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    Treating and Managing Dysphagia with Dementia II

    Treatment for Specific Dementia Disease Diagnosis and Medicinal/Nutritional Factors

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

Treating and Managing Dysphagia with Dementia I

Treating and Managing Dysphagia with Dementia is a two part series for physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists. Each part may be taken independently. This series focuses on the variables associated with cognitively impaired patients, dysphagia instruction and memory functions necessary for learning and dysphagia stimulation programming.
Part 2 describes dysphagia management therapy based on the patients diagnosis, stage and memory difficulties. Specific therapeutic approaches will be described in detail and will be combined with examples of treatment for dysphagia. In addition, specific disorders such as Alzheimers, frontotemporal dementia, picks disease, vascular dementia, Parkinsons and Huntingtons disease will be highlighted. Each of these specific diseases will include a description of the prominent dysphagia symptoms associated with that disease as well as recommended therapeutic strategies for dysphagia management. There will also be a discussion of neurotransmitters, medications affecting dysphagia, risk factors, feeding dependency, normal brain aging, medications affecting memory and vitamins/nutrients and herbs influencing dementia.

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: Performance Patterns, Activity Demands

Course Objectives

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

  • Discuss the differences between declarative and non-declarative memory systems and how these differences influence dysphagia management.
  • Verbalize the three ways that medications can affect eating and swallowing ability.
  • Determine the risk factors associated with dementia that affects dysphagia management

Peter Johnson

Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Peter R Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP received his undergraduate degree in speech language pathology from Northern Illinois University. He received his MS and PhD in speech language pathology from the University of Pittsburgh. He also received an Executive Graduate Degree in Healthcare Financial Management from Ohio State University. Dr. Johnson has worked in acute care hospitals, home care, outpatient clinics, and long-term care. He has written numerous articles in speech language pathology. Dr. Johnson served as Column Editor for the American Speech Language Hearing Association Special Interest Division 11 and 13. He has co-authored several books and several chapters in the field of speech language pathology. His latest book is the Clinician’s Guide to the Successful Evaluation and Treatment of Dementia. Other books include Drugs and Dysphagia and Practical Pharmacology in Rehabilitation. He served on the Executive Board of the Florida Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists for eight years. Dr. Johnson was four times the recipient of the President’s Award as well as the Outstanding Service Award from the Florida Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists. He currently serves as Chair for the Florida Department of Health Licensing Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology.

Financial Disclosure: Dr. Johnson serves as a healthcare consultant. He also receives an honorarium for his lectures as well as royalties from his books.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Dr. Johnson serves as Chair For the Department of Health State Licensing Board for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists.

40 Minutes
Dysphagia Dementia III
40 Minutes
Dysphagia Dementia IV
40 Minutes
Exam
2.0 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:

  • 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 (2.0 PDUs)
  • As an IACET Authorized 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
  • Approved for:
  • 2.0 Hours OTs in CA - Advanced Practice Swallowing #25-S18

The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.


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.


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


Reviews

"Thank you!"

- Campbell, CA / Jun 2022

"I really wasn't expecting to learn too much new, but I'm glad I took this because I did learn some new information."

- Forney, TX / May 2022

"Would love to see some treatments with patients"

- Bluff City, TN / Apr 2022

"I appreciate the good explanation of how to use spaced retrieval in coordination with chaining and chunking to focus on things such as safety issues for use of walker and also for improving recall for use of compensatory strategies for swallowing."

- Richmond, IN / Dec 2020

"Was hoping to learn more techniques, and the techniques that were mentioned were assumed to be known (e.g., chin tuck). More examples would have been very helpful, it's one of the ways I learn best when I can apply the information in a practical example."

- Fremont, CA / Aug 2020

"The instructor was very thorough. "

- Fort Worth, TX / Aug 2019

"More swallowing-relevant intervention examples would be appreciated."

- Bloomington, MN / Mar 2018

"good course. "

- Euless, TX / Dec 2017

"great information and video quality "

- Roaring Brook TWP, PA / Dec 2017

"great course!"

- Minot afb, ND / Aug 2017

"knowledgeable presenter"

- Oldsmar, FL / Jun 2016

"Great Course. So many good pieces of information to apply to daily practice!!!"

- MIDWAY, GA / Dec 2015

"This course provided a great foundation for treatment resources. I really enjoy courses presented by Dr. William Johnson. "

- Montgomery, AL / Dec 2013

"This course was extremely useful and, in addition to the first part of the course, has really helped me gain some new perspective and ideas for therapy. Thank you!"

- Lancaster, OH / Jan 2013