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    Your First Session as a Certified VitalStim Provider

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Course Description

Now that I am a Certified VitalStim® Provider, how do I get started? Effective use of the VitalStim therapeutic modality requires an understanding of the therapeutic protocol discussed in the 2 day certification course. Sometimes there is a delay between becoming a certified VitalStim therapist and utilizing this technique in a therapy session. This 1 hour course provides the opportunity to review the basic elements of setting up a dysphagia session using the VitalStim modality. The instructor will help prepare participants for their first session with guidance on these topics: documentation, preparing the room for patient/family/caregiver education, bolus trials with NMES, setting up pre and post data tracking, and outlining when to re-evaluate. This one hour pre-recorded webcast will give you even more confidence to begin your treatment program.

NOTE: Participants must be Certified VitalStim Providers.

Disclosure: This course will only cover information that pertains to the effective and safe use of VitalStim.

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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: Performance Skills, Client Factors
OT Process: Evaluation

Course Objectives

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

  • Apply the Vital Stim therapeutic protocol to the dysphagia treatment session
  • List the supplies, equipment and space needs required to use this modality
  • Set up an exercise paradigm for a dysphagia session
  • Collect pre and post treatment data

Susan Mayfield-Cole

M.A. CCC-SLP, NDC

Susan Mayfield Cole, MA CCC-SLP, NDC has been a VitalStim user as well as a CIAO instructor team member since 2003. She brings to our team an extensive teaching and clinical resume. Susan continues to serve as a a VitalStim Therapy Specialty Program instructor, an online instructor for the MBS: The Clear Picture course and is also a webcast designer/presenter. She holds the NDC certification for NMES. Susan previously held clinical and administrative positions at Frye Regional Medical Center, Graystone Ear, Nose and Throat Associates and Carolina ENT Head and Neck Surgery Center. She is currently the owner of Specialized Therapy Consulting and contracts with a variety of educational and clinical settings, including Twin City Medical Mobile Diagnostics, PLLC. Susan has held faculty positions at Appalachian State University and Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute where she taught courses in Ethics for the SLP-A program. She and her husband share a large family and when not working they enjoy fly fishing around the country.

Financial Disclosure: Susan receives honoraria from CIAO Seminars for the presentation of this course. She also receives royalties for the purchase of her recorded course(s)
Non-Financial Disclosure: Susan uses VitalStim Therapy in her practice.

20 Minutes
Part 1
20 Minutes
Part 2
20 Minutes
Exam
1.0 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:

  • 1.0 Hour
  • CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider #AAWA (0.1 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet required
  • CIAO is an AOTA Approved Provider #4119 (0.1 AOTA CEUs)
  • This course meets PDU Requirements for NBCOT (1 PDU)
  • 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 0.1 CEUs for this program

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


This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Advanced level, Professional area).


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)


Reviews

"Refreser"

- Collierville, TN / Oct 2022

"This was super helpful. Thank you!"

- Lowell, MA / Jul 2021

"Could be longer. "

- Sydney NSW, AL / Dec 2019

"Enjoyed this course afterVital Stim class"

- Maineville, OH / Apr 2019

"Excellent course. Mrs. Cole did a great job in reviewing. Thank you so much!!"

- Conover, NC / Jul 2018

"Thank you for this course. It increased my confidence with the material after VitalStim certification."

- Ventnor City, NJ / Nov 2017

"This course gave me the confidence to use VitalStim in the clinical setting. "

- Trenton, MO / Oct 2017

"I took this course about 2 weeks after my live VitalStim course and had completed approximately 5 treatment sessions. This course was a great reminder of various 'things' to include in my treatment sessions. Thank you!"

- Nashville , TN / Aug 2017

"This course really helped me to feel more confident following my certification course!"

- Abilene, TX / Oct 2016

"I liked the content; very informative and put me at ease. I would have liked more demonstrations. "

- San Antonio, TX / May 2016

"Loved this course! it was informative and helpful. It should be included in vital stem course following completion!"

- Euless, TX / Mar 2016

"This course was a nice refresher as well as me learning some new information."

- Medford, NY / Dec 2013

"Great course to help beginners!"

- Baldwinsville, NY / Nov 2013