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Scanning 201: Unique Scenarios

Description: Have you ever wished you had more options when setting-up scanning for someone? Worried you are missing some of the existing settings in your communication software that might benefit one of your clients? Join us for an hour of case studies based around lesser-known and brand-new, custom scanning settings that allow individuals to more effectively use their communication devices. Come prepared to share your scanning challenges and celebrations while we brainstorm together!

Content Disclosure: The communication software used for demonstrations will be Grid 3 from Smartbox and Cosmos Connect from Control Bionics. Some of the settings are available on other communication software but no other products will be discussed during this course.

Instructional Level: Intermediate (working knowledge of scanning on communication software with one or more clients is recommended)

Learning Objectives: As a result of this activity, the participant will be able to:

    1. State at least 2 benefits of customizing scanning settings for individuals with complex bodies who are accessing augmentative communication software.
    2. Identify at least one scanning setting to explore in the communication software you use.
    3. Identify at least one resource to learn more about scanning settings.

Agenda:

10 minutes: Welcome and introduction
35 minutes: Case studies and demonstration/video
5 minutes: Scanning resources
10 minutes: Discussion and wrap-up

Cost:  Free!

Presenter Bio and Disclosures

Kristin Whitfield, MA, CCC-SLP is the Clinical Education Specialist for Control Bionics. She has worked as a speech-language pathologist in multiple different settings, specializing in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for most of her career. Kristin has presented on various AAC topics at local, national, international, and online conferences/workshops. Her desire is to help others love AAC, and the people who use it, as much as she does. 

Financial Disclosures: Kristin is employed by Control Bionics and receives a salary for her work.

Non-financial Disclosures: Kristin has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

 

Participant Information

Course Format: Scanning 201:  Unique Scenarios is a self-study, recorded webinar available for viewing after completing a brief registration form.

Target Audience: This session is designed for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, educators, assistive technology professionals, and others interested in accessing AAC!

Completion Requirements:  In order to receive a certificate of completion or ASHA CEUs, participants must:

    • View the recorded course. Partial credit for attending less than the whole class is not allowed.
    • Pass an online exam with 80% accuracy or greater. Exams are multiple choice with 10 or fewer questions and can be taken as many times as needed to pass.
    • Complete an online course evaluation.

Timeline:  Access to the course, exam, and course evaluation will be provided after registering for this recorded course. Participants have until the end of the month in which they registered to complete the course, exam, and evaluation after registration.  Quiz results and course evaluation responses will be checked within 3 days of the end of each month.  For participants who meet completion requirements during the prior month, ASHA reporting and/or certificates of completion will be sent within 15 days.

Accommodations: Please email [email protected] with any special requests at least 72 hours before you intend to take the course. Because this course is pre-recorded, accommodations may or may not be possible.

Cancellations/Refunds: This is a free course and can be completed at your pace. No cancellations or refunds are necessary. Click here for our cancellation policy.

Complaints:  Please email [email protected] with concerns or complaints within 60 days of this course.  Click here for our complaint policy.

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area)

Disclaimer:  ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

Register Here

 Participants must provide their name, address, and email address to register for the class. Phone numbers and membership numbers (e.g., ASHA or AOTA) are optional. Please click here for information on how Control Bionics will handle this information.