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    • Occupational Therapist
    • Speech Language Pathologist
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Course Description

What are the components of effective therapy to address the diagnosis of dysphagia? When an SLP is planning the treatment, the diagnosis, muscle dysfunction and impairments must be considered. Given this information, the treating clinician will then design a treatment plan that results in outcomes and gains for the patient. This course will discuss how to plan an effective treatment session considering the impairment and the nature of the swallow system. It is an understanding of impairments, muscle physiology and kinesiology, as well as concepts of exercise physiology that equip the SLP to be an effective personal trainer for the dysphagia patient. This course will review how to plan the treatment session per the impairment; as well as how to incorporate exercise physiology concepts into the session in order to yield outcomes. This will be an interactive course where examples of exercise and treatment session are discussed.

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: Areas of Occupation, Client Factors

Course Objectives

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

  • Discuss candidacy for therapy
  • Discuss key components of effective therapy (the system, exercise physiology concepts, Fatigue vs weakness)

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.

60 Minutes
Planning the treatment session per the impairment
50 Minutes
Incorporating exercise physiology concepts into the session in order to yield outcomes
10 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

"Very informative course. "

- Redmond, WA / Aug 2019

"excellent course; I would love information on specific treatment exercises"

- Moundsville, WV / Oct 2018

"Good review of the muscle system involved in swallowing and how exercises play a role in treatment. "

- Gulfport, MS / Jul 2018

"Mary is an exceptional instructor. She is extremely knowledgeable in the areas of VitalStim/dysphagia and I always learn something new. Thank you, Mary, for another wonderful course! You rock!"

- LaPorte, IN / Dec 2015

"Would love to hear more case studies, exercise detail, and even more thoughts on advancement of textures..."

- Rochester, MI / Apr 2012