Presented By: Kelly Hanson, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Description:
Preparing graduate students for the complexities of medical speech-language pathology requires more than traditional coursework; it demands opportunities to practice clinical decision-making in realistic, low-stakes environments. This webinar explores how simulation-based training, including standardized patient methodologies and AI-powered tools, can bridge the gap between academic preparation and clinical readiness. Participants will examine the evidence supporting simulation in health professions education, explore practical frameworks for designing and implementing simulation experiences in medical SLP programs, and consider how these approaches build confidence and competence before students encounter real patients. Case examples from an active graduate SLP program will illustrate both the possibilities and the practical realities of getting a simulation program off the ground. Whether you are a clinical educator looking to strengthen your curriculum or a clinician curious about innovative training approaches, this session offers actionable strategies and a roadmap for bringing simulation into medical SLP education.
Learning Objectives:
1) Describe the evidence base supporting simulation-based learning as a method for building clinical confidence and readiness in graduate medical SLP education.
2) Identify key components of standardized patient methodology and AI-based simulation tools applicable to medical speech-language pathology training contexts.
3) Apply a practical framework for designing or integrating simulation experiences into graduate SLP curricula, including low-resource options for programs at any stage.
4) Evaluate the benefits and limitations of simulation-based training approaches, including ethical considerations related to AI use in clinical education.
This webinar is approximately 60 minutes in length. This is a recording from a live webinar.
This webinar is offered for Professional Development Hours (PDHs), previously Certification Maintenance Hours (CMHs). For more info: https://www.asha.org/certification/factdef/.
Certificate of completion available for download at the completion of the webinar.
This Video will be available for 90 days after purchase.
Presenter Bio:
Kelly Egan Hansen, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Lecturer, and Clinical Placement Coordinator at Boston University, where she teaches and supervises graduate students in speech-language pathology. With over 20 years of experience in medical speech-language pathology and expertise in dysphagia and head and neck cancer rehabilitation, Kelly is passionate about innovative clinical education. Her recent work focuses on developing AI-powered voice simulations to create realistic, scalable opportunities for students to practice clinical communication, decision-making, and counseling skills.
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