Instructor: John Kelly, M.P.T.

The psychosocial and musculoskeletal aspects of Bell's facial palsy has a significant impact on bolus management and communication. A diagnosis familiar to the Speech Language Pathologist, there remains limited access to educated, therapeutic applications and intervention providing re-education of the neuromuscular system. Therapeutic strategies offer muscular inhibition in synkinesis and craniomandibular spasticity, muscular recruitment facilitating orofacial control and minimizing provocative, postural compensations of the jaw and breath patterns resulting in headache, jaw and cervical pain. This session seeks to educate the clinician in electrical stimulation as a therapeutic opportunity to facilitate a client's maximal, functional independence. See full course description here

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 verification of completion 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.

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Instructor: Jodie Dacy, M.S. CCC-SLP, NDC

Complicated Cases or Pathologies can be a challenge to determine the course of action. Several adult patients will be presented in this course as a guide to assist with the implementation of appropriate clinical treatment to discharge. Be prepared to walk away with knowing how to utilize the swallowing assessment tool in conjunction with the impairment model with the electrode placement guide to prioritize, plan and adjust a successful Dysphagia Therapy including the use of NMES. See full course description here

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 verification of completion 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.

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Instructor: Kelly Salmon, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, NDC

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: Evidence (research) surrounding NMES for dysphagia Safe and unsafe use of NMES for dysphagia Controversy of placing electrodes below the hyoid See full course description here

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 verification of completion 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.

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Instructor: Karin Mitchell, M.A. CCC-SLP

Feeding problems complicate the care of preterm and term infants in the NICU. Delayed oral feedings can lead to prolonged length of stay, need for G-tube, family stress and separation. These infants, typically demonstrate discoordinated suck-swallow-breath patterns, delayed oral motor skills and weak pharyngeal muscle movements - thus leading to penetration and aspiration, putting the infant at increased risk of pneumonia and future oral aversion. Traditional therapies have shown limited and slow progress in this fragile population. Infants unable to demonstrate adequate feeding abilities are often discharged with G-Tube and PEG placements. The use of NMES as part of feeding and swallowing therapy has grown exponentially over the last 20 years across all ages. Use of this modality in the NICU is also becoming more frequent. This short course will focus on the objectives of this therapy and how it can complement traditional therapies in the NICU when these neonates/infants struggle with dysphagia and discuss opportunities to help this fragile population perform their best. See full course description here

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 verification of completion 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.

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