VitalStim®: Therapy Pediatric Certification Course
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This dynamic and innovative program is revolutionizing dysphagia therapy! Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists will bring their facilities to a state-of-the-art-level with certification from this course. VitalStim® Therapy is the only FDA cleared treatment approach that successfully combines Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and traditional dysphagia techniques. This energetic certification course will focus on topics such as muscle physiology, kinesiology of the swallowing mechanism as it changes across infancy through childhood. Focus will also be on pathological swallowing mechanisms and processes. The basic principles and concepts of neuromuscular electrical stimulation will be taught and the VitalStim® Therapy protocol will be extensively reviewed and practiced. The participants will receive one-on-one attention from two instructors, a certified SLP or OT, and a PT. Through extensive hands-on labs, attendees will apply the theory of neuromuscular electrical stimulation to the treatment of pediatric dysphagia. This exclusive program will provide participants with the building blocks to implement a successful VitalStim® Therapy program and will add value to therapists, facilities, and most of all patient care!
NOTE: Successful completion of the pre-requisite online MBS: The Clear Picture and this 2-day VitalStim® Therapy Pediatric Certification Course will certify the participant to utilize VitalStim® technology in the treatment of dysphagia.
This is an intermediate level course. Requirements for the course are as follows:
• Successful completion of online anatomy and MBS review course (open link below and print for details)
• Prior knowledge and experience in dysphagia management
• Dysphagia as a significant portion of active caseload
• SLP or OTR with current licensure in state of practice
• SLP or OTR in compliance with state and national practice acts
Certification to provide VitalStim® Therapy will be awarded to those who:
• Complete the written post-test.
• Demonstrate the accurate practical application of VitalStim® Therapy
NOTE: If these criteria are not met at the course, additional opportunities to successfully complete the certification process will be available.
Course Pricing
$775
$725 (Group - 10-24)
$625 (Group - 25-99)
$525 (Group - 100 or more and Certified VitalStim Providers)
The VitalStim Manual and the Primal Pictures Head & Neck CD will be issued at the live course (a $10 handling fee is included in the price of this course)
The VitalStim® Pediatric Certification Program includes
the online course, MBS: The Clear Picture-Pediatric for 1.2 CEUs (12 contact hours) and the two day hands-on “VitalStim® Pediatric Certification Course" for 1.6 CEUs (16 contact hours)
VitalStim is a registered trademark of VitalStim, LLC. |
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• Kathy Ramirez, OTR
• Karin Mitchell, MA CCC-SLP |
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Founder: Marcy Freed
Marcy Freed, M.A. CCC-SLP, has changed Dysphagia therapy with her medical breakthrough approach that combines traditional Dysphagia therapy with Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation. Marcy is the pioneer developer of VitalStim Technologies LLC and has 32 years experience specializing in voice and swallowing intervention. Marcy continues to treat patients from across the country successfully following her personal mission to “end dependence on tubes for nutrition!”
Yorick Wijting, PT, DPT
Yorick was educated in the Netherlands where he received his degree in Physical Therapy. He has practiced physical therapy for more than 20 years in various care settings across Europe, South Africa and the United States. Yorick has extensive training and practical experience in electrotherapy and teaches nationally and internationally to medical professionals on the therapeutic use of electrotherapy. He has been instrumental in promoting and developing the use of electrical stimulation (VitalStim Therapy) by Speech and Language Pathologists in the treatment of dysphagia in the USA and in Europe. He currently lives in California and works with Empi as the Director of Clinical and Market Development, focusing primarily on VitalStim Therapy. In this role he promotes research initiatives, facilitates educational programs and assists in the development of new methodologies and applications for electrotherapy.
Instructor Bios can be found under FORMS/INFO tab
Financial Disclosure: Kathy Ramirez and Karin Mitchell receive honoraria from CIAO Seminars for presenting this course.
Non-financial Disclosure: Kathy Ramirez and Karin Mitchell use VitalStim® in their clinical practice. |
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- Identify normal infant and pediatric anatomy
- Palpate the structures mentioned under objective 1 that are accessible to palpation
- Identify normal infant and pediatric physiology as it changes with the maturing swallow
- Describe the neuro-physiological processes involved in normal swallowing, neural pathways controlling swallowing, positive and negative feedback occurring during swallowing
- Discuss the psychological aspects involved with and their impact on swallowing
- Describe the main pathological conditions affecting the swallowing function in the pediatric population
- Interpret the results of a modified barium swallow study
- Categorize the swallowing disorder based on the result of the evaluation
- Describe the characteristics of electrical stimulation and the influence of electricity on muscle tissue
- Identify the pathological conditions for which electrical stimulation is indicated
- Describe the characteristics of the VitalStim® Therapy electrical stimulation unit and the electrodes used
- Discuss and demonstrate the application of VitalStim® Therapy technology in the treatment of pediatric dysphagia
- Discuss and demonstrate the use of swallowing exercise during and after the application of VitalStim® technology
- Discuss the use of other interventions to maximize the impact of VitalStim® Therapy
- Discuss the sensory defensiveness and its impact in pediatric feeding and VitalStim® Therapy
- Discuss strategies for using VitalStim® Therapy with patients with sensory defensiveness
- Discuss and demonstrate correct use of documentation
- Demonstrate effective communication skills regarding VitalStim®? therapy with other members of the healthcare team
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Day 1
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07:30 - 08:00 |
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Registration (Continental Breakfast provided) |
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08:00 - 08:30 |
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Introduction, program overview |
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08:30 - 10:00 |
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Review swallowing physiology, anatomy |
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10:00 - 10:15 |
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Break |
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10:15 - 10:45 |
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Swallowing kinesiology |
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10:45 - 11:00 |
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Palpation of head and neck structures (lab) |
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11:00 - 12:00 |
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Abnormal swallow (dysphagia) |
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12:00 - 01:00 |
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Lunch (on your own) |
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01:00 - 02:30 |
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MBS interpretation |
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02:30 - 02:45 |
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Break (Snack provided) |
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02:45 - 04:00 |
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Electrical stimulation: basic theory |
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04:00 - 05:00 |
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Electrical stimulation: lab |
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05:00 - 06:30 |
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Written Examination |
Day 2
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07:15 - 08:00 |
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Review of material day 1, Q&A |
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08:00 - 10:00 |
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Electrical stimulation for swallowing: theory |
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10:00 - 10:15 |
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Break |
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10:15 - 12:00 |
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Electrical stimulation for swallowing: application – lab |
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12:00 - 01:00 |
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Lunch (on your own) |
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01:00 - 02:30 |
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Electrical stimulation for swallowing: application – lab (continued) |
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02:30 - 03:00 |
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Treatment progression, diet progression, case studies |
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03:00 - 03:30 |
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Integration of electrical stimulation into treatment plan – lab and testing |
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- 16 Hours (1.6 CEUs) SLPs
- 16 Hours (1.6 CEUs) OTs (call CIAO for specific State Approval)
- CIAO is an IACET Approved Provider
- CIAO is an Approved Provider for ASHA #AAWA (SLPs)
- CIAO is an Approved Provider for AOTA #4119 (OTs)
- This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (16 PDUs)
- CIAO is authorized by IACET to offer 1.6 CEUs for this program
- This course is offered for 1.6 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area)
- Certified Providers will receive a total of 28.0 Contact Hours (with MBS Online Course)
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| CIAO is regognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT) |
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| The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. |
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| CIAO has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500
McLean, VA 22102. In obtaining this approval, CIAO has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET Standards which are widely recognized as standards of good practice internationally. As a result of their Authorized Provider membership status, CIAO is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standards." |
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