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Course Description

There are many components that are considered in effective treatment planning, such as past medical history, pathophysiology related to the diagnosis, the impairment and the muscle dysfunction. This course will review how to gather the needed information for more effective treatment planning. There will be a review of patient candidacy and how to structure your treatment based on the impairment in order to maximize outcomes. The participant can expect to learn what information is necessary to tailor your treatment and how to make sound clinical decisions.
NOTE: Participants must be Certified VitalStim Providers.

Course Disclosure: This course will only discuss information regarding the use of VitalStim Therapy. When this course was created there was no other similar device available.

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: Context and Environment
OT Process: Intervention

Course Objectives

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

  • Determine candidacy for dysphagia therapy treatment with NMES
  • Describe normal swallowing anatomy/physiology for treatment planning
  • Identify the information you need to bring about change in your dysphagia patients
  • Discuss factors that influence your therapy (Impairment and Dysfunction, Fatigue vs Weakness)
  • Integrate the information for daily practice

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.

40 Minutes
How to gather the needed information for more effective dysphagia treatment planning
20 Minutes
Patient candidacy for NMES treatment of dysphagia
30 Minutes
Structuring dysphagia treatment based on the impairment
30 Minutes
Q&A (recorded)
2.0 Hours
Total

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 (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)


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.


Reviews

"would like to hear more about management for an impairment of stiffness due to H & N cancer"

- Canadensis, PA / Jan 2020

"I think Mary Simmons is an excellent instructor and I feel always gain so much knowledge from her courses. Thank you."

- Moundsville, WV / Oct 2018

"Good overview of swallowing components and treatment goal planning."

- Gulfport, MS / Jul 2018

"Excellent course!!!!"

- Rupert, ID / Jan 2018

"Great course"

- Clinton, MS / Jun 2016

"Excellent info and presentation. . . LOVE the Case Studies and examples"

- Kirksville, MO / Sep 2014