💭 “Why is this former student-athlete struggling with attention and memory?” 💭 “Could my patient’s cognitive decline actually be linked to past concussions?” 💭 “How can I best support a patient with cognitive deficits following a TBI?” 👆 If you’ve ever wondered about the SLP’s role in concussion and TBI management, this month’s webinar is for you! Inside this 2-hour course, you’ll: 🧠 Define concussion, TBI, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) 🧠 Examine the critical role of SLPs in the multidisciplinary care team 🧠 Learn from case studies of student-athletes with brain injuries 🧠 Gain strategies for creating comprehensive, interdisciplinary care plans This is a must-watch for any SLP working with cognitive-communication disorders—whether in acute care, outpatient, schools, or beyond! Presenter Name/Credentials: Dr. Kelli Uitenham, CScD, CCC-SLP Course Available from March 27, 2025 – March 27, 2030 Members link to the course quiz: https://medslpcollective.com/courses/concussions-and-traumatic-brain-injuries-tbis-the-slps-role-live-webinar-rec/ 0.2 ASHA CEUs / 2 PDHs Available. To get ASHA CEUS/ PDHs for this course, you can join the MedSLP Collective Membership here: https://medslpcollective.com/ During this course, learners will: Define concussion, TBI, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) Demonstrate awareness of cognitive impairments/deficits Identify the role of the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Analyze case studies of student athletes with brain injuries Recorded Agenda: 0-15 minutes – Introduction & Overview 15-25 minutes– Understanding Brain Injuries 25-65 minutes – SLPs’ Role in the Multidisciplinary Care Team 65-90 minutes – Role of SLPs in Managing Cognitive-Communication: Case Studies 90-110 minutes – Practical Strategies for Integrating SLPs & Developing Comprehensive, Interdisciplinary Care Plans 110-120 minutes – Q&A and Discussion Bio: Dr. Kelli A. Uitenham is an award-winning, nationally certified medical speech language pathologist, a highly respected and passionate public speaker. She owns Serenity Speech Therapy, a private Telepractice Dr. Kelli is also founder of Brain Talk Foundation, a nonprofit that raises awareness about different neurological and neurodegenerative conditions with a special focus on concussion, traumatic brain injuries, and CTE in athletes. She has over a decade of experience working with adult and geriatric populations, specializing in dementia, stroke rehabilitation, dysphagia, Parkinson’s Disease, fluency, voice disorders, gender affirming voice services and accent modification. Dr. Kelli has worked in skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living facilities, hospital and home health settings, as well as travel speech therapy. She is licensed to practice in nine states, providing services in each via telehealth. She is also an adjunct professor and has taught at Shaw University, North Carolina A&T State University, St. John’s University, and has worked as a clinical instructor for Purdue University. Dr. Kelli has been invited to speak on a wide range of topics, including traumatic brain injury, concussions, and CTE in athletes, long COVID brain fog, dysphagia, aphasia, providing services via telehealth, etc. In addition to her professional achievements, Dr. Kelli enjoys riding motorcycles, traveling, and spending time with her teacup Yorkie, Braxton. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES: Owner of Serenity Speech Therapy, PLLC Founder of Brain Talk Foundation Owner of Kensington Academy, LLC Independent contractor for Great Speech, Inc. Power of Patients Affiliate Cognishine Ambassador Med SLP Collective Honorarium NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES: Member of ASHA Member of NBASLH The post WEBINAR: Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs): The SLP’s Role appeared first on The MedSLP Collective Podcast.
