As illustrated by the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, telepractice (also known as telespeech, teleaudiology, and telehealth) is revolutionizing clinical care. This webinar will describe how ethical principles can inform and inspire exemplary telepractice that serves to improve the quality of life for individuals with communication disorders. The presenter will share clinical scenarios that present the fundamentals of telepractice, with a focus on the guiding principles in the ASHA Code of Ethics. The webinar will discuss lawful practice, ethical communication, and upholding client well-being.

Learning Objectives:

You will be able to:

• determine when state licensure is required to engage in ethical and lawful telepractice
• list elements of transparent ethical communication that should occur before a clinical relationship begins
• identify aspects of privacy, security, and safety to ethically protect the well-being of clients when engaging in telepractice

Ethics Professional Development Requirement

This course counts toward the ASHA certification maintenance professional development requirement for Ethics. See more courses that count toward this requirement or read more about professional development requirements for certification maintenance.

Related Courses

This course is part of Key Courses on Telepractice Considerations and Strategies for Effective Remote Service Delivery.

Learning Assessment

Self-assessment