The majority of this course content is focused on issues related to ethics as defined by ASHA (see Approved Course Content). The focus of this course is the navigation of ethical relationships, professionalism, and related ethical considerations. This course may count towards ethics certification maintenance requirements.
In this episode we had the pleasure of welcoming AC Goldberg, Ph. D. CCC-SLP and Barb Worth, MS, CCC-SLP to walk us through the critical work that is cultural responsiveness training for transgender and gender non-conforming (GNC) individuals. While gender aligning voice modification is something that is within the scope of practice of a speech and language pathologist, it is imperative to do the work of cultural responsiveness first before engaging in the clinical work. Cultural competency is a piece of our clinical practice that should be continually changing and evolving, and without it we cannot effectively create safe spaces or provide effective clinical services. Through engaging in active allyship, changing your language and your perspective, you can create a true safe space and transform your encounters with transgender/gender nonconforming students, campers, patients and clients.
AC is a speech and language pathologist and person of transgender experience and Barb has a decade of experience working with the T/GNC population. You can learn more about AC and Barb here.
This course is offered for .15 ASHA CEU: Introductory Level, Related Area, Subject Code: 7070 Ethics and Ethical Decision Making
Learning Outcomes
1. Identify ASHA policy and resources, as well as federal legislation guiding inclusion and service provision to gender diverse populations.
2. Describe appropriate workplace/educational practice policies and processes for inclusivity of gender diverse populations
3. Provide two clinical recommendations for successful and ethical service delivery for patients, clients and students regardless of gender presentation.