CODA 1018 Lecture 1: Scope of Practice in a Changing World

Question-and-answer flashcards summarizing key concepts from Lecture 1: land acknowledgement, Seven Grandfather Teachings, advocacy assignments, collaboration dates, protected titles, CASLPO regulations, virtual care guidelines, and group diversity considerations.

In the Seven Grandfather Teachings, which animal symbolizes the Gift of Truth?

The Turtle.

What core message does the Teaching of Truth convey?

Know and use all seven gifts, live a balanced life, and be truthful and grounded like the Turtle.

During which month is Speech and Hearing Awareness Month celebrated?

May.

What is the main goal of the May Month Advocacy assignment in CODA 1018?

To advocate for the speech-language and hearing profession by creating and sharing an informative social-media post.

Give two mandatory elements that must accompany the May Month Advocacy post submission.

Any two of the following: 1) Screenshot or link to the post, 2) Link to professional resources, 3) Personal description of why the resource matters, 4) One-page reflection on an advocacy interaction.

How many marks is the May Month Advocacy assignment worth?

5 % of the course grade.

On what date is Collaboration 1 – Case History scheduled?

May 30.

Name two types of information required in the Collaboration 1 case history.

Relevant past medical history (PMH) and the client’s presenting concern (also written in professional language).

When and where will the Dental Collaboration session occur?

June 11 (Wednesday) from 5-7 pm in Rountree Theatre (room TBD) and nearby rooms.

Can someone with only an undergraduate degree use the title Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA)?

No. The title is protected and requires the appropriate postgraduate qualification.

Provide an example of a student title that CASLPO does NOT permit.

“Student speech-language pathologist,” “student audiologist,” or similar formulations that imply qualified status.

Give one CASLPO-approved title for a student in training.

“Audiology student,” “Speech-language pathology student,” or “Student clinician.”

Must CASLPO registrants be physically in Ontario to deliver virtual services to Ontario patients?

No. They may be outside Ontario but must also meet any regulatory requirements where they are located.

What should a clinician do before providing virtual care when both clinician and patient are outside Ontario?

Confirm and comply with registration and standards in both the clinician’s location and the patient’s location.

Why are protected titles significant in audiology and speech-language pathology?

They legally restrict professional titles to qualified, registered practitioners, safeguarding public protection.

Why were collaboration groups formed to be diverse in age range?

Different therapy techniques are required for teens versus preschoolers, giving students broader clinical experience.

What set of documents reviewed in class contains exam-worthy scope-of-practice scenarios?

CASLPO scope-of-practice scenarios.