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Course Description

This course will describe autoimmune disorders that commonly have a dysphagia component. Several disorders will be profiled with a description of the pathophysiology, incidence, occurrence, role of treatment, and what the literature states re: the use of modalities in the given population. Case studies and descriptions of a therapy session will be reviewed to provide practical application of the information to these challenging patients.

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, Performance Patterns
OT Process: Intervention

Course Objectives

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

  • Recall the facts related to various autoimmune disorders
  • Determine the role of therapy with given diagnoses
  • Apply this information to certain patients/populations.

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.

60 Minutes
Autoimmune disorders with a dysphagia component
40 Minutes
Case Studies
20 Minutes
Q&A (recorded)
2.0 Hours
Total

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 2.0 Hours
  • CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider #AAWA (0.2 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet 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

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)


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

"Scleroderma is not a dx that I see much of. I feel prepared now when I do have a patient with this dx."

- Reno, NV / Nov 2019

"I did not realize form the title (Best Care Practices) this would be so exclusively about Vital Stim treatment..."

- Salt Lake City, UT / Jul 2019

"Excellent presentation!"

- Montgomery City, MO / Dec 2018

"Very good course on auto immune diseases "

- Lake View, NY / Dec 2018

"The knowledge I gained from this course will helped me in my clinical skills. "

- Roanoke, VA / Sep 2018

"Very informative information."

- DeFuniak Springs, FL / Dec 2017

"Very good topic. Love the focus on physiopathology. "

- Crandon, WI / Dec 2016

"Thank you"

- Boca Raton, FL / Nov 2013

"very informative."

- Wayne, NJ / Oct 2013