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VitalStim® Therapy and Beyond: DINES Specialty Certificate Program

  • Competency based Specialty Program for dysphagia therapists
  • Adult or Pediatric Specialty Programs Program includes online and live components
  • Rated 4.96 out of 5 stars by over 20,000 participants
  • VitalStim Therapy has become the standard of care for dysphagia treatment
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CIAO Seminars is the exclusive provider of all VitalStim Therapy Specialty Program courses.

ADULT COURSE PEDIATRIC COURSE

VitalStim Plus

  • ASHA Code of Ethics requires therapists to be trained prior to using any device/treatment
  • Open to all VitalStim Providers
  • Hands-on interactive lab training using the VitalStim Plus device
  • Learn to use 4 channels of NMES
  • Learn to use sEMG
  • Learn to use triggered e-stim to help the patient better sequence their swallows
  • Learn to manipulate parameters (frequency, phase duration, and duty cycle)
LIVE COURSE UNIT eCOURSE

VitalStim Registry

  • Lists providers who are current (within the last 3 years) in safety, efficacy, and protocols
  • Place for patient families to find current and qualified VitalStim Providers and facilities
  • Place for recruiters and quality assurance managers to validate Provider status
  • Providers can choose to be not-visible on the Registry and still enjoy the benefits of the Renewal Course
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VitalStim/DINES Renewal Course

  • As part of the 2015 Accreditation/Specialty Certificate - requires a 3 year renewal
  • Ensure ongoing standards of safety, protocol, and efficacy
  • Providers who received their Specialty Certificate or Renewed within the last 3 years will be listed on the VitalStim Registry along with their facility
  • Receive an up-to-date manual - updated annually with new research, placements, protocols, safety info, etc.
  • Renew online or at a live course
  • Receive CE Credit (.85 online 1.6 live)
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