BRAINSTORMS REWIND: Implementing Education Practices as a Clinician and Educator with Megan Battles Parsons

-Originally aired: January 14, 2024 -

Guest: Megan Battles Parsons, PhD, CCC-SLP, CDP

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In this episode, Renee is joined by Dr. Megan Battles Parsons to discuss a framework for structuring clinical practicums that empowers students to increase knowledge and active participation in their education. How can one devise a mentor/mentee educational program? What key components have proven successful in this type of program? Join Renee and Megan as we discuss ways SLPs can implement educational strategies in other clinical roles, including patient education.

About the Guest:

Megan Battles Parsons, PhD, CCC-SLP, CDP, is a medical speech-language pathologist and visiting assistant professor in Memphis, TN. Megan actively mentors future speech-language pathologists in the clinic and the classroom through both roles. As a Certified Dementia Practitioner and participant in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Leadership Development Program, Megan also advocates for patient education and informed consent, ensuring individuals and families are empowered in their healthcare decisions.

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