Introduction to SCA eLearning Module

Course Description:

An overview of the basic concepts of SCA™. Participants will develop an understanding of aphasia and how it affects communication and learn techniques to decrease language barriers and improve access to health care for individuals with aphasia.

*This Introduction to SCA™ eLearning module follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards and the Aphasia Institute remains committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. 

Course Title: Introduction to SCA™ eLearning Module
Cost: FREE

You need to have a Community Hub account to complete this eLearning.

To cite this eLearning module:

Kagan, A., Shumway, E., Thesenvitz, J., Brookman, C., Han., S., Gierman, N., Draimin, R., Kant, L., & Chan., M. T. (2025). Aphasia Institute Community Hub: Introduction to SCA™ eLearning (Second Edition). Aphasia Institute. https://www.aphasia.ca/health-care-providers/education-training/self-directed-elearning/ 

Elyse Shumway and Judy Hain-Cohen are employed by the Aphasia Institute.
Financial: Elyse and Judy receive compensation for teaching and for acting in the case study simulations
Non-Financial: Elyse and Judy have nothing to disclose

Christine Patten is a member/client of the Aphasia Institute.
Financial: Christine has nothing to disclose
Non-Financial: Christine receives services from the Aphasia Institute. She is not receiving compensation for acting in the case study simulations

Course Content Disclosure: This module will focus on the methodology of Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (SCA) and will not provide information on other communication methodologies

Overview about Communicative Access and SCATM

"I found the eLearning module to be very useful, great interaction and easy to understand with practical information. LOVE the Toolkit take away!"
- Trainee how completed Introduction to SCA™️ eLearning Course, October 2024
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