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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Lisa Milliken, MA, CCC-SLP, FNAP, CDP

Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies for Aspiration Pneumonia in Dysphagia Patients

Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies for Aspiration Pneumonia in Dysphagia Patients

3 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

Healthcare professionals who work with adults in the acute and post-acute settings may frequently work with patients who have Aspiration Pneumonia.  Similarly, healthcare professionals who work with older patients or those with dysphagia, may implement significant measures to prevent aspiration, to therefore prevent the resulting infection of aspiration pneumonia.  

This course reviews the evidence of the actual risk factors so that one can better understand the holistic viewpoint for the least restrictive strategies for each unique individual.  Considerations will be given for all prevention strategies, based on current research and practical applications. 

Full Course Description
Healthcare professionals who work with adults in the acute and post-acute settings may frequently work with patients who have Aspiration Pneumonia.  Similarly, healthcare professionals who work with older patients or those with dysphagia, may implement significant measures to prevent aspiration, to therefore prevent the resulting infection of aspiration pneumonia.  This course reviews the evidence of the actual risk factors so that one can better understand the holistic viewpoint for the least restrictive strategies for each unique...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

Healthcare professionals who work with adults in the acute and post-acute settings may frequently work with patients who have Aspiration Pneumonia.  Similarly, healthcare professionals who work with older patients or those with dysphagia, may implement significant measures to prevent aspiration, to therefore prevent the resulting infection of aspiration pneumonia.  

This course reviews the evidence of the actual risk factors so that one can better understand the holistic viewpoint for the least restrictive strategies for each unique individual.  Considerations will be given for all prevention strategies, based on current research and practical applications. 

Learning Outcomes:

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

  • Differentiate the different types, causes, and potential outcomes of aspiration.    
  • Distinguish the different clinical factors that increase the risk of aspiration.    
  • Analyze the factors of saliva in relation to aspiration pneumonia.    
  • Predict the role of proper patient oral hygiene in the prevention of aspiration pneumonia.    
  • Relate the different intervention strategies and their application to address aspiration risks to promote health and improve quality of life in patients.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

Healthcare professionals who work with adults in the acute and post-acute settings may frequently work with patients who have Aspiration Pneumonia.  Similarly, healthcare professionals who work with older patients or those with dysphagia, may implement significant measures to prevent aspiration, to therefore prevent the resulting infection of aspiration pneumonia.  

This course reviews the evidence of the actual risk factors so that one can better understand the holistic viewpoint for the least restrictive strategies for each unique individual.  Considerations will be given for all prevention strategies, based on current research and practical applications. 

Learning Outcomes:

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

  • Differentiate the different types, causes, and potential outcomes of aspiration.    
  • Distinguish the different clinical factors that increase the risk of aspiration.    
  • Analyze the factors of saliva in relation to aspiration pneumonia.    
  • Predict the role of proper patient oral hygiene in the prevention of aspiration pneumonia.    
  • Relate the different intervention strategies and their application to address aspiration risks to promote health and improve quality of life in patients.

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: 3 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 Assistant, Speech Language Pathologist, Nursing and Nursing Home Administration.

Instructional Level: Intermediate.

Criteria for Completion: 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 

ACHA CE Approved Provider 

This course is offered for 0.30 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.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Lisa Milliken 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: 3 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 Assistant, Speech Language Pathologist, Nursing and Nursing Home Administration.

Instructional Level: Intermediate.

Criteria for Completion: 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 

ACHA CE Approved Provider 

This course is offered for 0.30 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.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Lisa Milliken 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.