Continuing Education

General CEU Questions

Online Courses

Source® Courses

DVDs for Groups

What will I gain from each session?

Each of our online, Source®, and DVDs for Groups courses contain specific learning objectives along with a Learner Assessment to insure that you obtain the most out of our CE courses.

What is the difference between CEUs and the length of a course (course hours)? How does this relate to CEEs?

Course length is reported differently by ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) and CALSPA (Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists). ASHA uses the internationally recognized Continuing Education Unit (CEU) as the standard unit of measuring participation in a continuing education course. One (1.0) CEU is defined as 10 hours of participation in coursework. Therefore, a single hour of participation in a course is equal to 0.1 CEUs. CASLPA’s Continuing Education Equivalent (CEE) is based on clock hours; a 1 hour course is equal to 1 CEE.

What is the difference between the online, Source® and DVDs for Groups courses?

The online courses are self-study courses designed for the individual to take at their own pace. Source® courses are also designed for the individual and have no time constraints, but you do have to purchase or have access to the Source® book for the course. DVDs for Groups are in-service courses designed for five or more SLPs. DVDs for Groups include a DVD presentation, course handout and a group discussion segment.

When will new courses be offered?

Our mission as the ultimate publisher of materials for speech-language pathologists is to give our customers superior service and support. We will continue to add to our lineup of FREE CE courses each year. If you have a suggestion for a course please e-mail us.

Do I have to be a member of ASHA to participate?

No. Anyone can earn the CEUs offered with all of our CE courses. Participants who are neither ASHA members nor ASHA certificate holders, and wish to complete our continuing education courses can print a certificate upon completion for their personal records. For more information regarding ASHA CE requirements or the ASHA CE Registry, you may contact ASHA at 1-800-498-2071, ext. 4219 or visit them on the web at www.asha.org.

Will I need to send paperwork to ASHA?

No. LinguiSystems will correspond with ASHA within six weeks of your completion date and send all necessary paperwork to them.

Once I complete a course, how do I get my CEUs listed in the ASHA Registry or show proof of CASLPA CEEs earned?

If you are a member of the ASHA CE Registry and would like LinguiSystems to report your CEUs, you must provide us with your ASHA number. Without your ASHA number, you will not receive CEU credit from ASHA. CASLPA accepts the LinguiSystems completion certificate as proof of completion of CEEs. You are responsible for sending proof of CEEs when audited by CALSPA. If you would like additional information about CEEs, please contact CASLPA at 1-800-259-8519 or visit them on the web at www.caslpa.ca.

Will my state accept the hours I earn for a LinguiSystems CE course?

We always suggest you contact your state directly to be sure that they will accept the courses. We have found that more states accept our courses due to our status as an ASHA-approved provider.

What if I need more than a certificate, letter, etc., as proof of CE completion for my state license? How do I obtain the required paperwork?

Simply contact us at 1-800-776-4332 or e-mail us and we will do our best to provide you with the paperwork that you need.

What is the cost of an online course?

Our online courses offer free content and free CEUs. For no cost, you’ll gain the knowledge and experience from experts in the field on topics that are relevant to you.

What computer programs will I need to complete an online course?

You will only need Adobe Acrobat Reader (available to download for free by visiting http://get.adobe.com/reader/). All necessary course forms are available as PDF documents.

Can I print a copy of an online course?

Yes. Once you register for a course you can print any or all pages for your reference.

When can I participate in an online course?

Anytime! That’s why it is so convenient. You pick a time that works for you. You can complete a course in one sitting or sign in and out as often as you’d like.

How soon will my assessment be graded?

Your assessment will be graded within 24 hours of the time you submit it. If you submit an assessment on a holiday or weekend, your assessment will be graded on the next business day.

How do I keep track of my online CEUs obtained through LinguiSystems?

It's easy! Once you sign in, just click on the My Courses tab and we’ll keep track of which online and Source® courses you have enrolled in and/or completed.

How do I un-enroll in an online class?

We do not have an un-enroll option for courses. However, enrolling does not obligate you to take the course. In fact, you are welcome to browse course materials for all courses we offer without ever taking an assessment.

How long will each online course be available?

The courses are available for a minimum of 3 years. During that time you may complete as many courses as desired, but you cannot participate in a course more that once.

What is the cost of a Source® course?

The CEUs are FREE but you’ll need to buy the Source® title if you don’t already own the book. The cost of our Source® books is $43.95, and we offer same-day, FREE shipping.

What if I already own one of the Source® books you offer as a Source® course? Do I need to purchase another book if I want to earn CEUs?

No. We based our Source® courses on six of our best-selling Source® books, knowing that many of you already own them or have access to them. Simply take the online assessment to earn your free CEUs.

When can I participate in a Source® course?

Anytime! That’s why it is so convenient. You pick a time that works for you. You can read the Source book and take the assessment whenever you would like, there are no deadlines.

How soon will my Source® course assessment be graded?

Your assessment will be graded within 24 hours of the time you submit it. If you submit an assessment on a holiday or weekend, your assessment will be graded on the next business day.

How do I keep track of my Source® course CEUs obtained through LinguiSystems?

It’s easy! Once you sign in, just click on the My Courses tab and we'll keep track of which Source® courses you have completed.

What is the role of the facilitator in your DVDs for Groups?

The facilitator is the contact person for your school, district, clinic, etc. This contact will receive documents via e-mail and the DVD via the mail. The facilitator’s responsibilities will include:

  • Distributing the paperwork during the in-service
  • Returning the paperwork to LinguiSystems at the conclusion of the program

We aren't sure what date we want to schedule our DVDs for Groups. Can we just order the materials and complete the course when we have time?

No. All DVDs for Groups courses are registered by LinguiSystems through ASHA and courses have to be completed on the specified date. Once your course is registered, if you do need to reschedule, you can contact Customer Care at 1-800-776-4332 and we will be happy to complete all the necessary steps to reschedule your course.

We have fewer than five people in our group can we still participate in a DVDs for Groups?

No. The DVDs for Groups are designed for groups of five or more participants because group discussion is required by ASHA. Our online and Source® courses are suggested for individuals or groups consisting of less than five.

My meeting is fewer than 30 days away; can I still schedule a DVDs for Groups?

No. We require 30 days notice for a DVDs for Groups so we can adequately prepare for your program.