Fix SLP: Advocacy & Accountability in Speech-Language Pathology

Dr. Jeanette Benigas introduces a guest, Kristina Fuentes, M,S. SLP, the President of the Hawaii Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, who shares about her clinical practice, background, and the association's initiatives. Kristina discusses advocacy efforts and achievements, such as securing licensure for clinical fellows, as well as future goals, including increasing social media presence an...

Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Megan Berg get clarification from CARF about whether the CCC is required for SLPs working at CARF-accredited facilities. They re-envision what it could look like to become a licensed SLP, exploring options of splitting the field into tracks, ditching a national exam, and focusing on competency checklists during grad school training. Want to earn some PDHs or CEUs with a di...

Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Megan Berg talk to 12 people from 12 different professions about how their field is regulated. The bottom line? There is no one way to regulate a field—there are lots of different ways! We explore whether the current standard of ASHA, attempting to quasi-regulate the field with their “optional” certification, is working for SLPs. Want to earn some PDHs or CEUs with a disco...

Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Megan Berg discuss how the field of speech-language pathology is regulated. Like most professions in the United States, SLP is regulated by the government, which creates rules and regulations to protect consumers. Governing bodies take recommendations from established institutions that position themselves as experts in the domain. SLP is in a unique position right now as i...

Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Megan Berg discuss your questions, including how this conversation applies to CFs, what ASHA does for SLPs, how to get off the teacher pay scale, how the ASHA ethics board works, what people who are pro-CCC are saying, and why the BCS-S requires the CCC.   Want to earn some PDHs or CEUs with a discount? Find our most up-to-date promo codes and discounts here. Become a sust...

Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Megan Berg talk to Kristin, an SLP who runs a private practice in Pennsylvania. Kristin discusses her decision to drop the CCC and expresses frustration with the requirement of holding the CCC to be a member of ASHA. The episode also features Courtney, who works in the schools and has never paid for the CCC as an SLP. Courtney discusses the need for changes in graduate pro...

Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Megan Berg discuss the newly established Slack community to connect SLPs at the state level and to foster communication about making grassroots changes. Conflicting regulations in New Jersey and Delaware are highlighted, as well as the overall poorly organized and difficult-to-navigate landscape of SLP regulation at the state level. Megan and Jeanette urge organizing withi...

Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Megan Berg question the value and necessity of ASHA certification, expressing frustration with its lack of competency guarantee and support for new clinicians. They also criticize the conflation of membership dues with CCC fees. They address pushback from academic SLPs. They also express frustration with the certification process and lack of evidence behind the CCC. They d...

Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Megan Berg do a quick check-in from a coffee shop in Ohio. They express gratitude for the feedback received regarding ASHA’s live Q&A session and mention plans to review the recording and share thoughts. They discuss the need to engage with state associations to remove CCC language from state regulations. They also discuss the lack of clinician voices in ASHA's decisio...

Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Megan Berg discuss the challenges in the field of SLP and express gratitude for social media support. They encourage others to join their movement for improvement and request letters to be written to the ASHA board on the issue of the CCC. They discuss frustrations with academia and the limited influence of working SLPs in professional organizations. They emphasize the imp...

Megan Berg and Brooke Richardson share their perspectives on the perceived significance of certifications in the SLP profession. The importance of asking questions, critical thinking, and engaging in open dialogue is emphasized. The Fix SLP platform is highlighted as a space for discussion and challenging the current system. The episode also covers three court cases and their outcomes relating to...

In this impromptu brief episode, Jeanette and Megan outline how SLPs can take action by writing a letter to the ASHA Board of Directors. Find all the information and links you need at fixslp.com . Want to earn some PDHs or CEUs with a discount? Find our most up-to-date promo codes and discounts here. Become a sustaining partner . Follow us on Instagram . Find all of our information at fixslp.com a...

Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Megan Berg discuss the challenges and considerations of dropping the CCC in the field of SLP. Factors to consider include employer requirements, job security, state licensing board requirements, and the impact on supervising students. They also discuss the issue of certifications and the need for separate standards. They encourage SLPs to be informed and empowered to make...

Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Megan Berg discuss the challenges in speech-language pathology and the Fix SLP platform, which they started to address these issues. They share personal stories about their difficulties with certification and licensing requirements. They express frustration with the cost and maintenance of the CCC and the lack of clarity on its necessity. They stress the importance of loca...