25th Annual Conference

Ethical Decision Making: An Evolutionary and Revolutionary Process
October 11-13, 2012
Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel
Williamsburg, Virginia

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Pre-Conference Workshop/Training for Board Members
PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO:

Delineate key components of laws as well as rules and regulations that govern the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology.
Describe elements of the disciplinary process and its application to the professions through participation in a mock hearing.
Differentiate the function of professional associations and regulatory boards in the regulation of the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology.
Draft a consent order and agreement.
Engage in the process utilized in examining potential complaints and ethics violations as well as in reporting to the HIPDB.

Conference Sessions
PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO:

Differentiate and interpret ethical prescriptions and the potential impact on regulatory violations.
Analyze considerations in implementing mandated ethics CE.
Examine a model for determining appropriate sanctions for statutory/regulatory violations.
Discuss ethical considerations in the use of social media.
Characterize challenges and successes experienced by state boards and staff in the regulation of the professions.
Delineate changes in ASHA’s Revised Model Bill as well as the proposed revisions to SLP certification standards.
Identify current trends regarding the internet sale of hearing aids, model language for licensure of assistants, and intergenerational perspectives on ethics.