Course Code: REL-RTS-0-LCCDBP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Identify the most common cognitive-communication deficits associated with post-COVID conditions.
Determine best practices for the evaluation of cognitive-communication deficits in this population.
Select at least four interventions to address cognitive-communication deficits.
Outline:
Section 1: Definition and the SLP’s Role
Case Study Introduction
Definition of Post-COVID Conditions
Why It Matters
PCC Symptoms
Debilitating Symptoms
The Role of SLPs
Psychosocial Impact of PCC
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 2: SLP Assessment and Intervention
Special Considerations: Fatigue and PEM
Assessment
Intervention
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Case Study: Meet Julie
Assessment
Intervention
Discharge from Therapy
Test Your Knowledge
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Editor: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience. She obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She worked with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnostic conditions in school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for Aegis Therapies, she created training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology related to the clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. She currently draws upon her expertise in her role at Relias as Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Subject Matter Expert: Emory Roper, M.Ed, CCC-SLP
Emory Roper, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist who obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Virginia. He worked in the inpatient rehabilitation setting and served as a clinical leader of a stroke recovery unit. He then relocated to North Carolina and transitioned to working in an outpatient rehabilitation clinic, where he enjoys providing person-centered care and helping individuals meet their goals. He has been a guest lecturer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, educating graduate speech-language pathology students about fatigue management in concussions and Long COVID.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Speech and Language Pathologists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.