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    BCP: Eval Pt 1: How to Assess Your Dysphagia Patient

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    • Occupational Therapist
    • Speech Language Pathologist
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Course Description

This course will discuss the information needed from an evaluation so as to most effectively identify the pathology, dysfunction, and impairment and how this will impact treatment planning. Definitions and examples will be reviewed to clarify what the SLP needs to gain in an evaluation. Given that effective treatment is based on addressing the cause of the dysfunction, there will be a review of how to assess the physiology of the swallow, including information on norms for movements, and objective data to note in the assessment NOTE: Participants must be Certified VitalStim Providers.

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, Intervention

Course Objectives

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

  • Discuss the clinical difference between dysfunction and impairment
  • Incorporate information gathered from an evaluation into a treatment plan
  • Extract pertinent information from an evaluation, regarding physiological norms, to most effectively treat your patients

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.

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 (0.1 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!"

- Houston, TX / Nov 2019

"Good review"

- Naples, FL / Aug 2019

"Nice Review!"

- Linton, IN / Dec 2018

"Excellent review"

- McAllen, TX / Dec 2018

"Excellent detailed description. Would benefit from highlighting target structures in MBSS pictures to assist in identification and location along with speaker's description. "

- Truth or Consequences, NM / Sep 2018

"Excellent review of swallowing musculature and difference between sign vs. symptom."

- Gulfport, MS / Jul 2018

"Mary Simmons is an excellent presenter. "

- Odessa, TX / Feb 2018

"Great information and helpful for clinical practice. I am looking forward to the second section of this course."

- Jackson, MS / Oct 2017

"Good course. I want to study more about recent findings on this subject."

- Arlington, TX / Oct 2017

"Excellent association of all aspects of swallowing."

- Mililani, HI / Jul 2017

"The instructor's knowledge, approach and perspectives great! One can never overemphasize the need to keep our dysphagia evaluation skills honed."

- Huntington, IN / Dec 2015

"Great course!"

- Muncie, IN / Dec 2013

"GREAT! Loved reviewing the anatomy!"

- Plymouth, MA / Dec 2013

"Well done presentation!"

- Kuna, ID / Mar 2013