Early Intervention in Persons with Minimally Conscious State and Tracheostomy

Leigh Anne Baker, MS CCC-SLP, BCS-S Promise Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA Restoring upper airway on patients with tracheostomy tubes has resulted in positive outcomes. Clinical background and case examples were presented on using a speaking valve to improve level of consciousness in persons with minimally conscious state who have a tracheostomy tube and require mechanical ventilation in the LTAC setting.

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Is this the right course for you?

Early Intervention in Persons with Minimally Conscious State and Tracheostomy is offered by Passy-Muir for speech-language pathologists, respiratory therapists. Topics in this listing: Professional practice.

Choose the credit track that matches your role; the listed tracks are alternatives, not a combined total. The provider handles enrollment, completion and the certificate.

Course details

Provider: Passy-Muir
Format: On demand
Profession: Speech-Language Pathologists · Respiratory Therapists
Credit expiration: Not published in the captured source. Confirm with the provider.
Registration: Free provider account required
Last checked: Oct 9, 2026
Language: English

Credits & eligibility

0.1 ASHA CEU

Provider-stated credit; confirm acceptance for your license and jurisdiction.

Listed roles: Speech-Language Pathologist

State scope: No individual state acceptance claim is made in this listing.

ASHA

1 AARC CRCE

Provider-stated credit; confirm acceptance for your license and jurisdiction.

Listed roles: Respiratory Therapist

State scope: No individual state acceptance claim is made in this listing.

AARC

What’s free

Course access: $0
Assessment: $0
Certificate: $0
Credit reporting: $0 — no separate reporting fee identified

The provider identifies this activity as free continuing education. Complete the stated assessment and claiming requirements.

How to earn your credit

Create a free Education Portal account, complete the recorded webinar, pass the quiz when required, and complete the evaluation.
Use the course-specific ASHA/AARC credit track. Live webinar approval is separate; nursing credit is not inferred from provider accreditation.

Questions about this course

Is “Early Intervention in Persons with Minimally Conscious State and Tracheostomy” completely free?

The recorded cost is $0 for learning, assessment and the certificate, with no separate reporting fee identified. Passy-Muir requires a free account. The provider identifies this activity as free continuing education. Complete the stated assessment and claiming requirements.

Which credit can I earn?

The provider lists 0.1 ASHA CEU; 1 AARC CRCE. These are separate credit tracks, not hours to add together. Recorded roles: Speech-Language Pathologist, Respiratory Therapist. Match the individual track below to your credential and board before enrolling.

When can I take this course?

This is an on-demand activity in the current collection; follow the source link to begin. No credit expiration date is published in the captured source; check the provider’s current deadline.

What do I need to do for the certificate?

Create a free Education Portal account, complete the recorded webinar, pass the quiz when required, and complete the evaluation. Use the course-specific ASHA/AARC credit track. Live webinar approval is separate; nursing credit is not inferred from provider accreditation. Completion and certificate delivery are handled by Passy-Muir; saving this listing does not enroll you or claim credit.

Sources & verification

These are the primary pages supporting this listing. Course recognition and board acceptance should be confirmed for your credential before enrollment.

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1 AARC CRCE

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How to earn your credit

Questions about this course

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