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Advancing Ethical Care for Chronic Dysphagia Care Across the Continuum
5/17/2025 - 5/17/2025
Madison Fox MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS is an acute care Speech Pathologist and the clinical specialist for the inpatient speech team at Stanford Health Care. Her clinical focus centers on the evaluation and management of communication and swallowing disorders for neurogenic, neurosurgical and critically ill patient populations. She has participated in the development of several quality improvement initiatives at Stanford targeting patient outcomes related to swallowing, served as district director for CSHA district 4 from 2022-2024, and co-founded the Music club, a music appreciation group through the Aphasia Center of California. Prior to becoming a speech pathologist, she studied vocal performance at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and enjoys singing Beatles songs with her five-year-old. Disclosures:Madison Fox is receiving a speaking fee for this course and receives a salary from Stanford Health Care, where she ia speech-language pathologist/clinical specialist, She receives a salary from California State University East Bay, where she is a lecturer and Aphasia Center of California, where she is a speech-language pathologist.
Jocelen Hamilton, M.A., CCC-SLP, received her graduate degree from the University of Iowa in 2004. She worked in rural hospitals and nursing homes prior to her nine-year career at the University of Iowa Hospital where she began working with individuals with head and neck cancer (HNC). She then served as a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Iowa’s Communication Sciences and Disorders department, supervising graduate students as they provided services to individuals with neurogenic communication disorders. During that time, she became interested in the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) philosophy with its aim to help individuals to “live well” despite their chronic impairments. Next, Jocelen joined the Stanford Health Care Oncology Clinic in 2020 where she continues to specialize in management of swallowing disorders in adults with HNC. Her current clinical interests, influenced by LPAA, center around development of frameworks to facilitate whole-person care for individuals and families affected by swallowing disorders.Disclosures:Jocelen Hamilton is receiving a speaking fee for this course and receives a salary from Stanford Cancer Center, where she ia speech-language pathologist.
Theresa Yao, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is a board-certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders, a senior speech-language pathologist at Stanford Health Care, and an adjunct professor at San Jose State University. Her clinical and research interests include head and neck cancer rehabilitation, swallowing and voice disorders, and aphasia. She is a co-founder of the Bay Area Swallow Support (B.A.S.S) group, providing support and resources to patients with dysphagia. She currently serves on the Executive Board of the Asian Pacific Islander Speech-Language-Hearing Caucus and the ASHA Special Interest Group 13 (Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders) as a Continuing Education Content Manager. She is also a California representative for ASHA State Advocates for Medicare Policy. She is passionate about serving people from diverse backgrounds with communication and swallowing disorders. She has always been a strong advocate for her patients and profession. Disclosures:Theresa Yao is receiving a speaking fee for this course and receives a salary from Stanford Health Care, where she ia speech-language pathologist. She receives a salary from San Jose State University, where she is a lecturer..
Facilitator: Kim Gully, MS, CCC-SLP, CCM, CBIST
Disclosures:
President & ASHA Continuing Education Administrator of MSCC
Founder and Leader of New Start Support Group for TBI Survivors
Target Audience:
Medical Speech-language pathologists
Instructional Level:
Intermediate
Course Description:
The medical speech pathologist caring for a patient with dysphagia must take into many considerations when treatment planning, particularly for patients whose swallowing difficulties are anticipated or found to be chronic in nature. The long-term impact of swallow dysfunction on quality of life, nutrition, adverse pulmonary complications and morbidity are well documented. This 6-hour course aims to help speech pathologists align their diagnostic process, intervention considerations and shared-decision-making skills to better provide holistic swallowing care across the continuum of care for patients with long-term or progressive dysphagia care needs. Content will focus on elucidating clinical factors that may influence diagnostic decision-making when acute on chronic dysphagia or progressive dysphagia is suspected, the role and timing of imaging in chronic dysphagia management, strategic application of short and long-term intervention strategies, and centering patient rights and perspectives in treatment planning when it comes it aspects of care, such as diet restriction or modification and non-oral nutrition options.
Learner Objectives
1. Participants will be able to describe 3-5 ethical considerations for chronic dysphagia assessment and management across settings
2. Participants will be able to define 4 essential components of person-centered care using the SWAL-FROM model for patients with dysphagia
3. Participants will be able to implement 3 conversational tools to elicit shared-decision making and emotional counseling for patients with chronic dysphagia and their families
4. Participants will be able to summarize 2-3 clinical considerations impacting treatment recommendations within the context of chronic dysphagia case studies
Time Ordered Agenda
9 - 11 am - 120 minutes - Characteristics of Chronic Dysphagia and Distinguishing Features (Fox, Yao)
11- 12 noon - 60 minutes - Whole Person Care for Individuals with Chronic Dysphagia (Yao, Hamilton)
12 - 12:30 pm -Lunch break
12:30 - 1:30 pm - 60 minutes - Emotions Run High: Ethics and Shared-Decision Strategies for the SLP (Fox)
1:30 - 2:30 pm - 60 minutes - Clinical decision-making Frameworks to Navigate Complex Chronic Cases (Fox)\
2:30 - 3:15 pm- 45 minutes - Chronic Dysphagia: Case Studies Across Settings (Fox, Hamilton, Yao)
3:15 - 3:30pm - 15 minutes - Questions & Answers (Fox, Hamilton, Yao)
In order to receive credit for this course participants must complete the following requirements:
• attend entire course
• Join webinar on time and stay until course concludes
• partial credit not allowed
• complete program evaluation/self assessment
• must be completed within 7 days of completion of course in for attendance to be reported to ASHA CE Registry
• certificate of completion will be awarded upon receipt of program evaluation
Special Requests
We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability or other special requests (visual, hearing, physical, etc.), please indicate your request in the designated section included in registration process. We will do our best to accommodate you, please allow a minimum of 14 days notice to allow us time to process your request.
Refund Policy
Refund requests must be submitted in writing via email. Requests made more than 10 business days prior to course date will be subject to an administration fee of $15 of the registration fee if an additional cost is associated with the course. Membership fees will not be refunded if member is not able to attend conferences that are included with annual fee. Refund requests made less than 10 business days prior to any course that requires an additional fee for the course are subject to a $25 administrative fee. This is to cover the costs associated with the course that have already been accrued based on preregistration. No refunds for non-attendance will be issued on the day of, or after, the conference.
Cancelation Policy
If MSCC cancels a course that requires an additional registration fee, all members who have prepaid for the course will be refunded the registration fee in the form of the original payment within 30 business days of the cancelation of the course. MSCC membership fee will not be refunded.
Satisfaction Guarantee & Complaint Policy
MSCC’s continuing education offerings are designed to help professionals achieve improved performance and results in all areas. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the content and material presented, we encourage you to file a complaint via the process outlined on our website within 30 days of the completion of the course. Click Here for Policy
Content Disclosures
The content of this course does not focus exclusively on any specific proprietary product or service. Presenter financial and non-financial disclosures may be found in the Presenter & Disclosures area above.
Location: Webinar
Rewiring with Technology: APPs as Tools for Neurological Recovery
6/18/2025
Kim Gully, MS, CCC-SLP,CCM, CBIST is a speech language pathologist by original training who specializes in working with individuals who have sustained traumatic brain injuries, strokes, anoxic episodes, and other neurological conditions. She has been a Speech-Language Pathologist since 1984, a Certified Case Manager since 2005, and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer since 2009. She retired in 2020 after enjoying a satisfying career as a therapist, case manager, support group leader, local/regional/national speaker, and brain injury advocate. She is currently working to advocate for individuals who need assistance navigating through the recovery process after a traumatic brain injury. She runs a support group for brain injury survivors and caregivers and is the President of the Medical Speech-Language Pathology Council of California. She enjoys running, traveling, and providing pet therapy visits with her chocolate labrador retriever Sara through Pet Prescription team.
Financial Disclosures: None
Nonfinancial Disclosures: President of MSCC, Founder & Leader of New Start Support Group for TBI Survivors
Target Audience: Medically Based Speech-language pathologists
Course Description:
Use of technology in speech pathology has evolved over the last several decades. As more and more people incorporate smart phones, tablets, computers and other prosthetic devices into their daily lives, patients and families look to speech pathologists for help on their use in recovery. Using a patient centered approach to identify which APPs address which target areas will be addressed through an extensive demonstration of select items.
Objectives:
30 minutes Overview of Technology and therapeutic approaches
30 minutes APP selection by patient preference & target area
90 minutes Interactive APP Demonstration by target area
15 minutes Resources for finding APPs
15 minutes Questions & Answers
Instructional level: Intermediate ASHA CEUs - .3
In order to receive credit for this course participants must complete the following requirements:
We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability or other special requests (visual, hearing, physical, etc.), please indicate your request in the designated section included in registration process. We will do our best to accommodate you, please allow a minimum of 14 days notice to allow us time to process your request.
Refund Policy
Refund requests must be submitted in writing via email. Requests made more than 10 business days prior to course date will be subject to an administration fee of $15 of the registration fee if an additional cost is associated with the course. Membership fees will not be refunded if member is not able to attend conferences that are included with annual fee. Refund requests made less than 10 business days prior to any course that requires an additional fee for the course are subject to a $25 administrative fee. This is to cover the costs associated with the course that have already been accrued based on preregistration. No refunds for non-attendance will be issued on the day of, or after, the conference.
Cancellation Policy
If MSCC cancels a course that requires an additional registration fee, all members who have prepaid for the course will be refunded the registration fee in the form of the original payment within 30 business days of the cancellation of the course. MSCC membership fee will not be refunded.
Satisfaction Guarantee & Complaint Policy
MSCC’s continuing education offerings are designed to help professionals achieve improved performance and results in all areas. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the content and material presented, we encourage you to file a complaint via the process outlined on our website within 30 days of the completion of the course. Click Here for Policy
Content Disclosures
The content of this course does not focus exclusively on any specific proprietary product or service. Presenter financial and non-financial disclosures may be found in the Presenter & Disclosures area above.
Identifying & Treating Functional Neurological Disorders (FND)
8/13/2025
Rochelle Frank, MD, FAAN received her medical degree at the University of California, San Diego, attended Neurology residency at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and fellowship training in Neurophysiology at the University of California, Davis. Currently, she works as a Clinical Professor of Neurology at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine where she started a new program in Integrative Neurology and Functional Neurologic Disorders. Previously, she was an Associate Professor of Neurology and Neurology Clerkship Director at California Northstate University College of Medicine from 2016 to 2022 and worked as a general Neurologist at Kaiser Permanente in Roseville California from 1998 to 2016.
She is board certified in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology and received additional board certifications in Integrative Medicine from the ABoIM (American Board of Integrative Medicine) in 2016 and the ABIHM in 2012. She is the current Chair of the American Academy of Neurology Neurohealth and Integrative Neurology Section. Her research interests include Integrative Medicine and Functional Neurologic Disorders. She has created many programs in physician and medical student wellness, and she is currently a member of the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society Joy of Medicine Committee, the UC Davis Wellness and DEI Committees and a founding and current member of the FND Society.
Financial Disclosures:
Target Audience: Medically Based Speech-language pathologists
Course Description: Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a complex diagnosis that has recently gained attention in the field of neurology. Formerly known as conversion disorder and addressed primarily from a psychiatric standpoint, recent research has explored the efficacy of a more holistic approach to FND combining psychological and physiological approaches. This course will focus on the key role of the speech-language pathologist in the treatment of FND. Identifying patients with FND is easily achieved by the neurologist on the team. This course will address the treatment techniques and approaches needed by FND patients that SLPs are uniquely qualified to provide. This session will provide tools and examples of familiar treatment practices to help successfully treat the FND population.
Learner objectives:
5:30 - 6:15 Functional Neurologic disorder: Process of Ruling Patients “In”
6:15 - 7:00 Case Studies & treatment pointers
7:00 – 7:45 Holistic approaches & team members
7:45 – 8:15 Discussion & Question/Answer
8:15 – 8:30 Wrap Up & Question/Answer
Enhancing Clinical Practice through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
10/2/2025
Jennifer Meyer, M.S., CCC-SLP, is the Director of Clinical Education at the University of Oregon.
She has a special interest in integrating technology to improve clinical service delivery in
speech-language pathology. With a background spanning acute care, inpatient rehabilitation,
skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient services, Jennifer brings a wealth of practical knowledge
to her role. Her areas of expertise include gender-affirming communication services. Jennifer is
also actively involved in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) initiatives, working to
create accessible, inclusive spaces within clinical and educational settings.
Financial Disclosures: Honorarium from MSCC
Nonfinancial Disclosures: None
Target Audience: Medically Based Speech-language pathologists
Course Description:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a complex and evolving tool that has the potential to reduce administrative demands, increase productivity and enhance quality of assessment and treatment in medical settings across populations. The complexity of the technology and unique ways of interacting with AI has led to many speech-language pathologists feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to incorporate it into their clinical practice. This presentation will introduce new users to ways to leverage potential benefits and integrate AI into clinical workflow. Strategies for maximizing output and application examples will give the most novice user confidence to get started utilizing this technology. Limitations, ethical considerations and bias potential will be addressed.
Objectives
30 Minutes – Introduction and Description of AI
30 Minutes – Prompt Engineering and Examples
30 Minutes – Application Ideas
30 Minutes – Live demonstration of AI
15 Minutes – Case Application – try it yourself!
15 Minutes – Limitations and Ethical Considerations
15 Minutes – Technology Fatigue
15 Minutes – Wrap Up and Questions
ASHA CEUs: .3
Assistance...
5/17/2025 - 5/17/2025
Madison Fox MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS is an acute care Speech Pathologist and the clinical specialist for the inpatient speech team at Stanford Health Care. Her clinical focus centers on the evaluation and management of communication and swallowing disorders for neurogenic, neurosurgical and critically ill patient populations. She has participated in the development of several quality improvement initiatives at Stanford targeting patient outcomes related to swallowing, served as district director for CSHA district 4 from 2022-2024, and co-founded the Music club, a music appreciation group through the Aphasia Center of California. Prior to becoming a speech pathologist, she studied vocal performance at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and enjoys singing Beatles songs with her five-year-old. Disclosures:Madison Fox is receiving a speaking fee for this course and receives a salary from Stanford Health Care, where she ia speech-language pathologist/clinical specialist, She receives a salary from California State University East Bay, where she is a lecturer and Aphasia Center of California, where she is a speech-language pathologist.
Jocelen Hamilton, M.A., CCC-SLP, received her graduate degree from the University of Iowa in 2004. She worked in rural hospitals and nursing homes prior to her nine-year career at the University of Iowa Hospital where she began working with individuals with head and neck cancer (HNC). She then served as a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Iowa’s Communication Sciences and Disorders department, supervising graduate students as they provided services to individuals with neurogenic communication disorders. During that time, she became interested in the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) philosophy with its aim to help individuals to “live well” despite their chronic impairments. Next, Jocelen joined the Stanford Health Care Oncology Clinic in 2020 where she continues to specialize in management of swallowing disorders in adults with HNC. Her current clinical interests, influenced by LPAA, center around development of frameworks to facilitate whole-person care for individuals and families affected by swallowing disorders.Disclosures:Jocelen Hamilton is receiving a speaking fee for this course and receives a salary from Stanford Cancer Center, where she ia speech-language pathologist.
Theresa Yao, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is a board-certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders, a senior speech-language pathologist at Stanford Health Care, and an adjunct professor at San Jose State University. Her clinical and research interests include head and neck cancer rehabilitation, swallowing and voice disorders, and aphasia. She is a co-founder of the Bay Area Swallow Support (B.A.S.S) group, providing support and resources to patients with dysphagia. She currently serves on the Executive Board of the Asian Pacific Islander Speech-Language-Hearing Caucus and the ASHA Special Interest Group 13 (Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders) as a Continuing Education Content Manager. She is also a California representative for ASHA State Advocates for Medicare Policy. She is passionate about serving people from diverse backgrounds with communication and swallowing disorders. She has always been a strong advocate for her patients and profession. Disclosures:Theresa Yao is receiving a speaking fee for this course and receives a salary from Stanford Health Care, where she ia speech-language pathologist. She receives a salary from San Jose State University, where she is a lecturer..
Facilitator: Kim Gully, MS, CCC-SLP, CCM, CBIST
Disclosures:
President & ASHA Continuing Education Administrator of MSCC
Founder and Leader of New Start Support Group for TBI Survivors
Target Audience:
Medical Speech-language pathologists
Instructional Level:
Intermediate
Course Description:
The medical speech pathologist caring for a patient with dysphagia must take into many considerations when treatment planning, particularly for patients whose swallowing difficulties are anticipated or found to be chronic in nature. The long-term impact of swallow dysfunction on quality of life, nutrition, adverse pulmonary complications and morbidity are well documented. This 6-hour course aims to help speech pathologists align their diagnostic process, intervention considerations and shared-decision-making skills to better provide holistic swallowing care across the continuum of care for patients with long-term or progressive dysphagia care needs. Content will focus on elucidating clinical factors that may influence diagnostic decision-making when acute on chronic dysphagia or progressive dysphagia is suspected, the role and timing of imaging in chronic dysphagia management, strategic application of short and long-term intervention strategies, and centering patient rights and perspectives in treatment planning when it comes it aspects of care, such as diet restriction or modification and non-oral nutrition options.
Learner Objectives
1. Participants will be able to describe 3-5 ethical considerations for chronic dysphagia assessment and management across settings
2. Participants will be able to define 4 essential components of person-centered care using the SWAL-FROM model for patients with dysphagia
3. Participants will be able to implement 3 conversational tools to elicit shared-decision making and emotional counseling for patients with chronic dysphagia and their families
4. Participants will be able to summarize 2-3 clinical considerations impacting treatment recommendations within the context of chronic dysphagia case studies
Time Ordered Agenda
9 - 11 am - 120 minutes - Characteristics of Chronic Dysphagia and Distinguishing Features (Fox, Yao)
11- 12 noon - 60 minutes - Whole Person Care for Individuals with Chronic Dysphagia (Yao, Hamilton)
12 - 12:30 pm -Lunch break
12:30 - 1:30 pm - 60 minutes - Emotions Run High: Ethics and Shared-Decision Strategies for the SLP (Fox)
1:30 - 2:30 pm - 60 minutes - Clinical decision-making Frameworks to Navigate Complex Chronic Cases (Fox)\
2:30 - 3:15 pm- 45 minutes - Chronic Dysphagia: Case Studies Across Settings (Fox, Hamilton, Yao)
3:15 - 3:30pm - 15 minutes - Questions & Answers (Fox, Hamilton, Yao)
In order to receive credit for this course participants must complete the following requirements:
• attend entire course
• Join webinar on time and stay until course concludes
• partial credit not allowed
• complete program evaluation/self assessment
• must be completed within 7 days of completion of course in for attendance to be reported to ASHA CE Registry
• certificate of completion will be awarded upon receipt of program evaluation
Special Requests
We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability or other special requests (visual, hearing, physical, etc.), please indicate your request in the designated section included in registration process. We will do our best to accommodate you, please allow a minimum of 14 days notice to allow us time to process your request.
Refund Policy
Refund requests must be submitted in writing via email. Requests made more than 10 business days prior to course date will be subject to an administration fee of $15 of the registration fee if an additional cost is associated with the course. Membership fees will not be refunded if member is not able to attend conferences that are included with annual fee. Refund requests made less than 10 business days prior to any course that requires an additional fee for the course are subject to a $25 administrative fee. This is to cover the costs associated with the course that have already been accrued based on preregistration. No refunds for non-attendance will be issued on the day of, or after, the conference.
Cancelation Policy
If MSCC cancels a course that requires an additional registration fee, all members who have prepaid for the course will be refunded the registration fee in the form of the original payment within 30 business days of the cancelation of the course. MSCC membership fee will not be refunded.
Satisfaction Guarantee & Complaint Policy
MSCC’s continuing education offerings are designed to help professionals achieve improved performance and results in all areas. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the content and material presented, we encourage you to file a complaint via the process outlined on our website within 30 days of the completion of the course. Click Here for Policy
Content Disclosures
The content of this course does not focus exclusively on any specific proprietary product or service. Presenter financial and non-financial disclosures may be found in the Presenter & Disclosures area above.
Location: Webinar
6/18/2025
Kim Gully, MS, CCC-SLP,CCM, CBIST is a speech language pathologist by original training who specializes in working with individuals who have sustained traumatic brain injuries, strokes, anoxic episodes, and other neurological conditions. She has been a Speech-Language Pathologist since 1984, a Certified Case Manager since 2005, and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer since 2009. She retired in 2020 after enjoying a satisfying career as a therapist, case manager, support group leader, local/regional/national speaker, and brain injury advocate. She is currently working to advocate for individuals who need assistance navigating through the recovery process after a traumatic brain injury. She runs a support group for brain injury survivors and caregivers and is the President of the Medical Speech-Language Pathology Council of California. She enjoys running, traveling, and providing pet therapy visits with her chocolate labrador retriever Sara through Pet Prescription team.
Financial Disclosures: None
Nonfinancial Disclosures: President of MSCC, Founder & Leader of New Start Support Group for TBI Survivors
Target Audience: Medically Based Speech-language pathologists
Course Description:
Use of technology in speech pathology has evolved over the last several decades. As more and more people incorporate smart phones, tablets, computers and other prosthetic devices into their daily lives, patients and families look to speech pathologists for help on their use in recovery. Using a patient centered approach to identify which APPs address which target areas will be addressed through an extensive demonstration of select items.
Objectives:
- Provide rationale for use of APPs as therapeutic interventions to enhance patient engagement and compliance.
- Determine how and where to locate appropriate free/low cost apps to address target areas.
- Identify a minimum of 3 APPs in 3 specific target areas to use with neurologically impaired patients.
30 minutes Overview of Technology and therapeutic approaches
30 minutes APP selection by patient preference & target area
90 minutes Interactive APP Demonstration by target area
15 minutes Resources for finding APPs
15 minutes Questions & Answers
Instructional level: Intermediate ASHA CEUs - .3
In order to receive credit for this course participants must complete the following requirements:
- attend entire course
- Join webinar on time and stay until course concludes
- partial credit not allowed
- complete program evaluation
- must be completed within 7 days of completion of course in for attendance to be reported to ASHA CE Registry
- certificate of completion will be awarded upon receipt of program evaluation
We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability or other special requests (visual, hearing, physical, etc.), please indicate your request in the designated section included in registration process. We will do our best to accommodate you, please allow a minimum of 14 days notice to allow us time to process your request.
Refund Policy
Refund requests must be submitted in writing via email. Requests made more than 10 business days prior to course date will be subject to an administration fee of $15 of the registration fee if an additional cost is associated with the course. Membership fees will not be refunded if member is not able to attend conferences that are included with annual fee. Refund requests made less than 10 business days prior to any course that requires an additional fee for the course are subject to a $25 administrative fee. This is to cover the costs associated with the course that have already been accrued based on preregistration. No refunds for non-attendance will be issued on the day of, or after, the conference.
Cancellation Policy
If MSCC cancels a course that requires an additional registration fee, all members who have prepaid for the course will be refunded the registration fee in the form of the original payment within 30 business days of the cancellation of the course. MSCC membership fee will not be refunded.
Satisfaction Guarantee & Complaint Policy
MSCC’s continuing education offerings are designed to help professionals achieve improved performance and results in all areas. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the content and material presented, we encourage you to file a complaint via the process outlined on our website within 30 days of the completion of the course. Click Here for Policy
Content Disclosures
The content of this course does not focus exclusively on any specific proprietary product or service. Presenter financial and non-financial disclosures may be found in the Presenter & Disclosures area above.
8/13/2025
Rochelle Frank, MD, FAAN received her medical degree at the University of California, San Diego, attended Neurology residency at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and fellowship training in Neurophysiology at the University of California, Davis. Currently, she works as a Clinical Professor of Neurology at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine where she started a new program in Integrative Neurology and Functional Neurologic Disorders. Previously, she was an Associate Professor of Neurology and Neurology Clerkship Director at California Northstate University College of Medicine from 2016 to 2022 and worked as a general Neurologist at Kaiser Permanente in Roseville California from 1998 to 2016.
She is board certified in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology and received additional board certifications in Integrative Medicine from the ABoIM (American Board of Integrative Medicine) in 2016 and the ABIHM in 2012. She is the current Chair of the American Academy of Neurology Neurohealth and Integrative Neurology Section. Her research interests include Integrative Medicine and Functional Neurologic Disorders. She has created many programs in physician and medical student wellness, and she is currently a member of the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society Joy of Medicine Committee, the UC Davis Wellness and DEI Committees and a founding and current member of the FND Society.
Financial Disclosures:
- University of California, Davis School of Medicine employee
- Honoraria for Sacramento Sierra Valley Medical Society Balint Groups
- none
Facilitator:
Kim Gully, MS, CCC, CCM,CBIST
Financial Disclosures;
- None
Non-Financial Disclosures
- MSCC President & Continuing Education Administrator
- New Start Brain Injury Support Group Founder & Leader
Course Description: Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a complex diagnosis that has recently gained attention in the field of neurology. Formerly known as conversion disorder and addressed primarily from a psychiatric standpoint, recent research has explored the efficacy of a more holistic approach to FND combining psychological and physiological approaches. This course will focus on the key role of the speech-language pathologist in the treatment of FND. Identifying patients with FND is easily achieved by the neurologist on the team. This course will address the treatment techniques and approaches needed by FND patients that SLPs are uniquely qualified to provide. This session will provide tools and examples of familiar treatment practices to help successfully treat the FND population.
Learner objectives:
- Describe the distinguishing characteristics of (Functional Neurological Disorder/FND)
- Identify potential team members and holistic approaches used to treat FND
- Review case studies to identify specific symptoms of FND and corresponding treatment approaches
5:30 - 6:15 Functional Neurologic disorder: Process of Ruling Patients “In”
6:15 - 7:00 Case Studies & treatment pointers
7:00 – 7:45 Holistic approaches & team members
7:45 – 8:15 Discussion & Question/Answer
8:15 – 8:30 Wrap Up & Question/Answer
In order to receive credit for this course participants must complete the following requirements:
- attend entire course
- sign in zoom conference ( phone participation only is not eligible for ASHA CEU's)
- partial credits not allowed
- /complete program evaluation/learning assessmetn
- must be completed within 7 days of completion of course
- certificate of completion will be awarded upon receipt of program evaluation/learning assessment
Special Requests
We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability or other special requests, please indicate your request in the designated section included in registration process. We will do our best to accommodate you, please allow a minimum of 14 days notice to allow us time to process your request.
Refund Policy
Refund requests must be submitted in writing via email. Requests made more than 10 business days prior to course date will be subject to an administration fee of $15 of the registration fee if an additional cost is associated with the course. Membership fees will not be refunded if member is not able to attend conferences that are included with annual fee. Refund requests made less than 10 business days prior to any course that requires an additional fee for the course are subject to a $25 administrative fee. This is to cover the costs associated with the course that have already been accrued based on preregistration. No refunds for non-attendance will be issued on the day of, or after, the conference.
Cancellation Policy
If MSCC cancels a course that requires an additional registration fee, all members who have prepaid for the course will be refunded the registration fee in the form of the original payment within 30 business days of the cancellation of the course. MSCC membership fee will not be refunded.
Satisfaction Guarantee & Complaint Policy
MSCC’s continuing education offerings are designed to help professionals achieve improved performance and results in all areas. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the content and material presented, we encourage you to file a complaint via the process outlined on our website within 30 days of the completion of the course. Click Here for Policy
Content Disclosures The content of this course does not focus exclusively on any specific proprietary product or service. Presenter financial and non-financial disclosures may be found in the Presenter & Disclosures area above.
10/2/2025
Jennifer Meyer, M.S., CCC-SLP, is the Director of Clinical Education at the University of Oregon.
She has a special interest in integrating technology to improve clinical service delivery in
speech-language pathology. With a background spanning acute care, inpatient rehabilitation,
skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient services, Jennifer brings a wealth of practical knowledge
to her role. Her areas of expertise include gender-affirming communication services. Jennifer is
also actively involved in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) initiatives, working to
create accessible, inclusive spaces within clinical and educational settings.
Financial Disclosures: Honorarium from MSCC
Nonfinancial Disclosures: None
Target Audience: Medically Based Speech-language pathologists
Course Description:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a complex and evolving tool that has the potential to reduce administrative demands, increase productivity and enhance quality of assessment and treatment in medical settings across populations. The complexity of the technology and unique ways of interacting with AI has led to many speech-language pathologists feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to incorporate it into their clinical practice. This presentation will introduce new users to ways to leverage potential benefits and integrate AI into clinical workflow. Strategies for maximizing output and application examples will give the most novice user confidence to get started utilizing this technology. Limitations, ethical considerations and bias potential will be addressed.
Objectives
- Identify five steps of a framework to maximize output from Artificial Intelligence programs
- Discuss ethical considerations surrounding the use of Artificial Intelligence
- Recognize three potential applications of Artificial Intelligence in clinical practice
30 Minutes – Introduction and Description of AI
30 Minutes – Prompt Engineering and Examples
30 Minutes – Application Ideas
30 Minutes – Live demonstration of AI
15 Minutes – Case Application – try it yourself!
15 Minutes – Limitations and Ethical Considerations
15 Minutes – Technology Fatigue
15 Minutes – Wrap Up and Questions
ASHA CEUs: .3
In order to receive credit for this course participants must complete the following requirements:
- attend entire course
- Join webinar on time and stay until course concludes
- partial credit not allowed
- complete program evaluation/learning assessment
- must be completed within 7 days of completion of course in for attendance to be reported to ASHA CE Registry
- certificate of completion will be awarded upon receipt of program evaluation/learning assessment
Special Requests
We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability or other special requests (visual, hearing, physical, etc.), please indicate your request in the designated section included in registration process. We will do our best to accommodate you, please allow a minimum of 14 days notice to allow us time to process your request.
Refund Policy
Refund requests must be submitted in writing via email. Requests made more than 10 business days prior to course date will be subject to an administration fee of $15 of the registration fee if an additional cost is associated with the course. Membership fees will not be refunded if member is not able to attend conferences that are included with annual fee. Refund requests made less than 10 business days prior to any course that requires an additional fee for the course are subject to a $25 administrative fee. This is to cover the costs associated with the course that have already been accrued based on preregistration. No refunds for non-attendance will be issued on the day of, or after, the conference.
Cancellation Policy
If MSCC cancels a course that requires an additional registration fee, all members who have prepaid for the course will be refunded the registration fee in the form of the original payment within 30 business days of the cancellation of the course. MSCC membership fee will not be refunded.
Satisfaction Guarantee & Complaint Policy
MSCC’s continuing education offerings are designed to help professionals achieve improved performance and results in all areas. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the content and material presented, we encourage you to file a complaint via the process outlined on our website within 30 days of the completion of the course. Click Here for Policy
Content Disclosures
The content of this course does not focus exclusively on any specific proprietary product or service. Presenter financial and non-financial disclosures may be found in the Presenter & Disclosures area above.
Assistance...
If you need assistance please send an e-mail to info@msccslpceus.org and someone will contact you within 48 hours. We are an all volunteer board, so please be patient as we research your request.