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Instructional Level: Beginner

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Amber Heape, ClinScD, CCC-SLP, CDP

Dysphagia Therapy in Skilled Nursing: Is What We Know REALLY What We Know?

Dysphagia Therapy in Skilled Nursing: Is What We Know REALLY What We Know?

1 Hours Instructional Level: Beginner
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Description:

This course is intended for therapists who care for patients with dysphagia in skilled nursing facilities.  It discusses the principles of neuroplasticity that guide dysphagia therapy.  It also gets back to the basics of therapeutic strategies- compensatory, rehabilitative, and diet modifications.  The evidence-based behind strategies will be clear and easy to understand. 

Full Course Description
This course is intended for therapists who care for patients with dysphagia in skilled nursing facilities.  It discusses the principles of neuroplasticity that guide dysphagia therapy.  It also gets back to the basics of therapeutic strategies- compensatory, rehabilitative, and diet modifications.  The evidence-based behind strategies will be clear and easy to understand. 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended for therapists who care for patients with dysphagia in skilled nursing facilities.  It discusses the principles of neuroplasticity that guide dysphagia therapy.  It also gets back to the basics of therapeutic strategies- compensatory, rehabilitative, and diet modifications.  The evidence-based behind strategies will be clear and easy to understand.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • Identify and define 10 principles of neuroplasticity.
  • Explain the three options for therapeutic intervention for dysphagia and examples of each. 
  • Apply principles of rehabilitation to target specific muscle deficits for dysphagia intervention. 

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended for therapists who care for patients with dysphagia in skilled nursing facilities.  It discusses the principles of neuroplasticity that guide dysphagia therapy.  It also gets back to the basics of therapeutic strategies- compensatory, rehabilitative, and diet modifications.  The evidence-based behind strategies will be clear and easy to understand.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • Identify and define 10 principles of neuroplasticity.
  • Explain the three options for therapeutic intervention for dysphagia and examples of each. 
  • Apply principles of rehabilitation to target specific muscle deficits for dysphagia intervention. 

 

Disclosures:

SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND 

"Seminar-On-Demand" courses are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. All SOD courses are mobile ready.

Contact Hours: 1 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistants, Speech Language Pathologists

Instructional Level: Introductory. 

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved 

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

 ACHA CE Approved Provider

This course is offered for 0.10 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional area).

Please note - ASHA reporting closes at the end of each month, with completions reported around or after the 15th of the following month.

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 9960. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.1 CEUs, Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Amber Heape is employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND 

"Seminar-On-Demand" courses are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. All SOD courses are mobile ready.

Contact Hours: 1 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistants, Speech Language Pathologists

Instructional Level: Introductory. 

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved 

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

 ACHA CE Approved Provider

This course is offered for 0.10 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional area).

Please note - ASHA reporting closes at the end of each month, with completions reported around or after the 15th of the following month.

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 9960. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.1 CEUs, Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Amber Heape is employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.