CIAO Seminars - Dysphagia A to Z

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Course Description

Course Objectives

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

Explain the neurometabolic mechanisms of swallow function. What risk factors can lead to dysphagia
Demonstrate evidence-based practice tools in clinical bedside swallowing evaluation (CBSE)
Describe diagnostic imaging and labs in identifying dysphagia risk factors
Identify which is the most effective assessment tools and procedures given clinical diagnosis e.g. Mann Assessment of Swallow Ability (MASA), cough reflex testing, Gus, Yale Swallow Protocol, FEES, MBSS, and GI/ENT testing
Demonstrate knowledge of oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal stage impairments and associated standardized scoring using the MBSImp and other measures
List and explain iatrogenic causes of dysphagia
Identify treatment strategies based on diagnostic results.
Describe and demonstrate compensatory strategies vs rehabilitative exercises to improve and restore swallowing function and airway protection
Summarize the role of the SLP in palliative care and permissive dysphagia diets
Describe ethical considerations regarding dysphagia recommendations, informed consent, and refusal vs. noncompliance.

Lubna Nabulsi

CCC-SLP

Lubna Nabulsi is a Speech-Language Pathologist that has been practicing in Skilled nursing rehabilitation for 20 years. She graduated with her Masters in Speech-Language Pathology from Towson University in Baltimore Maryland. Prior to becoming and SLP, Lubna was a Medical and Research Technologist working at University of Maryland Hospital Immunology Department. This created a unique knowledge of overall medical pathology and how it related to disease and disorders that affect swallowing. Lubna is currently the Senior SLP at Futurecare Health and Management. Lubna developed a successful inhouse FEES program at all Futurecare skilled nursing facilities., and in the past 10 years has trained over 20 SLP in FEES instrumentation and competency.

Financial Disclosure: Lubna receives honoraria from CIAO for the presentation of her live courses and royalties for the sale of her online courses.
Non-Financial Disclosure: There are no non-financial relationships to disclose.

780 Minutes

Causes of Dysphagia

75 Minutes

Anatomy Physiology and neurology of the swallow

15 Minutes

Break

90 Minutes

Diagnostic Procedures

120 Minutes

Evidenced Based treatment (compensatory, rehabilitative, permissive, and preventative

15 Minutes

Ethics, trauma informed care, and Cultural Bias

18.3 Hours

Total

Contact hours pre-approved for:

7 Hours
CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider #AAWA (0.7 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet submission required
ASHA CE Provider Approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (7 PDUs)
CIAO is an Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Approved for:
8 Hrs. OT/COTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-1275306)
7 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for OT/COTAs in AL, AZ, GA, LA, MS, SC, TN

Course meets requirements for:

OT/COTAs in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT,

OT/COTAs in NE, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

CIAO Automatically reports to CE Broker for Florida Occupational and Physical Therapists and Assistants. Florida SLPs can either use the ASHA CE Participant Form (Bubble Sheet) or self-submit through CE Broker.

CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)

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Dysphagia A to Z

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