Course Code: REL-RTS-0-22POD20
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recognize key differences between structured SLP interventions and functional communication interventions.
Indicate strategies to best align interventions with impairments.
Identify best practices in documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Outline:
Introduction
Why It Matters (02:25)
SLP in Home Health: Diagnoses and Referral (03:49)
Homebound Status and Cognitive-Communication Impairments (06:16)
Homebound Status and Dysphagia (09:34)
Structured vs. Functional Communication Intervention (10:41)
Infection Control Concerns (13:35)
Materials for Evaluations (16:26)
Functional Intervention for Cognitive-Communication (18:31)
Cognitive Example: Mild Cognitive Impairment - Keys in the Door (21:26)
Cognitive Example: Hearing Impairment and Nighttime Checklist (24:02)
Cognitive Example: Medication Management (26:27)
Cognitive Examples: Everyday Problem Solving (30:34)
Task Segmentation and Interdisciplinary Collaboration (37:45)
Cognitive Example: Memory and Calendar (38:39)
Cognitive Example: Executive Function (42:50)
Speech Example: Speech Intelligibility (44:34)
Swallowing Example: Modified Diet (46:32)
Documentation and Goals (50:52)
Home Exercise Recommendations (55:12)
Interdisciplinary Communication for Follow-Through (58:27)
Case Example: Medication Management (01:02:00)
Conclusion (01:07:22)Subject Matter Expert: Shannon Liem, MS, CCC-SLP
Shannon Liem graduated from Florida State University with a Master’s degree in communications disorders. She is a licensed speech-language pathologist in the state of Florida and has been in practice for over 32 years with experience in acute care, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient, and home health. She has been employed by Aegis Therapies for the last 29 years and currently serves as a National Clinical Director for Home Health providing support for clinical programming, compliance, and regulatory updates within the home health environment.
Writer: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of experience. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She has provided care to clients across the lifespan with diverse diagnostic conditions in settings including school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a contract therapy company, she developed training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology focusing on clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. Currently, she serves as the Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology at Relias, where she leverages her clinical expertise and analysis of published research. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Speech Language Pathologists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.