Lesley Mateer, M.A. CCC-SLP is the president of Career Improvement & Advancement Opportunities, Inc (CIAO). Since 1999, she has dedicated her company to taking care of fellow therapists and providing quality, affordable continuing education across the United States. As a Speech Language Pathologist and Rehab Director, Lesley trained healthcare professionals and students on various topics such as Customer Service, Medicare Guidelines, Corporate Orientation, Ethics, Rehabilitation, Motivation and Leadership.
Financial Disclosure: Lesley is the president if CIAO Seminars, the owner of the VitalStim and Beyond, DINES Specialty Program and VitalStim Renewal course.
Non-Financial Disclosure: No relevant relationships.
Intermediate Level
0.1 ASHA CEUs
CIAO Automatically reports to CE Broker for Florida Occupational and Physical Therapists and Assistants. Florida SLPs can either use the ASHA CE Participant Form (Bubble Sheet) or self-submit through CE Broker.
CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)
Great presentation. Great energy.
- San Antonio , TX / May 2024
Excellent presentation!
- Cork , Na / May 2024
I was amazed to find out how many "knock off" devices there are now
- Royal Oak, MI / Apr 2024
Thank you for sharing your story. It puts into perspective the importance of ethics when making decisions about how best to help our clients.
- Tyler, TX / Mar 2024
I really enjoyed this course. The presenter was very engaging and held my attention.
- Laurel, MS / Feb 2024
Thank you for putting together and sharing this information. Lots of new information as well as good reminders!
- Birmingham, AL / Jan 2024
All the information was useful and the manual includes relevant information for SLP practice. I wish the presenter would have spent more time on the slides regarding ASHA code of ethics. Thanks.
- Wichita, KS / Jan 2024
Excellent information I was not aware of in the presentation. Thank you!
- Conyngham, PA / Jan 2024
Very interesting topic - eye-opening for new and seasoned therapy providers.
- Las Cruces, NM / Jan 2024
Very interesting speaker who kept engaged entire training
- Barnegat , NJ / Jan 2024
I love your enthusiasm! I appreciate your knowledge and expertise. Thank you for sharing.
- Harrodsburg, KY / Jan 2024
Speaker was very knowledgeable on the subject material! Information was very useful!
- Ellisville, MS / Jan 2024
Presenter was very informative and presented all information in a format that kept me listening and learning.
- Longview, TX / Dec 2023
I enjoyed this course. The instructor was very interesting and engaging. I enjoyed listening to her.
- Inverness, FL / Aug 2023
I enjoyed the story in the beginning!
- Blandon, PA / Jul 2023
very informative with good overview
- Chesapeake, VA / Apr 2023
This is one of the better ethics courses I've listened to. Good practical information re: to real life events, risks of doing dysphagia treatment with NMES. I really appreciate CIAO offering this course, especially free - that is huge! Thank you for a great course.
- Clinton, TN / Apr 2023
She was so fun, but also incredibly informative. Very helpful presentation.
- Toledo, OH / Apr 2023
Loved this course! Very useful information. Anyone who is NMES certified should take it!!
- Dallas, TX / Mar 2023
clear and concise. thanks!
- Plano, TX / Feb 2023
Thx!
- Florence, MS / Jan 2023
Presenter's delivery was engaging and captivating.
- Winston-Salem, NC / Jan 2023
Good course!
- Schoolcraft, MI / Jan 2023
thank you!
- Midlothian , TX / Dec 2022
Lesley is a natural speaker w/ demonstrated knowledge in a well-organized, information-pertinent topic. Thank you. I liked your green CIAO shirt. On a personal note, you are just so cute in your manner. Thank you for sharing your story re: your near-lock up.
- Las Vegas, NV / Dec 2022
Nice presentation. Enjoyed that you didn't just read off the slides.
- Plymouth, MN / Nov 2022
great!
- San Antonio, TX / Nov 2022
Great session! Thank you
- Cibolo, TX / Nov 2022
Love Leslie! She's a hoot and makes learning fun!
- San Clemente , CA / Nov 2022
Realized some things I’ve been asked and luckily refused in the past could have had way worse consequences than I knew
- South Charleston, WV / Nov 2022
Great presenter, very engaging.
- Maple Grove, MN / Nov 2022
I loved the presenter!
- Kansas City, MO / Oct 2022
Great course. I appreciated the information.
- Sugar Land, TX / Oct 2022
Great information
- Hammond, LA / Oct 2022
Thank you!
- Red Bank, NJ / Oct 2022
Great information and reminders to protect yourself, who you are treating and who you work for and with!
- College Station, TX / Oct 2022
Great course.
- Lincoln, NE / Oct 2022
Excellent info! Always needed information to protect patients from harm and yourself in work settings. Thank you so much for this course!
- Orland Park, IL / Oct 2022