GOLD MEMBERSHIP BOOTCAMP COURSE
Documenting Informed Consent
GOLD MEMBER BOOTCAMP
Presented by: Debra Suiter, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, F-ASHA
THIS COURSE IS NOW CLOSED – PLEASE TAKE THE RECORDING
After this course, you will be able to…
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Explain clinical and legal components of informed consent across various points of care and settings (e.g., intake, evaluation, ongoing treatment)
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Summarize current literature and ethical guidelines to identify strengths and gaps in existing informed consent practices
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Formulate customizable informed consent workflow/resources including intake talking points/scripts, documentation strategies, and patient-facing materials
COURSE CONTENT
LIVE AGENDA:
5:00–5:15 PM:Welcome & Introduction
- Overview: reframing informed consent as a clinical tool, not just a form
5:15–5:50 PM:Laws, Literature & Best Practices
- Review: HIPAA, ASHA Code of Ethics, patient autonomy
- Examples: ideal vs. problematic forms, documentation, talking points/scripts
- Discussion:
- What makes consent truly “informed”?
- What gaps exist in current systems?
5:50–7:00 PM :Active Work, Part 1
- Walk through a mock case
- Create/edit:
- Intake talking points/scripts
- Informed consent form
- First-visit checklist
- Build questions to enhance “teach-back” conversations
- Use provided templates or start from scratch
7:00–7:40 PM:Review & Feedback
- Group review of first drafts (forms, scripts, checklists)
- Discussion:
- What works well?
- What needs clarification or revision?
7:40–8:00 PM — Active Work, Part 2 & Wrap-Up
- Continue mock case through evaluation and treatment
- Document a consent “pivot” (e.g., treatment change)
- Draft simplified workflow: intake → evaluation → treatment → documentation
- Group share and discussion: application in practice, barriers
- Wrap-up and post-learning assessment instructions
SPEAKER INFORMATION & DISCLOSURES
Dr. Debra Suiter is a Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Kentucky and Director of the Voice and Swallow Clinic. She has over two decades of experience in clinical practice and research, specializing in the assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders in adults.
Dr. Suiter co-developed the Yale Swallow Protocol, a widely used tool for identifying aspiration risk, and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. She is a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and a Board-Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (BCS-S).
Passionate about bridging research and clinical practice, Dr. Suiter is dedicated to educating the next generation of speech-language pathologists through innovative, evidence-based teaching.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
Honoraria-MedSLP Collective; Salary-University of Kentucky
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
None
ADDITIONAL FAQS
Can I get ASHA CEUS for this Course?
Participants must complete and submit the following within 14 days of taking the course: a reflective statement of 150–250 words that identifies one key concept, technique, or insight learned during the course and explains how they plan to apply this learning in their clinical practice, along with one completed clinical tool,such as an informed consent documentation form, checklist, or template that they plan to use in their clinical practice.
What is the Refund/Cancellation Policy?
Click here to view our policy: https://medslpcollective.com/cancellation-of-courses-and-events/
What can I do if I have a complaint?
Please contact us at info@medslpcollective.com
Who is this webinar appropriate for?
The target audience for this content is licensed speech-language pathologists. There are no prerequisite skills or knowledge needed beyond the basic speech-language pathology training and licensing.
What if I need special accommodations?
If you require accommodations to access these materials due to a disability, please email us at info@medslpcollective.com