How To Use This Program
- This training program is divided into 6 modules, each approximately ten minutes long.
- It can be viewed all at once or in parts.
- Resources accompany the module are located in the RESOURCES tab.
- Communication tools are located in the COMMUNICATION TOOLS tab
- Download and refer to the SPEACS communication assessment and planning algorithm as you view the program here
- A pocket-size version of the algorithm is available as a quick reference in practice here
- View the program as full screen by right clicking the mouse and toggling ‘zoom in’ and ‘zoom out’ for screen sizing adjustment.
- Video exemplars are provided to illustrate communication assessment and skills.
- You can repeat or review these more than once.
- Move forward and backward in the program by clicking on a topic slide in the contents bar located in the left side of the screen.
- Content references are presented at the end of each module.
- To receive continuing education credits at the end of the program, click here
- Please send comments about the program or about your experiences in communicating with communication-impaired patients to Dr. Mary Beth Happ @ mbhapp@gmail.com or happ.3@osu.edu
