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Course Description

More than 30,000 dysphagia specialists use NMES for treating dysphagia. With increased interest, comes increased questions and concern. This interactive live stream forum will answer current hot topic questions regarding NMES for dysphagia. The instructor, who has earned a Specialty Certificate and credentials as a Certified NMES for Swallowing (NDC) in NMES for dysphagia will clarify many questions surrounding the use of this modality, including the following:

  1. Evidence (research) surrounding NMES for dysphagia
  2. Safe and unsafe use of NMES for dysphagia
  3. Controversy of placing electrodes below the hyoid

The instructor will also answer pre-submitted questions as well as live questions regarding the truths (or not) other than those listed above.

NOTE: This course is open to any dysphagia therapist who is interested in learning more about NMES for dysphagia. The course is also appropriate for those already trained.

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:

  • Locate a compilation of research surrounding NMES for dysphagia
  • Discuss safety, indications, and contraindications in the safe use of NMES for dysphagia
  • Differentiate between pro and con discussions regarding placing electrodes below the hyoid

Kelly Salmon

SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLT-LANA, NDC

Kelly is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) specializing in the treatment of adults with communication and swallowing disorders across the continuum of care. She has been a Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (BCS-S) since 2011 and is one of the only SLPs in the U.S. to earn designation in 2014 as a Lymphology Association of North America Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT-LANA) specializing in the treatment of head and neck lymphedema. Over the past several years of her career, Kelly has focused on becoming an expert in the treatment of swallowing disorders resulting from many medical conditions including head and neck cancer, stroke, and progressive disease and recently became one of the first SLPs to earn the NDC credential (NMES for dysphagia certified). She also works with individuals following total laryngectomy to rehabilitate and restore communication and swallowing function. Kelly was awarded her bachelors degree in speech pathology and audiology at Stockton University in New Jersey, her masters degree in speech pathology at New York University, and is currently completing her clinical doctorate in speech pathology at Nova Southeastern University. Kelly takes pride in contributing to the field of speech-language pathology through teaching a graduate-level dysphagia course at Temple University in Philadelphia, supervising speech-pathology students, presenting posters and lectures at national conferences, publishing articles on various topics related to swallowing and communication disorders, and engaging in multidisciplinary research initiatives. She is currently in the process of completing a clinical research study examining swallowing-related outcomes for individuals undergoing specialized robotic surgery for head and neck cancer. Kelly works in an otolaryngology practice at a large academic medical center in Philadelphia, PA and is dedicated to providing the highest level of evidence-based care for all of her patients.

Financial Disclosure: Kelly receives honoraria from CIAO Seminars for the presentation of this course. She also receives royalties for the purchase of her recorded course(s)
Non-Financial Disclosure: Kelly uses VitalStim Therapy in her practice.

15 Minutes
Discussion of truths and rumors regarding research, safety, indications/contraindications
15 Minutes
Research and other clinically and ethically truths of using NMES for Dysphagia
15 Minutes
Electrode placements below the hyoid
30 Minutes
Answering of questions
1.3 Hours
Total

Delivery VIA:

  • Online - This course is offered in an online, on demand format.
  • Club CIAO - Club CIAO: This course is also part of Club CIAO, our all-you-can-eat buffet of online courses for one low price. Club CIAO Members also receive 25% off of all Live Stream courses!

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 1.0 Hours
  • CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider (0.1 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet submission required
  • 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 1.0 CEU for this program

Introductory Level
0.1 ASHA CEUs


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

"The course was easy to follow and understand. I definitely learned something from it which I appreciate."

- Inverness, FL / Aug 2023

"Great course. "

- Jackson, TN / Apr 2023

"Great course"

- Gallatin, TN / Apr 2023

"Great inservice. "

- Lake Charles, LA / Apr 2023

"Very informative! Thank you!"

- Stratham, NH / Mar 2023

"Thank you!!"

- St Louis, MO / Mar 2023

"Very informative lecture! Many practical questions asked by audience!"

- Irvine, CA / Mar 2023

"Thx!"

- Florence, MS / Jan 2023

"Good course, practical."

- Schoolcraft, MI / Jan 2023

"The written word paired with audible was helpful."

- Longview, TX / Dec 2022

"Thank you. "

- Las Vegas, NV / Dec 2022

"Thank you for offering this course free of charge! Please do more!"

- REGO PARK, NY / Nov 2022

"Great topic. All myths have come up when using and discussing NMES. Once again, very relevant topic. "

- Bay Shore, NY / Nov 2022

"Awesome presentation"

- Austin, TX / Oct 2022

"thank you"

- Red Bank, NJ / Oct 2022

"Thorough review about the topic. Excellent course! Thank you!"

- Orland Park, IL / Oct 2022

"NA- this was very good"

- Lincoln, NE / Oct 2022