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    • Speech Language Pathologist
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Course Description

Working as a speech language pathologist can be challenging. With mounting paperwork, high caseloads, administrative red tape SLPs may find themselves asking, 'what else can I do with my degree?'. This introductory course will compliment strengths typical of SLP and help SLPs explore this question further by identifying transferable skills, their strengths and alternative career pathways. This course will also provide guidance on how to complete the job search, resume and interview process to develop services and products in order to generate multi-stream income.

Course Requirements:
  • Computer with internet and working speakers/sound are required for this course.
  • Course must be completed within 30 days of activation (activate course within 6 months of purchase).
  • An online multiple-choice quiz (80% passing score) and submission of an online evaluation form are required for successful completion.
  • A certificate of completion will be available to print immediately after course is successfully completed.
  • SLPs - ASHA CEUs may be obtained by completing the online ASHA form and checking the "Report to ASHA" box.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify transferable skills, strengths, and interests
  • Identify certifications within the SLP practice to specialize into a new career path
  • Identify non-therapy career opportunities in the allied health fields
  • Identify career paths in non-healthcare fields
  • Outline an action plan for their proposed alternate career paths
  • Describe ways to market their skills, products and/or services
  • Conduct job searches, build resumes and sharpen interviewing skills

Dr. Katandria Demps

MS, MA, CCC-SLP, CAS, CPH, CPC

Dr. K.L. Johnson, DrPH, MS, MA, CCC-SLP, CPH, CAS, CPCRT is a multi-lingual, nationally certified speech-language pathologist, linguist, certified autism specialist, certified public health researcher and certified in the practice of cognitive rehabilitation. She is founder and director of the non-profit, Dr. Love’s Healthcare and Dr. Love’s Integrative Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine, PLLC.

She is CEO and director of K&K Services, whose professional work has been recognized by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, American Public Health Association and featured in BusinessWeek Magazine. For more information, please contact at https://www.drkatjohnson.com/.

Financial Disclosure: Dr. Johnson receives an honorarium for her live course presentations and royalties for the sale of her online courses through CIAO Seminars. Dr. Johnson is the founder and director of the non-profit, Dr. Love’s Healthcare and Dr. Love’s Integrative Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine, PLLC. She is also CEO and director of K&K Services, a multilingual healthcare service.

Non-Financial Disclosure: Dr. Johnson is a member and board trustee of People to People International (PTPI).

45 Minutes
How did I get here?
30 Minutes
Transferable skills
15 Minutes
Your Strengths, Interests, & Personality Test
30 Minutes
Alternate Career Paths
60 Minutes
Putting your plan in action
35 Minutes
Job search, resume building, and interview skills
90 Minutes
Marketing your skills, product and/or service
30 Minutes
Analyzing your marketing strategy
5.6 Hours
Total

Delivery VIA:

  • Online - This course is offered in an online, on demand format.
  • Club CIAO - Club CIAO: This course is also part of Club CIAO, our all-you-can-eat buffet of online courses for one low price. Club CIAO Members also receive 25% off of all Live Stream courses!

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 5.5 Hours
  • CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider (0.55 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet submission required

Introductory Level
0.55 ASHA CEUs


Reviews

"Great speaker and presentation. "

- Oviedo, FL / Dec 2023

"well done!"

- Ennice, NC / Jun 2023

"Thank you so much. This presentation has given me so much to reflect upon regarding transferable skills. As well as hope in creating a situation that is sustainable for my personality and temperament while still being able to help others within or related to the field of speech therapy. "

- Lake Charles, LA / Jul 2022

"Thank you"

- Memphis, TN / Apr 2022

"In general info was very valuable"

- Weslaco, TX / Mar 2022

"Grateful for this content and to know I am not alone in my desire to change course at this stage of my career and life :) "

- Springdale, AR / Mar 2022

"Great job!"

- Clinton , MS / Feb 2022