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    Dysphagia A to Z: What is new in evidence based assessments and treatments of Dysphagia

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    • Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
    • Occupational Therapist
    • Speech Language Pathologist
    • Speech Language Pathology Asst
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Course Description

Master the Art and Science of Dysphagia Management

Whether you’re a seasoned clinician or just beginning your journey, this dynamic course is designed to deepen your understanding and sharpen your skills in managing dysphagia. Ideal for Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists, the course blends foundational knowledge with advanced techniques to help you provide exceptional care.

You’ll begin with a thorough review of neurological and iatrogenic dysphagia, followed by a clear and practical exploration of swallowing anatomy, physiology, and common risk factors. From there, the course dives into evidence-based bedside tools like the MASA, GUSS, Yale Swallow Protocol, and clinical insights into FEES, MBSS, and GI/ENT evaluations.

You’ll learn how to interpret findings and stage impairments using standardized measures like the MBSImP, and apply FEES results to your diagnostic process with confidence.

Treatment discussions focus on balancing compensatory strategies with rehabilitative exercises, aiming to restore swallowing function and protect the airway. You’ll also explore key topics in palliative care, including permissive dysphagia diets and ethical considerations like informed consent and patient compliance.

The course also highlights emerging treatment methods, giving you the tools to stay at the forefront of dysphagia care.

By the end of the course, you'll walk away with advanced clinical tools, enhanced insight, and renewed confidence to assess, diagnose, and manage dysphagia—leading to improved outcomes and quality of life for your patients.

ATTENDANCE:

  1. On Tour Options: Attend the course in person at any City/Date listed. Streaming is only available for courses held at the Gulf Breeze/CIAO Studios location.
  2. Livestream Options:
    1. Attend via Livestream from anywhere around the world. Livestream participants will login to access the event from their computer.
    2. Or – Attend in person at CIAO Studios in Gulf Breeze, FL.

LIVESTREAMS ONLY:

  • Events are streamed in real time. 
  • Course agenda is in Central time (CST). Please adjust for your time zone.
  • Registrants who attend the livestream broadcast will be able to interact with instructor.
  • All registrants will have access to the broadcast recording for 14 days.
  • A group may view the course together; however, each attendee must be individually registered in order to receive CE credit.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Attend/view entire course
  • Pass multiple choice quiz (80% min score)
  • Complete online course evaluation

CE CREDIT:

See CE Credit Tab for professional board approval information

  • SLPs - this course is registered with ASHA as Blended Learning. ASHA CEUs may be earned by attending live, viewing the recording, or a combination of both.
  • OTs - Participants who need live hours for state license renewal must attend in real time yet, will still have access to the recording for 14 days.
  • PTs - Participants who need live hours for state license renewal must attend in real time yet, will still have access to the recording for 14 days.

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.

7:30 AM registration

Day 1

08:00 - 09:00
Causes of Dysphagia
09:00 - 10:15
Anatomy Physiology and neurology of the swallow
10:15 - 10:30
Break
10:30 - 11:30
Bedside swallow assessment
11:30 - 01:00
Diagnostic Procedures
01:00 - 01:30
Lunch
01:30 - 03:30
Evidenced Based treatment (compensatory, rehabilitative, permissive, and preventative
03:30 - 03:45
Break
03:45 - 04:00
Ethics, trauma informed care, and Cultural Bias

Delivery VIA:

  • Live By Request - This course is available to come to you! Contact us to see how easy that can be. mail@ciaoseminars.com

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

    • Introductory Level
    0.7 ASHA CEUs


    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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