Frequently Asked Questions

Parkinson Voice Project Continuing Education & ASHA CEUs

General Course Information

How do I register for a Parkinson Voice Project continuing education course?

Registration is available through Parkinson Voice Project’s website.
1. Complete the registration process for your desired course.
2. Proceed through checkout.
After you register, you will receive two emails – your receipt and another email with instructions for accessing your course.

Is there a set fee for Parkinson Voice Project continuing education courses?

No. Parkinson Voice Project uses a Pay It Forward model for continuing education.

What is the Pay It Forward model?

Parkinson Voice Project’s Continuing Education Program is fully funded by clinicians who came before you. Instead of charging a set fee, clinicians choose a Pay It Forward gift upon course registration. Your Pay It Forward gift helps train the next clinician and helps Parkinson Voice Project continue to offer ASHA CEU-approved courses.

CE Offerings

Course ASHA CEUs Pay It Forward Options
SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program Certification Course 1.3 $112, $255, $355, or $450
SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program Recertification Course 0.1 $10, $20, or $30
Live Zoom Webinars 0.1 $10, $20, or $30
Grand Rounds 0.05 $5, $10, or $15
SPEAK OUT! Student Training Course N/A $5, $10, or $15

Please note: Pay It Forward gift options and number of CEUs offered may be updated periodically.

How do I register for Parkinson Voice Project’s Continuing Education Offerings?

You may register for the SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program Certification Course and the SPEAK OUT! Student Training Course directly from the website. The SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program Recertification Course, Live Webinars, and Grand Rounds are only available to Certified SPEAK OUT! Providers and can be accessed by logging into your SPEAK OUT! Dashboard.

Accessing Your Courses

How will I access my course after I register?

After you complete registration and checkout, you will receive an email with instructions for accessing your course.

I registered for a course but can’t find my confirmation email. What should I do?

First, check your spam, junk, promotions, or other filtered email folders. If you still cannot find your course information, log in to your Parkinson Voice Project account and check My Dashboard. If you continue to have trouble accessing your course, contact [email protected].

How long do I have to complete an online course?

Courses offered within the Litmos Learning Management System must be completed within 30 days. 

ASHA CEUs

How do I receive ASHA CEUs for a Parkinson Voice Project course?

During registration, you will indicate whether you want your ASHA CEUs reported. If you request ASHA CEU reporting and provide your ASHA number, Parkinson Voice Project will submit your completed course information to ASHA. Please note it can take up to 60 days for the CEUs to appear on your ASHA transcript.

SPEAK OUT! Certification

How do I become a Certified SPEAK OUT! Provider?

Speech-language pathologists can become Certified SPEAK OUT! Providers by completing the SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program Certification Course and meeting the program’s certification requirements. 

How often do Certified SPEAK OUT! Providers need to recertify?

Certified SPEAK OUT! Providers must recertify every year. Annual recertification helps ensure that providers stay current with the SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program, including its clinical resources and procedures.

How do I find my annual recertification date?

Log in to your Parkinson Voice Project account, go to My Dashboard, and look for the Recertification button in the upper-right corner. The button will display your annual renewal date and will become available 30 days before your annual renewal date. 

What happens if I don’t complete my recertification by my renewal date?

You have a six-month grace period after your annual renewal date to complete the recertification course. Otherwise, you will need to complete the full SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program Certification Course.

Choosing a Course

Who should take the SPEAK OUT! Student Training Course?

The SPEAK OUT! Student Training Course is designed for speech-language pathology students and non-SLPs who are interested in learning more about the SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program. Students may only implement the SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program under the supervision of a Certified SPEAK OUT! Provider. Completion of this training does not designate the learner as a Certified SPEAK OUT! Provider. SLP students may take the full SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program Certification Course upon graduation to become Certified SPEAK OUT! Providers.

What are Grand Rounds and Live Webinars?

Parkinson Voice Project Grand Rounds are interactive, case-study presentations. Live Webinars are lectures that feature topics about Parkinson’s, speech-language pathology, communication, swallowing, and other professional topics. 

How do I receive my certificate of completion?

After successful course completion, you can download your certificate in the Achievements section of the Litmos Learning Management System. For Zoom-based live courses, participants will receive a follow-up email that serves as proof of attendance pending full attendance. 

ASHA CEU Troubleshooting

My ASHA CEUs are not showing on my transcript. What should I do?

Please confirm that you requested ASHA CEU reporting during registration and completed all course requirements. Allow up to 60 days for your CEUs to appear on your transcript.

Do Parkinson Voice Project courses count toward my state licensure requirements?

ASHA CEUs may be accepted toward state licensure requirements, but state licensing requirements vary. Participants are responsible for confirming that a specific course meets the continuing education requirements of their state licensing board and any other credentialing organization.

Need Help?

Who should I contact if I have a question about a course, registration, or ASHA CEUs?

For questions, please contact Parkinson Voice Project’s Education Team at [email protected].