This course features a lively discussion with experts in speech-language pathology and telepractice from Australia, Brazil, Hong Kong, Italy, and the U.S. Each panelist describes the practice of speech-language pathology in their respective part of the world, highlights the challenges and modifications required in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and discusses the inclusion of telepractice in daily service delivery. Panelists also explore the projected impact of remote delivery models on the practice of speech-language pathology worldwide.

This course is part of the SIGnature Series, a collection of courses developed by volunteers from ASHA’s Special Interest Groups, who share practical, evidence-based suggestions and solutions based on their in-depth knowledge, clinical experiences, and passion for their specialty areas. This course was developed by SIG 17: Global Issues in Communication Sciences and Related Disorders and SIG 18: Telepractice.

Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:

• Describe the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the practice of speech-language pathology
• Identify three speech-language service delivery models that were used amid the pandemic
• Discuss three challenges, solutions, and lessons learned from experiences across the globeduring the response to the COVID-19 pandemic

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What is Included?

You'll get online access to all the course content, including the full video, handouts, and references so you can access it from anywhere!

Assessment Type

Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge.