Complex Pediatric Airway and Tracheostomy for the School Therapist ecourse

As more children with complex airway sequelae and/or tracheostomies are entering school based programs, there is a greater need for specialized training in management of their care. During this course we will review the most common pediatric airway diagnoses, associated surgical interventions, and indications for tracheostomy. We will discuss the basic parts of the trach and ventilator, and the parent/educator education provided for new tracheostomy families. There will also be focus on feeding, voice, and communication disorders within this population, as well as problem solving techniques and therapy approaches. One therapy modality that will be covered in detail is the evaluation and use of one-way speaking valves.

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.

Course Objectives

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

Identify the parts of a tracheostomy
Describe indications for tracheostomy in the pediatric population
Describe therapeutic interventions specific to complex airway/tracheostomy population (i.e. one-way speaking valve)

Course Instructor(s)

Ashley Brown

MS CCC-SLP BCS-S

Ashley Brown MS CCC-SLP BCS-S is a Speech Language Pathologist at Children's Health Medical Center in Dallas, TX. She is a board certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders with the ABSSD. Her clinical focus is with the assessment and management of complex pediatric airway diagnoses, tracheostomy, and swallowing disorders. She is co-author on several peer review publications. She is the lead SLP in the Airway Management Program at Children's Health.

Financial Disclosure Ashley 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.

Course Agenda

15 Minutes

Complex Pediatric Airway Diagnoses

15 Minutes

Surgical Airway Management-Brief review

25 Minutes

Tracheostomy and Ventilator Overview

20 Minutes

One-Way Speaking Valve Evaluation and Management

10 Minutes

Caregiver Education-Tracheostomy

30 Minutes

Overview of feeding/dysphagia with case studies

30 Minutes

Communication strategies with case studies

30 Minutes

Full multidisciplinary management review with case studies

2.9 Hours

Total

Contact hours pre-approved for:

2.5 Hours
CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider (0.25 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 (2.5 PDUs)
Approved for:
CIAO is an Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
3 Hrs. OT/COTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-915768)
2.5 Hours 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, GA, HI, ID, IA, IN, KS, 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, VA, WA, WV, WY

Introductory Level
0.25 ASHA CEUs

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