APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINES:
• Speech Language Pathology
• Occupational Therapy
Course Description
This course is designed to provide Speech and Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists involved in treating pediatric dysphagia with the background necessary to accurately observe Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies for the assessment of swallowing disorders. This information, combined with the therapists knowledge and skills for management of feeding and swallowing disorders, will provide the course participant with a stronger basis for a comprehensive examination of the pediatric dysphagic patient. The information provided in the course should also facilitate professional communication between the swallowing professional and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of dysphagia.
MBS: The Clear Picture - Pediatric includes a series of actual MBSs taken from various facilities across the United States and represent what a therapist might come across in their actual work environment. Therefore, the quality and clarity of the videos vary depending on the equipment used at that particular facility. It is also important to note that pediatric Modified Barium Swallow Studies are often limited by sensory processing difficulties, motor/postural disorders and/or behavioral components that impact the ease of viewing the MBS.
MBS Course Instructions
NOTE: The course is delivered via the internet. Computer and internet access is therefore required. The participant will receive guidance and instruction from an experienced instructor, specializing in swallowing disorders and evaluation. Participants should allow up to 48 hours for instructor responses. The course takes approximately 12 hours to complete and may be taken at any time over a two week period with new classes starting every Friday.
If you are taking the VitalStim Certification course do not register for this course, it is already included in the VitalStim registration.
Instructor(s)
Kathy Ramirez, OTR Karin Mitchell, MA CCC-SLP
Karin Mitchell, M.A., CCC-SLP
Karin is a certified VitalStim provider and certified VitalStim instructor who has 12 years of experience specializing in pediatrics and dysphagia. She is the Speech Therapy Specialist at Childrens Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) in Orange, CA. treating dysphagia throughout the hospital & in the NICU. She consults for numerous therapists and families regarding dysphagia and treatment needs. She also lectures in the community and at local universities. She is NOMAS certified, NDT trained and SI trained.
Kathy Ramirez, OTR/L
Kathy is a certified VitalStim provider and Certified VitalStim instructor has 13 years experience specializing in pediatrics and dysphagia. Kathy is the OT specialist for Childrens Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) in Orange, Ca. working primarily in the NICU. She also works throughout the hospital as well as in outpatient care. Kathy serves as a lead mentor to OTs and SLPs in the area of pediatric feeding and swallowing at CHOC. She has given numerous inservices and lectures in these areas and serves on many NICU and physician driven committees.
She has advanced practice certifications in Physical Agent Modalities and in Swallowing Assessment, Evaluation or Intervention to practice in the state of California. She is also NOMAS certified and NDT trained.
Financial Disclosure:Karin Mitchell and Kathy Ramirez are compensated by CIAO for answering questions and grading written assignments associated with this offering. Non-financial Disclosure: No relevant non-financial relationships exist.
Course Objectives
At the completion of this course participants will be able to::
Demonstrate understanding of the normal anatomy of the musculature, skeleton and neurological structures relevant to the premature through adult swallow
Demonstrate understanding of normal muscle physiology involved in the swallowing mechanism
Describe and identify normal anatomical features visible on an MBS
Describe and recognize common abnormal findings on an MBS
Describe the procedure/protocol to perform a standard MBS
Agenda
60 Minutes
Lesson 1: The Oral Stage
15 Minutes
Test
60 Minutes
Lesson 2: The Pharyngeal Stage
15 Minutes
Test
60 Minutes
Lesson 3: The Esophageal Stage
15 Minutes
Test
30 Minutes
Anatomy & Physiology Exam
120 Minutes
Assignment, instruction, and communication with online instructor
60 Minutes
Lesson 4 Signs Observable during Oral Phase
15 Minutes
Test
60 Minutes
Lesson 5 Signs Observable during Pharyngeal Phase
15 Minutes
Test
60 Minutes
Lesson 6 Signs Observable during Esophageal Phase
15 Minutes
Test
120 Minutes
Assignment, instruction, and communication with online instructor
12
Hours
CEU's
Contact hours pre-approved for:
12 Hours SLP
12 Hours OT
CIAO is an Approved Provider for ASHA #AAWA (SLPs)
CIAO is an Approved Provider for AOTA #4119 (OT/COTAs)
This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT
This course is offered for 1.2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
CIAO is regognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)
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."
