Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs): The SLP’s Role – Recording
Presented by: Dr. Kelli Uitenham, CScD, CCC-SLP
Recording available from March 27, 2025 – March 27, 2029.
NOTE:Â The Request for ASHA CEUs form is now located on the Quiz page, you can fill it out when you take the quiz.
After this course, you will be able to…
- Define concussion, TBI, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)
- Demonstrate awareness of cognitive impairments/deficits
- Identify the role of the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
- Analyze case studies of student athletes with brain injuries
Can I get continuing education for this webinar?
To successfully complete this course, participants must meet the following requirements: achieve a minimum score of 80 on the course quiz, complete all questions on the quiz, and submit the quiz within 14 days of taking the course.
Course Agenda
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0-15 minutes – Introduction & Overview
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15-25 minutes– Understanding Brain Injuries
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25-65 minutes – SLPs’ Role in the Multidisciplinary Care Team
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65-90 minutes – Role of SLPs in Managing Cognitive-Communication: Case Studies
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90-110 minutes – Practical Strategies for Integrating SLPs & Developing Comprehensive, Interdisciplinary Care Plans
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110-120 minutes – Q&A and Discussion
Speaker Information and Disclosures
Dr. Kelli A. Uitenham is an award-winning, nationally certified medical speech language pathologist, a highly respected and passionate public speaker. She owns Serenity Speech Therapy, a private Telepractice Dr. Kelli is also founder of Brain Talk Foundation, a nonprofit that raises awareness about different neurological and neurodegenerative conditions with a special focus on concussion, traumatic brain injuries, and CTE in athletes. She has over a decade of experience working with adult and geriatric populations, specializing in dementia, stroke rehabilitation, dysphagia, Parkinson’s Disease, fluency, voice disorders, gender affirming voice services and accent modification. Dr. Kelli has worked in skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living facilities, hospital and home health settings, as well as travel speech therapy. She is licensed to practice in nine states, providing services in each via telehealth. She is also an adjunct professor and has taught at Shaw University, North Carolina A&T State University, St. John’s University, and has worked as a clinical instructor for Purdue University. Dr. Kelli has been invited to speak on a wide range of topics, including traumatic brain injury, concussions, and CTE in athletes, long COVID brain fog, dysphagia, aphasia, providing services via telehealth, etc. In addition to her professional achievements, Dr. Kelli enjoys riding motorcycles, traveling, and spending time with her teacup Yorkie, Braxton.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
Owner of Serenity Speech Therapy, PLLC
Founder of Brain Talk Foundation
Owner of Kensington Academy, LLC
Independent contractor for Great Speech, Inc.
Power of Patients Affiliate
Cognishine Ambassador
Med SLP Collective Honorarium
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
Member of ASHA
Member of NBASLH
Additional FAQs
Can I get ASHA CEUS for this Course?
To successfully complete this course, participants must meet the following requirements: achieve a minimum score of 80 on the course quiz, complete all questions on the quiz, and submit the quiz within 14 days of taking the course.
What is the Refund/Cancellation Policy? Â
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What can I do if I have a complaint? Â
Please contact us at info@medslpcollective.com
Who is this webinar appropriate for? Â
The target audience for this webinar 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? Â
If you require accommodations to access these materials due to a disability, please email us at info@medslpcollective.com