Description

This online speech pathology CEU course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs. 

 

Course Format: Text - including picture references.

 

Section 1:  Introduction

 

Section 2:  Postural Changes and Their Effects On Swallowing

 

Section 3:  Combining Postures: Head Rotation and Chin Down

 

Section 4:  Case Studies Applying Postural Procedures

 

Section 5:  Answers to Case Study Questions

 

Section 6:  References 

 

***PLEASE NOTE: This course is in the process of being renewed for ASHA credit.  We have submitted the appropriate paperwork weeks ago, but ASHA is currently experiencing a major backlog of work with several of their employees being out on extended leave.  We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause you, and we are equally as hopeful as you are that they will process our forms for this course's renewal any day.  :) ***

 

Changing a dysphagic patient's head and/or body position has been shown to frequently improve the patient's swallowing; however, many clinicians do not utilize postural changes during their diagnostic assessments to determine the effectiveness of postural change for their patient(s).  Introducing postural interventions during the diagnostic procedure may enable patients to immediately eat orally or to eat a broader diet. 

This e-course will discuss five postural changes that have been found to systematically change a patient's swallowing ability by either eliminating aspiration or improving the efficiency of the swallow.  Case studies are included allowing the participant opportunities to test for the proper selection of postural procedures for a variety of patients. 

 

Please note:  This eCourse is set up to be flexible to accomodate all schedules.  You do not have to complete this program in one sitting.  You can access the course materials as many times as you need to in order to complete all the sections. 

Course Objectives

At e-course conclusion, participants will be able to:

1. Determine the appropriate postures for different swallowing disorders.
2. Identify which postural procedures will enable swallowing improvement.
3. Determine how postural changes affect swallowing.
4. Combine postures for improved swallowing.

 

A score of 80% or better must be received on the post-test in order to
receive a certificate of completion.

Author Profile

Dr. Jeri A. Logemann, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-S, is the Ralph and Jean Sundin Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, and Professor of Otolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery and Neurology at Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois. She directs the Voice, Speech and Language Service and Swallowing Center at Northwestern University Medical School/Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Logemann received all of her degrees at Northwestern, including a two-year postdoctoral appointment.

Dr. Logemann's research interests include the management of voice disorders, normal swallowing physiology, the assessment and treatment of speech and swallowing dysfunction in treated head and neck cancer patients and neurologically impaired individuals, and in the development of randomized clinical trials. She has received NIH funding for her research in the areas of normal swallowing physiology and speech and swallowing disorders for the past 25 years.

She is co-author of the Fisher-Logemann Test of Articulation Competence, and she is author of Evaluation and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders and author of the Manual for the Videofluorographic Study of Swallowing. In addition to being a Fellow of ASHA and the Chicago Medical Society, Dr. Logemann was President of ASHA in 1994 and in 2000. Dr. Logemann was also the recipient of Honors of the Association from ASHA in 2003.

 

Location & Lodging

 

Intended Audience

• SLP

Accreditation

This program is offered for .1 CEUs (Introductory level; Professional area).