DATE: 15 OCTOBER 2026 

TIME:  Thursday 7:30pm – 8:30pm 

CPD: 1 CPD point 

COST: R120 INCL VAT  

TITLE:  Using AI to Reduce Burnout Without Losing Clinical Integrity 

Talk description: 

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way therapists work—but how can we use it ethically, effectively, and without compromising the quality of our clinical care?

This practical CPD course explores how AI can reduce administrative burden, streamline documentation, support clinical reasoning, and free up more time for what matters most: working with clients. Through real-world examples, practical demonstrations, and discussion of ethical considerations, participants will learn how to integrate AI into their everyday practice while maintaining professional judgment, clinical integrity, and person-centred care.

Whether you’re AI-curious or already experimenting with these tools, this course will provide practical strategies to help you work smarter, reduce burnout, and remain confidently in control of your clinical decision-making.

PRESENTER:  Michaela Brugman ( Speech-Language Therapist) 

Presenter Bio: Michaela Brugman is a Speech-Language Therapist with nine years of clinical experience and a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health. She currently works in a remedial nursery school, where she is passionate about providing neurodiversity-affirming, child-led intervention that empowers children and their families.

Michaela is also the founder of PlayFirst Clinical, an AI-powered practice management platform designed to reduce administrative burden for therapists through intelligent documentation, reporting and workflow tools, and PlayFirst Parent, a personalised parent-support platform that helps families understand and nurture their child’s communication development through tailored play-based strategies.

Passionate about innovation in healthcare, Michaela believes that AI should enhance—not replace—clinical expertise. She is committed to helping therapists use AI ethically and effectively to reduce burnout, streamline administrative tasks, and support sound clinical judgement while maintaining high-quality, person-centred care.