An Interdisciplinary Approach to Managing Dysphagia
Hours: 1.00
Treating dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) is not always completely effective by only relying on treatment sessions with a speech-language pathologist (SLP). When individuals are not in the presence of an SLP, their dysphagia still needs to be managed by the interdisciplinary team, family and friends, and the individual themselves. This course aims to present best practices that everyone involved with the individual can use to incorporate strategies and interventions to reinforce safe swallowing in order to ensure the best possible outcomes. The role of each member as they relate to the individual will be reviewed to ensure consistent interventions.
The goal of this course is to provide SLPs and nursing personnel in post-acute care settings with education and best practices to maximize carryover of dysphagia management.
Treating dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) is not always completely effective by only relying on treatment sessions with a speech-language pathologist (SLP). When individuals are not in the presence of an SLP, their dysphagia still needs to be managed by the interdisciplinary team, family and friends, and the individual themselves. This course aims to present best practices that everyone involved with the individual can use to incorporate strategies and interventions to reinforce safe swallowing in order to ensure the best possible outcomes. The role of each member as they relate to the individual will be reviewed to ensure consistent interventions. The goal of this course is to provide SLPs and nursing personnel in post-acute care settings with education and best practices to maximize carryover of dysphagia management.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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Introductory Level
0.10 ASHA CEUs
Kansas Health Department of Aging and Disability Services (Speech)
Approved for 1.0000 continuing education clock hours for Kansas Speech Pathologists and Audiologists by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-S1057. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Relias LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# APP#0000003616. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 0.1 CEUs, Introductory, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Alabama State Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Arizona Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
South Carolina Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Louisiana State Board Medical Examiners- Occupational Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Recognize the causes, signs, and symptoms of dysphagia.
Identify the approaches to manage dysphagia.
Determine the roles and responsibilities of each team member involved in caring for an individual with dysphagia.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Swallowing Basics
Terms to Know
Anatomy of the Swallow
Physiology of the Swallow
Neural Control
Review
Summary
Section 3: Identifying Dysphagia
Causes and Consequences of Dysphagia
Dysphagia Screening
Water Swallow Test
Signs and Symptoms of Dysphagia
Nursing Assessment
Swallow Evaluation
Instrumental Assessments
Review
Summary
Section 4: Management of Dysphagia
Goal of Dysphagia Treatment
Diet Modifications
Thickened Liquids
Associated Risks
Free Water Protocol
Compensatory Techniques
Importance of Oral Care
Other Treatments
Outcomes Measures
Review
Summary
Section 5: The Interdisciplinary Team
The Goals of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
The Team Members
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Expert Reviewer: Mitzi A. Kweder, MS/CCC-SLP
Mitzi A. Kweder, MS/CCC-SLP, has been a speech-language pathologist since 1996. She earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in speech-language pathology in New York. She has experience in several settings with both pediatrics and geriatrics but spent most of her recent career in the director role in skilled nursing facilities. During that time, she also directed affiliated home health and outpatient operations. Currently, she is the Director of Quality and Standards with AdvantageCare Rehabilitation. In this position, she oversees clinical and operations standards in order to maintain and improve quality of care delivery. She also plays an active role in denials, policy, and compliance processes to promote adherence to laws and regulations of several bodies governing healthcare. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Occupational Therapists; Introductory level Speech and Language Pathologists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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