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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Course Outline:

Course Outline

Hour 1

  • Overview of esophageal functioning and disorders/disease processes that have a known esophageal component
  • Impact of aging on esophageal function
  • Importance of a medication review as well as drug-drug, food-drug and herb-drug interaction
  • Discussion of assessments that provide information on the function/dysfunction of the esophagus

Hour 2-4

  • Discuss impact of disease/disorders/pathologies that affect esophageal function
  • Present treatment options for each, including pharmacology, surgical procedures, and endoscopic procedures
  • Discuss pros, cons, and efficacy of the treatment options as well as adverse effects

Author

Denise Dougherty, MA, CCC-SLP

Esophageal Function, Dysfunction and Therapeutic Options - Tuesday, April 22nd 2025, 4:00pm - 8:00pm ET

Esophageal Function, Dysfunction and Therapeutic Options - Tuesday, April 22nd 2025, 4:00pm - 8:00pm ET

4 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

Course Overview

Esophageal Function, Dysfunction and Therapeutic Options course builds on your basic knowledge of the esophagus. The esophagus has an important role in swallowing, and it is important to understand the impact diseases/disorders have on its function. Evaluation tools such as the bedside swallow, MBS/FEES and BS give us a picture of what is or may be impacting the swallow. Esophageal scans done during the MBS and BS studies can provide more information regarding our patient’s complaints. Once a referral is made to the GI, our patients will have options to choose from – pharmacological treatments, surgical or endoscopic procedures – that may provide relief. These will be reviewed as well as the efficacy of the treatments discussed.

Full Course Description
Course OverviewEsophageal Function, Dysfunction and Therapeutic Options course builds on your basic knowledge of the esophagus. The esophagus has an important role in swallowing, and it is important to understand the impact diseases/disorders have on its function. Evaluation tools such as the bedside swallow, MBS/FEES and BS give us a picture of what is or may be impacting the swallow. Esophageal scans done during the MBS and BS studies can provide more information regarding our...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

This course is intended to provide the professional with increased knowledge of dysfunctions in various disorders, efficacious treatment options, and expected outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify role and function of the esophagus.
  • Identify three assessment tools/studies that provide information on the function/dysfunction of the esophagus.
  • Recognize the pros and cons for two treatment options for Barrett's Esophagus.
  • Select an example of a motility disorder and treatment options.
  • Identify two treatment options for reflux and the efficacy of each.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

This course is intended to provide the professional with increased knowledge of dysfunctions in various disorders, efficacious treatment options, and expected outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify role and function of the esophagus.
  • Identify three assessment tools/studies that provide information on the function/dysfunction of the esophagus.
  • Recognize the pros and cons for two treatment options for Barrett's Esophagus.
  • Select an example of a motility disorder and treatment options.
  • Identify two treatment options for reflux and the efficacy of each.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Speech-Language Pathology

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Speech-Language Pathology: 4 Hours


If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

ACHA CE Approved Provider 

This course is offered for 0.40 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate 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.

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:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Speech-Language Pathology

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Speech-Language Pathology: 4 Hours


If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

ACHA CE Approved Provider 

This course is offered for 0.40 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate 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.

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.

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