Integrating GenAI with Integrity: Ethical & Practical Considerations in CSD
Includes a Live Web Event on 03/25/2026 at 3:00 PM (EDT)
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
.1 ASHA CEUs
This webinar qualifies for ASHA’s Ethics requirements.
As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools rapidly evolve, their use within audiology and speech-language pathology education and clinical practice raises both exciting possibilities and pressing ethical questions. This session will explore how GenAI can support academic and clinical outcomes while maintaining professional integrity and compliance with ASHA and AAA's Code of Ethics. Presenters will discuss case-based examples illustrating appropriate versus problematic uses of GenAI across instructional design, student assessment, documentation, and clinical decision-making. Participants will learn how to develop policies, training strategies, and reflective practices that balance innovation with ethical responsibility.
Learning Objectives
- Identify potential benefits and risks of GenAI use in academic and clinical contexts within audiology and speech-language pathology.
- Describe ethical considerations and relevant professional standards guiding responsible integration of GenAI tools.
- Develop at least one strategy to promote GenAI literacy and integrity within their academic or clinical programs.
Time Ordered Agenda
3:00 - 3:10 PM ET Introduction and Context: Overview of generative AI in healthcare and education; relevance to audiology and speech-language pathology.
3:10 - 3:20 PM ET Ethical Foundations and Professional Standards: Review of ethics, privacy considerations, and emerging guidance on AI-assisted academic and clinical work.
3:20 - 3:40 PM ET Case Studies: Responsible and Problematic Uses of GenAI Discussion of potential use cases and cautionary examples across clinical documentation, academic assignments, and clinical decision support.
3:40 - 3:50 PM ET Developing Integrity and Literacy Frameworks: Strategies for creating ethical policy, faculty and student training, and reflective evaluation of GenAI use.
3:50 - 4:00 PM ET Q&A and Closing Reflections: Participant questions/discussion and takeaways on balancing innovation with ethics in GenAI integration.
Ashley Dockens, PhD, AuD,CCC-A
Lamar University
Ashley L. Dockens, PhD, AuD, CCC-A, is the Associate Provost of Academic Innovation and Digital Learning at Lamar University, where she drives academic innovation and excellence. A recognized leader in educational AI, she directs all university AI initiatives and is a sought-after speaker and consultant on AI training and policy development for organizations. Dr. Dockens serves as the inaugural chair of the international AI Taskforce for the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Additionally, she serves on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Learning Technologies Advisory Council and the Texas Department of Information Resources AI User Group. She also works globally with educators in Africa through Project AIEd. Previously, she was Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement and directed the Doctor of Audiology program at Lamar University. Across all roles, Dr. Dockens demonstrates an unwavering commitment to advancing higher education through servant leadership.
Disclosures
Financial: Ashley will receive an honorarium for this presentation - no other relevant relationships.
Non-Financial: Ashley is the Chair of the CAPCSD AI Taskforce.
Heather Reading, Au.D, CCC-A
Lamar University
Heather Reading, Au.D., CCC-A, is a Clinical Supervisor and Instructor at Lamar University, where she also serves as the Off-Site/Externship Coordinator. Dr. Reading brings extensive experience in clinical audiology and higher education, overseeing graduate student clinical placements, providing direct clinical supervision, and teaching coursework in diagnostic audiology and clinical procedures. Her scholarly interests focus on the clinical applications of artificial intelligence in audiology and speech-language pathology, as well as best practices in audiology supervision. An active member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Dr. Reading currently serves on the CAPCSD Clinical Education Committee and is committed to advancing the next generation of audiologists through mentorship, research, and advocacy for innovative hearing care.
Disclosures
Financial: Heather will receive an honorarium for this presentation - no other relevant relationships.
Non-Financial: None.
This course is designed with a participation requirement that ensures meaningful engagement and learning. Participants must be present for the entire 60-minute webinar to receive the assessment. The assessment is a key component in obtaining both their certificate of completion and ASHA CEUs. In addition to standard assessments of the speaker's effectiveness and the overall content quality, participants are challenged to demonstrate practical application of the knowledge gained. The required question prompts participants to articulate and list two specific action items they plan to implement. This promotes critical thinking about how to apply new information in their professional practice with a forward-thinking response.
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