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SLP Grad Students: ASHA Issues New Telepractice and Telesupervision Allowances for 2023

in National NSSLHA on November 28, 2022 November 28, 2022 by Amanda Gallagher, MA, CCC-SLP

Changes to telepractice and telesupervision

Current COVID-19 guidance from the Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CFCC) will end on December 31, 2022, and ASHA has updated its 2020 Certification Standards in Speech-Language Pathology to allow telepractice. So, if you’re ready to begin a graduate program or clinical fellowship experience, now is the time to become familiar with ASHA’s certification requirements. Here’s the new information you need…

Advocacy in Action: How to Support Transgender People in Your State

in National NSSLHA Member on November 22, 2022 November 22, 2022 by Connor Mahon

To protect trans youth and the clinicians who support them, it is important that you as an SLP advocate at the state level in opposition to discriminatory bills. Even if there is nothing pending in your state, you can share your thoughts on passed or proposed legislation—or on the topic generally. What Is Gender-Affirming Care, and What Role Do SLPs Play? Gender-affirming care is any…

A Year of Growth with the LGBTQ+ CSD Student Association

in National NSSLHA Member on June 7, 2022 March 30, 2022 by Connor Mahon

Last June, I introduced the world to the LGBTQ+ CSD Student Association in the NSSLHA Blog post, “Finding Community as an LGBTQ+ Student.” Now, nearly a year later, I look back on our beginnings and am incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished. I interviewed two of the organization’s officers, President Cailee Stein and Event Chair Eric Button to reflect and share their perspectives on how…

After Graduation: Tips for Navigating the ASHA Certification and State Licensure Process

in National NSSLHA Member on May 24, 2022 February 16, 2024 by Caitlin Cloud

Perhaps you’re beginning grad school, are about to complete your AuD or Master’s in SLP program, or are a recent graduate. Regardless of where you are in your graduate education, it never hurts to look ahead and prepare for the future. I’m currently working as a CF-SLP four days per week in a local critical access hospital, as well as PRN in the acute care…