Reducing Health Disparities Through Person-Centered SLP Services – Recording
Presented by: Valeria Gary, MA, CCC-SLP
Course Available February 1, 2022 – February 1, 2027
After this webinar, you will be able to…
- Learners will describe the difference between healthcare and health disparities.
- Participants will identify areas within the speech-language pathologist’s (SLP) scope of practice that addresses health literacy.
- Learners will list ways to find reputable healthcare information and ways to incorporate physician notes and after-visit summaries into language and cognitive-communication treatment.
Can I get continuing education for this webinar?
After watching the webinar, you will need to pass a short quiz with at least 80% accuracy and attend the full webinar to obtain credit for your participation. The link to the quiz will be available to you after the presentation in the course area. Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion inside your course area.
Speaker Information and Disclosures
Valeria Gary, M.A., CCC-SLP owns Southeast Parkinson’s Speech Services LLC, where she provides maintenance speech therapy services. She also owns Total Body Cognition LLC, empowering those living with chronic conditions to minimize symptoms and thrive through nutrition, physical activity, and education. Valeria holds certifications in Speech-Language Pathology, Personal Training, Brain Health Training, Behavior Change, Nutrition Coaching, and Health Coaching. A member of Allied Team Training for Parkinson’s and an advisory board member for Parkinson’s Foundation Georgia, Valeria has a particular interest in wellness for people living with Parkinson’s Disease.
At Wellstar Kennestone Outpatient Neurorehabilitation Clinic, Valeria provides clinical services, supervises graduate students, and co-hosts a monthly Parkinson’s support group. Her specialty certifications include LSVT-LOUD, LSVT LOUD for Life, Speak OUT!, McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program, and MBSImP (Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile).
As a mentor for the Medical SLP Collective, Valeria assists Speech-Language Pathologists in providing evidence-based care in the areas of Parkinson’s Disease, motor speech disorders, and cognition. Valeria also serves as a co-chair of the Diversity Collaboration Committee, where serves as an advisor on increasing cultural responsiveness within the organization.
Course Agenda
Agenda:
- 0-5 minutes – Introduction
- 5-10 minutes – What are health and healthcare disparities? Who do they affect? Why is this topic important?
- 10-15 minutes – How does addressing disparities fit within the SLP scope of practice?
- 15-30 minutes – Identifying appropriate patients and involving care partners
- 30-45 minutes – Improving health literacy through reputable sources
- 45-105 minutes – Finding and creating person-centered resources that promote health literacy.
- 105-120 minutes – Summary and Q&A
Additional FAQs
Can I get ASHA CEUS for this Course?
After watching the webinar, you will need to pass a short quiz with at least 80% accuracy and attend the full webinar to obtain credit for your participation. The link to the quiz will be available to you after the presentation in the course area. Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion inside your course area.
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 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?
If you require accommodations to access these materials due to a disability, please email us at info@medslpcollective.com