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LSVT Global, Inc. Receives Re-Approval as an ASHA Approved Continuing Educator Provider. ASHA Approved CE Provider Status Demonstrates Commitment to High-Quality CE Programming for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
(September 11, 2018) – The Continuing Education Board (CEB) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has re-approved LSVT Global, Inc. as an ASHA Approved Continuing Education (CE) Provider. ASHA Approved CE Providers are the only organizations approved to offer continuing education courses for audiologists and speech-language pathologists for ASHA Continuing Education Units (CEUs). “We are pleased to welcome LSVT Global as our newest ASHA Re-Approved CE Provider organization,” stated Dr. Elise Davis-McFarland, president of ASHA. Davis-McFarland added,“ LSVT Global joins 540 organizations across the county and around the world that have had their organizational process and courses reviewed by our experts in continuing education to ensure the highest possible standards are met.”
Angela Halpern M.S., CCC-SLP
LSVT Global’s Chief Clinical Officer-LSVT LOUD, Angela Halpern, commented, “I am proud that LSVT Global has a long history of being an ASHA Approved Continuing Education Provider. Here at LSVT Global, we are committed to providing high quality educational courses for speech-language pathologists, and this is recognized by ASHA’s continued approval of our status as an ASHA CE provider. Knowledge is power, and when therapists can pass this knowledge on to their patients, patients too, become empowered.”
In order to achieve ASHA Approved CE Provider status, LSVT Global completed a rigorous application process and successfully demonstrated adherence to the ASHA Continuing Education Board standards that focus on the design, development, administration, and evaluation of its continuing education courses offered for audiologists and speech-language pathologists. The re-approval process involved the review of all courses offered by LSVT Global in the past five-year period and their on-going adherence to ASHA CE standards. As a result of re-approval, LSVT Global agreed to continue their compliance with ASHA CEB standards and can continue to promote their organization and courses using the ASHA CE logo on promotional course material. In addition, LSVT Global is listed on the ASHA CEB’s Approved CE Provider list and their courses that meet CEB standards appear in the ASHA CEFind on the ASHA website at www.asha.org/CE/.
About LSVT Global, Inc.
LSVT Global, Inc. develops innovative treatments that improve the speech and movement of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other neurological conditions. We train speech, physical and occupational therapists around the world in these treatments so that they can positively impact the lives of their patients. LSVT Global grew out of a clinical need to help people with Parkinson’s regain their lost vocal abilities. The scope of this work was eventually expanded to help people with PD improve their movements. Years of research and development led to effective treatments and a vibrant company whose core goal is to improve the lives of adults and children afflicted with neurological conditions. In business since 2003, we are increasing the reach of our cutting-edge treatment approaches by offering expanded clinical training programs, greater online access to existing training, and exciting new applications to pediatrics. For more information on LSVT Global, visit www.lsvtglobal.com or call 1-888-438-5788.
About the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
ASHA is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 198,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. Audiologists specialize in
preventing and assessing hearing and balance disorders as well as providing audiologic treatment including hearing aids. Speech-language pathologists identify, assess, and treat speech and language problems including swallowing disorders. For more information, please visit www.asha.org or call 800-498-2071.
About the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Continuing Education Board (CEB)
The ASHA CEB supports and facilitates professional development by assisting individuals in the management of lifelong learning; encouraging the availability of quality, relevant CE opportunities through its network of ASHA Approved Continuing Education Providers; and recognizing individual accomplishments in CE with the ASHA Award for Continuing Education (ACE).
