Frequently asked questions about health care

Does a radiologist need to be on site during a video swallow examination?

A radiologist does not need to be present for a VFSS. It is up to the policy and procedures determined by the radiologists at that particular hospital or clinic. If a tech is present, it is best practice for a radiologist to read the VFSS at a later date to rule out other medical issues that we cannot diagnose (i.e. tumor, stricture, etc.).

I am an SLP who is seeking information regarding starting my own private practice. Do you have any tips/resources for me?

Please refer to the ASHA Web site and the Minnesota Department of Health to determine business requirements. You should also consult with an attorney to establish his/her business and, potentially, an account for accounting issues.

I was wondering if, in Minnesota, CEUs are all due on a specific date (and when that date is) or if CEU due dates are staggered based on when therapists get their licenses.

Please refer to the Minnesota Department of Health Web site. Licensure is always due on May 1st, regardless of when the person initially applied. Fees are pro-rated for partial years. On CE reporting years, license fees are due May 1 and CE reporting is due May 31.

Frequently asked questions about education

Where is or what is the status of the “Talk with Me” resource produced in 2002 by MSHA in conjunction with another organization?

The “Talk with Me” resource was the work of the Minnesota Department of Education in conjunction with MSHA. The publication that now exists in three-ring binders is approximately ten years old and in need of updating. A group of people associated with MSHA’s multicultural issues members are involved in the rewriting, and the final work will be available on CD.

Does the state of Minnesota hire speech-language pathologist assistants?

There is not an accredited program in SLP assistance, so presently the answer is no. Paraprofessionals are hired and trained in Minneapolis to assist SLPs with their caseloads. The use of these paraprofessionals lies in articulation drill and practice.

I was wondering if, in Minnesota, CEUs are all due on a specific date (and when that date is) or if CEU due dates are staggered based on when therapists get their licenses.

In the public schools, after a probationary two years, your license then becomes good for five years. All may or may not be due on July 1 in the year you were licensed. Minnesota Department of Education licensure now requires that SLPs simply show their ASHA membership for each of the five years as well as the four additional requirements: reading, mental health, diversity, and one other. If you have Minnesota Department of Health licensure, those renewal dates are every two years and you need to show just the CEUs attained during the two-year period between renewals. ASHA is an annual renewal, but you only have to show 30 hours of CEUs in a three-year period that they assign to you.

Frequently asked questions about general topics

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