News and Events

Date: March 27, 2025

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm Eastern

RSVP: https://forms.gle/1abh7KECjr1JwJUX7

Learning Objectives:

1. Explore teaching and learning styles
2. Discuss challenges that impact the preceptor learner relationship
3. Explore the collaborative and bi-directional feedback process
4. Explore strategies to building effective relationships and the enhancing the learning experience

Access our Self-Directed Modules in our Resources – Self-Directed Preceptor Development Series

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*This webinar will not be recorded*

Date: April 17, 2025

Time: 9:30 – 10:30 AM EST

Title: The Thickened Liquid Debate: What does the evidence say?

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain what aspiration is, and why we are worried about it.
2. Describe how thickened liquids can be used to manage aspiration in people with swallowing impairment (dysphagia).
3. List the key predictors of pneumonia in people with dysphagia and explain the evidence regarding thickened liquids as an intervention for reducing pneumonia risk.

Speaker:
Catriona M. Steele, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, S-LP(C), Reg. CASLPO, ASHA Honors

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Date: April 23, 2025

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST

Title: Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): An Introduction

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify at least three types of augmentative and alternative communication tools and their practical implications.
2. Explain how to support AAC users through Aided Language Stimulation.
3. Identify opportunities to integrate AAC into daily routines and activities.

Speaker:

Jocelyn Kennedy, M. SLP, S-LP (C) Reg. CASLPO

Access the archive of our earlier webinars in our Resources – Health Sciences Webinar Recordings

Who can attend? All primary care providers (including doctors, nurses, allied health, pharmacists etc.) are invited to register.

When: All sessions are Fridays from 12-1:30pm EST.

To register: ECHO Rheumatology – Register Here

For more information, please visit Rheumatology – Project ECHO® at University Health Network

For additional questions, please connect with our Administrative Assistant (Andrea.Hong@uhn.ca) for assistance.

For more information, please refer to the agenda.

• Hands-on experience with writing and face-to-face communication devices
• Case study discussions focusing on assessment and device selection
• Guidance on making authorizations with ADP funding

• Gain valuable insights to support clients who use AAC tools (participation is open to all, regardless of AAC clinic affiliation).
• Expand your knowledge and skills in AAC assessment and authorization.

• Please refer to the following:
  • Workshop Flyer
  • Common Myths and Questions about becoming an Individual Authorizer
  • How to become an IA
• Contact Lana Goodman at lgoodman@fireflynw.ca or 807-467-5437 ext. 2372.