Course Description

This course equips speech-language pathologists with knowledge and skills regarding the social determinants of health, principles of diversity, and strategies for addressing bias. Learners will explore trauma-informed supervision practices to meet diverse trainee needs. Through activities and case studies, participants gain strategies for advancing equity and inclusion in supervision.

Course Format

Asynchronous, self-paced online course

Primary Audience

School-based or other pediatric providers supervising graduate students in speech-language pathology.

Secondary Audience

Any

Learner Outcomes

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the five main social determinants of health
2. Define culturally responsive practice
3. Define trauma-informed care and list three trauma-informed supervision strategies
4. List three ways SLP materials and activities can be more culturally responsive
5. Describe the elements of an effective session plan for a culturally and linguistically diverse student

To Register, visit:
https://ce-catalog.rutgers.edu/coursedisplay.cfm?schID=96060

Registration Fee: $25.00

Continuing Education Information

Satisfactory Completion Requirements:
To be awarded a certificate of completion, participants must:

1. Watch all videos associated with each of four modules
2. Read two articles listed as required within Module Three
3. Pass a 5-question multiple-choice quiz with 80% accuracy for each of the four modules; there are unlimited re-takes of each quiz
4. Complete and submit a final survey/course evaluation and assessment.

There is no partial credit. A link to the online assessments and course evaluation will be provided within the Canvas platform.

Financial Support Disclosure

These modules were developed as part of a project funded by the Rutgers Equity Alliance for Community Health (2024-2026).

Policies

Accommodation Requests: Please email slpcontinuinged@shp.rutgers.edu if you will require accommodations to participate in this course.

Refund Policy: This is an online, self-paced asynchronous course. No refunds will be offered once learners have accessed any course module. Learners who want a refund after registration but before accessing content may request one by email to slpcontinuinged@shp.rutgers.edu.

Cancellation Policy: If this course is canceled by Rutgers prior to its completion by registered learners, the registration fee will be refunded in full. Please contact slpcontinuinged@shp.rutgers.edu.

Complaint Procedure: If learners have a complaint regarding the speaker, course content, or scientific integrity, they are asked to write to Dr. Celeste Domsch, Program Director, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, at celeste.domsch@rutgers.edu.

Kristen Victorino, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Presenter Biography

Kristen Victorino, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is an associate professor in the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program in the School of Health Professions at Rutgers University. Dr. Victorino specializes in child language development and disorders and has a particular interest in evidence-based and equitable service practices in schools.

Disclosures
Kristen Victorino is a full-time, salaried employee of Rutgers University. She has no non-financial relationships to disclose.

Stephanie Hubbell, M.S., CCC-SLP

Presenter Biography

Stephanie Hubbell, M.S., CCC-SLP, is the founding Director of Clinical Education within Rutgers University’s M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program. While her clinical areas of specialty include autism, AAC, and gender-affirming voice and communication, Stephanie prides herself in building innovative and culturally-responsive speech-language service provision programs within the Newark, NJ community, as well as developing educational programming that is problem-based, learner-centered, and trauma-informed.

Disclosures
Stephanie Hubbell is a full-time, salaried employee of Rutgers University. She has no non-financial relationships to disclose.