Artificial Intelligence (AI): Considerations for CSD Professionals
ASHA members and certificate holders can leverage generative AI tools to enhance their clinical efficiency and human connection with clients or patients. Whether you are using them for brainstorming therapy activities, streamlining documentation, or creating educational materials, these tools can be a valuable resource when you approach them thoughtfully and responsibly.
As you do with any clinical tool, you must use generative AI in a manner that meets clients’ and students’ specific needs, safeguards patient and student privacy, and reflects a commitment to evidence-based practice.
Clinical Applications of Generative AI
Generative AI is a powerful and time-saving tool—but it’s not a substitute for your clinical expertise. It may help you create therapy materials, correspondence, templates, and checklists—and even, under certain circumstances, assist you with documentation.
However, absent your clinical expertise, AI cannot be trusted to
- interpret diagnostic data,
- individualize care, or
- replace professional judgment.
Clinicians who use AI must carefully review their documentation for accuracy and compliance with legal and payer requirements.
Limitations exist—but audiologists, audiology assistants, SLPs, and SLPAs can learn to use generative AI tools safely and responsibly.
Four Key Considerations
Before you begin using generative AI technology for clinical activities, you’ll first need to address four key considerations:
