Related Links for Professionals About Speech-Language Pathology Practice Management

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Practice Management

Ethics

• Code of Ethics
  The Code of Ethics sets forth the fundamental principles and rules considered essential to the practice of audiology and SLP and for preserving the integrity of the profession.
• Issues in Ethics Statements
  Issues in Ethics Statements provide analysis and guidance on a variety of ethical issues that may be relevant to curriculum planning on this topic.
• Ethics Index Page

Evidence-Based Practice

• Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Disorders: An Introduction
  New ASHA Technical Report about how to improve the quality of the evidence base supporting clinical practice and ultimately improve the quality of clinical services.
• Evidence-Based Practice
  Link to definitions, practice guidelines, literature review sites and levels of evidence.

Cultural Competence

• Knowledge and Skills Needed by Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists to Provide Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services
• Self-Assessment for Cultural Competence
• Tips for Working with an Interpreter
• How Does Your Caseload Compare to the US Census?
• Multicultural Constituency Groups
• Issues in Ethics: Cultural Competence
• Code of Fair Testing Practices in Education

Reimbursement

• An Introduction to Key Concepts in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Reimbursement and Advocacy   
• Billing & Reimbursement
• Coding for Reimbursement
• Marketing Your Services

Related Resources

• Fact Sheet on Natural Environments for Infants and Toddlers Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Their Families
• Association Governance
• Data and Surveys
• Legislation and Advocacy
• Continuing Education

Professional Development

Review live and self-study programs offered by ASHA Professional Development for ASHA CEUs. For information about group discounts, call ASHA Product Sales at 888-498-6699.

Maintenance of Certification
See how to meet the continuing education requirements for maintaining the Certificates of Clinical Competence (CCC-A and CCC-SLP). 

Special Interest Groups

Connect with your professional community! Special Interest Groups give speech-language pathologists the opportunity to explore similar interests and share expertise in focused areas of practice and/or research.

Special Interest Groups related to SLP Practice Management:

• SIG 11, Administration and Supervision
• SIG 14, Communication Disorders and Sciences in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Populations

Special Interest Groups related to personnel preparation:

• SIG 10, Issues in Higher Education

Other Web Resources

• Medical Record Retention
  Your basic questions on managing medical records answered with links to agencies and other resources.
• Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
  Providing information for speech-language pathologists about current trends, technology, jobs, and product information.
• American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology
  A national nonprofit organization established to provide interaction and communication among speech-language pathologists and audiologists in private practice.

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