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Ethics and Advocacy by Angie Armburst, Joanne Wisely, and Pamela Smith     This course satisfies the ASHA CEU requirements for content area 1 (formerly ethics)
Available on the Virtual Learning Pass February 1, 2026-December 31, 2026
This virtual course introduces the participants to the concept of advocacy in their role as speech-language pathologist or audiologist. The course discusses the ways in which SLPs and audiologists can reflect on their personal advocacy skills and utilize those skills in their workplaces, communities and state. The speakers explained the importance of advocacy efforts related to improving working conditions for their professions and access to medical and educational services.
Time Ordered Agenda 5 minutes- Introductions of panelists and topic, disclosures
Learning Objectives The learner will... Discuss foundational advocacy skills Identify opportunities and challenges in using advocacy skills in clinical, workplace, and community settings Identify resources to engage in advocacy at the state level
Speaker Biography
Angie Armbrust is a government relations professional based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She is a Government Affairs Specialist at McNeesGR, with 20 years of experience. Her responsibilities involve engaging with legislative and administrative officials on matters such as health care policy, economic development, tax policies, transportation issues, and procurement., Angie possesses specialized knowledge in professional licensure issues and broader health care policy. Angie has collaborated with several nonprofit organizations, including PSHA, to provide specialized services. Angie earned her B.A. in History and Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, as well as her M.P.A. in Urban and Regional Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Pamela Smith is a retired professor in speech-language pathology from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. She received her Ph.D. in Communication Sciences from Temple University. She worked for over 35 years in health care related clinical services and higher education. She developed a two-course sequence in dysphagia and for many years coordinated externships for graduate SLP students. She is a prior PSHA president, an ASHA Fellow, and is currently an adjunct professor at Ohio University.
Joanne Mizii Wisely has served as a speech-language pathologist in all post-acute settings and was awarded Distinguished Fellowship in Public Policy by the National Academies of Practice. She currently serves as a Clinical Medical Expert with the CMS PACIO Project Committee to develop post-acute electronic health record guidance. Joanne is an adjunct faculty member at Widener University, a Life Member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She serves as the Pennsylvania State Advocate for Medicare Policy, serves on the ASHA Member Advisory Group for Value Based Care, and is a member of the Board of Directors for Main Line Senior Services Wayne Senior Center.
Disclosures Pamela Smith:
Financial Disclosure – Pamela Smith has no financial relationships to disclose.
Non-Financial Disclosure – Pamela Smith is a PSHA committee member. Angie Armbrust:
Financial Disclosure: Angie Armbrust is employed by McNees-Winter Group, PSHA’s lobbyist.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Angie Armbrust has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Joanne Wisely Financial Disclosure – Joanne Wisely has no financial relationships to disclose. Non-Financial Disclosure – Joanne Wisely has no non-financial relationships to disclose.f St. Augustine for Health Sciences and at Ohio University. She remains an active member of the PSHA Government Relations Committee and is a member of several ASHA SIGs.
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