorders. Aaron draws from his background in theater, singing, and languages in addition to his experience in clinic, research, and education as he helps clinicians achieve effective and efficient outcomes with their patients.
- Financial Disclosures
- Founding Member of The Confident Clinician Cooperative, LP
- Owner Wellness Group for Voice and Speech, LLC
- Co-owner PhoRTE, LLC
- Non-Financial Disclosures
- co-developer of PhoRTE
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Content Disclosure
We at The Confident Clinician Cooperative are not endorsing any materials or equipment
shown in this continuing education offering. This course will exclusively focus on voice and
upper airway assessment in an acute care setting.
Other Disclosures
We have no financial/in-kind support disclosures to make and did not receive any support
from any entity during the creation of this course.
FAQs
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Price: $
This course includes
- Full course videos
- Full 1-year access
- Accessible on mobile devices
- Certificate of Completion
- Intermediate Level 0.35 ASHA CEUs