ACSLPA Jurisprudence eCourse
As self-regulated healthcare professionals, it is essential that registered speech-language pathologists and audiologists in Alberta are thoroughly familiar with, and practice in compliance with the regulatory requirements relevant to their daily practice.
The Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA) has developed this Jurisprudence Course to assist regulated members gain knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation, regulation, ethical/practice standards and requirements of a regulated health professional in Alberta. Completion of the course will also help prepare participants to complete a multiple choice examination. Successful completion of the jurisprudence examination is a requirement for registration with ACSLPA. 
This Jurisprudence course consists of five modules. Each module includes a variety of learning activities to meet different learning styles. You may choose to view the narrated video presentations, listen to the podcasts, or read the eBooks or downloadable written materials. Learning will also be enhanced through completion of module quizzes and interactive learning activities. Please note that you are also required to be aware of the contents of key documents referred to in the modules. These include the ACSLPA Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics.
To access a learning activity, simply click on the link. After you have completed an activity, return to this page to proceed to the next activity, selecting your own learning path.
Module 1: Course Introduction and Overview
1.1 Video presentation – Narrated video with notes (9 slides).
1.2 Video player tutorial – A one-minute tour of how to navigate the video player.
1.3 Podcast – Click to listen or right-click to download the narration audio file for use off-line (9:50 minutes - 9.06 MB).
1.4 Interactive podcast app – Randomly select and search presentation slides and audio narration; download to mobile devices for just-in-time learning and convenient look-ups of information.
1.5 Handout notes (PDF | eBook) – The slides and narration scripts for this Module.
Module 2: Regulation of Health Professions in Alberta
2.1 Module 2 Pre-test (Online | PDF | eBook) – Three different ways to assess your current knowledge about regulation.
2.2 Video presentation – Narrated video with notes (30 slides).
2.3 Podcast – Click to listen, or right-click to download the narration audio file to listen off-line (31:10 minutes - 28.59 MB).
2.4 Interactive podcast app – Randomly select and search presentation slides and audio narration; download to mobile devices for just-in-time learning and convenient look-ups of information.
2.5 Handout notes (PDF | eBook) – Printable and digital interactive versions of the slides and narration for this module.
2.6 Module summary (PDF | eBook) – Short printable and digital interactive versions of the key points in this module.
2.7 Knowledge checkup (Online | PDF | eBook) – Three different ways and 16 open-ended questions to assess your knowledge of Module 2.
2.8 Module 2 Quiz (Online | PDF | eBook)– A quiz on regulation of health professions in 3 different formats (33 questions).
Module 3: Registration
3.1 Module 3 Pre-test (Online | PDF | eBook) – Assess your current knowledge about registration
3.2 Video presentation – Narrated video with notes (18 slides).
3.3 Podcast – Click to listen, or right-click to download the narration audio file to listen off-line (24:55 minutes - 22.87 MB).
3.4 Interactive podcast app – Randomly select and search presentation slides and audio narration; download to mobile devices for just-in-time learning and convenient look-ups of information.
3.4 Handout notes (PDF | eBook) – Printable and digital interactive versions of the slides and narration for this module.
3.5 Module summary (PDF | eBook) – Short printable and digital interactive versions of the key points in this module.
3.6 Knowledge checkup (Online | PDF | eBook) – Ten open-ended questions on Module 3 in 3 different formats.
3.7 Module 3 Quiz (Online | PDF | eBook) – A quiz on registration in 3 different formats (19 questions).
Module 4: Professional Practice Requirements
4.1 Module 4 Pre-test (Online | PDF | eBook) – Three ways to assess your prior knowledge about professional practice.
4.2 Video presentation – Narrated video with notes (23 slides).
4.3 Podcast – Click to listen, or right-click to download the narration audio file to listen off-line (28:20 minutes - 25.96 MB).
4.4 Interactive podcast app – Randomly select and search presentation slides and audio narration; download to mobile devices for just-in-time learning and convenient look-ups of information.
4.5 Handout notes (PDF | eBook) – Printable and digital interactive versions of the slides and narration for this module.
4.6 Module summary (PDF | eBook) – Short printable and digital interactive versions of the key points in this module.
4.7 Knowledge checkup (Online | PDF | eBook) – Nine open-ended questions on Module 4 in 3 different formats.
4.8 Module 4 Quiz (Online | PDF | eBook) – A quiz on professional practice in 3 different formats (27 questions).
Module 5: Professional Conduct
5.1 Module 5 Pre-test (Online| PDF | eBook) – Three ways to assess your prior knowledge about professional conduct.
5.2 Video presentation – Narrated video with notes (25 slides).
5.3 Podcast – Click to listen, or right-click to download the narration audio file to listen off-line (25:30 minutes - 23.38 MB).
5.4 Interactive podcast app – Randomly select and search presentation slides and audio narration; download to mobile devices for just-in-time learning and convenient look-ups of information.
5.5 Handout notes (PDF | eBook) – Printable and digital interactive versions of the slides and narration for this module.
5.6 Module summary (PDF | eBook) – Short printable and digital interactive versions of the key points in this module.
5.7 Knowledge checkup (Online | PDF | eBook) – Ten open-ended questions on Module 5 in 3 different formats.
5.8 Module 5 Quiz (Online | PDF | eBook) – A quiz on professional conduct in 3 different formats (21 questions).
Techology
The quizzes and eBooks can be viewed on regular browsers, tablets and smart phones. For iPhones and iPads, download and install the FREE iSpring viewer from the iTunes Store. For Android devices, iSpring Play is available here. The ebooks and quizzes can also be downloaded and saved on your mobile device and used off-line at your convenience.
The video presentations and podcasts can be played on regular browsers, Apple and Android tablets and phones. To view and download the PDF/PRINT documents requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.