$44.00 USD

94% rating - reviews

0.2  ASHA CEUs

Restorative Rehabilitation Dining Programs: Successful Development & Implementation #e100


Presenter: Laura Roberts, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Learn protocols, logistics, goals and collaborative factors for implementing a restorative rehab dining program in your facility.


"I liked that the presenter was realistic about the challenges that SLPs face when setting up a rehab dining program, including cooperation from CNAs and kitchen staff."

– M.J., prior course participant

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Individual therapy provided in a therapy room is an appropriate environment to teach swallowing techniques such as maneuvers, positioning, adaptive equipment, sensory stimulation, and/or memory strategies to improve swallowing safety and efficiency. A real mealtime experience, however, is necessary to determine if these skills are being generalized safely to the dining environment.

This course presents protocols, logistics, goals and collaborative factors related to implementing a restorative rehabilitation dining program in your facility. Participants will learn to identify ideal patient candidates, and learn the necessary steps to successfully implement rehab dining programs. Presented will be:  providing co-treatments with other rehab dining team members, policies and procedures related to rehab dining programs, how to document these important services, and how to safely advance diet consistencies. 

Course is offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs – 2 Contact Hours.

Course Overview – Run Time: 2:00:00

  • What is Rehab Dining?
  • Rehab Settings and Rehab Dining Goals.
  • Ideal Patient Candidates and Team Members.
  • Benefits of Rehab Dining.
  • Policy and Procedure.
  • Logistics & Counseling.
  • Tips for Success.

"I found the practical applications for rehab dining most beneficial including step by step instructions on how to implement in a facility. The presenter's style was easy to listen to – a well organized presentation with practical powerpoint slides."

– A.D., prior course participant

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The content of this online CE course does not focus exclusively on any specific proprietary product or service. Presenter financial and non-financial disclosures may be found in the Presenter & Disclosures area.

Video PowerPoint presentation with author narration & downloadable handout. Stop and re-start the course at any point. Learners retain access to course content after completion for ongoing reference and review.

Reviews

"Discussing the purpose of rehab dining, general policy and procedures, logistics, examples of objectives, and documentation were beneficial. Clear details for development & implementation of rehab dining program; examples and challenges." M.B. (Dec. 2023)

"Beneficial discussion on setting up policy and procedures with admin. I enjoyed the information presented." L.D. (Dec. 2023)

"How to initiate a rehab dining program and the steps to do so." C.O. (Nov. 2023)

"I loved the goals and objectives portion! It gave me ideas about how to justify services even more!" J.H. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked all the examples and components of the rehab dining. The different roles of various disciplines were beneficial." R.M. (Apr. 2023)

"Very specific, helpful and hands-on information. I liked the swallowing exercises and rehab dining for the SNF." M.B. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the collaboration between disciplines with each having specific targets." D.K. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the organization of the course - policies and procedures will be helpful." K.F. (Oct. 2022)

"This course was clear and easy to follow – relevant and reality-based. I liked the policy and procedures discussion." C.L. (Apr. 2022)

"Great specifics of implementation. I liked the detailed outline of the whole process." M.C. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the logistics of setting up a program like this. Very detailed description of its benefits." J.D. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the benefits of rehab dining and the ease of course access." L.S. (Oct. 2021)

"All provided information was great. I liked the involvement of OT, and possibly PT, in Rehab Dining programs." C.L. (Jul. 2021)

"Learning which candidates would prove most effective for dining programs was beneficial, and noting differences between ST and OT with dining." L.R. (Jul. 2021)

"I liked that the presenter was realistic about the challenges that SLPs face when setting up a rehab dining program, including cooperation from CNAs and kitchen staff." M.J. (Jun. 2021)

"I found the practical applications for rehab dining most beneficial including step by step instructions on how to implement in a facility. The presenter's style was easy to listen to – a well organized presentation with practical powerpoint slides." A.D. (Apr. 2021)

"I liked all of it. It covered the most important information in a concise way." B.M. (Apr. 2021)

"The tips for to-do's were very helpful, and also noting some possible errors that could lead to an unsuccessful dining program." M.M. (Mar. 2021)

"As a new clinician, I appreciate your recommendations for goals and logistics of the program." S.J. (Mar. 2021)

"I liked that the course included a practical section on tips for success. The portion on logistics and counseling was especially helpful." S.P. (Jan. 2021)

Course Objectives

  1. Summarize goals of a typical restorative rehabilitation dining program.
  2. Identify indicators of ideal patient candidates for rehabilitation dining programs.
  3. Describe the roles of rehabilitation dining team members.
  4. Explain the function of interdisciplinary co-treatment during rehabilitation dining programs.
  5. Integrate logistical factors relevant to rehabilitation dining, including dining environment, location, time, equipment, and documentation.

Northern Speech Services is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval #19427. This eCourse is offered at 0.2 CEUs, educational level Intermediate, 1. Domain of OT: Areas of Occupation, Client Factors, Activity Demands 2. OT Process: Performance Skills, Context and Environment, Intervention. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Presenter & Disclosures

Laura Roberts, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders, and LSVT-LOUD certified clinician. Currently, she provides Speech-Language Pathology services through her private practice, Buffalo Communication Arts, and contractually through home health and medical agencies. She served as an instructor and clinical supervisor at SUNY Buffalo State from 2008-2015. For over 15 years she has worked extensively in the areas of swallowing and swallowing disorders, cognitive-communication, voice, speech, and language. She has worked at Erie County Medical Center, Western New York's Level One Trauma Center, specializing in the swallowing and communication/cognition of trauma patients. Working for Diversified Rehabilitation Services, she provided assessment and treatment at many Western New York nursing homes, health care agencies, and hospitals. As an instructor for Dynamic Therapeutic Resources, Inc., she traveled the Northeast, presenting her continuing education course, titled, "The Dysphagia Detective." She has presented on speech-language & swallowing to various medical professionals, including physicians, nurses, dieticians, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. In addition, she has presented to residents and medical students at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine. She has been certified in LSVT-LOUD for individuals with Parkinson's Disease since 2014. In private practice, she has provided medical SLP services as well as both individual and group training for accent modification and public speaking for businesses. In 2013, she was pleased to earn an ASHA Award for Continuing Education (ACE) for completing over 70 hours of continuing education within the previous year.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial — Laura Roberts is the author of online CE courses offered by Northern Speech Services; receives royalty payments.

Nonfinancial — Laura Roberts is a member of the ASHA Special Interest Group 13: Swallowing & Swallowing Disorders and Special Interest Group 11: Administration & Supervision.

Nonfinancial — Laura Roberts is a member of the Dysphagia Research Society.

Intended Audience / Accreditation

asha ce approved provider

This program is offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).

Intended Audience

  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • OT

ASHA CEUs: NSS online courses are registered with ASHA and are offered for ASHA CEUs. The number of ASHA CEUs is noted above. Note that 0.1 ASHA CEU = 1 contact hour = equals 1 CEE.

ASHA CE Registry: During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.

ASHA CEUs: Attendees must meet at least one of the following conditions in order to be eligible to earn ASHA CEUs:
  • Current ASHA Member
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Holder
  • Licensed by a state or provincial regulatory agency to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology
  • Credentialed by a state regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology
  • Credentialed by a national regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology
  • Engaged in a Clinical Fellowship under the supervision of an individual with their ASHA CCC
  • Currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in SLP or audiology

If an attendee is not an ASHA member or CCC holder but meets any of the above criteria, they may inform the ASHA CE Registry of their eligibility by visiting this site.

Licensing Boards: Most state licensing boards DO accept CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some state boards do, however, place a limit to the number of credits that can be earned via home study/online courses. For the most current information, we suggest that you contact your licensing board or agency to verify acceptance policies and/or any credit limits related to home-study courses prior to registering for this course.

Additional accrediting agencies by which Northern Speech is an approved CE provider:

  • California: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board. Provider #PDP4. Online CEU limits may apply; please contact SLPAHADB for current online CEU acceptance policies.
  • Iowa: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Iowa Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology Examiners. Provider #169.
  • Kansas: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Provider #LTS-S0005.
  • Florida: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. Provider #SPA-026.

Frequently Asked Questions



Customer Support: Please phone 888.337.3866 or email info@northernspeech.com.

Course Completion Timeframe:

You have unlimited time to complete our online courses. You may log off and log on as often as you’d like to in order to complete all sections of a course.

However, completion dates are based on Eastern Standard Time. Therefore, if you need your CEUs by a certain date, be sure to complete the course test before 11:59pm EST on that date. For example, if you need CEUs before January 1st, you will need to complete the course test before 11:59pm EST on December 31st.

Content Access:

Access to course materials and content does not expire, even after completing the post test. You may continue to review course material by logging into your NSS account, clicking the My Online Courses tab, and then viewing your desired course.

Certificate of Completion:

On successful completion of the post test (80%), a certificate will be immediately available for download and/or printing. This certificate will include your name, date of completion (based on Eastern Time Zone, USA/Canada), and number of contact hours (CEUs / CEEs). Please note that CEUs are awarded on the date of successful test completion, not the date of course enrollment. Please ensure that you successfully complete the post test prior to any licensure renewal dates.

ASHA CE Registry Submission:

During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.

Purchase Orders:

Purchase orders are currently not accepted for online orders, if you wish to submit a purchase order please do so at info@northernspeech.com or fax to 888-696-9655.

What is an Online Course?

Our Online Courses consist of video, audio, and/or text content and are offered for ASHA CEUs. Unlike a webinar, which requires participants to be logged on and at a computer at specific times, our Online Courses are available to you at any time, from any device, via your NorthernSpeech.com online account. You may work at your own pace and start and stop your course as you wish. Your course will conclude with a short post test. On successful completion of the post test (>80%), a printable certificate of completion is presented to you.

Receiving CEUs:

Northern Speech is an ASHA CE Provider and our online courses are registered with ASHA and offered for ASHA CEUs. Please note that successful completion of the online post test is required prior to the awarding of CEUs. Please contact your state licensing board for acceptance policies related to CEUs earned online. Please note that courses offered for university students are not applicable for CEUs.

Registering for an online course:

You may browse all online courses by clicking the Continuing Education tab above, then Online Courses. Once you find a course, click Enroll Now, and you will be asked to either log into your existing Northern Speech account or create a new online account. Once you’ve entered your account information and provided your credit card payment, your course will be immediately available to you.

Accessing your purchased course or returning to a purchased course:

You will be able to access your online course by logging into your Northern Speech account and then clicking the My Online Courses tab on your profile screen. Click the course you would like to start or to resume. From there, proceed through the course sections until you are ready to complete the post test. You do not have to complete your course all at once. You may log on and off as you wish.

Testing requirements:

Each online course concludes with a post test consisting of multiple choice or true & false questions. Scores of 80% or greater are required for successful course completion and awarding of CEUs. You may revisit course materials and retest as needed to achieve a passing score.

Number of CEUs offered:

We offer courses from 1 to 21 contact hours. Each course will note the number of CEUs offered. Please note that 0.1 CEU = 1 contact hour = 1 CEE.

State licensing boards and online CEUs:

NSS is an ASHA CE Provider and most state licensing boards DO accept ASHA CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some boards do, however, place a limit to the number of CEUs that can be earned via home study/online courses. For the most current information, we suggest that you contact your licensing board or agency to verify acceptance policies and/or any CEU limits related to home-study courses prior to enrolling in an online course.

Course formats:

Our course formats include: text, audio, video, and PowerPoint with author narration. Each course will note the format on the course description page. Most courses include closed captioning.

Course handouts:

Most of our online courses provide a link to download the accompanying handout as a PDF file. 

Group discounts:

Groups of 3 or more are eligible for a 20% discount on each registration on most of our online courses. To receive this discount, registrations need to be processed together via the "Group Rates" tab on the Online Course of your choice.

Computer requirements:

For our online courses to function best, we recommend that you update your computer to include the newest version of your Internet browser (Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Internet Explorer, etc.) and newest version of your computer's operating system. Also a high-speed Internet connection is recommended (cable or DSL). Speakers or headphones will be required for many of our courses as many contain audio components.

Course Cancellation Policy:

A purchased online course can be exchanged, refunded, or transferred to another individual if contact is made with NSS (via phone or email) within 30 days of purchase and the course materials have not been viewed or downloaded. 

Special Needs:

Please click here for any special needs requests, and we will do our best to accommodate them. 

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