SpeechPathology.com

SpeechPathology.com: Online Continuing Education for Speech-Language Pathology

SpeechPathology.com is an online continuing education platform for speech-language pathology (SLP) professionals and speech-language pathology assistants. The site offers more than 700 online courses and covers over 30 topic areas, with the stated goal of providing lifelong learning and professional development opportunities within the SLP community.

The platform presents itself as an ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) Approved Continuing Education Provider and offers the ability to submit reports to the ASHA registry. It also mentions earning ASHA CEUs (continuing education units) and SAC (Speech-Language & Audiology Canada) CEUs.

Course Catalog and Formats

The catalog includes live webinar, video, text, and audio courses. Featured formats include 30-minute Fast Class courses and more in-depth Master Class courses. The platform states that new courses are added weekly.

Search can be done by topic. Available topic areas include:

• Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
• Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
• Dysphagia in Adults
• Neonatal and Pediatric Dysphagia
• Childhood Language Disorders
• Speech Sound Disorders, Articulation, and Phonology
• Fluency, Atypical Disfluency, and Stuttering
• Motor Speech Disorders in Adults and Pediatrics
• Neurogenic Communication Disorders in Adults and Pediatrics
• Dementia and Aging Care
• Early Intervention
• Ethics
• Cultural Competence
• Telepractice and Telehealth
• Technology Tools and AI Applications
• Clinical Supervision and Education
• Documentation and Reimbursement
• Leadership and Management
• Clinical Research and Specialty Topics
• Social Communication
• Developmental Language Disorders
• Literacy and Phonological Awareness
• Voice
• Hearing and Hearing Loss
• Craniofacial Anomalies, Genetic Syndromes, and Special Populations
• Acute and Post-Acute Care
• Aerodigestive and Tracheostomy Care
• Clinical Instrumentals and Diagnostic Procedures
• Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Exam Review Series
• 20Q with Ann Kummer Series
• Innovation in Evidence-Based Practice Series
• Nancy McKinley Lecture
• Veterans Affairs (VA) Courses
• Textbook Courses
• RIT/NTID
• School-Based Intervention and Collaboration
• Service Delivery and Interprofessional Education

Subscription and Access

Access to courses is provided through an annual subscription of $129 which, according to the site, allows unlimited continuing education courses during that period. The subscription includes full access to all SLP CEU courses, as well as virtual online conferences and CEU transcripts. The site also offers a free trial course, with no credit card or commitment, for those who want to explore the platform.

Professional Resources and Job Board

In addition to education, SpeechPathology.com maintains a Career Center with thousands of SLP job openings, organized by city, state, position, and company. Subscribers can sign up for job alerts and personalized email notifications. The platform also publishes research articles and an Ask the Experts section, where leading professionals answer questions about trends and relevant topics in the profession.

The site includes resources on state license requirements, state licensure boards, and professional associations. It also offers group pricing and an affiliate and partner program.

Graduate-Level Credit

SpeechPathology.com has established a collaboration with University of the Pacific, Benerd College, to offer school-based SLPs courses that can earn graduate-level semester credits (non-degree) for salary advancement or recertification requirements.

Editorial Team and Background

The platform was developed by professionals from the speech-language pathology community. Its senior managing editor, Amy J. Hansen, MA, CCC-SLP, has more than 20 years of experience in speech-language pathology practice. The SpeechPathology.com curriculum is determined by a master's-level team of licensed speech-language pathologists, including leading experts in the field.

SpeechPathology.com is part of the Continued group, which includes continuing education sites in disciplines such as audiology, counseling, early childhood education, massage, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, respiratory therapy, social work, and speech-language pathology, as well as the Simucase platform.