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    BCP: Everything You Need to Know about the UES

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Course Description

PRE-RECORDED EVENT
This course will offer information about the physiological make up of the UES (PES), and its role in the swallow. In addition, this course will discuss how this sphincter functions, opens; as well as, how to assess and treat its dysfunction. Information will be offered as to the diagnoses which are more likely to result in compromise to UES function and the role of the SLP as a member of a Team in the diagnosis and treatment therein.
Course Disclosure: This course will only discuss information regarding the use of VitalStim Therapy. When this course was created there was no other similar device available.
Course Requirements:
  • Computer with internet and working speakers/sound are required for this course.
  • Course must be completed within 30 days of activation (activate course within 6 months of purchase).
  • An online multiple-choice quiz (80% passing score) and submission of an online evaluation form are required for successful completion.
  • A certificate of completion will be available to print immediately after course is successfully completed.
  • SLPs - ASHA CEUs may be obtained by completing the online ASHA form and checking the "Report to ASHA" box.

AOTA Classification Codes
Domain of OT: Client Factors, Context and Environment
OT Process: Evaluation

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss the physiology of the UES and its function in the swallow
  • Identify when there is dysfunction in the UES
  • Determine how to proceed with intervention

Mary Nylin

M.A. CCC-SLP

Mary is the former Senior Clinical Specialist in the VitalStim Division for Chattanooga Group supporting and educating physician groups, administrators and SLPs on Dysphagia management and the implementation of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Dysphagia therapy. This role also included active work with research, education, and new product development. Mary is one of a select few Certified VitalStim Instructors. She has taught over 300 courses in dysphagia and MBS interpretation. She previously worked at Baptist Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation in the Inpatient, Outpatient and Pediatric departments. Mary was instrumental in developing the Dysphagia program in the outpatient department and the speech department of the Pediatric Rehab. She serves as a knowledgeable resource in Dysphagia to therapists around the country.

Financial Disclosure: Mary receives honoraria from CIAO Seminars for the presentation of her live courses and royalties for the purchase of her recorded courses.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Mary uses VitalStim Therapy in her clinical practice.

25 Minutes
Physiology if the UES
25 Minutes
Function of the UES
30 Minutes
Dysfunction in the UES
20 Minutes
Intervention methods
20 Minutes
Q&A
2.0 Hours
Total

Delivery VIA:

  • Online - This course is offered in an online, on demand format.

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 2.0 Hours
  • CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider #AAWA (0.2 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet required
  • CIAO is an AOTA Approved Provider #4119 (0.2 AOTA CEUS)
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (2 PDUs)
  • As an IACET Accredited Provider, CIAO offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard
  • CIAO is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEUs for this program

Contact hours applied for:

  • OT/COTAs in CA

The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.


This course is offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area)


CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)


Reviews

"Great course"

- Shreveport, LA / Jan 2020

"Very helpful!"

- Lawrence, KS / Mar 2019

"This course was great!"

- Medford, NY / Oct 2018

"Hate the one long video type of courses. Break it up so it's easier to take a break and know where you stopped. "

- Wickliffe, OH / Aug 2018

"This instructor really explained the anatomy and physiology in ways that were so understandable. The usage of opening a door for one person as opposed to opening the door for many people was so helpful. Excellent presentation."

- Owensboro, KY / Jun 2018

"great information, thank you! "

- St. Louis, MO / Dec 2017

"great knowledge of the courses "

- Roaring Brook TWP, PA / Dec 2017

"I enjoyed the information and the format. Thank you."

- Flagstaff, AZ / Aug 2017

"great course, very helpful for evaluation and treatment planning. thank you!"

- Cornville, ME / Jan 2017

"Lots of great information"

- Tampa, FL / Nov 2013

"Great coverage."

- Fort Worth, TX / Sep 2013

"excellent course."

- Twin Falls, ID / May 2011