BCP: Esophageal Disorders
This course will focus on the esophagus: its structure, norms for bolus transit, and the impact of dysfunction. The instructor will discuss signs and symptoms of esophageal issues in the oral/pharyngeal system. Case studies will be used to highlight evaluation findings, and steps to take for proper referrals and plan of care. The role of the SLP will be reviewed as a member of a team of professionals addressing the entire swallow system.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: Client Factors, Context Environment
OT Process: Evaluation
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define the physiological role of the esophagus
- Identify the signs and symptoms of esophageal dysfunction, and the steps in the referral process
- Explain how the esophageal phase of the swallow can impact the oral and pharyngeal phases of the swallow in order to make appropriate decisions.
Course Instructor(s)
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.
Course Agenda
Contact hours pre-approved for:
- 2.0 Hours
- CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider #AAWA (0.2 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet submission 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)