6 contact hours

Text-Based Courses

Communication and AAC Interventions

Learn about augmentative-alternative communication (AAC): terminology, misconceptions, users, & AAC systems for those with speech difficulties.

Instructors:

Jaimini Patel

About this course

This course provides an overview of the concept of augmentative-alternative communication, including key terminology, misconceptions regarding AAC, potential users of AAC, and the various types of AAC systems available to help those who have difficulty communicating with traditional speech.

CE Broker ID20-740020

Category:Professional Development, Communication

Activity Type:Knowledge-based

Target Audience:Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Audiologist, Speech-Language Pathology Intern, Audiology Intern, Speech-Language Pathologist - SA, Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers, Social Worker Intern, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Certified Nurse Midwife, Speech-Language Pathologist Special Volunteer, Audiologist Special Volunteer, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Master Social Worker, Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Certified Nurse Aides, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurses, Occupational Therapist, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Clinical Nurse Specialist, APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Registered Nurse, Licensed Nursing Assistant, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern, Master's Social Work, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Speech-Language Pathologist Ltd, Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual, Certified Nursing Assistant, Audiologist Intern, Registered Social Worker Assistant, Licensed Certified Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, Bachelor's Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice, Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice, Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Audiology Assistant

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Course Accreditation

This course is approved for the following professions. You can get more details on each profession by clicking on it.

AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for occupational therapy professionals.

Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Mississippi State Department of Health – Bureau of Professional Licensure for Occupational Therapists

Faculty

Instructors

Jaimini Patel, RPh is a Pharmacist and Pharmaceutical Scientist with over 20 years of experience. Jaimini has a strong background in regulatory compliance and documentation. With her meditech expertise, she also possesses in-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations regarding hazardous drugs and is well-versed in the NIOSH Alert on antineoplastic drug exposure. Additionally, she has extensive experience in renal/kidney disease medication and pharmacokinetic dosing.

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What are others saying?

Take a look at what other healthcare professionals are saying about AchieveCE’s continuing education courses.

Dawn O.Nutritionist

I am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.

Priya M.Occupational Therapist

Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!

Cristina GRegistered Nurse

I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.

Allison B.Nurse Practitioner

I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.

Ronald H.Dentist

I am always looking for concise ,thorough, and up to date continuing education, and this course provided exactly what I was looking for. Thank you

Meghan L.Physician

Enjoyed this course! It squarely met my license renewal requirement as a physician. It was well-written, and an altogether enjoyable read.

Requirements

Passing Grade

Participants must score a passing grade of 70% or higher on the activity post-test and complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered properly in your profile.

Hardware Requirements

Windows 8.1
Windows 10
Mac OS X 10.1+
iOS 10+
Android 4.3+

Software Requirements

Google Chrome
Microsft Edge
Mozilla Firefox
Adobe Acrobat Reader

Network Requirements

Broadband Internet Connection: T1
Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection

$ 24.00