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    Drugs and Dysphagia Part 3


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    • Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
    • Speech Language Pathologist
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Course Description


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The Drugs and Dysphagia video series is divided into three parts. Parts 1 and 2 discuss the medications affecting the central nervous system and dysphagia. This 2 hr video, Part 3 of the course, looks at the medications affecting the gastrointestinal function. Instruction is given regarding the medications affecting gastrointestinal lubrication and motility. Dysphagia with the administration of anticholinergic medications will be highlighted. In addition, the participant will learn about gastroesophageal reflux disease, medications associated with gastrointestinal injury as well as the affect of pain medications on dysphagia.

Disclosure: This presentation is based on the book titled Drugs and Dysphagia. The book is not included with this course nor is it required to complete this course.

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
OT Process: Evaluation

Course Objectives

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

  • verbalize the medications affecting gastrointestinal lubrication, motility and injury.
  • verbalize the medications and lifestyle issues associated with gastrointestinal reflux disease.
  • discuss medication induced xerostomia and the effect upon the swallow.
  • identify the major medications used for pain management and describe how these medications can impair eating and swallowing.

Peter Johnson

Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Peter R Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP received his undergraduate degree in speech language pathology from Northern Illinois University. He received his MS and PhD in speech language pathology from the University of Pittsburgh. He also received an Executive Graduate Degree in Healthcare Financial Management from Ohio State University. Dr. Johnson has worked in acute care hospitals, home care, outpatient clinics, and long-term care. He has written numerous articles in speech language pathology. Dr. Johnson served as Column Editor for the American Speech Language Hearing Association Special Interest Division 11 and 13. He has co-authored several books and several chapters in the field of speech language pathology. His latest book is the Clinician’s Guide to the Successful Evaluation and Treatment of Dementia. Other books include Drugs and Dysphagia and Practical Pharmacology in Rehabilitation. He served on the Executive Board of the Florida Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists for eight years. Dr. Johnson was four times the recipient of the President’s Award as well as the Outstanding Service Award from the Florida Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists. He currently serves as Chair for the Florida Department of Health Licensing Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology.

Financial Disclosure: Dr. Johnson serves as a healthcare consultant. He also receives an honorarium for his lectures as well as royalties from his books.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Dr. Johnson serves as Chair For the Department of Health State Licensing Board for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists.


Lynette Carl

Pharm.D, B.C.P.S.

Lynette L. Carl, Pharm.D., B.C.P.S., is a consultant pharmacist and a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist. Dr. Carl is currently the Clinical Coordinator for Pharmacy Services at Largo Medical Center in Largo, Florida. Dr. Carl obtained her BS in Pharmacy from the University of Florida and her Doctorate in Pharmacy and the Medical University of South Carolina. She completed a postdoctoral Residency in Infectious Disease at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, University of Pennsylvania Hospital and Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Carl has practiced as a Consultant Pharmacist in hospital, psychiatric, home care, and skilled nursing facilities. Her clinical practice experience includes providing pharmaceutical care in the areas of infectious disease, critical care, nutrition support, geriatrics, internal medicine, anticoagulation, cardiology and pain management. Dr. Carl has established clinical pharmacy services that include anti-coagulation clinics, pharmacokinetic dosing services, nutrition support services, and education programs for patients and healthcare professionals in several hospitals and home care pharmacies. Dr. Carl has served as clinical adjunct faculty, acting as a clinical preceptor for B.S. and Pharm.D. students from Mercer University, University of Florida, Nova University, and Florida A&M University. She has lectured to pharmacists and other healthcare professions on topics of pharmacotherapy and also served on the speaker’s bureau of Glaxo Pharmaceuticals and Smith Kline Beecham Pharmaceuticals. She has conducted research and published articles in the area of antibiotic therapy use in infectious disease.

Financial Disclosure: Dr. Carl receives royalties for the sale of this presentation. She also receives royalties from the sale of her book, Drugs and Dysphagia, upon which this presentation is based. Participants are not required to purchase this book in order to succeed in this course.
Non-Financial Disclosure: no relevant disclosures

30 Minutes
Dysphagia Cognition and Memory Part 5
30 Minutes
Dysphagia Cognition and Memory Part 6
30 Minutes
Dysphagia Cognition and Memory References
30 Minutes
Exam
2.0 Hours
Total

Delivery VIA:

  • Online - This course is offered in an online, on demand format.
  • Club CIAO - Club CIAO: This course is also part of Club CIAO, our all-you-can-eat buffet of online courses for one low price. Club CIAO Members also receive 25% off of all Live Stream courses!

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 (13 PDUs)
  • As an IACET Authorized Provider, CIAO offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard
  • CIAO is authorized by IACET to offer .2 CEUs for this program
  • Approved for:
  • 2.0 hours OTs in CA - Advanced Practice Swallowing #25-S12


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



CIAO is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). CIAO complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, CIAO is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.



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



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


Reviews

"Thank you!"

- Campbell, CA / May 2022

"Would like to be able to see some of the lists that are referred to without having to print the whole manual"

- Bluff City, TN / Apr 2022

"Very relevant and important course for my area of practice. "

- Mililani, HI / Oct 2020

"I really enjoyed the class and learned so many new things. Thank you"

- New Braunfels, TX / Jul 2020

"These two instructors are a great pair."

- Fort Worth, TX / Aug 2019

"The time allotted for this portion of the topic was good; this portion of the course revealed information re: GERD/GERD medications and pain relieving opiods that many of my patients have used/been prescribed.....very important to add to my assessments for dysphagia and cognition. "

- Montgomery City, MO / Dec 2018

"Longer period should be allowed to access the course since there are many terms that is unfamiliar to SLP"

- Sha Tin, / Dec 2017

"great"

- Byron, MN / Oct 2017

"Thanks again for an excellent series. I just finished the third of 3 and was hoping to see a chapter on weight loss and appetite stim. Maybe there is a chapter four in the works!! "

- jensen beach, FL / Feb 2017

"Very well organized and presented. I am looking forward to utilizing my Drugs and Dysphagia book at work in order to further educate the staff on dysphagia. "

- Albuquerque, NM / Jan 2016

"Very helpful. I can apply this knowledge on my job."

- Fremont, CA / Sep 2015

"Excellent. Wording for test question #4 should be "esophageal dysmotility" rather than "esophageal is motility"."

- Evans, GA / May 2011