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    Breathing Attacks! Differential Diagnosis and Speech Treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction e-course

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    • Speech Language Pathologist
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Course Description

Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) is an inappropriate closure of the vocal cords during respiration, creating an airway obstruction that most significantly affects athletes during activity. VCD is often misdiagnosed as asthma, often leading to ineffective treatment. The speech pathologist plays a vital role working within a multidisciplinary team to effectively teach and communicate a treatment plan ensuring optimal care and outcomes for these patients. This introductory level course will discuss techniques for identifying and diagnosing VCD, provide a step-by-step treatment approach, and address making referrals as necessary.

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.

Course Objectives

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

  • Define the population most often diagnosed with VCD
  • Identify symptoms of VCD
  • Evaluate the differential diagnosis between asthma and VCD
  • Distinguish the effectiveness of strategies used to treat VCD
  • Select appropriate referrals if VCD is suspected

Allison Brown

MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Allison Tidwell Brown, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is a Speech Language Pathologist and Board-Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders. Her clinical focus is with infant feeding, GI, saliva management, and instrumental assessment of the swallow including VFSS. She has helped develop several programs and clinics including a multidisciplinary saliva management program. She is a lead outpatient feeding therapist for Children's Health in Dallas, TX. Allison also teaches a graduate course in Pediatric Dysphagia at the University of Texas at Dallas.

Financial Disclosure: Allison receives an honorarium from CIAO for the presentation of her live courses. She also receives royalties for the sale of her online courses.
Non-Financial Disclosure: no relevant disclosures.

5 Minutes
Introduction and objectives
25 Minutes
Defining vocal cord dysfunction
30 Minutes
Symptoms and differential diagnosis
30 Minutes
Multidisciplinary intervention of VCD
20 Minutes
Case studies; research
10 Minutes
Review
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)
  • ASHA CE Provider Approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
  • 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 0.2 CEUs for this program

Introductory Level
0.2 ASHA CEUs


Reviews

"Great topic and very useful in clinical practice. "

- Chillicothe, OH / Nov 2022

"I was expecting more of a counseling component because the VCD cases that I've worked with have been very panicky when experiencing this. I was surprised that it was presented as simply as relaxation techniques and diaphragmatic breathing."

- Allen, TX / Jul 2022

"Thank you!"

- Mechanicsburg, PA / Jun 2022

"Great course, with information I was able to immediately apply to my clinical setting. "

- Edinburg, TX / Apr 2022

"Great presentation!"

- Milan, TN / Feb 2022

"I love how the speaker outlined a typical bout of therapy - from assessment all the way through the 6 sessions. "

- Philadelphia , PA / Jul 2021

"Great course"

- Sarasota , FL / May 2021

"Excellent presentation. Very clear "

- San Antonio, TX / Jan 2021

"great course! well presented."

- Simpsonville, SC / Dec 2020

"Great course! "

- Tuba City, AZ / Nov 2020

"We are developing an Aerodigestive Clinic to add to our Laryngoscopic Clinic and Cranial Facial Clinic and expanding my understanding is important. There are not many voice, VPI and respiratory courses available for trainings- this is great and I will ask new staff to take"

- Greenville, SC / May 2020

"I thought the course was great. "

- Miami, FL / Apr 2020

"Excellent "

- Whitesburg, GA / Jan 2020

"Excellent - thank you!"

- Whiteville, NC / Feb 2019

"Favorite class to date! Loved the delivery method and content organization. Thank you!"

- Reno, NV / Dec 2018

"thanks"

- Minot, ND / Sep 2018

"Nice course"

- North Ridgeville, OH / Jul 2018

"I like this new speaker. She is very thorough and keeps the attention of the audience. "

- Hershey, PA / Jun 2018