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Michigan Speech Therapy Continuing Education 

How many continuing education hours are required during a reporting period?

Speech-Language Pathologists: SLPs licensed in Michigan are required to complete twenty (20) continuing professional development (cpd) credits every two (2) years.

Duel Licensees: N/A

New Licensees: N/A

SLP Assistants: N/A

How long is the reporting period?

Two (2) years.

Due Date

One renewal.

Can CE credits be carried over into the next reporting period?

N/A

Are there any specific courses that must be taken?

A licensee shall earn at least one (1) cpd credit in the area of pain and symptom management by completing a continuing education program or activity.

Credits in pain and symptom management may include, but are not limited to, courses or activities relevant to the practice of speech- language pathology and relating to the public health burden of pain; ethics and health policy relating to pain; pain definitions; basic sciences including pharmacology, psychology, and sociology; clinical sciences relating to pain; clinician-patient communications as relating to pain; management of pain including evaluation and treatment; ensuring quality pain care; and programs and resources relevant to pain.

What types of activities can be used for the continuing education requirements?

Activity

Number of Credits

Documentation

Completing an approved continuing education program or activity related to the practice of speechlanguage pathology or any non-clinical subject relevant to the practice of speech-language pathology.

The number of credits approved by the sponsor or the approving organization is the number of credits that approved for each continuing education program or activity.

A minimum of six (6) cpd credits shall be earned in this activity. A maximum of fifteen (15) cpd credits may be earned for these activities in each renewal period.

If audited, a licensee shall submit a copy of a letter or certificate of completion showing the licensee’s name, number of credits earned, sponsor name or the name of the organization that approved the program or activity for continuing education credit, and the date or dates on which the program or activity was completed.

Reading an article related to the practice of speech-language pathology in a professional or scientific journal. This activity does not include articles offered as a continuing education activity by ASHA.

One (1) cpd credit shall be granted for each article read. A maximum of five (5) cpd credits may be earned for this activity each renewal period.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a signed document that lists the journals read, including title of article, journal name, volume number, and author.

Presenting a continuing education program related to the practice of speech-language pathology.

Two (2) cpd credits shall be granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of presentation.

A presentation shall not be less than 50 minutes in length. No additional credit shall be granted for preparation.

Credit for a presentation shall be granted only once per a renewal period.

A maximum of ten (10) credits may be earned for this type of activity in each renewal period.

If audited, a licensee shall submit a letter from the program sponsor confirming the licensee as the present and the presentation date and time, or a copy of the presentation notice or advertisement showing the date of presentation, the licensee’s name listed as the presenter, and the name of the organization that approved or offered the presentation for continuing education credit.

Initial presentation of a scientific exhibit or paper accepted for presentation through a peer review process at a state, regional, national or international speech-language pathology conference, or its components, or a related professional organization.

Two (2) cpd credits shall be granted for each presentation. No additional credit for preparation shall be granted.

Credit for a presentation shall be granted only once per a renewal period. A maximum of ten (10) credits may be earned for this type of activity in each renewal period.

If audited, a licensee shall submit a copy of the document presented with evidence of presentation or a letter from the program sponsor verifying the exhibit or paper was accepted for presentation through a peer review process and the date of presentation.

Writing an article related to the practice, education, or research of speech-language pathology that is published in any of the following:

  • Association journal
  • A peer reviewed journal
  • A health care journal
  • A professional or scientific journal

Three (3) cpd credits shall be granted for each article.

Credit for an article shall be granted once per renewal period. A maximum number of nine (9) credits may be earned for this type of activity in each renewal period.

If audited, a licensee shall submit a copy of the publication that identifies the licensee as the author of the article or a publication acceptance letter.

Writing a chapter related to the practice, education, or research of speech-language pathology that is published in a text book.

Three (3) cpd credits for each chapter shall be granted.

Credit for a chapter shall be granted only once in a renewal period. A maximum of nine (9) credits may be earned for this type of activity in each renewal period.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of the publication that identifies the licensee as the author of the chapter or a publication acceptance letter.

Serving as an instructor of students, staff, or other licensees at a clinical program related to the practice of speech-language pathology provided through or recognized by an accredited speech language pathology educational program that meets the standards.

Two (2) cpd credits shall be granted for each 50 to 60 minutes instructional session on a specific subject. No additional credit shall be granted for preparation. A maximum of ten (10) cpd credits may be earned for this type of activity in each renewal period.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a letter from the program director verifying the licensee’s role, the number of instructional sessions on specific subjects provided by the licensee, and the length of the instructional sessions. Also, the letter shall verify that the clinical training program was provided, offered, or accredited by an educational program or organization that meets the requirements.

Serving as a clinical supervisor for students completing an internship, residency, or fellowship program that is recognized or approved by R 338.615.

One (1) cpd credit shall be granted for one (1) hour of clinical instruction or supervision.

A maximum of five (5) cpd credits may be earned for this type of activity in each renewal period.

If audited, a licensee shall submit a letter from the educational program or clinical agency director verifying the licensee’s role, the number of hours of instruction or supervision provided by the licensee, and that the internship, residency, or fellowship program is recognized or approved by an educational program or organization that meets the requirements.

Providing supervision as part of a disciplinary sanction.

One (1) cpd credit shall be granted for one (1) hour of supervision provided. A maximum of five (5) cpd credits may be earned for this type of activity in each renewal period.

If audited, the licensee shall submit an affidavit from the disciplinary limited licensee who received the supervision. The affidavit shall attest to the licensee’s role as supervisor and the number of hours the licensee spent providing supervision to the disciplinary limited speech-language pathologist.

Participating on an international, national, regional, state, state component, or local task force, committee, board, council, or association related to the field of speech-language pathology. A task force, committee board, council, or association is considered acceptable if it enhances the participant’s knowledge and understanding of the field of speech-language pathology.

Five (5) cpd credits shall be granted for participation on each task force, committee, board, council, or association shall be granted.

A maximum of five (5) cpd credits may be earned for this type of activity in each renewal period.

If audited, a licensee shall submit documentation verifying the licensee’s participation in at least 50% of the regularly scheduled meetings of the task force, committee, board, council, or association.

Participation in the development of a national examination for speech-language pathologists.

Five (5) cpd credits shall be granted for participation. A maximum of five (5) cpd credits may be earned for this type of activity in each renewal period.

If audited, the licensee shall submit documentation from the sponsor of the examination verifying the licensee’s role and participation in the development of the examination.

Participating in an in-service program relating to the practice of speech-language pathology provided or sponsored by a Michigan school system.

One (1) cpd credit shall be granted for each hour of in-service completed. A maximum of five (5) cpd credits shall be granted for this type of activity in each renewal period.

If audited, the licensee shall submit documentation from the in-service provider verifying the date and number of hours for the in-service program, the program’s relationship to speech-language pathology, and the licensee’s participation.

Are there limitations on the types of courses that can be taken?

No more than twelve (12) cpd credits shall be earned for approved continuing education programs or activities during one 24-hour period.

What type of courses or activities are not allowed?

N/A

What type of approval is needed for the courses?

A continuing education program or activity is approved, regardless of the format in which it is offered, if it is approved, sponsored, or accepted for continuing education credit by any of the following:

  • ·       American speech-language hearing association (ASHA).
  • ·       Michigan board of audiology.
  • ·       Michigan board of medicine.
  • ·       Michigan board of osteopathic medicine and surgery.
  • ·       A speech-language pathology board of any state of the United States.

What are the reporting requirements?

Submission of an application for renewal shall constitute the applicant’s certification of compliance with the requirements of this rule.

How long must continuing education records be retained?

A licensee shall retain documentation of meeting the requirements of this rule for a period of three (3) years from the date of applying for license renewal.

Waiver

N/A

Audit

The department may select and audit a sample of licensees who have renewed their license and request proof of compliance. If audited, a licensee shall submit documentation as specified above, see chart for documentation details.

References

Mich. Admin. Code r. 338.627

Mich. Admin. Code r. 338.629

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