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Online SLP ASHA CEUs

Keyword(s): "dysphagia "

New

$79.00 USD


Brand new course


0.4 ASHA CEUs

Understanding Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) #e308

Presenter: Jennifer Dahms, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

ARFID is a relatively new diagnosis to the medical community. This course will discuss the definition and symptoms of ARFID, additional diagnoses that can occur with a diagnosis of ARFID, and describe several screening and assessment tools that have been utilized and studied for diagnosing. Possible therapeutic, medical, and pharmacological interventions are discussed. Course content is applicable for both adult and pediatric client populations.... more+

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Understanding Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Learning how complex ARFID really is and referrals to other disciplines may be necessary. I liked learning about the origin of ARFID." P.W. (Oct. 2023)

"Discussing the definition of ARFID and its existence as a diagnosis was beneficial. Lots of information in this course." S.C. (Sep. 2023)

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$44.00 USD


Brand new course


0.2 ASHA CEUs

Swallowing Difficulties After Total Laryngectomy #e307

Presenter: Paula Sullivan, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

This course will provide participants with a thorough understanding of the surgical management of laryngeal cancer, etiologies of dysphagia, clinical and instrumental assessment during the pre- and post-operative periods, and methods of interventions. Additionally, participants will view a comprehensive library of post-laryngectomy radiographic images and case studies.... more+

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Swallowing Difficulties After Total Laryngectomy

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Well organized course, supported by data." S.C. (Sep. 2023)

"All very helpful information. I liked going over the assessments and treatment." C.L. (Sep. 2023)

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$44.00 USD

99% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

Aspiration Pneumonia: How Can We Help? #e304

Presenter: George Barnes, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

In this presentation, you'll find that aspiration pneumonia might not be exactly what you thought it was. Learn how an evidence-based approach to evaluation and management can reduce risk. Course includes multiple case examples to describe the complex interplay between dysphagia, aspiration, and pneumonia. Most importantly, this course includes practical takeaways that can be used to improve your clinical practice immediately. Course focus is the adult population.... more+

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Aspiration Pneumonia: How Can We Help?

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Discussing the criteria for pneumonia and reinforcing that aspiration does not always equate to aspiration pneumonia." A.R. (Sep. 2023)

"It was beneficial to discuss the causes of aspiration pneumonia and that certain liquids may increase the chance of developing pneumonia more than others." D.L. (Sep. 2023)

"Holistic approach to determining aspiration pneumonia. Easy to follow and practical course." S.C. (Sep. 2023)

"Wonderful speaker. Differentiated community acquired vs health care environment. Delightful course!" J.S. (Sep. 2023)

"Functional information including standardized assessment tools and detailed descriptions of Free Water / Ice Chip Protocols. I liked the holistic theme of this course." T.W. (Sep. 2023)

"This course was excellent. I liked the way the course was organized. I liked seeing the presenter during the presentation." M.T. (Sep. 2023)

"Discussing high vs low risk patients was beneficial. I liked how this course talked about clinical use of the information." R.S. (Sep. 2023)

"This material should be required in the training of all SLPs. I appreciated the "bigger picture" perspective and in my 21 years of experience with critically ill hospital patients, I found most of the points on target. I had never thought about the effects that thickened liquids might have on medication absorption. The course information was real world, well-supported and commiserate with my own experiences." C.W. (Sep. 2023)

"The entire course was excellent! Everything was of benefit to my clinical practice. I had not heard of this presenter prior to taking this course. He is an excellent instructor." H.S. (Sep. 2023)

"I appreciated the entirety of this discussion. I liked the visuals and the notes." M.F. (Sep. 2023)

"The course was applicable to my job. I liked the case examples." E.D. (Sep. 2023)

"All of the content will be beneficial. Great explanations and visual supports/handouts." K.P. (Sep. 2023)

"Discussing the risks of aspiration pneumonia was beneficial. I liked the information related to best ways to assess risk." P.B. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the information regarding water protocol. And all of the case studies." K.C. (Aug. 2023)

"I have a better understanding now of aspiration. The entire course was very informative and practical." J.S. (Aug. 2023)

"I enjoyed all of the course. Good information and graphics." E.N. (Aug. 2023)

"Concise, good speaker, good slides. I liked the discussion of thick versus thin liquids." L.S. (Aug. 2023)

"It was beneficial to discuss the differential diagnoses of pneumonia and the pathogenesis of pneumonia in general. I liked the amount of information presented on each slide and the incorporation of case studies." E.V. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the specific information to describe AP, the thoughts about considering the whole person and overall picture and not just dysphagia concerns and results, and the intervention suggestions and considerations. This course presented clear and complete information, and also charts and examples to really help us consider the best recommendations based on the individual patient." J.S. (Aug. 2023)

"The consideration of reflux in assessment was beneficial. I liked the direct information." K.D. (Aug. 2023)

"It was beneficial to understand pna more specifically the role of thickener and issues in the decision-making process. I liked that the case studies were to the point about dysphagia/asp pna." C.P. (Jul. 2023)

"This course was informative and useful. I liked the discussions around bedside swallow assessment and difficulties of assessment." H.C. (Jul. 2023)

"Very informative and helpful in long-term care practice as well as for acute rehab setting. It was beneficial to discuss diet texture choices in relation to comorbidities." T.H. (Jul. 2023)

"This course was absolutely fantastic! I liked all of it!" L.D. (Jul. 2023)

"Discussing the difference between community and hospital infection of patients was beneficial. And how a normal breather protects their lungs." C.T. (Jul. 2023)

"Pros and cons of the use of thickened liquids was a beneficial topic. I liked the course organization." D.H. (Jul. 2023)

"The case studies were very interesting and most helpful. It was beneficial differentiating between the different types of pneumonia. The handout was very easy to follow, and the speaker was very clear. The content was extremely helpful." L.H. (Jul. 2023)

"Nice graphics and good case studies." J.A. (Jul. 2023)

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$79.00 USD

100% rating - reviews

0.4 ASHA CEUs

Prehabilitative Swallowing Intervention In Head & Neck Cancer #e294

Presenter: Paula Sullivan, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

This course provides a comprehensive approach to proactive dysphagia evaluation and intervention necessary to optimize outcomes. Course topics include: management of HNC throughout the continuum of care, pathophysiology of swallowing dysfunction in HNC, aspiration in HNC, swallowing treatment, the feeding tube controversy and... more+

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Prehabilitative Swallowing Intervention In Head & Neck Cancer

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I liked the review of efficacy studies of various therapeutic interventions for working with HNC population. The case studies presented were excellent and very helpful for interacting with hospital teams." A.H. (Oct. 2023)

"Staging knowledge, intervention and coding were beneficial topics." R.G. (Sep. 2023)

"Treatment for head and neck cancer. And it was helpful to discuss the principles of nutrition and supportive care." M.S. (Sep. 2023)

"Diagnosis, cancer and treatment effects on swallowing. I liked the flexibility in completing this course." A.R. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the depth of content in this presentation. The presenter was easy to follow and very informative. The timeline of inclusion of patients in therapy and therapy exercises included in habitation was helpful." P.S. (Sep. 2023)

"Course was thorough, speaker was knowledgeable. Types of treatment intervention were beneficial." S.C. (Sep. 2023)

"The pre/post intervention guidelines, current research, and best practices were beneficial discussions." R.H. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of recent studies regarding the effectiveness of prehabilitation." L.N. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the treatment techniques/programs. Case studies were beneficial." N.G. (Aug. 2023)

"Thorough and complete review in head & neck cancer evaluation and treatment. Implementation of evaluation and treatment tools very useful for daily practice. Excellent information that patients can directly use and case studies were helpful." R.C. (Aug. 2023)

"Thorough course. I liked the statistics, overview, and rehab outline from other facilities." L.R. (Jul. 2023)

"I found this entire course helpful as I have not had much training with dysphagia and SLP treatment as it pertains to head and neck cancer. It was a very good overview of head and neck cancer and how a SLP can help individuals in treatment." M.D. (Jul. 2023)

"Great information & content. Excellent presenter. Helpful slides. Self-paced. I appreciate some of the supportive information regarding subclinical dysphagia. I had not heard of this term before. I feel reassured that much of what I am already doing was recommended in this course." K.F. (Jul. 2023)

"All very helpful content." C.L. (Jul. 2023)

"Excellent course. Easy to digest format." D.M. (May 2023)

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$85.00 USD

94% rating - reviews

0.45 ASHA CEUs

Dysphagia Management And Adults With Intellectual Disability #e292

Presenters: Melissa Farrow, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S & Kristine Goldynia, SLPD, CCC-SLP

Adults with intellectual disability are at risk for dysphagia. The unique swallowing, feeding, and behavioral challenges experienced in this population must be considered when assessing and treating these patients. This course discusses appropriate dysphagia assessment, management plans, and training programs for adults with intellectual disability.... more+

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Dysphagia Management And Adults With Intellectual Disability

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Discussing the oral hygiene statistics in individuals with IDD was helpful." N.P. (Sep. 2023)

"The topic of rumination was beneficial to discuss." L.P. (Sep. 2023)

"The sections on dental hygiene, types of community settings and level of staff experience were beneficial. The slides were very helpful." M.T. (Sep. 2023)

"It was beneficial learning how to help individuals with intellectual disabilities manage their dysphagia successfully. Also, identifying how to limit s/s. I enjoy broadening my knowledge in the area of dysphagia. Specifically with practical examples." M.D. (Aug. 2023)

"This was a very informative course. There is a great need for information about the residential setting for the ID/DD population." Y.S. (Jul. 2023)

$79.00 USD

99% rating - reviews

0.4 ASHA CEUs

Purpose And Rationale For Using Endoscopy/FEES In The Management And Treatment Of Dysphagia #e306

Presenter: Joseph Murray, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

This course introduces and reviews FEES as a tool for visualizing, monitoring and treating swallowing function. Guidelines are presented for selecting FEES or videofluoroscopic instrumentation. The learner will understand the equipment used to complete the exam and the steps necessary to gain competency in performance of the exam.... more+

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Purpose And Rationale For Using Endoscopy/FEES In The Management And Treatment Of Dysphagia

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Passing the scope, interpretation of swallow disorders, and the simultaneous views of FEES and VF were very helpful." H.M. (Sep. 2023)

"Viewing the video recordings of the scopes was beneficial." R.K. (Sep. 2023)

"Comparison of VFSS to FEES and how they differ was helpful. I liked the images of the pharynx and larynx." K.C. (Aug. 2023)

"Good, clear explanations. Imaging swallow dysfunction was a beneficial topic. I liked the opportunity to view swallows in both real-time and in slow motion." E.H. (Jul. 2023)

"Excellent information with a clear, slow presentation during anatomy presentations." K.G. (Jun. 2023)

"Every part of this presentation was informative and important. It has been several years since I last completed FEES. I am starting a new job and they want someone to do FEES. It was helpful to review the anatomy so many times and to review each video several times to truly assess the swallow. Loved how many times the speaker reviewed the videos to clearly visualize the swallow." T.F. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the video examples of the FEES exams. I found Dr. Murray's descriptions and analysis very helpful. The outline and chapter format were beneficial to my learning. Having the pdf of the slides was a nice bonus." S.M. (Jun. 2023)

"Placement of the scope and all of the anatomical information was beneficial. I liked the vivid videos and images with detailed information." K.S. (Mar. 2023)

"The overall thoroughness of this course was exceptional. I am an experienced endoscopist but haven't been practicing for some time, and I found this course to be extremely informational. I will recommend this course to new and experienced endoscopists!" M.M. (Feb. 2023)

"Tips on how to interpret images and infer correctly deficits. Clear explanations by Joseph Murray and various videos." F.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Indications of use of FEES vs Fluoroscopy. Course was organized and easy to follow for beginners." L.R. (Jan. 2023)

"The considerations for implementation of FEES, general protocol, and review of the observation period prior to initiation of the exam. I also found the images of the Yale Residue Scale helpful. I appreciated the side by side MBS and FEES views; also, the resources and research studies to clarify findings and engage clinical thinking skills. Very helpful." K.O. (Jan. 2023)

"Detailed views and discussion of swallows. Footage of real swallows and intervention discussion was beneficial." S.W. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the examples with analysis, indications for choosing FEES, and visual examples with instructor describing." L.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I enjoyed the side-by-side VFSS/FEES images and the great review of anatomy. I also enjoyed the level of detail and direct applicability to my practice." L.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Dr. Murray is an excellent presenter and his rate of speaking was great to process the more complex information." J.C. (Dec. 2022)

"The instructor was very informative and kept the material interesting and understandable. I liked the discussion of FEES vs MBS - pros and cons." A.K. (Nov. 2022)

"How to infer aspiration during the swallow despite the period of white-out was beneficial. I liked the multiple video examples." C.G. (Nov. 2022)

"All of it was great! We are starting FEES by SLPs in the spring. I liked all of the examples." M.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Video examples were helpful." V.B. (Nov. 2022)

"The imaging swallowing dysfunction section was beneficial to my practice. Lots of examples and videos." S.B. (Oct. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." H.H. (Sept. 2022)

"This is my first introduction to FEES. I liked everything about this course - very helpful!" E.N. (Aug. 2022)

"I found the discussion re: the differences in retention ratings between FEES and VFSS interesting. It will make me consider what retention visualized on VFSS might look like via FEES and vice versa, and consider whether I'd make differing recommendations." R.K. (Aug. 2022)

"Easy to follow and pick up where you left off. Good review of anatomy and physiology with FEES process/protocol." K.C. (Aug. 2022)

"It was well organized with a good balance of research and practical knowledge." R.K. (Aug. 2022)

"Good videos with explanation. The entire presentation was beneficial."  E.N. (Aug. 2022)

"I love Joe Murray. Very clear delivery of information. Very easy-to-listen-to voice. Would love to see more continuing ed from him on NSS." K.I. (June 2022)

"Liked the use of patient videos and review of footage w/ narration of anatomic and physiologic findings." R.R. (June 2022)

"Practical applications and in-depth discussion of physiological inferences from exam." M.J. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the comparison of VFSS to FEES in real time. The course was comprehensive by a highly reputable presenter." A.W. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked all the videos of FEES and anatomy explanations." C.H. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the discussion about what you can and can't visualize with FEES. Effectiveness of FEES in identifying aspiration events vs. results of VFSS." K.W. (Dec. 2021)

"The presenter is clear and effective in communicating information. I enjoyed being able to replay the footage to review the video more closely."  M.B. (Dec. 2021)

"Video examples of FEES instrumentation were great." L.R. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked all of it as I'm trying to start a FEES program. Knowledge of presenter was excellent." L.A. (Dec. 2021)

"The chapter "imaging swallow function and dysfunction" was helpful. Liked that it was online. I could start the course when it suited me and my schedule. And as a non-native English speaker the ability to pause and rewind helped me a lot during the course." F.H. (Dec. 2021)

"Good case studies. Liked the recommendations/interventions of FEES - why it is important in assisting with best practice dysphagia management program." L.E. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the side by side orientations of VFSS and FEES. Rate of information was good, and the visual representations along with verbal representations, and segmented chapters." J.S. (Dec. 2021)

"Good review of the complexity of fees. Liked convenience of an online course." J.H. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the overall description of FEES and indications for practice. And that I could do on my own time." L.R. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked all of it. One of the best courses I've ever taken on this platform." A.B. (Oct. 2021)

"I enjoyed everything before performing the FEES and how thorough he was in his explanations." Q.L. (May 2021)

“I liked that this course had a lot of actual FEES footage as examples.” C.M. (May 2021)

“Excellent presenter! Very knowledgeable, with excellent visuals to support his teaching. Easy to listen to.” K.M. (Apr. 2021)

“The presentation provided numerous advantages of FEES that are not typically discussed. The visual demonstrations provided to show the benefits of FEES to diagnoses.” D.J. (Apr. 2021)

“All topics were very beneficial to my daily practice as an Acute Care SLP. I particularly enjoyed the side by side comparisons of FEES vs MBS.” A.L. (Feb. 2021)

“I found the discussion of actual procedure completion helpful (ie placement of scope during passage and after entrance). I also found all provided videos in conjunction with lecture very helpful as well.” R.K. (Feb. 2021)

"All of the information was excellent and can be used in my practice. I appreciated the views of the FEES/videos. This has been one of the best online courses I have ever completed." E.A. (Jan 2021)

$89.00 USD

99% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

The Penetration-Aspiration Scale: Standardizing Airway Protection Judgments From MBS Studies #e298

Presenter: James L. Coyle, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA Fellow

Presented by dysphagia expert, James Coyle, PhD, this course will demonstrate application of the Penetration-Aspiration Scale using patient MBS studies. Participants will learn to accurately use the PA Scale on all swallows of a videofluoroscopic swallowing study. Common judgment errors and methods of resolving uncertainties in score selection will be discussed, along with a handy decision-making algorithm for using the PAS.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"The practical application of the PAS and how to document the results using the PAS to judge treatment efficacy was beneficial. I liked the flexibility to watch this course at anytime and anywhere. Easy to stop and repeat so I could avoid misunderstanding." B.A. (Sep. 2023)

"Easy to follow course that kept my attention. The test was adequate to recall knowledge. I liked the ease of use." C.O. (Sep. 2023)

"Loved watching the MBS examples. Anatomy review was fantastic. Really appreciated how speaker continued to address/review/point out anatomy throughout multiple examples." C.L. (Sep. 2023)

"Anything Dr. Coyle presents is extremely useful! Discussing how to "tell a story" in narrative form on reports and surrogate anatomical landmarks was helpful." L.G. (Sep. 2023)

"PAS scoring criteria was beneficial. I liked the speaker." K.K. (Aug. 2023)

"All of it was great. Very valuable in practice." V.W. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the sample videos for each score. It was beneficial to learn how to describe what I see, penetration & aspiration, and to what degree." M.D. (Jul. 2023)

"This course was current, thorough, and very well done! I LOVED the explanations with diagrams of the anatomy." W.H. (Jul. 2023)

"Great course, very useful. I've been using the PA scale for years, and this course provided some great additional information and clarification on how it should be used. I liked everything." A.L. (Jul. 2023)

"Learning about the landmarks used to make judgments on PAS scores was beneficial. I liked having the diagrams and VF images to illustrate the different PAS scores." N.H. (Jun. 2023)

"The guidelines for using PAS when reviewing MBSS images were beneficial. I liked the clarification for PAS use guidelines and the anatomical refresher." L.I. (Jun. 2023)

"Very informative course and great anatomy review. I liked the specific PAS scoring." K.V. (Jun. 2023)

"Discussion of whether or not to use PAS scores in reports was beneficial. I liked the tent analogy for VF's." A.J. (May 2023)

"This course went into depth of anatomy on the VFSS. The video examples of PAS were beneficial." T.P. (May 2023)

"I benefited from the review of the anatomical structures visible via MBS images. I liked the various examples of each PAS score." M.M. (May 2023)

"How to use the PAS in my evaluation and reports was beneficial. It's all about judgment and nuances." C.T. (May 2023)

"This was fantastic!! Defining the PAS and pairing it with the anatomy was great. Presenter's speaking manner was engaging and informative." L.D. (May 2023)

"Anatomy and landmarks were beneficial! I liked learning how to comprehensively use the PAS score." R.P. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the anatomical examples, the descriptions of PA scores, format to describing these, and patterns in reports was useful. I liked the interaction from the presenter - highlighting/drawing on slides whilst talking. The visual elements were clear and useful - diagrams and anatomical images, etc." T.K. (Mar. 2023)

"It was beneficial to review anatomy on MBSS, so when reading reports or viewing the videofluoroscopy, I am more clear on what I am observing. I liked the videos and anatomy pictures as I am a visual learner." B.G. (Mar. 2023)

"The whole course was very informative and easy to follow along! It will help standardize how we rank scores during MBSS." K.V. (Mar. 2023)

"I always love learning from Dr. Coyle. I liked the penned-in examples he provided. Anatomical landmarks were beneficial." A.P. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the expertise of the presenter, and the visual material was clear and helpful. Some anatomical notions and vocabulary that have been clarified in my mind were beneficial as well as the research results about what's normal in swallowing and how to judge PAS when the cough is NOT spontaneous." A.P. (Mar. 2023)

"Course was to the point. I liked the anatomy review and the understanding to not use the score as a descriptor number, but to use the number as a reference for myself to develop descriptions of the patient’s swallow." J.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Review of anatomy and practice videos were beneficial." J.V. (Mar. 2023)

"The presenter was thorough and clear. I enjoyed the presentation. The use of the PAS and the discussion about how it was developed was interesting. I also liked how the study gave us a perspective of the normal PAS scores." L.S. (Mar. 2023)

"I feel after watching this course that I can immediately apply it in therapy today. Can easily bridge the research-to-clinical practice gap with this knowledge." H.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Liked viewing VFSS and the application to report writing. Many examples and thorough explanations of landmarks." S.G. (Mar. 2023)

"All of this content is beneficial to my practice." L.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Learned ways to use PENASP scale in practice." R.M. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the review of the anatomy with where to look for deep and shallow penetration." S.P. (Feb. 2023)

"Concise information. Using PAS scores to determine a pattern." M.K. (Feb. 2023)

"Scoring parameters and clinical judgment/reasoning of results were beneficial. The presentation used alternate references to anatomical structures facilitating greater comprehension." D.B. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the presenter's clear presentation style and specificity of examples. Discussion about how to score the PAS and use descriptions, not necessarily scores." C.K. (Feb. 2023)

"Importance of identifying and describing patterns in airway invasion characterized by frequency, depth, residue, and patient response. Review of anatomical landmarks and limitation on x-ray." D.Z. (Feb. 2023)

"Further discussion of anatomy/physiology, explanations of valid ways to interpret the data. I thought the course was nicely paced and organized." E.W. (Feb. 2023)

"Anatomical boundaries for judgement of P/A scores. Discussion of identification and use of anatomical structures to aid PAS score decisions was beneficial." R.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Using anatomical landmarks to determine PAS score." T.L. (Feb. 2023)

"Highly relevant to my practice and will be utilized daily." J.W. (Feb. 2023)

"Good clarity and standardization. I liked the detailed identification of anatomical markers in identifying aspiration/penetration and the functional application to diagnosing and treating dysphagia. Many times other clinicians assume everyone is able to identify these things as they have been doing it for years, but when learning from several mentors at a time, it can become a gray area as to how things are interpreted." J.N. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the videos showing what each score would look like." L.D. (Jan. 2023)

"Course was extremely thorough and very well laid out. I liked the review of the anatomy to discuss the differences between deep laryngeal penetration and aspiration." A.R. (Jan. 2023)

"Dr. Coyle was very organized, had a nice calm presentation and with good examples." P.M. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the anatomical structures (refresher) during MBSS. Appropriate use of PAS. Presented well." R.J. (Jan. 2023)

"Excellent speaker; enjoyable to listen to. Anatomical landmarks used in scoring the PAS were beneficial. I liked the pace of the presentation; speaker was very thorough." S.D. (Jan. 2023)

"I have been waiting for this course since I started doing videofluoroscopy!" A.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Loved the critical thinking and how to use PAS scale scores in clinical practice versus research. Anything that Dr. Coyle presents is wonderful. He is a talented speaker and makes complex information digestible." J.K. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning the development and functional use of the scale was beneficial. I find all of James Coyle's courses to be practical and applicable to daily practice and interventions." A.P. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning proper way to use the tool, nuances to ensure accuracy of scoring. Speaker was knowledgeable and engaging." K.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Anatomy review was beneficial. I liked the video examples and explanations." H.B. (Dec. 2022)

"The discussion of what the borders are to count the bolus as being penetrated or aspirated was beneficial. I liked the sample narrative to show how the scores should be summarized. I liked how specific course was and how immediately the information/methods could be utilized. I liked that it went into detail with all the anatomy which is absolutely necessary to accurately score for the PA scale." K.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Good clarity of information presented." D.D. (Dec. 2022)

"The whole thing: this was a very clear, well-organized course. We don't use the scale at my place of work, but it is occasionally used in hospital charts I have seen and this is an excellent explanation of the chart. I loved the video examples of each score, and "woahed" out loud to see the number 6 video example." C.K. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the refresher on the anatomy portions! I like that this course went through how the PAS was created and reason for it. We use PAS in our MBSS notes, but no one has had any further education on it, so I wasn't sure if we were even using it correctly!" M.G. (Dec. 2022)

$139.00 USD

98% rating - reviews

0.8 ASHA CEUs

Pediatric Dysphagia: Interpretation Of VFSS, Management And Treatment Planning #e296

Presenter: Joan Arvedson, PhD, CCC-SLP, BC-NCD, BCS-S, ASHA Honors & Fellow

Presented by pediatric dysphagia expert, Dr. Joan Arvedson, this course provides comprehensive coverage of assessment and treatment of oropharyngeal dysphagia in infants and children. Participants will learn to describe findings on VFSS, to interpret findings related to underlying physiology, and to make management decisions for intervention strategies. Course includes 20 patient VFSS cases of varied ages and underlying etiologies.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"There was so much great information! The practical parts of decision-making and findings, as well as the case studies, really helped with conducting VFSS in the pediatric population." K.M. (Sep. 2023)

"The entire course was great and all the information was beneficial for my daily practice. I liked the pace, the delivery of the content, and the overall content was appropriate." M.B. (Sep. 2023)

"Discussing the anatomical differences between infants, children and adults was helpful. I liked watching the VFSS case studies." C.H. (Sep. 2023)

"Learned reasons for VFSS and considerations before, during, after study. I liked that course was self-paced." J.I. (Sep. 2023)

"Interpretation and recommendations were beneficial." T.S. (Sep. 2023)

"Scoring, summarizing, considering other components, and how to summarize were all beneficial topics of this course." B.C. (Aug. 2023)

"The guided practice that included the findings and recommendations was helpful. I liked that the findings and recommendations are separate from the case history." E.H. (Aug. 2023)

"Very thorough with current research." W.H. (Jul. 2023)

"Great information and case studies and example VFSS. I liked all the details to look at during the swallow of a Pedi with a shorter time frame due to smaller structure." J.P. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the actual case videos to watch with outlined history and recommendations and findings." E.J. (Jul. 2023)

"Decision-making and findings were beneficial. I liked the case studies and videos." T.C. (Jul. 2023)

"Lots of case studies!" C.G. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the analysis of the domains of swallowing and correlated impairments and risks." M.O. (Jul. 2023)

"Wonderful information about pediatric dysphagia. The speaker was so AWESOME!! Easy to access course and loved that I could work on it at my own pace." B.T. (Jun. 2023)

"The self-study section was most useful. The theoretical component confirmed already possessed knowledge, as well as added to it." F.A. (Jun. 2023)

"Gained a better understanding of what to expect from a neurotypical infant to better understand differences. I liked the self-paced VFSS. I appreciated that I could watch the videos multiple times to ensure I saw all that I needed to." L.B. (May 2023)

"Everything was very informative and allowed me to compare practices at my hospital. I liked the format of this course. It was engaging and easy to pick back up when breaks were needed." Y.M. (May 2023)

"The practice with the recorded swallow study cases was beneficial. I liked the way course was broken into sections and the wording/feedback of the recorded swallow studies." K.R. (May 2023)

"I am currently being trained to perform inpatient VFSS at my acute care facility. The checklist of signs and physiologic findings will be very helpful for my daily practice. I liked the checklist, and the self-guided video studies." T.R. (May 2023)

"I appreciated that recommendations were included with each self-study VFSS. I liked the self-study VFSS section." A.D. (May 2023)

"Review of findings, interpretation, and recommendations during case studies were beneficial." E.I. (May 2023)

"The case studies and associated videos were most enlightening across the board." W.F. (May 2023)

"I liked the discussion of what VFSS is and is not, and the examples of helpful report descriptions. The videos and case studies were beneficial." E.T. (May 2023)

"Joan is the key in this course. Her knowledge is priceless. I liked the organization and ample real-life examples." J.K. (May 2023)

"Neural anatomy and pharyngeal swallowing findings and interpretation were beneficial." S.F. (Apr. 2023)

"Discussion of VFSS in relation to pediatrics was beneficial - I currently perform adult studies, and it was helpful to learn the technicalities. I liked the case studies to review at the end - solidifies the information learned." H.B. (Apr. 2023)

"The format for efficiency and thoroughness will be applied to my future reports. I liked the functional MBS videos with audio and documentation." R.S. (Apr. 2023)

"Actual video of VFSS and interpretation was beneficial. I liked the many video examples which helped visualize structures and the sequence of swallow." N.S. (Apr. 2023)

"I appreciated the copious information to begin my journey with VFSS in the pediatric populations. I have extensive adult VFSS experience, so the contrasts of VFSS to pediatric were beneficial. I enjoyed the large amount of video examples with explanations for exposure to various anatomical and functional things I may encounter. I enjoyed the variety of patients and disorders that we were able to view." R.L. (Apr. 2023)

"The anatomic and physiologic differences between pediatric and adult patients were beneficial. I liked the examples of VFSS." E.H. (Apr. 2023)

"I found the case studies most helpful in learning. I liked the course format of both lectured material, as well as self-study material." C.M. (Apr. 2023)

"I currently work in pediatrics and complete instrumental evaluation, so this course was a great overview of the procedure and how best to describe findings and recommendations. I liked having the instructor talk through the video examples and discuss how she would describe her findings." A.V. (Mar. 2023)

"Interpretation of the VFSS and implication to recommendations. I liked the mix of videos and case studies." N.L. (Mar. 2023)

"Dr. Arvedson's expertise in interpreting findings was extremely helpful; what she would consider normal vs. delay, recommendations she would make and a rationale for them. Good pace, great information, good sequence for presentation of information. The case studies with interpretation are really beneficial to have." P.T. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the case studies. The explanations and real-life discussions were beneficial." T.A. (Mar. 2023)

"Relevant information that is easily applied to practice. Overview of anatomy as well as case studies were beneficial." M.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Interpretation and recommendations for treatment planning. I liked the ability to work through case studies and check my work." M.B. (Feb. 2023)

"Reassuring that I am doing the right thing when making decisions about when to continue some small p.o. trials with aspirators if medically stable. I liked being able to do course on my own time." E.H. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the review of anatomy/physiology and all the case studies." M.S. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the self study portion that allowed me to make my own conclusions and then compare to the presenter's. And the explanations on how to best characterize swallows in a chart." J.H. (Feb. 2023)

"I loved everything about this course! The most beneficial topics to me were: educating me about the correct terminology use, sample VFSS reports and videos, understanding VFSS findings, etc. I loved the case studies and sample reports." A.F. (Feb. 2023)

"The lectures and videos were great." G.M. (Feb. 2023)

"All of it was beneficial. I liked the video case studies to work through." B.L. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the flexibility of self-study." A.A. (Feb. 2023)

"This course will lead to real, immediate changes in my practice. Liked the case studies with documentation examples - amazing!" M.M. (Jan. 2023)

"Joan, you're a star. Well presented. Honest and critical. I liked the videos - I love when a speaker presents a case study, from how they picked up the file to how they transferred the child back to community." A.C. (Jan. 2023)

"Knowledge that I can apply tomorrow when returning to work. Very practical and functional. I've spent almost 30 years performing MBSS daily on adults. I found this lecture on the A&P differences between adults and children very helpful." M.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Decision making and findings. Notes that accompanied the VFSS studies were really helpful." A.M. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the review of anatomy and watching the videos." T.K. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the self guided section with the videos of the interpretation and results. Helped me to see better what was occurring during the VFSS, what the results mean, and if my recommendations matched. I enjoyed the information in the lecture in combination with the self guided section to help apply what was learned." L.B. (Jan. 2023)

"Dr. Arvedson is enjoyable to listen to and extremely knowledgeable about this subject. She shares her experiences in clinical practice, proving her competence in the subject matter." M.S. (Jan. 2023)

"I work with preschool children in a school setting who have feeding problems, and while I do not perform or interpret VFSS, it was very interesting to observe the videos and consider the treatment/management decisions. It was all very interesting and observing case studies was most interesting." S.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Discussion regarding procedural guidelines for improving pediatric compliance during VFSS was beneficial. I liked the videos." K.A. (Dec. 2022)

"The lecture was extremely informative as well as all the practice VFSS videos. In general, an amazing class! I liked the template and example reports." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"The infant feeding information and examples were beneficial." L.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Defining and discussing specific components of the swallow was a really helpful part of this course. Self-study section was helpful for direct application of information as well." C.R. (Dec. 2022)

"Good video/case presentations." L.T. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the videos with interpretation and findings." A.L. (Dec. 2022)

"The videos and slides are great tools for enhancing learning. For the VFSS self-guided section, I really appreciate that the cases are varied when it comes to patient age and diagnoses." N.O. (Nov. 2022)

$49.00 USD

100% rating - reviews

0.25 ASHA CEUs

Mechanical Ventilation: Understanding Settings, In-Line Speaking Valves, And Swallowing #e293

Presenters: multiple expert presenters

This course covers mechanical ventilation, the application of in-line speaking valves, and swallowing interventions for tracheostomized and mechanically ventilated adult patients. Steps for in-line speaking valve application with troubleshooting and ventilator compensation will be discussed. Collaborative conversations between the SLP and Respiratory Therapist will foster a deeper understanding of ventilator compensation and how to contribute appropriately during in-line speaking valve trials.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Learning the various vent modes. The presenter's explanations were thorough, yet easy to understand. I appreciated how in-depth the presenters were with all the information. I did not know much about RMST, and now I look forward to learning more." A.C. (Sep. 2023)

"Interpretation of ventilator data was beneficial. This course had great information. Excellent examples. The speakers were knowledgeable and easy to listen to." R.C. (Sep. 2023)

"This was truly the best course I have ever taken. I appreciated the following: repetition of information - videos - slides that can be printed out for reference - discussion on how swallow can be impaired with references to research. I cannot say enough about this course. Loved consistent repetition, opportunities to practice, videos, problem solving, and easy to read slides." V.F. (Sep. 2023)

"Understanding that FiO2 and PEEP target oxygenation, and minute ventilation and RR target Co2 clearance. I liked the description of ventilation and respiration, and the multiple examples of reading and interpreting ventilator screen read-outs." J.S. (Sep. 2023)

"Everything related to how to use inline PMV with different vent modes was beneficial. I liked being able to complete course at my discretion." L.M. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the review of vent management. And the case studies." L.H. (Sep. 2023)

"Very informative course. Learning when to trial a speaking valve." S.C. (Sep. 2023)

"All of it was beneficial. I liked the videos, multiple examples, and RT input." R.K. (Aug. 2023)

"The practice vent screens were beneficial to help determine who and who would not be a good candidate for an inline speaking valve trial. I liked the course format, examples and videos." H.B. (Jul. 2023)

"This was one of the best courses I've viewed on mechanical ventilation modes and settings for the speech pathologist. The combination of slides, videos, and opportunities given throughout the presentation to read mock vent settings and to decide if the patient is or is not a good candidate for an in-line speaking valve was very effective. I found valuable the input of the RT in further explaining the relationship between different vent settings." L.D. (Jul. 2023)

"Guidelines for assessing candidates for in-line pmsv, and examples of vent settings were beneficial." A.H. (Jul. 2023)

"Ventilator background knowledge. I liked the clarity, repetition, and examples." J.G. (Jul. 2023)

"The method of instruction was great." L.G. (Jun. 2023)

"Vent settings and problem solving once inline valve is placed was beneficial to discuss." K.L. (Jun. 2023)

"Vent settings and SV candidacy were beneficial topics. I liked the videos and examples." N.G. (Jun. 2023)

"There was a lot of good information. I liked that this course went into vent settings in detail. I found the chart for PmV requirements to be particularly useful. I liked that presenters talked about possible settings that could be adjusted for different vent issues." K.L. (Jun. 2023)

"This course really gave me a much better level of understanding of vents, to be able to discuss things with respiratory therapists if needed." K.L. (Jun. 2023)

"Great format. Learned vent settings and terminology." J.A. (Jun. 2023)

"In-line speaking valve and dysphagia were beneficial topics. I liked having more than one speaker and having respiratory be a part of the presentation." L.C. (Jun. 2023)

"I found the explanations of the ventilators really beneficial in relation to readiness for in-line SV. This is something I have always struggled to understand and the test examples were really helpful to solidify the theory." C.D. (May 2023)

"This course was a good mix of theory, videos, and practical testing. I felt this combination was really useful in helping me to better understand the topic and apply my knowledge." C.D. (May 2023)

"The troubleshooting info was beneficial. I liked the RT and SLP total collaboration." T.S. (May 2023)

"I liked the extra practice at the end of the presentation that learners can do on their own and check their answers with the handouts to reinforce learning. I liked the table summarizing when the SLP should pause for various ventilator settings to look out for while determining if a pt might potentially be a good candidate for in-line PMV trials." Y.X. (May 2023)

"Discussion of vent settings and comprehensive explanation was beneficial. I liked the examples given, and in depth explanation." J.B. (Apr. 2023)

"Applying knowledge of ventilators and tracheotomy on the impact of swallowing. This was a highly informative course and provided a variety of self-assessment tools and videos to assist with comprehension of materials." A.M. (Apr. 2023)

"The clinical application and examples of how to determine in-line candidacy were beneficial. I liked the chart/handouts that were included." H.C. (Apr. 2023)

"Vent settings in general and vent setting in relation to speaking valve trials were beneficial. This course was presented clearly and interesting to watch." A.S. (Apr. 2023)

"I had long been searching for a course on this topic, so I liked it all!! Learning ventilator settings and what they tell us about the respiratory status of the patient, how they interact with one another, and how they impact swallowing." A.P. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the simple, easy to understand explanations. Vent modes and steps to apply in-line PMSV were beneficial." J.Y. (Mar. 2023)

"All of it was useful to improve my basic understanding and also gave some specific ventilator examples. The ventilator examples were good. Having the respiratory background to link with what the ventilator may be doing/set to was really useful too." T.K. (Mar. 2023)

"Explanation of ventilator settings in relation to indicators of breathing performance." Y.M. (Feb. 2023)

"Understanding ventilator settings and using in line PMV was beneficial." S.G. (Feb. 2023)

"Very clear presentation, excellent handouts, practical information, and well organized and taught. Learning to read the ventilator settings and understand the parameters better than I have before." L.V. (Jan. 2023)

"Excellent explanation of how vent settings interact. Provided "simulated vents" to determine candidacy for intervention." B.C. (Jan. 2023)

"It was helpful to see numerous examples of vent settings." H.H. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked going through the vent settings and understanding what to look for. The handouts were great. I really liked how you could use them in daily practice." M.G. (Jan. 2023)

"The actual reading and interpreting of a monitor to understand what each item means for the Pt's ventilation and respiration was really helpful. Visual examples and videos to help me understand aspects of ventilators that I don't have access to in my setting." D.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I LOVED the step by step on how to do an assessment on the vent with your patient. So many courses skip this part - the actual tangible information you can take to a session." O.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Good visual examples. Learning to read vent settings was beneficial." H.P. (Dec. 2022)

"The charts and case studies were extremely helpful. Learning what is considered LOW/MED/HIGH settings for each mode of ventilation." N.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning about the impact of a valve during swallowing was beneficial." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Going over specific examples of how to interpret vent settings was helpful. The explanation of modes of ventilation, interpreting vent information, and determining if a patient meets criteria for in-line trials." R.P. (Nov. 2022)

"Presenters were incredible and very good course format!!" M.O. (Nov. 2022)

"Comprehensive approach. I liked the short duration with very specific assessment and treatment information." A.F. (Nov. 2022)

"Clearly stated information and practical examples." S.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Detailed case studies looking at specific vent settings was very helpful." L.V. (Nov. 2022)

"The hands-on practice and case studies for reading ventilator control panels and troubleshooting was good." A.D. (Nov. 2022)

"Great work." J.C. (Nov. 2022)

"The introduction to ventilator definitions and RT basics to consider within the SLP scope of practice was beneficial. I liked the videos and opportunities to apply the content while reviewing vents immediately after learning the definitions/target volumes." E.R. (Nov. 2022)

"The knowledge of ventilation and swallowing was great. I liked that course was self-paced." A.O. (Nov. 2022)

"Knowledge about the ventilation, being able to read and interpret the monitor correctly, and swallowing. In my daily practice, inline valves are not (yet) used." I.M. (Oct. 2022)

"The specific details regarding ventilators and how to interpret the numbers was very informative, very relevant, and answered many of my questions regarding ventilators." C.S. (Oct. 2022)

"So many practical examples! A lot of practice interpreting vents." C.G. (Oct. 2022)

"Very well explained presentation. I liked the use of videos to support the information." M.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the in-depth analysis of settings and appropriateness of SV trials, and the ease of delivery of the course." C.T. (Oct. 2022)

"The speakers were easy to understand and their discussion followed along with the handout." D.Z. (Oct. 2022)

"The vent number sheet will be helpful." M.W. (Oct. 2022)

"The entire course was beneficial for my practice."  M.W. (Oct. 2022)

"Repetition of key concepts, highly competent and experienced presenters, very pertinent to my practice currently." J.W. (Oct. 2022)

"Excellent content. The information on how to read ventilator settings and reported measures with decision-making processes was clearly indicated." K.Y. (Oct. 2022)

"Practical information and advice - presenters spoke in a way that was easy to understand."  G.G. (Sept. 2022)

"The videos were helpful."  J.P. (Sept. 2022)

"The whole course was well outlined and really specific for SLPs in critical care. Lots of practical examples alongside the theory."  A.B. (Sept. 2022)

"Getting specific with ventilator parameters with regard to candidacy for inline PMV. The RT contributions to the presentation - very helpful!"  E.B. (Sept. 2022)

"Great information to increase my understanding of ventilators."  L.S. (Sept. 2022)

"The course was easy to understand and well presented - Liked learning more about vent settings and how to read them."  D.D. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the real examples to work through. Review of actual ventilator photos and finding relevant information was so helpful. It was also very helpful to understand what each setting actually means, not just the parameters to be aware of."  A.T. (Sept. 2022)

"This course was easy to follow. Education on respiration and ventilation was helpful."  L.M. (Sept. 2022)

"The core components of the course were thoroughly covered and well-explained. The course was enhanced by the many examples of vent settings and their meanings, as well as touching on more in depth content. These extra items broadened my understanding of the topic. The course did an excellent job conveying and testing the core components while inviting participants to learn even more."  S.S. (Sept. 2022)

"The videos of how to place an in line pmv were good. Learning vent settings and how to read the vent was beneficial."  S.S. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the respiratory therapist in the presentation and the explanation of ventilator settings, protocol for assessment on inline PMV and swallowing."  D.T. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the chart about things to "pause" and videos about how to set up in-line valve. And learning about other vent settings to change besides PEEP."  L.G.M. (Sept. 2022)

"This is an excellent course, taught by knowledgeable, well-informed instructors. The combination of the SLPs and a Respiratory Therapist is great, and I've been working in Veterans on mechanical ventilation and/or using speaking valves for over 24 years."  L.W.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I enjoyed the breakdown of the vent settings in order to better understand how the ventilator works in general prior to applying that understanding when placing and in-line speaking valve.  As a visual learner, I enjoyed the visuals and videos to assist in understanding."  J.C. (Aug. 2022)

"The examples to test your knowledge were helpful."  E.N. (Aug. 2022)

"Extremely detailed and applicable to the acute care SLP servicing critical care units and patients. The flow/format of the presentation allowed for easy transition between slides/topics. I appreciated the collaborative conversation between SLPs and RT as well as the breakdown of specific ventilator settings/parameters. Content, images, review of equipment, settings, modes, videos, demonstrations were beyond helpful."  S.W. (Aug. 2022)

"Very useful companion material for the acute/intensive care medical SLP. Perfect to stop, rewatch as needed for understanding."  K.W. (Aug. 2022)

"This was a great course! It provided much needed information for SLPs working with patients who require mechanical ventilation. I highly recommend this course for all therapists who work with this population."  A.S. (Aug. 2022)

$29.00 USD

96% rating - reviews

0.1 ASHA CEUs

Dysphagia In Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) – An Under-Recognized Impairment #e290

Presenters: Kendrea Garand, PhD, CScD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CBIS, CCRE & Emma Wallace, PhD

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep-related condition in which there is intermittent temporary cessation of airflow during sleep resulting from partial or complete collapse of the pharynx. This course reviews the evidence to provide up-to-date information for clinicians about OSA, its impact on swallowing function, and how best to manage dysphagia in adult patients with OSA.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"After taking this course, I will be more alert to investigate if OSA may be a contributing factor for my dysphagia patients. The presentation was very concise. Both presenters had easy to understand styles of presentation." G.S. (Sep. 2023)

"New information. Presenters were good. Learning dysphagia symptoms in OSA was beneficial." J.M. (Sep. 2023)

"Apnea-Hypopnea index & research info were beneficial. Stressed the urgent need for the SLP's knowledge & education in this area for their patients! Also, the affect that OSA can have on dysphagia and vice versa." M.D. (Sep. 2023)

"It was helpful to learn about the overall lack of knowledge regarding OSA in speech pathology, and to bring awareness of the impact on our patients." L.L. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the questionnaires. Course had good pace and clarity." J.G. (Sep. 2023)

"I enjoyed the entire contents of this course. I enjoy learning how many aspects of someone's life where we can intervene and help." E.N. (Aug. 2023)

"This course was clearly presented. I liked all of the information more for personal knowledge at this time than professional since I am in the schools presently." P.M. (Jul. 2023)

"Updated research. Learning the OSA and Dysphagia correlation." J.A. (Jul. 2023)

"Definition of OSA and its relationship to dysphagia was beneficial to discuss. I liked learning about something which is little known in our field." L.H. (Jul. 2023)

"I had very limited knowledge prior to taking this course & the information presented will be useful to patients on my caseload, especially treatment considerations that I was unaware of. I liked the topic and knowledge of the presenters." A.H. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the discussion on the other ways to treat OSA other than CPAP." A.B. (Jul. 2023)

"SLPs definitely need more training in OSA! I think the prevalence between OSA and dysphagia including higher risk factors such as higher Mallampati scores, airway invasion, and delayed swallow initiation affecting upper airway collapse, was beneficial. I want to learn more about RMST/EMST for treatment purposes. I liked learning that OMT exercises are improving sleep apnea, which is what I am currently doing." A.M. (Jun. 2023)

"Learning prevalence of OSA and dysphagia and neurological disorders. And how it may impact the population of patients we see in acute care." S.D. (Jun. 2023)

"The relationship of OSA-Dysphagia-Reflux was beneficial. I am now aware of OSA and that it has a relationship to dysphagia, and I will ask about it as I do swallow evaluations." J.D. (Jun. 2023)

"Coexisting conditions were a beneficial topic. I liked the explanation of OSA, and education of uses of information regarding OSA in case history." D.P. (Jun. 2023)

"Succinct. Clear. The possible benefits of oral motor strengthening and expiratory and/or inspiratory muscle training on OSA and OSA-related dysphagia." S.K. (Jun. 2023)

"An interesting, novel, quick CEU course. I liked the evaluation of patient w/ neurogenic disease and OSA w/ possibly dysphagia." L.S. (Jun. 2023)

"This entire presentation was relevant to my daily practice as I see both inpatients and outpatients for swallowing assessments and have recently been receiving referrals from our sleep docs for MBS studies on patients with OSA - and I honestly did not have knowledge around this topic!" J.L. (Jun. 2023)

"The presenters were engaging and informative. The information provided was timely, and the length of the course was perfect." J.L. (Jun. 2023)

"Very clear and concise. I liked the screening tools." E.C. (Jun. 2023)

"Survey results and dysphagia prevalence were beneficial topics. I liked the course duration and complexity." D.S. (Jun. 2023)

"The discussion of the prevalence of OSA in patients with Dysphagia and information about neurological changes in patients with OSA was beneficial. I liked the format of the course and appreciated the amount of literature review." J.S. (May 2023)

"This course definitely stimulated thoughts linked to dysphagia. The correlation between airway changes and most common deficits was beneficial." A.M. (May 2023)

"Discussing the additional health issues associated with OSA was beneficial." J.T. (May 2023)

"I liked that there were 2 instructors. This course was organized, backed up by research, and very informative. Discussing that patients with OSA should be screened for possible swallowing problems was beneficial." K.S. (May 2023)

"I found it interesting that so many SLPs were aware of the correlation between OSA and Dysphagia. I had never heard of the correlation of OSA and neurological disease." P.R. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the straightforward presentation style. The general info was beneficial." S.F. (Mar. 2023)

"All very good info. Learning the relative high co-occurrence of dysphagia and OSA and ways to treat." S.K. (Mar. 2023)

"Lots of information presented in a quick course! Understanding of the mechanism of OSA, and co-occurrence of OSA and dysphagia in neurogenic patient populations." B.H. (Feb. 2023)

"Good level of detail. Understanding OSA and how it relates to the SLP profession via dysphagia and other co-occurring disorders." S.V. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the explanation of OSA and the treatment for OSA." R.K. (Feb. 2023)

"I found the entire discussion beneficial. I enjoyed the convenience of course." A.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Detailed explanation of what OSA is. Short yet cohesive course." J.H. (Jan. 2023)

"Awareness of dysphagia and reflux in OSA was beneficial. I liked the specifics in dysphagia symptoms and treatment." M.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Reflux and OSA. New information." M.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Co-occurrence of OSA with other dysphagia causing neurological disease. I liked the visual and audio formats together." R.H. (Dec. 2022)

"The effects of OSA on swallowing specifically. I liked the handouts." M.R. (Dec. 2022)

"Awareness of the link between dysphagia and apnea. Short and excellent messaging." G.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Course was organized well, speakers were generally clear in their presentation and honest in the availability of research that was targeted and conclusive. I also found the charts, graphs and studies were helpful and interesting, contributing to a full presentation." A.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the incidence of OSA c/ neurogenic disorders. Liked that I could take course at my own pace." A.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Exercises to reduce OSA. I liked the international collaboration." C.W. (Dec. 2022)

"Description of OSA, tests that are used. Liked explanation of respiratory swallow incoordination. Very well organized, presented." B.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Lots of information. Good format." R.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning how OSA can lead to dysphagia, and its treatment." S.V. (Dec. 2022)

"Good visual slides accompanied the presentation. I liked the suggestions for oral motor and breathing exercises." P.D. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked both presenters who were knowledgeable and engaging. And learning treatment options for OSA." K.I. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning how and possibly why OSA might affect swallowing was beneficial. The knowledge of the presenters and the layout of the presentation made it easy to follow and understand the information." K.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Liked learning OSA's relationship to other neuromuscular disorders." S.F. (Nov. 2022)

"The whole presentation was excellent. Liked the oral motor and respiratory exercises." S.P. (Nov. 2022)

"The course is easy to follow." J.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Presenters were knowledgeable and explained concepts with clarity. Liked learning the connection between OSA and dysphagia." L.R. (Nov. 2022)

"Course was filled with information that I was not aware of - relationship of OSA to dysphagia." C.J. (Nov. 2022)

"I am most interested in this topic and look forward to the research that follows." C.B. (Oct. 2022)

"Instructors were knowledgeable. I liked all the reviews of research." K.G. (Oct. 2022)

"The topic could be very helpful. I'm really interested in the relationship between OSA and dysphagia." E.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked all of the content. It gave information on a under-studied topic." D.P. (Oct. 2022)

"The therapeutic interventions and identification were beneficial for my practice." D.C. (Oct. 2022)

"I like the treatment ideas from an slp perspective." S.B. (Sept. 2022)

"Good information on the topic in a concise manner. Liked learning the connection between dysphagia and OSA." A.V. (Sept. 2022)

"The presenters were knowledgeable and currently practicing in this area. The information about the unintended strengthening and thickening of upper airway muscles which can occur with OSA was beneficial." J.W. (Sept. 2022)

"New material that I didn't know about - OSA related swallowing disorders." K.N. (Sept. 2022)

"Very easy to follow - well presented - great instructors - research based - interesting and new." L.H. (Sept. 2022)

"Awareness that dysphagia may be present in patients with OSA and the discussion regarding treatment was interesting."  L.S. (Sept. 2022)

"The general overall awareness of the impact of OSA on swallowing, and more details toward evaluation and treatment were beneficial for my practice."  A.D. (Aug. 2022)

"Easy to follow course. I liked the screening tool for OSA patients related to dysphagia." A.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Good research based evidence for treatment of OSA in dysphagia." C.W. (Aug. 2022)

"Good slides. I liked the discussion of related problems, such as stroke and outcomes." C.M. (Aug. 2022)

"The content of this course is not something I encounter on a daily basis, however, it is something to consider and to be aware of. I do work with children who have various structural issues due to diagnoses (DS, etc) and some with very enlarged tonsils etc. It may serve to be useful in helping these children and their families." K.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the flexibility, brevity, and ease of access." K.S. (Aug. 2022)

"The course content was current and applicable." A.L. (July 2022)

$44.00 USD

99% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

"If They Choke, No Heimlich?"  Ethical Considerations For SLPs  #e280

Presenter: Amanda Warren, MS, CCC-SLP

This course features a case review of a man with dementia living in a long-term care facility. He is not communicative, sits in a wheelchair, has some swallowing difficulties, and is unable to feed himself. There are DNR, DNI, and DNH orders in his medical record. His family has asked that a Heimlich maneuver not be performed if he were to choke. This presentation will explore the role of the SLP as an integral member of the ethics team.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Discussion of the case study was beneficial, looking at different interventions vs aggressive measures. I liked the speaker and the idea of increased role of SLP in ethics committees." E.N. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked this case study. Discussion of pt choice and not our own comfort." R.M. (Sep. 2023)

"Wonderful presenter!" N.M. (Sep. 2023)

"Ethics in relation to dysphagia management. I found Amanda's presentation to be very interesting." L.M. (Aug. 2023)

"Excellent presenter and discussion of actual Ethics Committee decision-making process and examples." B.P. (Jul. 2023)

"The presenter was so thorough! I liked the process of ethics and ethical cases relating to eating/drinking." M.P. (Jul. 2023)

"Fascinating discussion of the case study regarding Heimlich maneuver. I will try to better consider patient and families' thought processes when guiding patients with decisions about care and treatment. I liked the in depth look at a particular case that appeared one way and turned out to have many facets." D.B. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the case scenario and seeing the process that was used to get to a resolution / plan for this patient." J.W. (Jun. 2023)

"This course was informative and interesting. The discussion about the need for SLPs to be a member of the Ethics committee was beneficial. I liked the content and the way in which it was presented." C.S. (Jun. 2023)

"Seeing the importance the SLP can bring to an ethics committee." K.F. (Jun. 2023)

"This is very helpful to share with other healthcare providers. It was beneficial to discuss that to assist in comfort isn't doing nothing, it's doing something different." A.J. (Jun. 2023)

"Presenter was easy to listen to and relevant to my work setting - acute care hospital. I liked the topic on the importance of having interdisciplinary team members on an Ethics committee - and benefit of SLP participation." L.D. (Jun. 2023)

"The 4 box analysis system was beneficial. I liked the case presentation of Mr. Z." T.S. (Jun. 2023)

"The presenter explained everything well. I liked the discussion of whether or not it is ethical for the Heimlich to be used on a patient who is choking if they have certain orders in place such as DNR." K.A. (May 2023)

"The inner dialogue in clinical ethical decision-making was beneficial. I liked the accessibility of course." E.G. (May 2023)

"The speaker was positive and easy to learn from. I liked the idea that SLPs should be considered as a participant in an ethics committee." K.F. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked this specific example of the circumstances around dysphagia and choking." M.C. (Apr. 2023)

"Great review to use in my clinical practice. I liked the ethical considerations discussed." M.K. (Mar. 2023)

"Consideration of varied principles of ethics in decision making. I liked the online accessibility." C.W. (Mar. 2023)

"I found the whole discussion most beneficial to my daily practice! The presenter was clear, concise, and articulate!" D.H. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the application and relevance to my daily practice." E.G. (Mar. 2023)

"The consensus and four-box analysis models were beneficial. The case study was very helpful, and all of the information was appreciated!" S.L. (Mar. 2023)

"Evidence-based and useful in my day-to-day practice. The speaker was engaging and expressive and held my attention. What's included in the continuum of care and what could be declined was a useful perspective. Time-wise, she gave appropriate time to the topics she covered." R.B. (Mar. 2023)

"The case study was a real-life scenario that clinicians may encounter. Discussion on personal beliefs vs. patient rights was beneficial." B.A. (Mar. 2023)

"Great topic related to ethics for SLPs. The presenter was engaging, relatable, and interesting. I liked the case presentation and processes by which a plan was developed. Also, the statement that comfort care doesn’t mean doing nothing, it just means doing something different…..this is excellent for education!" B.K. (Mar. 2023)

"Relevant to my daily practice." E.G. (Mar. 2023)

"I found the entire presentation to be excellent. The presenter was knowledgeable, articulate, and presented the course in a very organized way." W.F. (Feb. 2023)

"She was an excellent speaker. I liked the entire presentation." G.B. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked Amanda Warren's positive core values regarding a very difficult topic. And team with varied beliefs coming to a consensus." M.B. (Feb. 2023)

"Enjoyed the case scenario. Liked how it pertained to a specific ST case." J.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Thought provoking and relevant information." A.P. (Jan. 2023)

"Discussion of ethics committee in general and explanation re: why DNPH could be an option for patients was beneficial." K.H. (Jan. 2023)

"This course was wonderful and educational. The topics of dementia in the aging population and how it will affect patients making the decision of wanting or not wanting the Heimlich was interesting." T.R. (Jan. 2023)

"The presentation was excellent. Good layout and discussion of ethics." S.M. (Jan. 2023)

"The case study was well chosen and discussed. I liked the ease of course access." R.J. (Jan. 2023)

"The presenter was really easy to listen to and provided a nice balance between clinical experience and evidence. I have never worked in a facility where SLPs were part of the ethical committee. This was very eye-opening to the benefits." E.L. (Dec. 2022)

"All topics were beneficial in achieving a broader understanding. I liked the course organization - explanations to enhance understanding and learning - integration of questions & answers as the presentation was presented." D.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Beneficence vs. Maleficence. The instructor was well prepared, well spoken, and knowledgeable." A.G. (Dec. 2022)

"The speaker was very easy to listen to. The idea of considering the patient's wishes and plans of care over that of our traditional training to prolong life." J.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning function and purpose of an ethics committee in an acute hospital setting. Questions answered as they came up - kept it relevant to the topic being discussed in that moment." A.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Speaker was very good - liked discussion of ethics amongst dysphagia population." K.D. (Dec. 2022)

"The case study was very helpful for application of the principles." K.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Excellent presenter. Good explanations. Learning how ethics committees work." R.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I really enjoyed the case study. It was incredibly thought-provoking and interesting to break down the decision-making that goes into a comfort-based approach and why. This is definitely becoming a more relevant topic of discussion as the population ages and the prevalence of dementia and dysphagia increases. The framework behind the decision-making process was well broken down and clearly applied to the case study." A.N. (Dec. 2022)

"The case study that allowed me to see the process of the ethics that the committee put into practice and the ongoing discussion with questions throughout the course were all incredible." E.C. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the speaker's enthusiasm and knowledge regarding the subject." L.H. (Nov. 2022)

"Speaker was very knowledgeable and clear. I liked the way ethics principles were used to guide the decision in the case presentation." C.G. (Nov. 2022)

"Addressing staff or bystander concerns during choking incident when intervention is prevented was really helpful. This course had good pace of information and anecdotal stories." S.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Everything covered was beneficial! I really needed to hear all of this!  The instructor was impeccable! I will seek more courses from her! Thanks! Love her style, format, content, and delivery!" K.K. (Nov. 2022)

"The Ethics Consultation process was very informative. I appreciated the opportunity for team members to consider their personal reactions/beliefs specific to this case study patient. The framework for identifying key questions and concerns seems very helpful in terms of gleaning the most information possible for decision-making. I loved the split-screen format! Being able to view the presenter and the slides simultaneously really personalized the instruction and made me feel part of a class!!" J.K. (Nov. 2022)

"The case discussion of Mr Z was a perfect example of how to navigate through a difficult situation. I initially had a visceral reaction to the dilemma of providing treatment or not to provide. The instructor did a masterful job of laying out the process that led to the final decision. Wonderful approach! Excellent instructor. Very knowledgeable and approachable. She has a passion for this area." L.H. (Nov. 2022)

"The graphics and handouts were good." M.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Good example of a tricky scenario - and advocating for the role of SLPs on ethics committees or to be involved with relevant consults." E.R. (Nov. 2022)

"It was very informative." C.J. (Nov. 2022)

"Excellent presentation on a very difficult topic. Learning that the HCP can make the decision to include refusing the Heimlich as part of the DNR, DNI, DNH." I.H. (Nov. 2022)

"I enjoyed this entire course! Excellent presentation!" J.S. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the simplistic presentation." T.T. (Oct. 2022)

"Excellent presenter!" A.C. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the entire course and the way it was presented." B.B. (Oct. 2022)

"I like the speaker's knowledge and the real life examples provided. And learning more about how an Ethics Committee functions." S.B. (Oct. 2022)

"The complex consideration of comfort care, emergency care, and consistency in care for DNR, DNI, DNPH were good." T.E. (Sept. 2022)

"I thought the case study was the most helpful because I could apply it to a typical work situation. I liked the examples and information about the Ethics committee and the typical things they look into in the hospital setting." J.S. (Sept. 2022)

"The presenter is super interesting and easy to listen to. You can hear her passion and that makes it easier to watch and listen." A.S. (Sept. 2022)

"EXCELLENT COURSE! I will be referring my speech friends and colleagues." M.B. (Sept. 2022)

"The explanation of the process of how the committee came to their conclusion regarding the case study was beneficial.  I liked the video of presenter along with slides. Made it feel more like an in-person CEU course." L.G. (Sept. 2022)

"Easy to follow and quick. I liked the discussion of ethics regarding the heimlich maneuver." A.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Specific examples of an ethics case - I liked the education and counseling with patients and family."  L.M. (Aug. 2022)

"This benefited my practice by: 1. Bioethical principals to be considered by ethics teams. 2. The benefits of having an SLP on the ethics committee. 3. How to assure staff that they are still providing care in comfort care situations." V.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the ability to go back and repeat parts of the lecture. Working at my own pace - flexibility it provides."  V.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I appreciated the case history highlighting a very real scenario that I could find myself in while working in acute care and making me think about how consequences of dysphagia may impact the other staff caring for a patient. I felt like the presenter was very knowledgeable and passionate about her involvement in Ethics committee/discussion and overall palliative care/end-of-life input especially regarding dysphagia and that made me want to soak up everything she said and keep listening."  E.E. (July 2022)

"I would not have chosen it based on title, but it exceeded my expectations for frank discussion of structure ethical decision making."  M.K. (July 2022)

"Great discussion of the role of an ethics committee. I liked all of the course content." A.J. (June 2022)

"All of it was fantastic information – the breakdown of the Ethics Committee and the analysis in which this case study was reviewed. The organization and explanation of the information as well as the analysis and implementation in relation to pt care was good." W.R. (June 2022)

"It was all very informative. Course was easy to understand and follow." D.P. (May 2022)

"Course was easy to follow. I liked how it integrated ethics into multiple environments with case examples." T.M. (May 2022)

"The course was concise. I liked how it went over a specific pt example and what the family wanted." C.L. (May 2022)

"I liked the presenter. Very interesting case involving the ethical decision around using the heimlich." M.C. (May 2022)

"I liked how the case example really illustrated the process of ethical decision making in an ethics consult scenario." J.O. (Apr. 2022)

"The presenter was excellent, concise, and provided an important tool many SLPs may need to incorporate into their practice, especially in LTC facilities." T.W. (Mar. 2022)

"Very informative. I liked the discussion regarding educating staff members on how to proceed with allowing a patient to aspirate with intake." G.G. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the incorporation of the SLP on an ethics committee, and the functional case study." J.B. (Mar. 2022)

"It explored a unique topic which does come up and haven't seen this type of topic discussed before." K.D. (Jan. 2022)

"I found the idea of knowing if there is an ethics committee in your facility and how to engage them to be eye opening. I was keenly aware of them when I was in a larger acute care rehabilitation center but not in the individual SNFs I frequently work PRN in. I think that some issues that we frequently address on the floor (e.g., carrying out the SLP recommendations by staff members etc.) could be assisted by an ethics committee review so that it becomes an institutional discussion rather than a tug of war on the floor."  L.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I really enjoyed the different insight of dysphagia and how SLP can get involved."  N.K. (Dec. 2021)

"Amanda was a great speaker and it was very informative. I also liked that I could play this in the car on a trip - as my husband was driving. I listened with headphones and took notes the powerpoint slides. Thank you for truly making your videos mobile!"  E.D. (Nov. 2021)

"Consideration for ethical choices with sensitive topics was beneficial for my daily practice. The speaker was engaging and dynamic."  D.P. (Oct. 2021)

"Appreciate the case study as a tie in to principals of ethics. . . . and case not dissimilar to those faced at end of life settings (LTC, HH) routinely" M.C. (Sept. 2021)

"The information was very applicable to my work environment." L.G. (Sept. 2021)

"It helped clarify a lot of questions pertaining to ethical issues like in Mr. Z's case." M.D. (Sept. 2021)

"I have seen several children with feeding issues. Some had tubes and others did not. Some with tubes did not appear to need them any longer and other children who were eating very little for a variety of sensory and/or anatomical and/or oral motor reasons and were not evaluated for a tube. This webinar brought up many of the questions I had concerning when to tube and when not to tube a child. The power point presentation was easy to follow. I liked the fact that the presenter did state that watching a person choke to death would be difficult for others to watch." C.D. (Aug. 2021)

"This was truly eye-opening for me. The instructor grabbed my attention from start to finish." P.R. (Aug. 2021)

"The ethical analysis and application to particular case will be beneficial for my daily practice." J.T. (Aug. 2021)

"Great presenter! Engaging, concise but relaxed, not dependent upon slides or handouts for the bulk of the info but as tools for clarification instead." – T.E. (Jun 2021)

"The style of the presentation, by the speaker, was interesting and made it easy to listen to and understand the complex topics discussed."– D.F. (Jun 2021)

"The clarity, organization and relatability of the presenter. Her presentation has encouraged me to think differently about perceived ethical challenges." – R.B. (Jun 2021)

"The entire course was well presented and provided areas for further evaluation/study. The case study was a perfect example for the application of the principles." – C.H. (Jun 2021)

"The case study format with a walk through of the process was really helpful for providing a framework I could utilize at my workplace." – K.M. (Jun 2021)

"It helped me further understand the ethical considerations when dealing with patients who have dysphagia and taking into account their personal autonomy." – B.D. (Jun 2021)

"I found it fascinating to hear how the ethics team worked through the questions and problems and came to their decisions. Having an actual example of such a complex question was extremely helpful." – M.F. (Jun 2021)

$74.00 USD

100% rating - reviews

0.35 ASHA CEUs

MBSImP™ Renewal Course To Maintain Registered MBSImP Clinician Status: 10-Year Renewal #e273

Presenter: Bonnie Martin-Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA Honors

This course serves as the MBSImP™ 10-Year Renewal Course for Registered MBSImP Clinicians. This course will review MBSImP scoring, including nuances for assessing the more challenging physiologic components. Updates on recent clinical research and future directions is included. Eligibility for enrollment requires prior completion of the courses, #e01 and #e128.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I really appreciated the review of the component scoring though the lens of most common errors. I also appreciated the case study which demonstrated how you would proceed with treatment. I was able to start and stop as my schedule allowed, that flexibility is very beneficial." E.B. (Sep. 2023)

"Radiation exposure was helpful to discuss. This course was a great review of scoring." M.S. (Sep. 2023)

"I really liked that this course delved into the practical applications for some of the scoring (applications for therapy, what might be compensatory movement for certain deficits, etc) beyond just how to score. This course felt more tailored to advanced practitioners, so it aligned with my current experience and skill set." C.E. (Sep. 2023)

"I found the case study to be most beneficial. I liked seeing the principles applied in real life." L.L. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the review of scoring and then how it can be interpreted for therapy." L.M. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked that this course focused on common mistakes / problems. It also gave lots of great little tips and tricks for what to do in clinical practice." J.W. (Sep. 2023)

"Good refresher. I liked Dr. Martin-Harris' explanations on each component." C.E. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked seeing examples of the different impairments that would be scored differently. This course was easy to access and follow." J.T. (Aug. 2023)

"The application of assessment results to treatment objectives was beneficial. I liked the multiple videos with examples, and the MBSImP guide that corresponds with the videos and has the tips that were discussed in the course." A.H. (Aug. 2023)

"Bonnie is a great teacher. I liked the review of scoring specific components." H.H. (Aug. 2023)

"Straightforward. I liked the evidence based rationale for protocol." J.F. (Jul. 2023)

"I found the research updates to be quite helpful. It was also very helpful to be reminded of how to score certain components when there are gray areas or variations." A.V. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the review of the esophageal clearance component - what it assesses and what it does not assess." S.M. (Jun. 2023)

"Discussing short and long term therapy goals was beneficial. This course was well organized." S.B. (May 2023)

"Research presented in very eye-friendly ways to show leadership regarding Varibar use/consistency and frames per second." A.D. (May 2023)

"I found the new research updates to be thought-provoking and informative. I also really liked the case study because it clearly demonstrated how establishing goals that targeted specific components from the MBSImP scoring can make such an impact on the plan of care." K.P. (Apr. 2023)

"I always learn something every time Dr. Martin-Harris presents. I loved the case study - how the goals were written and impairment-targeted therapy. Hearing her describe each component, the frequent errors seen, and reviewing the anatomy was incredibly beneficial. I liked the pace, the content, and the evidence/articles that were presented. I love Dr. Martin-Harris. I thought this course was all incredibly well done." K.M. (Apr. 2023)

"I appreciated the clarification regarding some of the more commonly confused items on the MBSImP. I appreciated the videos and examples." K.L. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the discussions of EB papers. Very nice synthesis." A.B. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked all of it. This course was a great review." K.V. (Apr. 2023)

"It's always helpful to have a review of the material, even if you utilize it every day. I liked the case study." E.T. (Apr. 2023)

"Evidence-based application for each component. I loved the case study. Great presenter and excellent content." J.P. (Mar. 2023)

"Review of MBSImP scoring, especially with updates, was beneficial." M.T. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the review of scoring in regards to tips and the most beneficial information was highlighted when scoring each component. I also really appreciated the case study. I liked the ability to go back and review certain portions as sometimes it was beneficial to hear the information more than once. I also appreciated that the course kept my place when I had to stop and then return to the course." S.B. (Mar. 2023)

"Review of what, where, when to score. I liked the MBS studies of each component." D.H. (Mar. 2023)

"The clarification and "takeaway" points that have been made since I first took the training were beneficial. Easy to access course. Anatomy illustrations were very helpful." M.J. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the scoring details and troubleshooting for individual components." V.S. (Feb. 2023)

"It was all helpful and relevant - update on literature that applies to MBSImP concepts, the review of components highlighting what clinicians frequently do in error, and the case study." L.M. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the clarification of frequently missed concepts, convenience and flexibility of course." S.P. (Feb. 2023)

"The information on categorizing mild, moderate, and severe impairment was beneficial. I liked the updated research literature on swallowing to support the use of MBSImP." R.B. (Jan. 2023)

"I loved reviewing the components and videos, and having the chance to preview the test while participating in the lectures." L.T. (Jan. 2023)

"I found it beneficial that we can quantify the levels of impairment based on research versus subjectivity. I liked the inclusion of the latest research and how it applies to our daily practice." J.T. (Jan. 2023)

"This course updated my understanding of scoring the MBSImP." S.B. (Jan. 2023)

"Very detailed and thorough course. Great review and references." D.E. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the sections on common errors in scoring. The literature review related to MBSImP scoring was beneficial." D.B. (Dec. 2022)

"The connection between findings and treatment was beneficial for my daily practice." P.T. (Nov. 2022)

"Always good to review scoring guidelines. I liked the frequently missed info, and the new data on the importance of getting the A/P view." J.O. (Nov. 2022)

"All good! I needed the refresher, and gained some very helpful ideas for wording findings in my reports. I liked the review of select components with a focus on the aspects which are most challenging to clinicians as a whole." K.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Very helpful to go over common errors/difficult scoring aspects of MBSImP with guidance and video explanations." K.H. (Nov. 2022)

"Clear presentation, practical information, new information from past recertification, and re-introduction to the overall benefits of using this standardized protocol in the clinical management of dysphagia patients." C.G. (Oct. 2022)

"All of it was very beneficial for my daily practice. Easy to follow, functional examples provided." M.O. (Oct. 2022)

"The initial overview of barium products was helpful. I also enjoyed the responses to some of the "critiques" of the MBSImP. The protocol and reasoning/rationale/research were very clearly outlined. This was easy to complete in multiple sessions. I liked that it was broken into chunks - that made pausing and returning easier. I also appreciated the downloads." E.T. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the treatment ideas related to scores on MBSImP, the practical information on why we use the MBSImP, review and updates on scoring, information on common mistakes when scoring, and the multiple choice test." D.B. (Oct. 2022)

"It was a great review. I liked the visuals, explanations, examples." J.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the video examples, explanations of where scoring errors are made, and case study. I liked the application of MBSImP results to treatment planning."  S.R. (Oct. 2022)

"The course is on-demand, mobile friendly." K.K. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked that this specific MBSImP course reviewed challenges that clinicians have with rating certain components and how to be more accurate with the ratings. As always, the visuals and seeing actual MBSs that review each component was extremely helpful." K.H. (Sept. 2022)

"The course is very thorough and supported by literature wherever possible. I enjoyed the in-depth "whys" provided for areas where things are often confused by clinicians, and for certain physiologic explanations made." L.M. (Sept. 2022)

"The ease of completion was nice. Good refresher." J.R. (Sept. 2022)

"The slowed tongue movement with its relationship to delayed initiation, the review of pharyngeal contraction with consideration of preferential flow and enlarged pharyngeal spaces, and the information regarding the availability of the app and its use in patient education at bedside were all beneficial information."  T.M. (Sept. 2022)

"Specific breakdown of areas that are hard to assess. I liked the ease of course access."  S.A.H. (Sept. 2022)

"The course is self-paced, easy to follow, and informative. Liked integration of scoring to functional goals and therapy techniques."  A.T. (Aug. 2022)

"The MBSImP is important for my entire hospital SLP department for continuity of care and assessment."  J.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I will use this information daily."  T.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Liked the updates on research and review of MBSImP components. Very comprehensive review of information."  E.M. (Aug. 2022)

"Very clear information with excellent references."  E.M. (Aug. 2022)

"Liked that I was able to do this at my own pace & go back to concepts I needed to review."  D.S. (July 2022)

"I liked the 'human' aspect by the presenter. The ongoing acknowledgement of learning and responding to frequently asked questions WITH explanations made this presentation resonate across all areas, and brought the clinician learners closer together/on a relatable level with the presenter."  M.S. (July 2022)

"I really appreciated the review, and the supportive research was great! I need to go back and read the articles. Bonnie Martin-Harris is so knowledgeable! Greatly appreciate her work, research and teaching." K.H. (July 2022)

"I liked that Dr. Martin-Harris focused on updates and new information that has come up over the last few years. Thorough and a great review." S.G. (July 2022)

"Good clarifications/refreshers regarding component scoring. I liked that Dr. Martin-Harris continues to teach the course. The objective nature of the Dysphagia Severity Scoring based upon the numbers, the predictive values, targeted intervention plans with treatment, eliminating the subjective mild/moderate/severe statement." R.H. (July 2022)

"I liked the research that supports answers to FAQs." M.S. (July 2022)

"I liked the explanation of items frequently scored incorrectly, information on severity ratings, and step by step guidance through each component scored." T.A. (June 2022)

"The case study was well-outlined. And the overall design of course and visual examples were great!" H.H. (June 2022)

"I really appreciated the review of tricky to score portions of the exam." S.R. (June 2022)

"I liked the highlights of commonly misunderstood practices and reviewing those. I believe it will increase reliability between providers." K.M. (June 2022)

"It was nice to review the material and have the resources provided." L.N. (May 2022)

"As this is a renewal course, it was great to learn what the author reported as frequently asked questions or mistakes in implementing this protocol. It was worth to be asked to take this renewal course to update my learning based on my clinical experiences and advance my performance with higher accuracy." H.C. (May 2022)

"It was a nice refresher on the MBSImP, and I liked that it went over the common errors in scoring." F.W. (May 2022)

"The whole course was excellent and I really appreciated highlighting the typical errors made by clinicians on each scoring component. Glad to improve my assessment practice going forward! Enjoyed the sprinkling of relevant studies and how they relate to MBS assessment and the MBSImP specifically. Really enjoyed the discussion along the way that related to clinical implications in the real world." L.T. (May 2022)

"The case study was helpful in that I was able to quickly formulate three therapeutic techniques when learning that the focus of therapy would be hyolaryngeal movement. It was also good to see the formulation of LTG and STG with objective goal writing. I am motivated to use the report generator and dysphagia app in my practice." N.R. (May 2022)

"I enjoyed the suggestions of target areas for rehabilitation based on deficits." T.K. (May 2022)

"I liked that it was tailored for those of us who have used the MBSImP for many years." L.M. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the video examples and the review of each component's scoring with updated tips." J.C. (Apr. 2022)

"The format was easy to complete. I appreciated the descriptions of areas where frequent errors in scoring occur." A.O. (Apr. 2022)

"I enjoyed learning about common errors in scoring. I liked the review of the components and updates on the research. This is beneficial in working with younger clinicians and making sure I am up to date. Great course!" A.G. (Mar. 2022)

"It was great to hear about updates from the literature. I especially found the information on tongue base movement contributing to epiglottic movement to be interesting." A.L. (Mar. 2022)

"I really appreciated the guide and the other supplemental materials. Also the information about esophageal screening and radiologist resistance was good." A.S. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the real life examples going through the different components and how it included common mistakes." C.H. (Mar. 2022)

"I routinely complete MBSS utilizing the MBSImP and this was a great refresher. Providing a numerical rating scale to categorize impairment as mild, moderate or severe is beneficial." C.S. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the recent research using MBSImP. Very well presented and updated by Dr. Martin-Harris." E.M. (Mar. 2022)

"Review of scoring especially those frequently missed items. I enjoyed the case study portion in turning impairment into practical, objective goals. I liked the set up with broken up presentations as well as option to preview of test prior." K.M. (Feb. 2022)

"A very practical course that covered decisions/judgements that arise in everyday practice with helpful advice on how to approach them. The interweaving of relevant research that has been carried out since I completed my initial MBSImP training 10 years ago was excellent - gives me renewed energy and enthusiasm to continue to pursue and promote standardized practice in relation to testing in my facility." A.C. (Feb. 2022)

"The guide and detailed review of each component with Conclusions and Clinical Implications as well as areas Frequently Missed were all very helpful. Dr. Martin-Harris did a great job of incorporating visuals as well as examples so that learning was more in line with applying new learning or clarifying an area that was fuzzy previously." C.W. (Jan. 2022)

"Excellent organization, presentation and very functional application. Thank you." J.G. (Jan. 2022)

"Thorough content. Well paced. Supported by research." S.W. (Jan. 2022)

"I appreciated the review of common errors that clinicians make in scoring and the corresponding visuals delineating structures and exactly where to focus judgement for components such as tongue base retraction. It is hard to stay up-to date for me during this pandemic as I just don't take time to read studies - I appreciate that Bonnie Martin Harris referenced the ongoing research and the findings that have published to date." N.L. (Jan. 2022)

"I especially appreciated the focus on common errors in scoring (vs reviewing the entire protocol in detail.) I also liked the case study that was very relevant to typical cases we see and the example of a treatment protocol, short and long term goals, and outcomes driving recommendations for the next level of care." D.A. (Jan. 2022)

"The format was conducive to a renewal course and provided valuable information in reasonable detail and within a reasonable amount of time." K.S. (Jan. 2022)

"I really enjoyed the case study and the review of the total scores that can now correlate to mild/mod/severe impairments of the oral and pharyngeal swallow. Great way to see functional improvement in patients. I also appreciated the overview on frequently missed items on the protocol."  T.C. (Dec. 2021)

"It was clear, concise, to the point. It brought up new research to help continue to develop my skills and knowledge of dysphagia. It was a great course!"  J.R. (Dec. 2021)

"I appreciate the detailed specifics, thorough anatomy/physiology of the MBSImP."  M.H. (Nov. 2021)

"I perform MBSS weekly and this course will assist me with both diagnostic and treatment recommendations. It was thorough and I appreciated walking through each of the 17 areas and giving examples of how to rate them."  J.K. (Oct. 2021)

"This is a great review for an SLP that has been utilizing this scale for 10 years now! [Dr. Martin-Harris] does a great job of the slides and the information presented." J.C. (Oct. 2021)

$29.00 USD

97% rating - reviews

0.1 ASHA CEUs

Oxygen Therapies And Swallow Considerations #e272

Presenters: Candice Devlin, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S & Rory O'Bryan, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

This course reviews various oxygen delivery systems with discussion on how these may impact swallow evaluations and clinical approaches. Risks of aspiration related to respiratory distress and for those with high oxygen requirements is presented. A deep dive of high-flow nasal cannula and the current literature that discusses its potential impact on adult oropharyngeal swallowing is included.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I liked the recommendations for swallow evaluation with high flow nasal cannula." N.L. (Sep. 2023)

"We have periodically had consumers discharged from the hospital back to their residences on oxygen or some individuals who have COPD exacerbation. It has always been a question as to how much (either positively or negatively) this would impact swallow. This course will help with providing me with the necessary background information I was lacking and help to differentiate masks, etc. I liked the video of presenters testing out the high flow nasal cannula." D.C. (Sep. 2023)

"Detailed explanation of LPM vs FiO2 and the amount delivered by the different masks and nasal cannulas." E.C. (Aug. 2023)

"Succinct presentation! The instruction on how to determine candidates for swallow evaluations based on respiratory state/acuity was helpful." S.K. (Aug. 2023)

"Need of instrumental ax with HFNC patients was a beneficial topic. I liked that the presenter took time to explain respiratory parameters." A.C. (Jul. 2023)

"Discussion of HFNC and its effect on swallowing was beneficial. I liked the pictures, video examples, and case studies." D.K. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked that this course went through each type of supplemental oxygen device with pictures. I also particularly liked the chart highlighting the HFNC research. And clinical practice with HFNC and need for instrumental swallow study with specific statistics highlighting the importance of an instrumental." K.L. (Jun. 2023)

"Discussing the different types of devices was beneficial. I liked the example videos." A.G. (May 2023)

"Clear delineation of devices and specific purpose. Great literature support." J.S. (May 2023)

"This course was excellent. I liked the example of the therapist using high-flow nasal cannula and describing what she was feeling as the flow rate was increased. She described what she felt as she swallowed sips of water. Great visual!! This was useful information that will help me as I work in a LTACH. I can use information learned to better educate colleagues and patients/family." S.D. (Apr. 2023)

"Understanding different oxygen therapies and deliveries. I liked the patient case studies and review of evidence." R.P. (Apr. 2023)

"Possible implications of HFNC on swallowing and the need to push for instrumentals in this population. I liked the research review." A.D. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of different types of oxygen devices. And that the course was at my own pace and when I had time." J.K. (Apr. 2023)

"The literature review and the impacts of HFNC in patient populations was beneficial. I liked the explicit review of the literature and the quality of the evidence." M.B. (Apr. 2023)

"The information about oxygen settings and the need for instrumental swallowing evaluations was beneficial. I liked the slides and especially the video." J.K. (Apr. 2023)

"Research showing the implications of HFNC on patients and the percentage of patients with dysphagia requiring diet modifications. Relevant to my practice in the ICU. Slow, clearly presented information allowing more time to process. A good amount of information in a short period of time." N.B. (Mar. 2023)

"Well presented, straightforward, and very clinically relevant. It was beneficial to learn the need for instrumentals on hi flow." A.K. (Mar. 2023)

"Course took complex ideas and broke it into pieces. Great details about the most current research and best practices (EBP). Included background knowledge, basic understanding of air intake/management as they impact dysphagia assessments and treatment models." S.V. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the statistics regarding the percentage of patients on HFNC who ended up with dysphagia diets or findings of silent penetration or aspiration per instrumental swallow evaluation. And comparison of research study results with healthy populations to patient populations." L.M. (Feb. 2023)

"I found this course very helpful to have a better understanding of FIO2 and flow. I liked the presenters." L.M. (Feb. 2023)

"Explanation of the different oxygen devices was beneficial. I liked the explanation of flow vs FI02." R.K. (Feb. 2023)

"Direct application to swallow assessment. Understanding flow rate vs FiO2, timing of assessment, review of literature." R.B. (Jan. 2023)

"The whole course was very applicable to my daily practice. The subject matter was perfect for my needs." K.A. (Jan. 2023)

"This course was convenient. Learning about the clinical implications that increased flow rate has on cognitively impaired individuals who are unable to spontaneously utilize compensatory strategies was beneficial." A.W. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the supplemental videos of the equipment in use. Currently I work on acute rehab and we see very few patients on FiO2 or HFNC, but, it's relevant for patients who come from acute floors and/or have a history of ARDS, etc. Very useful information to know." R.H. (Dec. 2022)

"I found the information regarding various respiratory support devices helped me to understand severity of respiratory health and when a clinical swallow assessment was/was not appropriate. I liked learning about devices to assist with respiratory support." E.B. (Dec. 2022)

"All of the information was beneficial. Short and direct." R.D. (Dec. 2022)

"The organization of the subject matter was good. Importance of instrumental evaluation for ALL HFNC patients." O.N. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked all of it. Thorough coverage of information with practical application." D.R. (Dec. 2022)

"I found the portion dedicated to decision-making about how and when to proceed with SLP exam to be very beneficial. The video demonstrations were powerful and a very helpful addition to the written and research information." K.C. (Dec. 2022)

"All of it!!!! This should be a required course at the graduate level for those programs trying to focus their programming on Medical Speech Pathology." S.A. (Nov. 2022)

"Good explanation of the different mask types and whether or not they are a barrier to the swallow eval and why. I liked the actual videos and chart summarizing the studies." E.D. (Nov. 2022)

"Knowing the different types from least to most supportive and when to complete a clinical evaluation or not was beneficial information. The course was professional, informative, and sequenced well." V.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I loved the research and the stats. Lots of why and why not. Great rationale." J.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Good review of current studies. Liked the format of discussion with examples." S.Y. (Nov. 2022)

"Clear descriptions of various oxygen support devices and how they affect swallow studies. Learning when SLP's should consult with respiratory therapists and why." M.T. (Nov. 2022)

"It was a good starter course to understand the basics and gave good information regarding clinical decision making for when to evaluate or not." T.M. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the video examples. And differentiating between the uses of masks and if swallow evaluation can be performed." B.S. (Oct. 2022)

"Thorough and easy to follow." M.W. (Oct. 2022)

"Learning when to evaluate and when not to evaluate was new information for me." D.P. (Oct. 2022)

"The discussion of HVNC and clinical relevance was good." J.R. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the review of recent studies and review comparison of FIO2 and Flow. Good use of mixed media - slides, videos." M.F. (Oct. 2022)

"I appreciated the breakdown of different oxygen therapies as well as recommendations for whether bedside swallow evaluation is indicated for each one." M.B. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the explanation of high vs normal flow and various oxygen applications." M.V. (Oct. 2022)

"I have a better understanding of O2 rates and the definition of terms. I liked that I could stop and start course when I needed." S.B. (Sept. 2022)

"The presentation was clear and well-founded. The slides and videos added to my understanding. Helped me with troubleshooting self-feeding/oral intake issues with patients on HFNC." S.S. (Sept. 2022)

"The videos were very informative, the photos of the types of cannulas and masks were helpful. And learning the different types of oxygen deliveries and applications." G.S. (Sept. 2022)

"The case studies, visuals, such as videos and photos, were helpful. The information was clearly presented and explained." E.G. (Aug. 2022)

"Highlighting the need for instrumental swallow evaluation with patients O2 dependent was beneficial." A.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked how it really made me realize how important the MBS is in this population given 86% needed modified diets. I also thought it was interesting how there really is no obvious "cut off" for flow rate on HFNC given results of research. It was a nice review of the devices and I liked how they discussed what is a likely comparable option to discuss with mask delivery method. I think it will open good conversations with my RTs." J.F. (Aug. 2022)

"Course was easy to follow. Learning to determine which oxygen treatments need to consult with RT prior to initiating swallow evaluation was good." T.R. (July 2022)

"The course is clear and concise. I liked the explanations of various oxygen therapies." W.W. (June 2022)

"Course was very clear. I understand HFNC better and how it relates to dysphagia." J.G. (June 2022)

"The course was very detailed and informative, I recommend it." Y.C. (June 2022)

"Course was convenient and easy to understand. I liked all the topics discussed." K.S. (May 2022)

"I liked the discussion of clinical decision making regarding swallow evaluation of pts on high flow nasal cannula. Important points were reviewed throughout the course." R.P. (May 2022)

"I liked the overview of the different oxygen devices, and the convenience of being able to pause, stop, and come back to the course." K.H. (May 2022)

"It was informative, but not overwhelmingly long. Understanding flow vs. FiO2 and the impacts that the higher rates may have on swallowing was beneficial." A.D. (Apr. 2022)

"Great detail provided to differentiate types of respiratory support, function, and results." B.S. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked seeing the video of the clinician swallowing water and describing how it felt differently with swallowing when she had high flow nasal cannula." J.S. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the description of various oxygen delivery options and the research re: PAS and MBSImP as it relates to oxygen delivery and dysphagia." M.H. (Apr. 2022)

"It was beneficial learning about the different types of oxygen and modes they are delivered and how this will affect my swallow evals." J.S. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked reviewing different supplemental O2 delivery systems and the literature on HFNC in acute patients – practical information." M.F. (Mar. 2022)

"Learning even those with a normal swallow were impacted by increased flow, leading us to believe that the swallow of impaired patients would be further exacerbated. Well organized and easy to follow course." R.C. (Mar. 2022)

"I gained more perspective on swallow function w/ patients who require supplemental oxygen. I liked the example videos." B.W. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the discussion of who is a good candidate for swallow studies based on their oxygen therapy current use or history. I enjoyed the videos shown of the flow on a "healthy" person vs the ones they showed on active patients of theirs." M.V. (Feb. 2022)

"The discussion pointing out FLOW vs FiO2 and what it means for the respiratory status of the pt (work of breathing vs. hypoxia) is beneficial to my daily practice. Loved the hierarchical presentation and discussion of O2 systems. The topics covered including the patient specific determinants and supporting research was so helpful in facilitating critical thinking for managing swallow evals in this population!" G.O. (Feb. 2022)

"Great course all around. Handouts were clear and easy to review." A.A. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the different types of oxygen delivery and the current research available on HFNC and swallowing evaluations, and learning about the different types of oxygen delivery systems and which present barriers to swallow evals." S.S. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked all the relevant studies and background knowledge. Excellent handouts and videos." C.C. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the presentation by the speakers and videos of patients with different examples of the cannulas." A.C. (Jan. 2022)

"Enhanced my critical thinking skills for assessment and intervention demands of respiratory compromised patients." D.D. (Jan. 2022)

"Good flow related to content of presentation." K.S. (Jan. 2022)

"I found it beneficial discussing practical recommendations - such as alternate oxygen delivery when someone is placed in a mask. I also thought it was helpful hearing the research initially and at the completion of the session of overall impact on swallow delay, airway protection/closure, etc." K.M. (Dec. 2021)

"This course provided up to date research on swallowing assessments for patients using HFNC that was very functional and helpful to the every day clinician." A.H. (Dec. 2021)

"Very practical information in the era of covid and increased prevalence of HFNC on my caseload."  L.N. (Nov. 2021)

"Thank you for lots of research from actual source articles."  E.K.F. (Nov. 2021)

"I could fit it into my schedule and take several days to complete course. I also found the subject relevant to what I am seeing in practice right now."  S.J. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the examples of the speakers demonstrating the HFNC. Also liked their examples of patients and their dx and clinical numbers.  The review of respiration and ventilation was beneficial for my daily practice."  L.B. (Nov. 2021)

"Information on when to complete an SLP bedside evaluation with supporting information to provide. Completion of instrumental assessment with all patients on high flow NC no matter what the bedside assessment found. Information about the difference between flow and FIO2. Hierarchy of oxygenation and impacts on SLP evaluation benefit my daily practice.  I liked the video of the impact of high flow on the SLP and her descriptions of what she felt with each increasing flow rate. Review of the literature. Conclusions, although still needing more research, were helpful in confirming and supporting our current practice."  C.W. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked to be able to replay video for an unsure topics for better understanding - can watch videos at anytime and anywhere."  N.R. (Oct. 2021)

"The information was excellent!" E.C. (Oct. 2021)

"Learning the various oxygen therapies was good, and when to conduct a swallowing assessment. I liked going over each specific oxygen therapy, as well as the demonstrations." R.M. (Sept. 2021)

"The presenters provided a clear explanation of all of the devices used to provide respiratory support, how they work and the progression of when these would be used based on severity of respiratory disease. The videos made it more relevant and interesting and explanation of what the high flow is doing and how it is adjusted was very helpful. I also appreciated the case studies describing criteria to look for to determine appropriateness of dysphagia evaluation or treatment." J.B. (Sept. 2021)

$69.00 USD

98% rating - reviews

0.3 ASHA CEUs

Water Protocols: The Supportive Evidence, The Limited Evidence, And The Importance Of Clinical Judgment #e271

Presenter: Kathy Panther, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIST

Can you allow a patient who is aspirating thin liquids to drink water? Water protocols have long been controversial as dysphagia management practices and likely will continue to be controversial for the foreseeable future. This course covers the evolution of water protocols including why they were developed and why they continue to be relevant today.  ... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"FWP treatment practices and evidence based practices were beneficial." A.B. (Aug. 2023)

"Immediate application with up-to-date research. Oral care and information to share with colleagues was beneficial." M.W. (Jun. 2023)

"All of the content was interesting, relevant to clinical practice, easy to listen to, and well-paced. The history and controversy were a really helpful background." E.N. (May 2023)

"Awareness of the importance of considering free water protocol predictors of aspiration pneumonia was a beneficial topic." T.S. (May 2023)

"Learning that thickened liquids might have a negative effect on certain medications. Good discussion on research and lack thereof on water protocol use, and the effects of dehydration." H.K. (Apr. 2023)

"The speaker was easy to listen to. Discussion of water protocols for pts on thickened liquids was beneficial." R.C. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the research. This course was comprehensive and very easy to follow." J.D. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning better implementation of the FWP with my patients. I liked the guidelines from various studies that have implemented the FWP." J.V. (Mar. 2023)

"Good discussion of difficulty of securing conclusive research funding and other resources. I liked the breakdown of course into short videos, ability to speed/slow speaker voice, and rewind 10 seconds." R.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Very clear examples. I liked all of it." K.G. (Feb. 2023)

"The entire presentation was beneficial. I enjoyed the convenience of this online course." A.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Risk factors for aspiration PNA. A clear breakdown of info." A.B. (Jan. 2023)

"Defined appropriate criteria for free water protocols. Plenty of supporting evidence and balanced consideration of the evidence." K.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Liked the open discussion on the topic of allowing patients to have water. Very thorough course." P.L. (Dec. 2022)

"This course had concise information, it had links to respiratory health, predictors of aspiration, and aspiration risks. The education and key factors of establishing a good oral hygiene protocol for staff was beneficial. The time frame was perfect, great information, and all valuable." W.R. (Dec. 2022)

"Being provided with more information related to dehydration and the effects on overall health in the elderly was good. The speaker did a nice job presenting the information at a pace that was easy to follow." J.M. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the discussion about the risk of aspiration with consumption of tap water and the anatomy of the lungs that allows for the rapid resorption of water. I liked how the video was broken up into smaller portions." S.M. (Dec. 2022)

"The research supporting the need for water protocol was helpful. Patient-focused research with emphasis on quality of life was included in this course." T.B. (Nov. 2022)

"The supporting evidence in this course is beneficial. Learning about reduced intake factors was new knowledge for me and I will be able to discuss with my patients and families. The educational information that I can take back to my patients and families is so valuable." A.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I learned how to identify patients who are appropriate for implementing free water protocol." A.P. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning importance of oral care and the accessibility of the course." V.C. (Nov. 2022)

"This course was interesting." A.M. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked learning how the FWP can be implemented." D.O. (Oct. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." C.I. (Sept. 2022)

"Good review of the evidence." A.S. (Aug. 2022)

"It was nice to have handouts and recommendations with experience. I liked the research information and specific guidelines for the protocols." J.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Informative course. I liked the research citations." K.R. (July 2022)

"I liked learning about the history of the free water protocol. Course provided good data." C.B. (June 2022)

"I better understand now the research behind Frazier Water Protocol. Course had nice pace, comprehensive review of research with practical application." J.N. (May 2022)

"I liked the considerations for applying course content/research to the acute care setting. Comprehensive review of research available." J.B. (May 2022)

"Solid background info and research citations. I liked the information regarding dehydration." A.H. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the information on dehydration. Very practical information for outpatient rehab." R.J. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the research presented on water protocols and the actual protocol section as well as history of development." A.J. (Mar. 2022)

"Research based with contraindications for FWP. Super thorough, lots of research included." M.K. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the functional information for justifying water protocols in the hospital setting." J.B. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the review of evidence-based tips for implementation of a FWP." F.S. (Jan. 2022)

"Easy to understand and follow, the slides matched the presentation. I liked the team approach to the protocol." J.L. (Jan. 2022)

"Details about the protocols relates directly to my daily work. Practical implementation of water protocols." S.B. (Jan. 2022)

"The multitude of research that was discussed was extremely beneficial, as well as the practical application of the research findings." C.B. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the information on dehydration; how it affects the elderly and gave me ideas to have in-services with facility staff on dehydration and symptoms to look for, as well as possibly establishing a water protocol or hydration protocol." M.S. (Dec. 2021)

"Much needed update for me. Liked all the supportive research that was covered." D.H. (Dec. 2021)

"Information regarding Frazier Water Protocol was helpful as well as recommendations on types of patients to use the FWP with." M.S. (Dec. 2021)

"Guidelines for oral care and the ideas to get staff members on board." E.H. (Nov. 2021)

"Presenter provided quantifiable evidence through longitudinal studies." R.A. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked speaker's rate of presentation; amount of research shared to support FWP." E.H. (Oct. 2021)

"I like how the content was broken down into sections." K.F. (Sept. 2021)

"The information on medications given with thick liquids and what effects it can have was helpful. I liked that I could take the course at my pace." B.L. (Sept. 2021)

"I liked the review of the literature supporting water protocols but also the limitations of the research provided was good. The course was nicely organized." K.C. (Aug. 2021)

$44.00 USD

92% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

The Five Systems Of Dysphagia: Why The SLP Is More Important Today Than Ever #e261

Presenter: Jeanna Winchester, PhD

This course explores the multisystem breakdown of the swallow as well as the broadening role of the SLP in dysphagia therapy. The five systems of dysphagia (cognitive - neurological - respiratory - gastrointestinal - muscular) are discussed with explanation of how disorders in these systems can have a devastating effect... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"The impact of dysphagia on aging patients with regard to the decline in specific swallow functions and the attention to bedside and instrumental assessment was beneficial. I appreciated the emphasis on the value of SLP services with regard to dysphagia across the board." C.W. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the discussion and elaboration of the 5 systems and how they impact overall swallow function. I appreciated the elaboration on the neurological and cognitively impaired patients, which are the primary areas we see in our hospital setting. Also appreciated the information provided about dysphagia in the post-hip fracture patient." C.W. (Sep. 2023)

"Involvement of neurogenic disorders associated with dysphagia, and specifics to dysphagia in acute care setting were beneficial." M.W. (Aug. 2023)

"Informative, timely, and self-paced. I liked the information on dysphagia during COVID-19 and AD." A.B. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the comprehensive nature of this course. Specific review of the 5 systems was beneficial." L.M. (Jun. 2023)

"I found the overall topic interesting. The information was delivered in a way that was easily understood and provided practical implications for use in practice as well as general knowledge." D.H. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the discussion on dysphagia as it relates to Covid virus. The presenter was easy to listen to and knowledgeable." J.P. (Jun. 2023)

"Very informative. I liked all of it." Y.C. (Apr. 2023)

"Covid-19 info was beneficial." J.K. (Apr. 2023)

"AD and the clinical recommendations were beneficial. It’s a simple yet thorough coverage of information." B.H. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the topic on dysphagia in patients with dementia. Good detail provided." K.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Great information that was clearly presented. I liked the incorporation of information relative to COVID-19." A.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Consideration of ways that dysphagia contributes to worsening of cognitive and physical function in geriatric populations." L.M. (Mar. 2023)

"All areas related to AD, especially in the rehabilitation setting. I liked that there were topics discussed that are not discussed in other courses re: neurological conditions." K.H. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the presenter's style and the 5 systems of dysphagia." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Specifying the 5 systems of dysphagia and their interactions was beneficial." A.V. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the expanding role of the SLP in dysphagia treatment was interesting. I liked the explanation of the systems involved with dysphagia." C.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Malnutrition effects - including all of the systems that can be involved." M.W. (Dec. 2022)

"Good information especially with COVID-19. Very thorough." C.B. (Nov. 2022)

"The class provided an excellent overview of how discretely connected the systems of dysphagia are. The section on how insurances factor into how hospitals and care centers prioritize patient care was very enlightening!" J.K. (Nov. 2022)

"The presenter was very thorough and presented information well." C.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Great work on the statistics topic." J.C. (Nov. 2022)

"All the information related to AD and dementia was good. The course has easy-to-follow slides." K.C. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the COVID info and all the examples." K.A. (Oct. 2022)

"The layout was easy to follow and the content was very informative and pertinent to the clinical setting." K.C. (Sept. 2022)

"The real clinical examples were good." S.A. (Sept. 2022)

"Her discussion was easy to follow." E.B. (Sept. 2022)

"The course covered a range of conditions." M.H. (Sept. 2022)

"The information regarding management of dysphagia in acquired & progressive neurologic conditions was good." B.J. (Sept. 2022)

"The information about the neuroanatomy and physiology involved in the swallow appeared well understood by the presenter and was at an appropriate complexity level for experienced clinicians.  The content about characteristics of dysphagia in particularly populations (e.g., impaired closure of UES in Alzheimer's dementia patients) and the content about recent regulatory changes (e.g., CMS focusing on factors that will reduce re-hospitalization rates) was the most helpful." E.G. (Aug. 2022)

"The flow and format are excellent!" D.M. (Jul. 2022)

"The case studies related to AD patients was beneficial. This is a majority of my caseload. Thorough overview of background info, and clinical application." E.P. (Jun. 2022)

"The use of universal dysphagia screening was good." J.B. (Jun. 2022)

"Speaker's knowledge was good." M.S. (Jun. 2022)

"This course highlighted topics that I deal with on a daily basis when working in a SNF and when working in acute care at a hospital." K.B. (Jun. 2022)

"A lot of this information can also be applied to children with neurological impairments. Very informative and well organized." A.P. (Jun. 2022)

"Loved the different stages for swallowing." D.P. (Jun. 2022)

"Relevant information. Easy to follow and understand." T.M. (May 2022)

"The speaker made the material interesting and related it to everyday practice." R.P. (May 2022)

"I thought the information related to dementia and dysphagia was helpful to know what to expect with these patients. I liked the different examples of different diagnoses and how dysphagia progressed and occurred in each of these diagnoses." J.S. (April 2022)

"The presenter kept my interest, and provided many examples and personal experiences from her practice, which enhanced the total presentation of the course."  J.B. (Feb. 2022)

"It was comprehensive and pertinent to my current place of employment."  R.A. (Dec. 2021)

"Comprehensively, it was helpful to review the systems involved in dysphagia and aspiration risk. This course pointed me, once again, to how important it is to know type and severity of diagnosis and how it related to consideration of the care plan and communication with the family or facility. The handout reinforced the verbal presentation which is helpful for later review of pertinent information."  A.H. (Nov. 2021)

"The outline and presenter helped pace the material."  V.G. (Oct. 2021)

“The information on the relationship between COVID-19 and its association with dysphagia was insightful. It was very informative in how it related to the current pandemic situation.” A.P. (Oct. 2021)

“I found that relating the 5 systems to relevance in treating ALL patients who may present with dysphagia to be very helpful. The course was easy to listen to, good pace, relevant and current info.” V.G. (Oct. 2021)

"I appreciated the consideration of the whole person. I liked the inclusion of Covid-19." H.T. (Sept. 2021)

"Going over dysphagia among dementia patients was most helpful. I liked the realistic presentation." S.T. (Sept. 2021)

"I liked the practical implications. The COVID-19 information was most beneficial." G.W. (Sept. 2021)

"The link among the five systems which are interconnected was interesting. The course was easy to follow even for SLPs who are not specialized in the area." R.C. (Aug. 2021)

"Being aware of how dementia can affect dysphagia was a good lesson. The integration of systems and how they interact with or cause dysphagia was interesting." S.M. (Aug. 2021)

"Very current. Great course!" V.B. (Aug. 2021)

"Helpful information on new roles for SLP with the onset of COVID 19, along with patient's that have AD. It was easy to follow and pertinent to my current setting." J.D. (Aug. 2021)

"I found all the presentations interesting." I.C. (Aug. 2021)

"The knowledge and complete presentation regarding Dysphagia and management of it in many disorders was good." P.M. (Aug. 2021)

"Discussing the different types of dementia and how each impacts swallowing will be beneficial to my daily practice. The teacher did not waste any time, and solely focused on the material - since it was online, it could be paused and I could rewind if needed." B.F. (Jul. 2021)

"I am looking to transition from the school-based setting to a medical setting. This course was a help refresher for me.  This course was engaging and informative." K.G. (May 2021)

“The information was timely and applicable to long-term settings.” S.F. (Mar. 2021)

“I liked the review of the multiple regions of the brain involved in swallowing. The influence of the pons and medullary coordination for CO2 was insightful. Also, the involvement of regions of the brain affecting memory and how this contributes to dementia-related dysphagia was very interesting.” G.O. (Feb. 2021)

“The information on reducing repeat hospital admissions, connection between cognition and malnutrition was very informative. I liked that it was designed in terms of body systems, which is the way doctors and nurses learn about the disease. When I was in school, the approach was primarily neurological.”  S.N. (Dec. 2020)

“I found it particularly beneficial that the current COVID-19 crisis is discussed. And how it is having a major impact on our profession. It was timely and very relevant. Jeanna Winchester, Ph.D. was an excellent presenter. Very knowledgeable, easy to listen to, and a champion for the profession. Thank you!” K.A. (Dec. 2020)

$39.00 USD

98% rating - reviews

0.15 ASHA CEUs

Issues In Dysphagia Management: Diversity, Culture, And Ethics #e258

Presenter: Kellyn Dailey Hall, PhD, CCC-SLP

Diversity in healthcare goes far beyond a language barrier. It’s about understanding the larger context of culture and diversity. This course will help you understand the impact of dysphagia on culturally/linguistically diverse populations and navigate ethical conflicts to provide culturally responsive care. Specific strategies, case examples, and resources will be presented.... more+

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Issues In Dysphagia Management: Diversity, Culture, And Ethics

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"The discussion on negotiating interventions with the patient with cultural humility was beneficial. I liked the specific examples given." J.Z. (Oct. 2023)

"Loved the way this course was presented, especially beginning with the client, revisiting, then winding it all down with her again. Bringing the content full circle." D.C. (Sep. 2023)

"So many things to consider. Understanding that the family is not always the best person to interpret." D.C. (Sep. 2023)

"Issues to keep in mind when working with a multicultural multi-linguistic population. I liked the clinical examples." L.D. (Sep. 2023)

"The cultural questionnaire and discussion of the cultural interview were helpful. I liked that there were case examples to illustrate the points the presenter was talking about, and I liked that there were practical materials that I can use as a practitioner." L.R. (Sep. 2023)

"Discussion on negotiating care with patient based on their culture and belief systems and respecting their choices was beneficial. I liked the ethical considerations and ASHA position statements regarding care." M.K. (Sep. 2023)

"Concise and to the point." J.J. (Sep. 2023)

"Understanding the concept of high power distance and low power distance. I liked the use of personal caseload situations, and the use of a rating scale in cultural negotiation was helpful." A.S. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the thoroughness of this course and with a fresh approach. The sample back and forth convo with patient/family/therapist was beneficial." J.W. (Jul. 2023)

"I found the information on interacting with an interpreter helpful. I liked learning the hierarchy of cultural competency and how it can impact a patient's treatment." M.D. (Jul. 2023)

"Every aspect was very helpful, and this course was presented very well." S.S. (Jul. 2023)

"This course gave me ideas of how to conduct patient interviews during intake in ways I had not thought of. I liked the examples provided of instances where learning had occurred." F.G. (Jun. 2023)

"The idea that even if the cultural difference is not very obvious, almost every client's cultural differences need to be taken into consideration. Very clear verbal explanations with a good progression of info." G.S. (Jun. 2023)

"I enjoyed learning about the power dynamics. I am always looking to further my knowledge and skill set to best assist my patients." K.K. (Jun. 2023)

"Culturally relevant. Informative course." M.W. (Jun. 2023)

"Reinforced the idea that we approach each patient as an individually realized cultural entity regardless of their cultural background." R.H. (Jun. 2023)

"Easy structure, clear explanation, excellent relevant examples. I liked the examples of how to approach clinical situations involving differing desired outcomes and value of dysphagia therapy." O.B. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the case examples." A.B. (May 2023)

"The cultural diversity information was beneficial." S.H. (Apr. 2023)

"The ethnographic interview was beneficial. I liked the application of theory through the patient example." K.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Straightforward course, very good and relevant content. Learning continued development of cultural competency was beneficial." A.K. (Mar. 2023)

"Using more than just an interpreter when working with culturally diverse patients." L.G. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the examples provided by presenter of her own experiences." J.R. (Mar. 2023)

"Food culture (the who/what/when/how), the cultural assessment handout, and how to ask questions were beneficial. I liked the personal examples, stories from patients, and the scenario examples." S.D. (Mar. 2023)

"Good information presented on the importance of family cultures affecting the patient's decisions related to the course of dysphagia treatment during their hospitalization. I liked the speaker's vocal presentation and the creativeness in her slide presentation." P.B. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the food rules. Good case study examples." J.W. (Feb. 2023)

"Greater attention to cultural differences in the area of eating." S.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Hearing the views of the family. Understanding the ethical challenges of this area of concern. Interesting manner of presenting the material." E.D. (Feb. 2023)

"Selecting diet for patients from different cultures. Everything was beneficial." J.B. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of food rules." A.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Very informative and directly relatable to my daily work." L.R. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning how to work with people of different cultures." M.M. (Jan. 2023)

"The assessment questions were beneficial. I liked the interactive portions even though independently done online." R.J. (Jan. 2023)

"Discussions of interplay between cultural values and the assessment and treatment processes was beneficial. I liked the examples of patients from different cultures." K.F. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked how the presenter used her own 'mistakes' as well as her own 'repairs' as a relatable teaching moment. I liked how the presenter discussed actual clinically relevant cases as a clinician; very relatable." M.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I really enjoyed all of the aspects of this course and think the content will be very beneficial to my daily practice as a hospital-based SLP. I will definitely use the cultural assessment handout and LiveMocha website frequently in my work!! I found the cultural competence continuum explanation to be very enlightening and informative. I also enjoyed learning about cultural humility and the importance of realizing that this is an ongoing practice that will never be truly "mastered". J.B. (Dec. 2022)

"I felt that all of the course work was presented in a helpful way and nicely segued into the discussion at the end about culturally responsive care. I thought the course was concise, but detailed and well-structured." J.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Examples of how to conduct/questions to ask in an evaluation/treatment to be more culturally competent in the patient's view of dysphagia were beneficial. I liked the specific examples given and the resources provided." M.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Tips on collaborating with interpreters and information on cultural differences were beneficial." C.S. (Dec. 2022)

"The concept of cultural humility was eye-opening - to understand that you can never know everything there is about a particular culture, there are always individual differences. I liked the speaker's ability to reflect on her experiences." S.D. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the instructor's research and knowledge and description of clinical examples." M.W. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the examples of the presenter's experiences." D.L. (Nov. 2022)

"Course was well organized. Understanding cultural humility was beneficial." P.D. (Nov. 2022)

"Clear discussion of factors that impact patient responses based on the cultural experience. I liked the resources included such as the website for translation of swallowing terminology specific to a certain country." B.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Kellyn is an excellent instructor.  I liked her presentation style. She is easy to listen to." D.B. (Nov. 2022)

"This course was well presented. The knowledge of the instructor was exceptional. The handout and pace of the information provided a great learning experience. Learning better awareness of the many facets of interactions with patients with respect to their cultural, religious, and personal view of their health and acceptance of care." T.E. (Nov. 2022)

"The case examples were good. Considerations for utilizing interpreters in the medical setting." M.J. (Nov. 2022)

"This course increased my awareness of cultural diversity and its important role in how I provide care to pretty much all of my patients. I liked the speaker's use of examples and sharing with us ways that she felt she failed and succeeded in providing culturally diverse care." S.J. (Nov. 2022)

"The flexibility of the course was good." B.T. (Oct. 2022)

"The topic of cultural competence was beneficial for my practice." M.V. (Oct. 2022)

"The course was well-organized and relevant. The specific recommendations for improving my practice were beneficial."  D.S. (Sept. 2022)

"Enjoyable to listen to the instructor." S.R. (Sept. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." J.O. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the whole course - how to look at cultural diversity, how to assess, what questions to ask." A.P. (July 2022)

"I liked the examples used such as incidental experiences with patients of other cultures." L.M. (July 2022)

"Really loved learning more about the cultural/ethical impact on my clients." C.P. (June 2022)

"Presenter's examples were great. I liked the interview techniques to gain better information with working with CLD patients." M.W. (June 2022)

"All of the presentation was beneficial. Course was easy to follow and very practical." Y.C. (June 2022)

"Learning cultural competence is important. I liked the practicality of the information presented." L.F. (June 2022)

"Great speaker on a very relevant topic, convenient. Liked the interviewing techniques to allow patients to share what is important to them." A.S. (May 2022)

"All of it was great! I really enjoyed the different perspectives presented. Well organized, easy to follow, and applicable to my tx." W.R. (May 2022)

"I liked Dr. Hall's honesty and willingness to critique her performance to help us learn. I liked the suggestions for maximizing interpreter services by meeting before and after the patient interview." M.B. (Apr. 2022)

"The lower level of the power dynamic gave a good outlook in the importance of involving the patient and family in their dysphagia care. It was very relatable and intriguing in topic and examples." K.R. (Apr. 2022)

"The 4 levels of cultural competence were helpful. I liked the examples and resources discussed." P.F. (Apr. 2022)

"It provided me with a new perspective regarding CLD and helped me reflect on my own biases. I liked the examples of patient interactions and how to improve them." J.V. (Mar. 2022)

"Learning about the religious and cultural factors of dysphagia and appropriate conduct when working with interpreters was helpful." J.B. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the ease of technology throughout course." K.C. (Feb. 2022)

"Everything was helpful and beneficial. I liked the case studies and presenter's style." L.C. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the cultural assessment handout." J.K. (Jan. 2022)

"Nice graphics, visuals, and presenter is very knowledgeable with a good sense of humor." K.M. (Dec. 2021)

"Real life examples and the instructor's openness/willingness to share her journey." J.M. (Dec. 2021)

"The presenter spoke clearly and the slides supported the information. Exercises to examine our own biases were also enlightening." C.B. (Dec. 2021)

"The reminder that it is important to always keep other's point of view in mind based on their culture and experiences that differ from mine. The speaker was very easy to understand. Tone of voice was pleasant." N.R. (Oct. 2021)

"The specific examples of how to be culturally and linguistically sensitive to the patient and their family were beneficial. The slide presentation was presented in order with the presenter's dialogue. Information was presented in a logical order that made sense. Information was provided on where to get additional information in working with the CLD population." D.F. (Sept. 2021)

"Understanding cultural dynamics and their influence in Dysphagia treatment was beneficial. Discussion about individualism-collectivism and high and low power distance cultures and how this influences decision making was good." P.M. (Sept. 2021)

"The course covered more than just food choices." V.B. (Aug. 2021)

"The discussion on conducting a culturally sensitive assessment, and the examples of questions to ask will help my daily practice. I liked that the presenter gave personal examples of what went wrong and what to do differently. I also liked that she included some different values from other cultures with regard to dysphagia, family dynamics, etc." D.W. (Jul. 2021)

"Really thinking about how a culture might affect one's ability to understand swallowing and also poor intakes was great discussion.  I love the use of clinical practice examples." J.J. (Jun. 2021)

"Speaker was engaging. Enjoyed examples from her practice." L.V. (May 2021)

“Great discussion of the complexity of dysphagia tx in general. Great emphasis on the right of the patient to decide to take or leave our suggestions/treatment. New clinicians need to be aware of the patient's ability to make decisions which may not agree with ours.” L.B. (Mar. 2021)

“Excellent cultural humility and practical techniques to incorporate it into our clinical practice.” M.S. (Jan. 2021)

$29.00 USD

96% rating - reviews

0.1 ASHA CEUs

Normalizing A Hyper-Responsive Gag Reflex In Children #e257

Presenter: Jennifer Dahms, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

A hyper-responsive gag reflex with food intake can negatively impact the full feeding experience and requires specific techniques for a smooth progression with oral intake. This course will overview gag reflex descriptions, discuss research on hyper-responsive gag reflexes, and provide therapy techniques, including tools to desensitize the gag reflex.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"This course was brief, succinct and covered a lot of material." M.M. (Aug. 2023)

"Hyperresponsiveness and trust of the therapist, caregiver, and activity were helpful topics. The case studies included examples of appropriate activities to target in session when hyperresponsiveness is observed." C.S. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the practicality of implementation, real-world theories, and steps that I can use immediately in therapy." K.W. (Aug. 2023)

"Learning positive and negative reactions to look for in seeing the receptiveness of a child to the activity as well as the different elements of speed, pressure, etc. that will help in progressing therapy." K.W. (Aug. 2023)

"Well organized and easy to follow course. I liked the techniques on how to normalize a hyper-responsive gag." E.V. (Jul. 2023)

"This course was a great length with a lot of useful information. It recognizes the physiological signs of intolerance." J.S. (Jul. 2023)

"The types of activities we can use for a hyper-responsive gag reflex were beneficial. The case studies helped me think about what steps I would take if working with these children." M.R. (Jul. 2023)

"Loved the specific examples of hyper gag reflex. Lots of examples." C.S. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the explanation of hypersensitivity vs normalizing." C.G. (Jul. 2023)

"Learning ways to approach slowly and indirectly to build trust were beneficial. This course was simple, easy to follow." J.D. (Jul. 2023)

"Really liked all the information. Great info. Great for new therapists to learn." R.V. (Jul. 2023)

"Oral Care as a tool for sensory normalization and the need to target the hyperresponsive gag reflex in order to advance the diet were beneficial topics. I also loved the focus on social interactions, as this can be so motivating to the child." D.L. (Jun. 2023)

"I appreciated the topic of hyper-responsiveness vs. hyper-sensitivity to support the collection of data and documentation. I appreciated the detailed information provided within each section and the course organization." B.K. (Jun. 2023)

"Different than other courses I have taken. Hypersensitivity vs. hyperresponsiveness was beneficial to discuss." E.E. (Jun. 2023)

"Assessment considerations to therapy considerations was a beneficial topic. Self-paced; good speed." R.M. (Jun. 2023)

"The presenter did a good job keeping the topic relevant. Discussing how hyper-responsive gags affect children socially as they develop was beneficial." A.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Love the case examples. Clear, concise information. Lots of examples." W.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Gaining a better understanding of the importance of discussing and considering social interactions with individuals struggling with hyper-responsive gag reflex. Understanding the causes of hyper-responsive gag reflex was very helpful." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Quick and informative. I liked how speaker covered sensory needs of the child." E.B. (Dec. 2022)

"I learned how to implement strategies and how it plays into sensory needs." M.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Material was presented in a way which was easily understood." L.R. (Nov. 2022)

"The presenter was clear and easy to understand." E.J. (Nov. 2022)

"Ease of access and self-directed." E.T. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the case studies. And progression of therapeutic interventions to normalize hyper-responsive gag reflex." S.A. (Oct. 2022)

"The case studies were helpful." L.G. (Sept. 2022)

"This course was organized well." C.Z. (Aug. 2022)

"I found the case histories to be beneficial." H.W. (July 2022)

"The presenter was very knowledgeable." M.M. (July 2022)

"I enjoyed the case studies." M.S. (June 2022)

"The discussion about working with a gag reflex in eating therapy was beneficial." P.H. (June 2022)

"The breakdown of steps to include during treatment was very helpful to my practice." S.M. (June 2022)

"I liked the applicability to my caseload." D.Z. (June 2022)

"Good examples and case study discussion. Learning the importance of working in small steps toward larger goals." H.L. (June 2022)

"Hyper-Responsiveness vs Hyper-Sensitivity. This was a very helpful discussion! Informative, concise, and included several case study questions! Very applicable to clinical practice." K.B. (Mar. 2022)

"Her explanation of hyper responsiveness versus hyper sensitivity was great! I will be using that from now on. Also her therapy ideas were awesome!  Great information I hadn't heard before!" E.S. (July 2022)

"I liked the ease of accessing the course. Reinforced some of the sensory techniques I was familiar with." K.W. (Feb. 2022)

"The course was organized very well." R.R. (Dec. 2021)

“I liked the information on how to normalize a hyper-responsive gag reflex. The topic was interesting and relevant, and the presenter was confident, knowledgeable, and engaging.” A.C. (Dec. 2021)

"I appreciated her explanation of a gag response, specifically differentiating between normal vs. excessive as well as what terminology to use when describing a child's response to oral stimulation." D.F. (Dec. 2021)

"Learning to use tools to desensitize the gag reflex was beneficial for my daily practice.  I liked the ideas on how to increase textures and new foods."  L.M. (Oct. 2021)

"The way one can use familiar toys to aid in acceptance of oral motor tools was beneficial for my daily practice. I liked everything about the course. Very informative and easy to listen to and follow."  A.V. (Oct. 2021)

"I didn't know much about a gag reflex at all or why some people gag more easily than others. The most interesting part that I learned was about the sense of taste and how bitter is sensed at the back of the tongue near the throat, and that poisons have a bitter taste. So it is as if we were innately made to safeguard against swallowing unsafe things like poison by reacting to the bitter taste and then gagging or spitting it out. So amazing!  My daughters and husband seem to easily gag on certain food textures, but I don't have that problem, so I never really knew why. Now I have a better understanding of why they might have an aversion to certain foods/textures. Very interesting!" A.H. (Sept. 2021)

"This was a good introduction to why the hyperresponsiveness term is important." C.W. (Aug. 2021)

"This course was well organized and well presented. The therapy suggestions of where to start, how fast to proceed, what cues to look for that indicate the child is likely to shut down, and not to focus too much on increasing volume - all very helpful!" H.S. (Aug. 2021)

"I enjoyed the general review on the basics of feeding therapy and important terminology. I loved the case reviews." S.G. (Jul. 2021)

"I learned a lot from this course but particularly her lessons on what terminology to use such as "normalizing" a hyperactive gag and "hyper-responsive" as opposed to "hypersensitive." I will be sure to incorporate these into my daily practices." J.V. (Jul. 2021)

"Taking it slow. Depending on the child you could start with tactile touch on skin or with making small changes in texture are beneficial for my practice." C.S. (Jul. 2021)

“This course provided a systematic approach to determining where to start treatment.” T.B. (Mar. 2021)

“I enjoyed the discussion on how to introduce a variety of textures without sending a patient backward.” H.S. (Jan. 2021)

$179.00 USD

100% rating - reviews

1.1 ASHA CEUs

Medical Speech Pathology Essentials For Dysphagia Practice: Managing Complex Adult Patients With Pulmonary, Digestive And Airway Disorders #e231

Presenter: James L. Coyle, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA Fellow

This course provides essential information on managing complex patients who have multiple diagnoses impacting swallowing function. Discussed will be swallow function and treatment planning as related to body systems, the aging process, and patient diagnostic reports... more+

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Medical Speech Pathology Essentials For Dysphagia Practice: Managing Complex Adult Patients With Pulmonary, Digestive And Airway Disorders

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Excellent instructor! All information was relevant and of benefit to me." H.S. (Sep. 2023)

"This course was easy to follow and had extremely interesting and helpful information for the medical setting. The presenter was engaging and explained things well. The chest x-ray interpretation and independent factors for aspiration pneumonia were beneficial." M.R. (Sep. 2023)

"I have a better understanding now of the pulmonary system in general." J.C. (Sep. 2023)

"The discussion of treatment options and efficacy behind those was beneficial. I liked the variety of topics discussed for medical SLP practice." M.W. (Sep. 2023)

"Dr. Coyle is so good at diving into what's relevant and bringing it all together for a clinician to understand. Good strategies for educating other providers and medical professionals about aspiration pneumonia and dysphagia." A.J. (Aug. 2023)

"Every component of this course will help me improve my ability to care for patients in an acute medical setting. During this course I realized how deficient my knowledge has been. This course opened my understanding of the patients I serve immensely. I liked how much detail and information was included in the lectures." R.C. (Aug. 2023)

"The lecturer was very personable and easy to understand." M.G. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the treatment considerations. It was useful having extended time to be able to dip in and out of the course content." C.B. (Aug. 2023)

"This course was fantastic and all of the content will be beneficial in daily practice. I really enjoyed learning all of the esophageal components. I liked the speaker, very knowledgeable, and he really broke everything down." R.M. (Aug. 2023)

"Really good information that I will continue to refer to and use in my hospital setting. Background respiratory function, interpretation & understanding of pulmonary diseases, tracheostomy - I liked everything." K.L. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the clinical examples given throughout. Learning about different esophageal disorders and presentations. Being able to stop and revisit course content whenever." R.P. (Aug. 2023)

"Supports my belief that we are not aspiration therapists and need to consider the wider picture. Very relevant and pragmatic approach." T.S. (Aug. 2023)

"I'll be spreading the message about this course! The speaker engaged practicing SLPs in a LONG overdue, pragmatic discussion about aspiration prevention versus mitigation, thickened liquids, realistic outcomes and interventions. This discussion is imperative to our credibility and clinical efficacy." J.A. (Jul. 2023)

"Explaining my rationale in more medical terms for the medical & nursing staff will be beneficial. I liked that I could complete course at my own pace." B.M. (Jul. 2023)

"This course was informative and easy to understand. Learning relationship between swallowing and breathing was beneficial." S.B. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the depth and breadth of information. Esophageal Motility topic was beneficial." D.H. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the discussion on the pulmonary process." L.G. (Jul. 2023)

"Very pragmatic focus. The information on pulmonary and on the esophagus was beneficial." J.W. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the discussions around the relationships between aspiration vs aspiration pneumonia and how to diagnose this. The explanation of medical terms was beneficial. Well paced, well laid out. Great to be able to come in and out of the course as needed." O.C. (Jun. 2023)

"This course supported and further provided data to support my clinical approach to diagnosing the presence of, assessing, and treating dysphagia. It provided supportive materials to facilitate communication of POC / nonPOC to MD and other caregivers." B.W. (May 2023)

"Extremely comprehensive course and presented in a tangible manner. I like Dr. Coyle! He is endearing, and his passion of the material is obvious." S.C. (May 2023)

"Information on CXR was beneficial. I liked the speaker's style of presentation." E.M. (May 2023)

"Good speaker, information, and examples. Discussing respiratory and esophageal impacts on swallowing and SLP's role was beneficial." B.E. (May 2023)

"Chest x-ray interpretation was beneficial." S.Q. (May 2023)

"All of it was great. Dr. Coyle is always wonderful and has a great way of making difficult information clear." V.W. (Apr. 2023)

"The Compensatory and Restorative treatment sections were beneficial. I liked the ability to 'dip in and out' of course as time allowed." P.M. (Apr. 2023)

"This course was very realistic and open about what actually occurs and our misconceptions/discomforts about aspiration. The sections focusing on the role of the esophagus and the realities of aspiration were beneficial." A.W. (Apr. 2023)

"The information specific to the imaging relative to dysphagia was beneficial." A.M. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the updated research information on traditional therapy treatments along with ideas for new treatment methods, including efficacy. The progression of topics was easy to follow." K.A. (Mar. 2023)

"Esophagus material was very beneficial. I liked all course content." R.P. (Mar. 2023)

"Well-explained and very detailed course. Learning the different types of pneumonia and that it is not always caused by aspiration." S.W. (Mar. 2023)

"Very easy-to-follow videos and great examples of respiratory and esophageal disorders. I liked the debunking of non-evidence-based dysphagia treatment approaches and the focus on patient-centered evidence-based practice." M.P. (Feb. 2023)

"Everything! This was the best CEU course I have ever taken! I learned so much and it also confirmed many of my own beliefs and ideas." D.D. (Feb. 2023)

"The presenter did a great job at keeping me engaged and interested. Aspiration and linking respiratory function to swallowing and daily practice with reading status and discussing with the medical team." C.P. (Feb. 2023)

"It was great to be able to skip back to clarify points." C.T. (Feb. 2023)

"Interpretation of chest x-rays was beneficial. I liked the lecturer's application of all topics to real-life scenarios." K.P. (Jan. 2023)

"Really most of the content will help me, especially the information about the effects of aging on the respiratory system, types of effusions, esophageal disorders, and respiratory diseases. The course was organized in a way where I could take notes, especially for the less familiar topics of the respiratory system and esophagus." E.B. (Jan. 2023)

"Esophageal disorders and SLP approaches. Loved the background information about pulmonary physiology. I liked the personal experiences described by the speaker." L.H. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked all of the content. Very detailed course." K.C. (Jan. 2023)

"Very thorough with so much research to back up decision-making and treatment plans." J.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I really enjoyed the respiratory portion of this lecture. I implemented it into my practice right away." A.T. (Dec. 2022)

"Well organized. Covered all the medical aspects that are usually only learned once on the job." S.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Pulmonary / respiratory review and discussion. All pertinent information! Excellent course!" L.M. (Dec. 2022)

"The entire course was invaluable. I liked Dr. Coyle's presentation." G.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Dr. James Coyle's explanations were easily comprehensible. Respiration, digestion, aspiration pneumonia, ICU management." J.B. (Dec. 2022)

"The ventilation and respiration and info about CHF and COPD were really helpful. The ability to go at my own speed was nice and I re-watched several parts to make sure I had full understanding." S.W. (Dec. 2022)

"The design and progression of the course was perfect. The specific topic I found most beneficial was the background knowledge in the first several presentations that I did not receive at the graduate level and the treatment guidance." K.H. (Dec. 2022)

"This course went through respiratory conditions and how they affect swallowing. This course has a great presenter!" E.W. (Dec. 2022)

"All of it was great and super applicable." H.C. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the topics of pulmonary, airway, and digestion physiology. The course is easy to get in and out, can preview the test, can take our time, can stop when needed to finish notes, and can go back and listen again to certain info." V.S. (Nov. 2022)

"The detailed knowledge of pulmonary and esophageal physiology was very informative. This course had good pacing and clear explanations." C.G. (Nov. 2022)

"The entire presentation is so informative and educational. I liked the depth, content, and evidence presented." R.P. (Nov. 2022)

"All of it was beneficial!! The evidence related to treatment methods was especially helpful." N.A. (Nov. 2022)

"Review of respiratory system was helpful. The ability to watch in shorter periods of time was nice." K.W. (Nov. 2022)

"The course content was amazing. Dr. Coyle covered very important medical topics for medical Speech Pathology. Excellent course." O.T. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the respiration and aspiration-related topics." A.V. (Nov. 2022)

"The esophageal section was beneficial for my daily practice." L.D. (Nov. 2022)

"This was the best online course I have ever taken with Northern Speech. The speaker was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. He kept me engaged for the entire duration of the course." D.Z. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked that I can go back and review the course. Learning how cardiac disorders impact respiratory system." A.F. (Oct. 2022)

"Learning about esophageal anatomy and disorders, how they can affect the pharyngeal phase, what can be done to tx, and how and who to refer to were beneficial to my daily practice. I liked the mix of evidence-based teaching and clinical utility." J.B. (Oct. 2022)

"All sections were helpful in acute rehab." H.M. (Oct. 2022)

"Everything was beneficial for my practice! We do not learn enough about digestive and pulmonary issues and their relation to dysphagia when studying to become an SLP. Several topics were most beneficial: The anatomy relevant to diseases and dysphagia, discussion of evidence-based practice, and what research has to say about the efficacy and efficiency of exercises given to patients with dysphagia." N.S. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the review of respiration and ventilation, and the digestive system." E.L. (Oct. 2022)

"I couldn't wait to hear more! One of the few CEU classes I've attended where I actually learned something functional. He is a great speaker and teacher." K.B. (Sept. 2022)

"Lots of great information." C.I. (Sept. 2022)

"I really appreciated most of the topics from the instant respiration began to be discussed." A.F. (Sept. 2022)

"I like the way the topic has been simplified enough to understand the topic in great depth." P.M. (Sept. 2022)

"The presenter is engaging and has extensive clinical experience." E.G. (Sept. 2022)

"The understanding of the respiratory and digestive system was good information. I like the presenter's solid knowledge bases, evidence, established links between physio-anatomy and swallowing disorders." S.T. (Sept. 2022)

"The complex information was delivered in a very engaging and user friendly way." S.S. (Aug. 2022)

"ALL of the A and P and evidence are excellent." C.Y. (Aug. 2022)

"Very digestible content."  C.B. (Aug. 2022)

"All of the course was very informative." J.M. (July 2022)

"Speaker is very knowledgeable." E.H. (July 2022)

"I like that I can watch certain sections again." M.L. (July 2022)

"In-depth explanations of medical terms to increase our skill set for medical based practice. Course was very thorough." J.H. (June 2022)

"Enjoyed the content of the entire course. I like the ability to stop and start the course." E.P. (June 2022)

"Consistently clear and comprehensive presentation style, supported by visual illustrations and videos." M.C. (June 2022)

"I enjoyed the content of the entire course." E.K. (June 2022)

"Everything regarding the relationship between respiration and swallowing was beneficial. Dr. Coyle is a great speaker. Very useful information presented in a straightforward manner."  K.I. (June 2022)

"The instructor!! Presented info as a pragmatic clinician/researcher. Truly appreciate Dr. Coyle's extensive knowledge base and ability to convey in such a succinct and memorable fashion." T.S. (June 2022)

"The entire course was informative. Provided a very comprehensive look into how to assess and treat those with dysphagia that are compromised due to pulmonary issues."  L.A. (June 2022)

"The information regarding chest x-rays was valuable in helping me understand how to determine what might be aspiration related." J.B. (May 2022)

"Presenter was very clear and personable." R.C. (May 2022)

"Dr. Coyle was very thorough and explained things in a clear, concise manner. As a clinician who works both in the outpatient setting performing MBS's and FEES, as well as in acute care, I found helpful information in all areas covered. I honestly soaked up every little thing of this course." K.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I appreciated learning how to approach referring physicians so that they will appreciate and trust your input." S.R. (Apr. 2022)

"The additional information regarding chin down posture and its impact on aspiration was beneficial." M.D. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the section on Dysphagia in the ICU, the depth of the conversations, and how much the presenter went into detail on interventions." B.B. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the knowledge and comfort level of the presenter. It was a lot of material. The presenter was aware of the old theories and pressed the audience to take the journey to explore new possibilities after understanding the basics." V.J. (Mar. 2022)

"The diversity and depth of information in one course was beneficial." J.B. (Mar. 2022)

"The speaker was clear and kept me interested." I.H. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the two lectures on compensatory and restorative treatments, and the thoroughness and vast knowledge of the presenter." F.B. (Feb. 2022)

"The presentation of information was well organized and easy to follow. The presenter was excellent and knowledgeable. I love that the course was broken down into sections / separate videos. That made the content easier to get through and it allowed me to view small amounts at a time when I had availability during my work day." J.D. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the discussion about the language doctors use and interpreting the radiographic studies. Lots of good information about the studies the doctors perform and I developed a better understanding of the radiologists' findings." R.K. (Dec. 2021)

"I enjoyed the amount of time spent on each topic. I feel like I learned a lot while being engaged." E.S. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the entirety of efficacy in treatment methods/modes for dysphagia. Dr. Coyle's presentations are always so interesting and, of course, research-based." L.F. (Dec. 2021)

"I did enjoy the in-depth discussion of the esophageal phase." C.R. (Dec. 2021)

"Very thorough for medical SLPs, great resource for speaking with physicians and other medical professionals." A.G. (Dec. 2021)

"Extensive explanation of anatomy/physiology of medical diagnoses (COPD, CHF) that are commonly treated. Allows for more understanding and critical thinking when managing these patients." A.R. (Dec. 2021)

"Being able to access & stop, return to information & continue was good." N.M. (Oct. 2021)

"The comprehensive review of pulmonary diseases, pneumonias, respiratory diseases, and reviewing chest films was extremely beneficial. I feel much more knowledgeable in these areas after this course. The self paced aspect of this course made it very easy to watch components of the course, take notes, and even look up referenced literature to support learning." C.C. (Oct. 2021)

"Understanding the physiology behind the respiratory and digestive systems and how this impacts our work as SLPs will be beneficial for my daily practice.  Dr Coyle is an engaging and knowledgeable lecturer who made the material easy to follow and understand." M.K. (July 2021)

"The evidence-based treatment strategies will be beneficial for my daily practice.  Overall, the course gave me a different perspective and approach to dysphagia evaluation and treatment." C.M. (July 2021)

"I really enjoyed the whole course but I truly appreciated how in-depth the presenter went on dysphagia treatments. I find in a lot of courses, this is an area that is not as thoroughly discussed.  I loved that it was a medical speech language pathology course. I am a med/surg therapist and it can be hard to find courses on this subject matter. This is one of the best courses I have ever taken!" M.H. (July 2021)

"All which was discussed was vary important and useful.  I enjoyed the speaker's enthusiasm and clarity." M.R. (July 2021)

"The basis of respiration was extremely helpful in providing a foundation for the vent/recently extracted patients.  The variety of topics pertinent to medical SLP was excellent." A.H. (July 2021)

"My knowledge regarding this topic has increased tremendously, will surely benefit my patients.  I liked Dr. Coyle's depth, and explanation of more difficult material." P.R. (July 2021)

"Reading of CXRs and the use of a radiology dictionary was most beneficial for my daily practice!  The course had excellent background information into pulmonary and digestive processes." S.M. (June 2021)

"The instructor brought together a large amount of information and provided the SLP with the tools to diagnose swallowing difficulties as related to total patient health." B.W. (May 2021)

"The explanation of pulmonary systems, normal vs impaired in associated diseases/conditions, and its impact on swallowing was informative." L.I. (May 2021)

"The detailed discussions of underlying medical anatomy & physiology was helpful." K.F. (May 2021)

"I enjoyed the whole course! Dr Coyle does an amazing job of doing a functional but deep dive into the hows and whys of what Medical Speech Pathologists work with on a daily basis. The result is a greater understanding of what we see and how we can treat it." A.L. (May 2021)

“I liked the fact the instructor incorporated research articles, and he provided real-life examples.” J.S. (May 2021)

“This course really focused on the diagnosis/disease/etiologies of problems instead of putting band aids on something we don't fully understand. I think looking at the etiology, and the underlying cause for things will make us all much better clinicians.”  M.H. (Feb. 2021)

$39.00 USD

99% rating - reviews

0.15 ASHA CEUs

Problem Solving Tracheostomy Tubes For The Speech-Language Pathologist #e225

Presenter: Roxann Diez Gross, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow

Learn to problem solve a range of conditions that may occur when working with patients who have indwelling tracheostomy tubes. Problem scenarios are presented along with solutions. Learn to identify symptoms that could indicate a patient may benefit from a different type of tracheostomy tube. Discussed will be tube variables such as tube angle, length, flexibility, and neck plate configuration. ... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Different ways to intervene based on each individual tract patient. I liked the implementation of personal clinical experience." A.W. (Sep. 2023)

"Learning trach tube fit variations was beneficial." S.B. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the talking trach tubes discussion. And the pictures and videos." L.B. (Sep. 2023)

"Very well done presentation. Examples and style of presentation were very good." S.C. (Sep. 2023)

"Comprehensive. Discussed many different available products and indications for trach changes." B.M. (Aug. 2023)

"The information about the different kinds of trach tubes was helpful. I liked troubleshooting the cases." M.W. (Aug. 2023)

"Clear presentation with examples and video, thank you. The discussion to enable better recognition of different trach types was beneficial." J.A. (Jul. 2023)

"Wow. I will definitely be talking to RT about some of these newer products. Thank you!" E.K. (Jul. 2023)

"I found this training to be very helpful and encouraging. It was nice to see how determined the presenter was to help those who have tracheostomy tubes to speak. I had not received training in my master's degree program for the tubes or speaking valves, so all of the presentation was helpful." C.O. (Jun. 2023)

"The speaker's knowledge and determination to restore speech for trach clients was nice to see. The videos, stories and photos were also very helpful." C.O. (Jun. 2023)

"The variety of tracheostomy tubes presented and problem-solving were beneficial. Loved the problem-solving and recommendation suggestions." A.H. (May 2023)

"The problem solving discussions were beneficial. I liked trouble shooting the different problems." A.H. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked all of it. Good video examples and handouts." J.K. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the case examples and variety of equipment. Good visuals." S.F. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the problem-solving strategies." M.W. (Feb. 2023)

"Learning the various types of trach tubes and their function was beneficial. I liked the thoroughness and knowledge of the speaker." J.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Practical takeaways." G.B. (Dec. 2022)

"This course provided functional strategies that would be easy to implement in clinical practice. The videos and demos were really helpful." A.H. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked that I can replay the course and adjust according to personal time." N.R. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning about the different brands of tubes and why MD's choose one over the other was beneficial. I liked that course was self-paced." E.B. (Nov. 2022)

"The presenter was knowledgeable. Provided a good review of the parts of a trach tube and differences in trach tubes." K.I. (Nov. 2022)

"I knew some of this information, but learned a lot about different types of tubes." D.D. (Nov. 2022)

"Multiple problem examples and solutions for trach patients and how to educate hospital staff, SNF, and family." V.B. (Oct. 2022)

"The videos and photos were amazing! I liked the case studies." A.D. (Oct. 2022)

"The whole topic was so informative and educational. I really enjoyed it. I liked the fact that the speaker followed along with the handout." D.Z. (Oct. 2022)

"This speaker was excellent and I'm going to look for other presentations that she does. Thank you." D.Z. (Oct. 2022)

"Very informative course." M.W. (Oct. 2022)

"The information was very clear and it is very accessible for everyone." M.A. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked that presenter discussed real-life scenarios and gave examples of what to look at and how she addressed them. It was a good review for me on the different types of trachs." R.L. (Sept. 2022)

"All of this was new and of interest. Learning the types and varieties of tracheostomy tubes and their functions was very beneficial. The instructor had excellent pictures of the various types of tubes and accessories. They were very helpful along with her use of a pointer (arrow) because most photos showed intricate details that required careful observation to understand their functions." E.B. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the multiple examples and videos." L.G. (Sept. 2022)

"The variety of options & visuals to assist with understanding was good. The problem scenarios were great." A.V. (Aug. 2022)

"The personal examples the presenter gave were good." J.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." K.G. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the format of the course." H.H. (June 2022)

"I liked the format that she did where she gave a common problem and then provided the solution instead of just talking about each tube and what it can and cannot do. It's helpful for someone like me who does not encounter traches often and are not familiar enough with them to be able to problem solve like that. I liked how she presented each problem with a solution." K.B. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the problem solving examples using real patients." T.S. (Mar. 2022)

"Liked that the information was very direct and to the point. I especially liked the fenestrated trach information." K.B. (Feb. 2022)

"Well presented. Gives real-life examples." L.J. (Feb. 2022)

"I learned how to make the patient more comfortable with the tracheostomy." L.S. (Feb. 2022)

"Quick and to the point. Increased use of trach's in our acute care facility s/p COVID, therefore all the various types of tubes and speaking valves is helpful for education of staff for patient care." M.G. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked learning about the different problems that you may face. I liked the case at the end with the 2 year old patient." K.S. (Jan. 2022)

"The case history experiences were helpful." S.L. (Jan. 2022)

"The pace and the amount of information was great. I liked seeing and understanding all the different types of trach tubes and the circumstances for their use." E.T. (Jan. 2022)

"I enjoyed the entire presentation. Education on cuff deflations was helpful." A.D. (Dec. 2021)

"Visual examples increased understanding of topic – learned about several tracheostomy tube types and possible problems." L.G. (Dec. 2021)

"Learning the different kinds of tracheostomy tubes and accessories and how they function. Liked the introduction of different kinds of tracheostomy tubes." C.C. (Dec. 2021)

"I appreciated the review of trachs in general and the convenience of the course." M.H. (Nov. 2021)

"The problem solving scenarios and videos were very helpful. Loved the format. Present problem and then immediate solutions." T.F. (Oct. 2021)

"Entire lecture is technically advanced, supported by research and enhanced by patient videos. Excellent course." C.J. (Oct. 2021)

"The explanation with visual aid such as video were good." C.K.C. (Sept. 2021)

"I liked that the course addressed topics to troubleshoot for tracheostomies of all stages and the pictures and figures." J.C. (Sept. 2021)

"In-line information; all possible issues that I may encounter in the inpatient setting were addressed." B.K. (Aug. 2021)

"The pictures were helpful & presentation was well organized." L.W. (Jul. 2021)

"I think problem-solving in general is great for daily practice. This course was very indicative of what a day in the life of a SLP is like when working with patients with tracheostomy tubes. I was looking for more experience in this area of practice and was given some helpful tips. I liked that we were given specific examples and that the instructor walked through potential solutions for each problem. This was very practical." A.D. (Jun. 2021)

"The method of delivery was concise and easy to follow for the most part. Great basic information to let me get started." S.S. (May 2021)

"The most useful for me will be the information regarding temporary trach management and problem-solving. I liked the clear, concise language. I LOVED the real-world format of presenting a problem and discussing both successful and unsuccessful attempts to address the problem." C.D. (Apr. 2021)

"I liked the problem based learning." A.B. (Mar. 2021)

“This course provides a very realistic/functional approach to managing tracheostomy patients, listing a problem and how to troubleshoot it. It gave me more confidence as a clinician starting with trach care in a facility with minimal-to-no guidance.” D.C. (Feb. 2021)

"I found the discussion of different tubes - their component parts and various branding - most beneficial to enable a better fitting trach tube for better results rather than just the go to tubes we have available in my facility." N.M. (Feb. 2021)

"I enjoyed the information about cuff deflation/inflation, talking about trachs, and the suction aid. I liked the ease of the presentation and organization of info. However, I expected more actual tx techniques & demonstrations." R.H. (Jan. 2021)

“I enjoyed the visual representation of airway configurations and how each tube could be used for the specific needs of patients.” K.S. (Jan. 2021)

“I think problem-solving in general is great for daily practice. This was very indicative of what a day in the life of a speech-language pathologist is like when working with patients with tracheostomy tubes. I was looking for more experience in this area of the practice and was given some helpful tips. I liked that we were given specific examples and that the instructor walked through potential solutions for each problem.” A.D. (Dec. 2020)

$69.00 USD

95% rating - reviews

0.3 ASHA CEUs

Optimizing Breastfeeding Safety And Outcomes In The Presence Of Feeding And Swallowing Disorders #e222

Presenter: Kimberly Morris, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, IBCLC

This presentation will focus on assessment and treatment techniques to reduce aspiration risk at the breast and will highlight how to overcome obstacles to breastfeeding in special populations including children with congenital heart disease, botulism and cleft lip/palate. Videos and case studies will be included.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I am an SLP currently working on my IBCLC. Most of my families are told to stop breastfeeding when their baby is in NICU. Or they have no support on how to progress with breastfeeding once they leave the hospital. This course really provided information to support me. I love the presenter's background and the considerations she made throughout the course with all of her hats with swallowing, SLP and IBCLC." J.G. (Sep. 2023)

"Discussed breastfeeding techniques with specific populations (e.g., Cleft Lip/Palate, Heart Disease, etc.)." A.V. (Aug. 2023)

"Learning different treatment strategies for breastfeeding moms. I enjoyed being able to finish course at my own pace." L.G. (Aug. 2023)

"Provided a clearer perspective of my role as a feeding therapist. I liked the video examples!" D.F. (Jun. 2023)

"How to feed infants safely if they are aspirating. I liked that this course talked about SLP and IBCLC roles and how we both play roles in a patient's feeding progression." A.S. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the comprehensive information, the different types of positioning, and therapeutic strategies." S.W. (Jun. 2023)

"Treatment goals were beneficial, and I liked the examples of assessment and treatment procedures." A.B. (May 2023)

"Practical suggestions and strategies." R.W. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the video examples with explanations. I am a graduate SLP student and am trying to learn more specific things about pediatric feeding." C.F. (Apr. 2023)

"Learning about different diagnosis and how it affects the breastfeeding/swallow experience. Video and articles related to topic were beneficial." P.C. (Jan. 2023)

"Positioning strategies were helpful. I liked the pace and the videos." S.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Liked the techniques for safe breastfeeding such as starting with small goals. I liked the case studies." R.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Assessing readiness for feeding, positioning, flow rate, etc was helpful." J.P. (Dec. 2022)

"This course is practical and well organized. I liked the case studies." N.D. (Nov. 2022)

"This topic gave me more information to use in conjunction with our lactation consultants. I especially appreciated the specific case studies and the progression of the baby's feeding progress." S.B. (Oct. 2022)

"Great, concise information. Videos were really beneficial." P.M. (Oct. 2022)

"The video examples were very helpful, specifically the holds. This was not just a basic course, this went in depth." E.M. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the treatment methods and goals. The course was well organized." E.B. (Sept. 2022)

"This entire course was so very beneficial and not just a basic feeding course - it actually addressed higher level issues. It will be beneficial for every infant feeding kiddo I serve." K.B. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the ability to take it whenever I had the chance." D.M. (Aug. 2022)

"The content in this course was excellent." M.F. (July 2022)

"Very practical applications. Information on cleft palate was beneficial." E.J. (June 2022)

"Good slides. Liked the info on positioning." V.V. (June 2022)

"I liked all of the content. A lot of practical information was provided." E.E. (May 2022)

"Good strategies to support breastfeeding in infants experiencing dysphagia – well organized and thorough course." A.G. (May 2022)

"Discussing breastfeeding readiness and goals including physiology, parent ed, prefeeding readiness, ssb, and physiology of swallow." S.C. (May 2022)

"Concrete examples of follow-up with patients was helpful. I liked the videos." E.F. (May 2022)

"Liked the therapy strategies. Liked the slower pace." C.M. (Mar. 2022)

"Liked that it was online and I could take it on my own timeline and could stop and restart anytime." E.E. (Mar. 2022)

"Assessing swallowing function and safety at the breast – Interventions to improve efficiency and safety at the breast – Videos and images." S.D. (Mar. 2022)

"Good take away information on positioning, treatment ideas, etc." K.N. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked how the presenter broke down the content and gave specific examples with goal writing, collaborating with caregivers, case studies, etc." C.M. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the case studies on specific breastfeeding scenarios; use of clinical examples and problem solving." E.G. (Jan. 2022)

"I have an increased number of breast feeding or attempting to increase breast over bottle feeds. Topic related to my patient caseload." L.C. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the case studies, treatment planning, and short term goal examples." K.P. (Dec. 2021)

“I enjoyed learning how to emotionally support mothers during the breastfeeding journey. The treatment strategies and positions that were demonstrated.” K.L. (Dec. 2021)

"The specific details of all that is involved with latching, let-down, milk flow and transfer, and positioning of the breast and baby. It was more in-depth. I see breast-feeding babies in an outpatient setting, and liked more of the details and specific interventions that were provided here." J.S. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the video examples with voice over of normal/abnormal, do's/dont's, etc." E.A. (Oct. 2021)

"The course was very accurate, informative, and useful." H.H. (Oct. 2021)

"The strategies to change position as feeding at the breast changes as the feeding goes on in duration was good information. I liked the case studies with the reassessments and recommendations." H.W. (Oct. 2021)

"The instructor was an expert, very knowledgeable and a great teacher. Her voice was also very calming and easy to listen to." K.K. (Oct. 2021)

"The background knowledge for feeding at the breast and what is involved in supporting mother and baby to successful feeding was beneficial to my daily practice. The presenter was knowledgeable." A.S. (Sept. 2021)

"This content is novel for me as an adult medical SLP who is slowly training in pediatric competencies." D.D. (Sept. 2021)

"The case studies and information on typical versus atypical presentation were good.  The videos and pictures were very helpful." S.J. (Aug. 2021)

"Learning about the resources available to answer questions is beneficial." K.S. (Jul. 2021)

"I appreciated the use of video, real cases, and the inclusion of some evidence. The discussions on goal setting and the love, lick, latch, learn, leave framework were most helpful."  K.V. (Jul. 2021)

"I found the treatment strategies the most beneficial. I also really enjoyed the case studies to practice seeing those treatment strategies implemented. I thought the entire course was good. It would have been nice to have more information about the central pattern generators." L.C. (Jun. 2021)

"I enjoyed that she went over heart disease, botulism, and cleft. The flow between areas was fantastic! I thought it was a great course!" A.R. (May 2021)

“Excellent presentation. The practical strategies for assessing and treating infants who are breastfeeding were most helpful. I liked the modifications and strategies for improving breastfeeding safety.” I.S. (Apr. 2021)

“This was SUPER helpful going forward for me working with our NICU feeding population and assisting moms with breast feeding.” J.S. (Mar. 2021)

“The modifications for milk flow rate adjustments were helpful. I liked that the presenter was very detailed. So much so, in fact, that I will be coming back to this presentation as a resource for information throughout my private practice journey.” D.P. (Jan. 2021)

"I appreciated the ways to support parents and our specific role as an SLP. The instructor provided great examples and visuals." R.R. (Jan. 2021)

$39.00 USD

97% rating - reviews

0.15 ASHA CEUs

Oral Hygiene Programs: Oral Care Is Critical Care #e212

Presenter: Tom Franceschini, MS, CCC-SLP

Which is a better predictor for an individual to develop pneumonia: a diagnosis of dysphagia, or poor oral hygiene? This course reviews current oral care practices and the evidence-based research supporting the need for improved oral care in the at-risk patient. Development of oral care guidelines for assessment and treatment in various institutional settings will be discussed.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Description of VAP was beneficial. This course gave me new knowledge that I can immediately implement in my practice." J.C. (Sep. 2023)

"Discussing the causes of aspiration pneumonia was helpful. I liked the emphasis on what to do." S.W. (Sep. 2023)

"All of this seminar was beneficial! I liked the handouts given and ideas for a facility program handout." E.N. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the practical suggestions for implementing an oral care program even in a very tough setting (I work in an LTC nursing home with 200 residents and high CNA turnover)." L.D. (Jul. 2023)

"Practical guidelines. Research based." J.B. (Jul. 2023)

"The assessment suggestions were beneficial. I liked the clear presentation." E.S. (May 2023)

"I liked the whole presentation. This course was easily accessible." L.P. (Apr. 2023)

"Discussion of suction types was beneficial." J.K. (Apr. 2023)

"Great overview of the importance of oral care." S.K. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the processes for assessment, and actual treatment practices for oral care." H.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Risk factors for PNA. Covered topics to the appropriate depth. Good rate of speech." A.B. (Mar. 2023)

"Lots of evidence! Importance and simplicity of oral care, and how easy it is to train the family to implement the program." R.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Definitions of oral care practices. I liked the flow of course." L.L. (Feb. 2023)

"I found the entire topic to be beneficial. I enjoyed the convenience of the course." A.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning specific causes of aspiration pneumonia and the oral treatments was beneficial." S.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Resources online for starting an oral care program. I liked the photographs of healthy vs unhealthy lips, gums, etc." J.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the importance of good oral hygiene in order to prevent other diseases in the body." L.J. (Dec. 2022)

"Very helpful information, very beneficial to my practice." J.H. (Dec. 2022)

"The discussion of biofilm was enlightening. I liked the recommendations for an oral care program and how best to implement it." E.D. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the research and background knowledge presented." C.C. (Nov. 2022)

"This course was concise. Good protocols for oral care." J.R. (Oct. 2022)

"Hands on guidance on how to perform and implement an oral care program. I liked the mix of evidence based information with the presenter's own experience." N.S. (Sept. 2022)

"I need to be a better advocate for oral care and ensure that we have a protocol in place. I loved the discussion about Free Water Protocol. I advocated for this and jumped through many hoops to get it initiated in our large University Hospital. It is being used on our acute Rehab units but not as much on our acute units." J.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." M.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the speaker's expertise and ability to convey his personal experience relative to currently limited protocols for oral hygiene assessment/practice within health care settings."  R.A. (Jul. 2022)

"Immediately relevant to acute care practice." J.B. (Jun. 2022)

"The data to bring to the team about the importance of oral care programs, such as money saved and reduced risk of other diseases. Very helpful!" Q.H. (May 2022)

"Learning how to develop an oral hygiene program – it was all very applicable and beneficial to my practice." J.N. (May 2022)

"Learning the components of a good oral care program and oral care interventions to take into consideration. I liked the research studies and resources provided throughout the lecture. And background information provided before discussing the components of a good oral care program." J.G. (May 2022)

"I found the whole lecture to be very useful. I appreciated the discussion on suction equipment as it can easily be overlooked." L.G. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the handouts and content as I am developing an oral care protocol for my company." J.B. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the studies on the importance of oral care. This course encouraged me to continue the fight for oral care at my facility." C.H. (Jan. 2022)

"Learning all of the reasons why oral hygiene is so important with prevention of PNE, and other health issues!" L.C. (Dec. 2021)

"It reported actual changes made by people in everyday practice - not just theory." M.A. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the excellent examples of oral care protocols. The detailed discussion of different types of pneumonia was most beneficial." R.M. (Dec. 2021)

"It was all very interesting and helpful. I liked the presenter and the thoroughness of the material." A.D. (Dec. 2021)

"Comprehensive assessment of current research as well as arguments as to the importance of implementing policy and protocol." A.C. (Dec. 2021)

“The discussion on the different topics of pneumonia and the practices to assist patient's w/oral hygiene will benefit me the most when working in the nursing home. I enjoyed learning about the statistics with each pneumonia in these settings and how much it can cost the institution. The outline of the course is a nice refresher to use as a reference when working with patients in this population.” H.B. (Dec. 2021)

"All of it was very useful since I work in a SNF." W.R. (Nov. 2021)

“Great research and methods were presented and will be utilized to support the program framework at my hospital.” S.M. (Oct. 2021)

"All of the information is helpful for my daily practice. It was full of information, references to research and details on starting an oral care program in a facility."  S.D. (Oct. 2021)

"I enjoyed the relevant statistics and sources for impacts of oral hygiene on health and risk for aspiration pneumonia. I liked the provision of many citations, studies, etc., supporting the importance of oral care." K.S. (Jul. 2021)

"I enjoyed the oral care recommendations." H.G. (Jun. 2021)

"I appreciated gaining a more thorough understanding of acquiring pneumonia and setting up an OH program. Very clinically relevant to my setting (acute care)." E.C. (May 2021)

"Very practical information with specific guidelines to provide to facility and health care providers. Excellent information presented in an organized and concise manner." A.D. (Apr. 2021)

"I appreciated the emphasis on the provision of a protocol of oral hygiene and the importance of better communication with relevant health practitioner regarding oral hygiene. The course was comprehensive." A.A. (Mar. 2021)

“I liked the amount of research backing up this study; it was also full of real-life examples making it easy to understand.” B.S. (Mar. 2021)

“This was a simple, straight forward, realistic course that provided great information.” D.C. (Feb. 2021)

“This course provided the components of a good oral hygiene program and how to foster buy-in by other members who will be involved in the execution of the program. The provision of data supporting the recommendations and components of a good oral hygiene program was helpful.” S.L. (Jan. 2021)

"I enjoyed the section on oral care; will apply to early intervention - especially with immune compromised, etc, clients and their parents." G.A. (Jan. 2021)

$74.00 USD

87% rating - reviews

0.35 ASHA CEUs

Redeveloping Procedural Memories To Address Deficits In Swallowing, Communication And Rapid Decision Making #e209

Presenter: Mike Studer, PT, MHS, DPT

Are our current rehabilitative approaches encouraging patients to re-automatize skills? Or, are we encouraging patients to "think about" rather than subconsciously process skills that were once procedural memories? Learn to apply Procedural Learning and Dual Task Training to help individuals become skilled and automatized again to reduce or eliminate the need for constant monitoring to maintain communication and swallowing goals.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"The foundations of memory encoding, retrieval, and repair were beneficial. This course gave good examples." S.V. (Mar. 2023)

"Applies to the rehab patients that I work with daily." J.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Excellent info to improve my therapy." B.C. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the concept of engaging patients in participation in tasks that are relevant to them and teaching self-awareness and insight." M.K. (Nov. 2022)

"Explanation of systems of attention and definition of dual tasking was beneficial. It confirmed what I knew intuitively." S.N. (Nov. 2022)

"Great combination of neuroscience with practical application." M.D. (Nov. 2022)

"New information to me. This course made me think about how it is important to increase the use of DT to increase pts rate of improvement." C.L. (Aug. 2022)

"The importance of dual attention in the recovery process and daily living safety was good information. I liked having the ability to speed up the presentation." B.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I work as a SLP in an outpatient cognitive rehabilitation facility. This course was a good refresher and I really enjoyed the examples provided. It'll help make educating clients and their families easier. I liked the real-life examples provided." L.H. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked the application of increasing demands to allow the basal ganglia to increase in procedural tasks which allows for that skill set to decrease the overall cognitive demands on other areas of the brain allowing for increase in independence. The video demonstrations for application were beneficial." A.R. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked how this course of treatment can be used across multiple areas and really can be applied to many types of patients. The organization and clarity with which the information was presented and the level of detail was very good." E.O. (Dec. 2021)

"I learned how adding even a simple cognitive/auditory task can affect motor tasks." K.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I benefited from having a refresher on parts of the brain responsible for memory and processing. The discussion of dual task training was very informative." B.S. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the information reviewed on viewpoints re dual tasks - the logical outline." V.G. (Nov. 2021)

"Prior to this course I worked very part time in home health, and primarily used spaced retrieval therapy to improve patient independence with swallowing, mobility and ADL. In retrospect, I can see where a few of those clients would have really benefited from DT. This was a lot of new information for me and the methodical and thorough presentation of information really supported my comprehension of this new material." J.K. (Sept. 2021)

"The swallowing part was most beneficial. After this course, I found feeding and swallowing were also DT. One of my patients with dysphagia and cognitive deficits made progress in feeding himself and safe swallowing while I changed the level of distraction, the way of presentation of foods and cueing. This information can be applied to anything – walking, communication, swallowing. I will share the information from the course with PTs and OTs and work on the same goal with them." M.Y. (July 2021)

"The cognitive aspect of tasks as related to speech therapy were helpful. I enjoyed the relevance to my daily treatment." K.S. (July 2021)

"Going over swallowing and dual task performance was most helpful as 90% of my pts have dysphagia. I liked the specific suggestions on how to apply dual tasking during tx as well as when not to."  N.H. (July 2021)

"I appreciated the strategies for incorporating dual task tolerance into both assessment and treatment. I liked the use of video examples and relevance to multiple areas of speech therapy." M.B. (Apr. 2021)

“This was an excellent course. The presenter was very knowledgeable and gave many functional examples on ways to implement with speech/swallowing/cog and how to introduce the idea of DT to my OT and PT co-workers. The example list of goals was very helpful also.” K.K. (Jan. 2021)

$79.00 USD

100% rating - reviews

0.4 ASHA CEUs

GERD And LPR In Adults: The Role Of The Speech-Language Pathologist In Diagnosis And Treatment #e207

Presenter: Tom Franceschini, MS, CCC-SLP

This course is intended to educate SLPs about GERD and LPR as it affects both swallowing and voice disorders in adults. Learn how anatomy and physiology relate to the genesis of reflux for a more complete understanding of the syndromes. Understand the role SLPs can play in assessment, as well as behavioral and medical treatment.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Discussing all the signs and symptoms associated with GERD that may be referred to SLPs was helpful. Great explanations of each process and I liked the videos." S.H. (Sep. 2023)

"Learning the external symptoms of LPR and testing was beneficial." C.C. (Sep. 2023)

"Discussion of causes of LPR/GERD was beneficial. I liked the breadth of information included, the expertise & experience of the presenter, and his personal stories." C.W. (Sep. 2023)

"This course is very helpful for SLP daily practice at SNF and other medical facilities. Conditions associated with Reflux, Diagnosing LPR, and treatment were beneficial topics." A.T. (Jun. 2023)

"Learning the importance of the esophageal scan during MBS was beneficial. I liked the videos, pictures, and the pace of the presentation." E.M. (Jun. 2023)

"Clearly organized information and engaging speaking style. The whole topic was very interesting." G.R. (Jun. 2023)

"The different symptoms of GERD and LPR were interesting. I liked the easy-to-follow slides and handouts." K.S. (Jun. 2023)

"Very informative course - beyond what I was expecting. The esophageal disorders and impacts were beneficial. The link to reflux and many reasons why someone would present to the clinic." J.L. (May 2023)

"Informative and applicable content. Helpful for understanding my pts with reflux and what they may have already had completed in the hospital and complications I may see once they are discharged home." A.J. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the real-life examples, and the discussion on the causes of GERD." M.B. (Apr. 2023)

"Discussion of side effects of PPIs was beneficial. I liked the pace and course content." S.A. (Apr. 2023)

"This course went by so fast because it was so interesting!! I really enjoyed listening to speaker's real-life experiences. The pictures and graphs were extremely helpful." K.D. (Feb. 2023)

"All of this course was beneficial. Excellent speaker. All of Tom's courses are awesome! He explains the material in a manner to easily understand the content. " K.H. (Feb. 2023)

"Testing explanations were beneficial. Tom F's esophageal courses are always full of info that is very difficult to get in other dysphagia trainings. Always very detailed and easy to understand. So thankful that he continued to explore esophageal dysfunction as part of the swallowing process......even when he was told not to years ago!!" M.W. (Feb. 2023)

"All discussions related to my daily practice. Course was easy to follow and comprehend." M.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Causes of GERD that I was unaware of. I liked the incidental stories related to treatment and patient cases." L.S. (Jan. 2023)

"All topics were beneficial! I liked the slides of actual procedures." J.W. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the assessment information." C.R. (Jan. 2023)

"Education to provide Pt regarding the effects of GERD on voice and swallowing was beneficial. I liked the images and videos for visualization of topics being discussed." L.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the speaker's expertise. And learning treatment approaches and better understanding of the medical treatments including surgery." D.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Extremely helpful for my work in Home Health. Practical and overall thoroughness of content." B.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Discussing the diagnosis of esophageal pathologies and what is current in treatment methods. Course was practical for clinicians who specialize in swallowing disorders." B.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked all of it. So many of the symptoms of GERD are commonly seen in elderly and adult patient populations that go unnoticed or ignored. I'm glad to be one more clinician with eyes on pts who may need GI consults and ultimately, get relief from symptoms." L.T. (Dec. 2022)

"The whole course was excellent. There are many things that were helpful such as the GERD questionnaires and the educational references. The slides and diagrams were great as well. The presenter provided little clinical stories throughout to make the material more relatable. Using real life clinical examples was a nice touch." S.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Very clear, lots of examples and graphics. Very thorough." J.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Interesting causes or contributors to GERD of which I was unaware. Easy to follow. Contained enough medical terminology, description of studies, etc. to provide a sound foundation." B.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the practical advice and experience of the presenter including discussions of actual patient cases. Learning differences between GERD and LPR as well as the possible links with asthma." J.L. (Nov. 2022)

"The presenter was excellent." K.I. (Nov. 2022)

"The whole topic was fascinating and the four hours went by quickly. The presenter is fantastic. His anecdotal information makes it easy to remember the information. The differential diagnostic information was very beneficial for deciding referrals to other disciplines, what tests or meds might be helpful, etc." G.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Presentation was fantastic. The presenter was very informative." R.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Easy access and flexibility of the course." R.L. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the diagnostics and prevention, presenter's knowledge-base, and the examples." C.H. (Oct. 2022)

"Great signs and symptoms and lifestyle strategies to address reflux." B.H. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the topic of SLP's role in reflux and ease of course access." C.D. (Sept. 2022)

"The flow and format of the course is excellent." T.M. (Aug. 2022)

"Clearly presented with excellent handouts." L.F. (July 2022)

"Very informative course. I work in a SNF and I see a lot of GI related issues. I liked learning the effects of reflux disease and swallowing." J.M. (July 2022)

"Great speaker. Content was excellent." A.H. (June 2022)

"Learning more in-depth information about signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for GERD and LPR." J.G. (May 2022)

"All content was great – useful and relatable to my practice." C.S. (May 2022)

"The pictures and videos were super helpful. Liked learning how GERD is diagnosed and how to appropriately refer patients." J.V. (May 2022)

"Photos, graphics, videos, images, and description of real procedures and tools were very helpful. Thank you. This course increased my knowledge and understanding of GERD and LPR." R.G. (Apr. 2022)

"Presenter was fluent, precise, articulate with excellent slides and videos. Excellent information about a condition I was not well educated about." S.M. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the patient examples and the slides showing procedures. Good info on behavioral and treatment options." W.W. (Apr. 2022)

"I really enjoyed this class – great explanations, examples, pictures/videos, etc." K.M. (Apr. 2022)

"The visuals of the different esophageal issues in order to adequately label them for GI to further assess was beneficial. I liked the fact that it's online and I can do it when I have time, and that I can also review the course when I have questions during my practice." I.D. (Apr. 2022)

"S/s of various conditions to indicate importance of GI referral, review of anatomy, process of digestion – very thorough, well explained, supported by anecdote and diagrams." E.M. (Mar. 2022)

"Instructor was great! Perfect level of information." L.C. (Feb. 2022)

"The importance of LPR and GERD in dysphagia patients will help me with my patients in SNF. The presenter was knowledgeable about symptoms, pharmacy, etiology and made relevant recommendations." V.J. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the extraesophageal symptoms, link to asthma." J.A. (Jan. 2022)

"Symptoms of LPR, extraesophageal symptoms of GERD, medications and surgeries, advice to patients. The thoroughness, easy to follow and understand." P.A. (Jan. 2022)

"Speaker was a real pleasure to listen to – knowledgeable, organized, and passionate." S.S. (Dec. 2021)

"Practical tips to address behavioral modifications needed and the contra-indications for PPI with other meds." V.G. (Dec. 2021)

"The treatment portion of the presentation, including lifestyle changes as well as meds." S.S. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the review of the differences between GERD and LPR; different diagnostic tests." S.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the interesting information, presenter moved at a good pace through info. Also, different treatment options besides meds." S.S. (Nov. 2021)

"The information was applicable. The presenter explained the information in a clear concise, and well organized manner."  B.O. (Oct. 2021)

"The ways to make a differential diagnosis between LPR and GERD and lifestyle changes related to managing GERD and LPR were beneficial.  The instructor was informative and had working knowledge of subject and cases to relate." M.K. (Sept. 2021)

"Learning about the role that LPR and GERD can play with voice and swallowing. This is going to be something I now add to my case history with all clients. I also feel prepared to be making relevant recommendations in my reports to clients and back to their GPs.  The presenter's manner was engaging and his anecdotes and experience were helpful." S.S. (Aug. 2021)

“Despite working closely with our GI docs over the years, I felt that the presenter shared insights concerning LPR, chemical interactions within the body, and insights regarding etiology of clinical presentations that I have never heard before. The practical, very applicable information will be extremely useful in my daily practice!” J.A. (Jul. 2021)

“I liked that the speaker provided examples from his practice. I feel these examples helped me to understand how related dysphagia and LPR symptoms are.” J.W. (Jul. 2021)

"It was very complete – from what kinds of things can cause GERD and onto management, medications, and various surgical procedures." J.D. (Jun. 2021)

"I enjoyed the sections on LPR vs GERD and their symptoms, how to diagnose and treat. I liked the applicable information - great case study discussions to assist with making the information functional in daily practice. This information assists in seeing the big picture when working with acute patients." K.C. (Jun. 2021)

"This course really helps with my assessment and treatment of pts with GERD and LPR and in guiding them to next steps to discuss with their family docs." R.H. (May 2021)

“I loved the flow of the presentation. The presenter was wonderful and made it feel like a 1-hour course instead of a 4-hour course. This definitely made me so much more interested in reflux/esophageal dysphagia in general.” M.C. (Feb. 2021)

"The discussion of causes and symptoms of GERD and treatment were most beneficial. Excellent presenter style - very comfortable and makes it easy to listen to him. It didn't sound like he was reading every line but presented as a discussion. Very knowledgeable and complete. I wish I knew someone with GERD and then would send for an evaluation." G.J. (Jan. 2021)

$119.00 USD

97% rating - reviews

0.8 ASHA CEUs

Developing Critical Thinking Skills In Pediatric Dysphagia: Part 3 – Swallowing Disorders And Medically Based Feeding Problems #e203

Presenter: Jennifer Dahms, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

This course is the third in a 3-course series on pediatric dysphagia. It covers swallowing disorders and medically-based feeding problems. Presents case studies and therapeutic interventions to address GERD, constipation, cleft lip/palate, tube feedings, prematurity, autism, attention, and oral intake of medication.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"All very valuable. Excellent presentation." M.B. (Sep. 2023)

"Assessment & treatment discussions were beneficial. I liked problem solving what is being seen." L.T. (Aug. 2023)

"Research and premature babies section was beneficial. I liked the flow of the presentation - building from Part 1 and 2." V.A. (Jul. 2023)

"I will use the information about treating premature infants in therapy, as my hospital has a NICU. I liked that it was one video and not broken up constantly by tests like other courses. I could focus well. I also loved the case study questions." K.A. (Jun. 2023)

"Support with taking medications (never come across this before in a training). Plenty of time to watch it - I like that my course access didn’t expire." E.B. (Apr. 2023)

"Learning interventions for children with medical complexities was beneficial." A.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Adapting adult strategies I am familiar with, and targeting peds appropriately." M.M. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the strategies. This course was easy to navigate." C.S. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the discussion regarding babies and children with ADHD. The examples of therapy techniques were beneficial." C.B. (Jan. 2023)

"This content was well presented. I liked the discussion of premature infants and feeding difficulty." N.L. (Dec. 2022)

"All discussions were beneficial - information on tube feed weening, information on premature infants and bottle feeding, information on cleft lip/palate and bottle feeding, information on attention deficits and feeding." C.L. (Nov. 2022)

"The review of the cranial nerves and swallowing function was good. I liked being able to go back and repeat topics again to make sure I understood." A.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I really enjoyed the structure and pacing of this course. It was helpful to build upon the previous content, and to engage in more clinical problem solving. I enjoyed that I was able to self-pace, and that the information was presented in a clear and concise way." K.W. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the videos, application questions, and lab exercises." J.S. (Jun. 2022)

"I am new to working with patients with feeding/swallowing deficits, so all of this information will be beneficial to my daily practice. Great information." M.W. (May 2022)

"Organized, easy to follow. I liked that I could complete it at my own pace." E.E. (May 2022)

"I liked the varying medical diagnoses and the treatment plans for each - the treatment sections with real-life examples." B.S. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the case studies and tx approaches." G.P. (Feb. 2022)

"All of the different practices (exercises) offered to understand better what our patients with feeding difficulties go through, along with such a detailed and great explanation of how our oral structure works, muscle by muscle, motor abilities, etc. The presenter's way of explaining all information is such an easy way to digest! THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORK!" C.R. (Dec. 2021)

"I was pleasantly surprised to learn how complicated the impact of ADHD on feeding can be; I have many kids on my caseload with ADHD and plan to dig deeper into their specific feeding issues. I also appreciate the tips on encouraging/eliciting tongue elevation as well as improving bottle/breastfeeding with cleft lip. The complex case studies and suggestions for therapeutic interventions to address specific areas of need/impairments were the most helpful."  N.C. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the vast number of references."  M.G. (Nov. 2021)

“I liked how informative this course was about GERD. And other issues infants may present with.” N.G. (Sep. 2021)

"This course was great! This course provides tons of information about how motor works with sensory input." J.M. (Jul. 2021)

"I like the practical applications and case studies." S.K. (Jun. 2021)

"This course was very comprehensive. It will be a valuable tool to save and review as needed in the future. All the information related to aspiration, swallow, positioning, and signs/symptoms was beneficial." A.T. (Jun. 2021)

"I enjoyed the information about children with cleft palate. The practical everyday exercises that will help improve my interaction with students to help increase their skills." S.J. (Jun. 2021)

"I liked the examples and the actual therapy techniques given to address specific issues." M.W. (May 2021)

"The information related to GERD was very helpful. I liked the patient examples and application activities." L.O. (Apr. 2021)

"The discussion on ASD sensory aversions and describing therapy options for sensory aversions was most beneficial." E.B. (Mar. 2021) 

"I appreciated the therapy techniques to use with those with GERD and picky eaters and the videos." R.D. (Feb. 2021)

"Great information, great practice through the application activities. I especially enjoyed the discussion on attention difficulties and their impact on feeding and prematurity's impact on feeding and GERD's impact on feeding." A.M. (Jan. 2021)

"Many of the students in my school district with swallowing and feeding difficulties are medically-based and I didn't even know where to begin. I like everything about it, but the videos and labs after Parts 1 & 2 were especially useful." G.S. (Jan. 2021)

$119.00 USD

97% rating - reviews

0.8 ASHA CEUs

Developing Critical Thinking Skills In Pediatric Dysphagia: Part 2 – Oral Sensory Feeding Disorders And Mealtime Management Issues #e202

Presenter: Jennifer Dahms, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

This course is the second in a 3-course series on pediatric dysphagia. It covers oral sensory feeding disorders and mealtime management. Discusses deficits and corresponding treatment strategies related to bolus cohesion, bolus propulsion, oral holding, oral pocketing, oral clearing, palatal packing, and oral stuffing.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Oral pocketing, clearing, etc were helpful topics. I think the reminder to be aware of sensory and motor components is very important. Liked I could go at my own pace." M.V. (Sep. 2023)

"The intervention methods for bolus cohesion were beneficial. I liked the lab practice." K.A. (Sep. 2023)

"Pediatric feeding strategies were helpful. I liked the practical lab exercises." A.A. (Sep. 2023)

"Good videos. I liked all content." E.W. (Sep. 2023)

"I see a lot of pocketing, oral residue, and oral holding, and these therapeutic techniques will be very useful. All of the video demonstrations and lab practices were amazingly helpful in grasping the content." R.R. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the specific therapy techniques and strategies. And that I can take course on my own time, start/stop as needed." K.B. (Jul. 2023)

"Thorough content. I liked the mealtime management techniques - to help parents know what to do at mealtimes." E.K. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the therapy strategies and techniques. And the research and videos." V.A. (Jun. 2023)

"Food pocketing was a beneficial discussion. Course was easily followed and understood." R.G. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the approaches to managing hyposensitivity. Good lab exercises to reinforce information." T.L. (May 2023)

"Therapeutic techniques and video examples were beneficial." K.L. (May 2023)

"Topic on bolus propulsion was beneficial. I liked the labs." M.S. (May 2023)

"The case studies are helpful to compare/contrast. I liked the examples." L.W. (May 2023)

"I liked the oral sensory issues and alternative techniques to manage feeding problems." B.Z. (Feb. 2023)

"Oral-motor exercises were beneficial. I liked the video examples and case studies." A.H. (Jan. 2023)

"All of the topics are relevant to me on a daily basis. Easy to complete at home over the course of a few sessions." D.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Well presented and thorough. I liked the oral pocketing treatment strategies." A.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Learned new strategies and approaches to assist with transition from pureed foods to table foods. I liked the examples and practice activities." D.V. (Nov. 2022)

"All information can be directly applied to my daily practice - oral stuffing and reduced sensory awareness, reduced bolus cohesion and gagging, reduced buccal tone and pocketing." C.L. (Nov. 2022)

"The labs and video examples were good." A.M. (Oct. 2022)

"I enjoyed the pairing of cranial nerve knowledge with practical applications." C.S. (Sept. 2022)

"The presenter was very thorough and video presentations were helpful." S.R. (Sept. 2022)

"Very specific techniques and strategies. All of it was beneficial. I have multiple kids on my caseload with feeding issues." A.W. (Sept. 2022)

"I loved all the videos and examples." E.N. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked that I could stop and return as time allowed." V.D. (Aug. 2022)

"Great examples with specific tx guidelines." E.D. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the video demonstrations and all the feeding therapy techniques!" L.B. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked the signs/symptoms of sensory issues and specific therapy strategies to address these issues - ways to transition to a cup, overall discussion of hyper/hypo responsiveness related to swallowing for improving feeding." C.B. (Jun. 2022)

"Easy to follow, good presentation." V.V. (Jun. 2022)

"I really enjoyed the case studies and questions throughout. They helped to keep me engaged throughout." L.P. (Jun. 2022)

"All of the course was beneficial, as I am a recent SLP grad working with feeding clients. I liked the video clips, lab exercises, and application questions." J.S. (May 2022)

"Liked the videos explaining the techniques used on actual clients." I.C. (May 2022)

"I liked the different techniques and therapy models for improving bolus cohesion and using realistic examples of multiple swallow cases, bolus holding, etc. This is pediatric swallowing based therapy that I can apply to my work!" J.S. (May 2022)

"The examples were very practical for working with patients with complex needs." E.S. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the therapy strategies and the video examples and lab examples – all very helpful for understanding how our patients might be feeling." J.B. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the research presented." F.P. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the treatment procedures specifically pocketing, and the lab practice." A.R. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the therapy strategies, and that I can stop and start so I don't miss things when I have unexpected interruptions." K.S. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the video of real therapy in action." S.D. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the video examples, application questions, and case studies." B.S. (Nov. 2021)

"This course offered more than I expected. I am so glad I took it." K.S. (Sept. 2021)

"It was good to get a great review of what and why problems occur; the practicums and videos were really useful to use what we learned; the identification of the various problems and the therapy activities were all so helpful! I am putting tabs on each of the "problem areas" so I can refer to them often!! The instructor had a great format for teaching, and had so much information and experiences to share!" K.S. (Sept. 2021)

"I love the videos and the lab practices. I enjoyed the discussion on the reason children may resist certain foods. I always thought it was related to texture but that may not be the case. The speaker is so knowledgeable and explains everything very well." G.S. (Sept. 2021)

"All of it was helpful! Even things that are 'common' knowledge are great to have reminders and reinforcement about strategies and their use. I liked ALL info included in the slides and the videos to demo concepts. The info is well laid out and is very, very useful and practical." K.B. (Jul. 2021)

"Going over the extensive therapy techniques which are paired very specifically with deficits was most beneficial. I like that the presenter provided useful information throughout." A.N. (Jun. 2021)

"Learning about various ways to increase consuming a variety of solid foods was helpful. The info about bolus formation was specifically beneficial." N.G. (May 2021)

"This course was a great review of the "why" of so many symptoms that SLPs treat pediatric feeding disorders. The presenter breaks down specific areas such as gagging, pocketing, oral holding, etc. and describes physiologically why the child may be presenting with one of these symptoms and includes treatment strategies that can be implemented to help in these areas. I liked that it included sensory and motor impairments and included discussion on how "behavioral feeders" can sometimes be misunderstood." J.L. (May 2021)

"I enjoyed all the therapy techniques and that the presentation style was easy to follow." R.D. (May 2021)

"I am new to pediatric feeding information, so all the topics were useful as an introduction to potential issues and techniques that can be used in therapy. I liked the mixture of information, video examples, and application activities." J.F. (Apr. 2021)

"There was so much detail about each deficit, but not in an overwhelming way. It was a very comprehensive look at each deficit. The therapy techniques and ideas for each area discussed were especially helpful." M.C. (Apr. 2021)

"Great information & research/evidence based practices to intervention for feeding. All of the sensory difficulties addressed, along with therapy techniques to help remediate the child's difficulties were beneficial." A.M. (Mar. 2021)

“I like how the presentation is laid out in a simple to follow instruction.” A.O. (Feb. 2021)

"The entire course will be beneficial. I particularly liked the Mealtime Management portion related to the sensory aspect of feeding issues. I liked the comprehensive handouts for quick reference and the list of resources and the videos. Goal writing or sample goals would be helpful." L.O. (Jan. 2021)

$119.00 USD

96% rating - reviews

0.8 ASHA CEUs

Developing Critical Thinking Skills In Pediatric Dysphagia: Part 1 – Postural Stability And Oral Motor Feeding Disorders #e201

Presenter: Jennifer Dahms, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

This course is the first in a 3-course series on pediatric dysphagia. It presents detailed information on techniques and strategies for addressing oral motor feeding disorders. Discusses therapy techniques to address deficits of the lip, cheek, tongue lateralization, tongue elevation, biting, and chewing. Course includes video examples, case studies, lab practice and application activities. ... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I am starting to work with more feeding clients, and this will improve my therapy techniques. I liked that I could pause and replay sections." A.A. (Oct. 2023)

"Relevant to my caseload." R.R. (Sep. 2023)

"Chewing therapy was beneficial. I liked the videos and lab exercises." R.A. (Sep. 2023)

"The therapeutic strategies were helpful. The presentation was clear and concise. The presenter had great visual slides and examples. I also appreciated the case study scenarios - they were very functional." A.A. (Aug. 2023)

"Helpful information about therapy techniques and how to assess." T.M. (Aug. 2023)

"Jaw section and chewing were beneficial topics. I liked all the different therapy techniques mentioned." M.V. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the treatment applications and the examples." K.M. (Aug. 2023)

"The exercises were very helpful. Applicability to my practice." A.W. (Aug. 2023)

"The specific information on biting and chewing was beneficial, and I liked the video examples." J.F. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked how presenter broke down all components of the oral phase and described treatment techniques for each area of weakness. I liked the flexibility of completing course on my own time." K.B. (Jul. 2023)

"Chewing and progression of food textures were beneficial topics. I liked all of the information." A.J. (Jul. 2023)

"Buccal tightness and weakness was very interesting. I enjoyed the video inserts. I also enjoyed the research articles." A.S. (Jul. 2023)

"Tongue lateralization was a beneficial topic. I have a student who has very low tone and decreased tongue movement, and I've been struggling to help her increase lateralization/ROM. I appreciated all of the therapeutic techniques discussed - many courses spend a lot of time on background information but don't provide enough info for putting strategies into practice." J.R. (Jul. 2023)

"The therapy recommendations for oral motor exercises were beneficial. I liked that I could take course at my own pace. It was a lot of information to digest. I liked that I could go back and listen to some sections twice to fully comprehend the material." J.M. (Jul. 2023)

"Very clear explanations and instructions with real case video examples. Types of exercises that benefit different problems and how to complete them." G.L. (Jun. 2023)

"Strategies for all areas of deficits. The video examples were helpful to visualize the material being presented." M.R. (Jun. 2023)

"Review of neuromuscular underpinnings was beneficial. I liked the lab activities and video examples." T.L. (May 2023)

"This is the course I needed to understand what to look for and how to improve different deficits for all structures involved with feeding and positioning! I liked the video demonstrations." H.B. (May 2023)

"All of this content was beneficial. I liked the demonstration with real-life clients." H.H. (May 2023)

"Therapeutic approaches to OME and feeding were beneficial. I liked the videos and demonstrations." V.A. (Apr. 2023)

"All topics discussed were beneficial beginning with anatomy and connecting all of the body. I liked the techniques and anatomy." K.G. (Mar. 2023)

"The presenter was very knowledgeable. This course thoroughly reviewed the connection between postural stability and oral motor/feeding deficits with applications that could be used right away with my clients." L.M. (Jan. 2023)

"I enjoyed the practical applications of each activity to demonstrate examples of feeding difficulties among children and how they might benefit from therapeutic techniques." C.C. (Jan. 2023)

"I enjoyed the structure in terms of areas of deficit, followed by signs and symptoms, then the ways in which it can be treated." C.C. (Jan. 2023)

"Function of muscles and how it is applicable to children's development was beneficial. I liked the layout of the course." C.A. (Jan. 2023)

"Good demonstrations and research." K.W. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked all of it. Therapy techniques were beneficial." A.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Practical application and things to look for in order to determine what intervention to apply." M.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Postural stability specifically trunk stability and mobility was beneficial. The examples and video demonstrations were helpful." M.A. (Dec. 2022)

"Each section's practice questions/clinical application questions were helpful to see how the information learned could be used to assess and treat "real-life" patients. I liked the suggested therapeutic activities/strategies included in each section." E.K. (Dec. 2022)

"Therapeutic exercises were beneficial. I liked the course organization." A.R. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the oral motor treatment strategies, and in-depth discussion about each oral motor structure." A.J. (Dec. 2022)

"Wealth of information. I liked the assessment and therapy strategies looking at different skills in feeding." A.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Oral motor deficits broken down and discussed by anatomical structures." L.H. (Nov. 2022)

"Videos and the way info was broken down was helpful. The presenter's knowledge was great!" K.L. (Nov. 2022)

"The step by step information of all the parts of the mouth involved in eating was good." D.S. (Oct. 2022)

"I loved the thoroughness of explanations for each aspect of oral structure and function and therapeutic interventions for each deficit area." L.G. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the videos and intervention examples provided. And the information about Buccal and lingual deficits and therapeutic strategies to improve them." K.O. (Sept. 2022)

"Speaker provided multiple examples and the videos were quite good. I got a new perspective on approaches I have been using." D.V. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the layout and how it moved from one area of concern to the next and ended with chewing. It helped show that there is a lot to consider during feeding other than chewing and swallowing." C.J. (Sept. 2022)

"Gave deficits then specific ways to help remediate. I liked the strategies for tongue lateralization and chewing." A.W. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the ability to stop and start." E.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I enjoyed the review of the cranial nerves and the therapy techniques presented." M.K. (Jul. 2022) 

"Learning exact exercise techniques for lips, cheeks, tongue, jaw to process food textures was beneficial. Also, identifying weaknesses. I liked that the course is online and you can go at your own pace." M.M. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked how intensive the course was regarding recognizing red flag signs. Liked the specific exercises that address each area of concern. The importance of each movement per structure and the clinical signs and symptoms of problems in each area." M.L. (Jun. 2022)

"Practical material. Liked the therapeutic strategies." L.H. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked that the course covered therapy techniques in great detail." S.C. (Jun. 2022)

"The course was very thorough." D.W. (Jun. 2022)

"Wealth of information! And I liked that you could go at your own pace, pausing and giving yourself breaks as needed." L.P. (May 2022)

"All of the course was great, as I am a new SLP going into a clinic with feeding clients. Liked the lab exercises and videos to get a feel and a visual of the information." J.S. (May 2022)

"I found the whole course to be beneficial because I am new to feeding therapy. The demonstration videos were especially helpful." L.B. (May 2022)

"I loved the progression of oral motor skills and exercises from front to back. It was very comprehensive and thorough." H.D. (May 2022)

"I liked the strategies and therapy techniques for chewing as chewing deficits are what I most commonly see." C.B. (May 2022)

"She was very thorough and organized in her content." K.W. (May 2022)

"This entire course was beneficial, as I am beginning my training in order to work with children with feeding and swallowing deficits." M.W. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the ease of video streaming and testing formats. Also loved the discount to buy all portions of course!" A.S. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the specific tx techniques & strategies (e.g. lollipop pull for lip closure). Course provided very practical info." O.S. (Apr. 2022)

"Practical therapeutic strategies. I liked that the videos and examples were of actual patients/clients." E.S. (Mar. 2022)

"The exercises were very helpful. I liked the demonstration of exercises and laboratory to demonstrate the deficits and strategies." F.D. (Mar. 2022)

"Videos of actual swallowing therapy were beneficial." S.P. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the strategies for therapy. The instructor did an excellent job explaining material as well as providing lab work." C.A. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the discussion of how things interconnect and ways to work on one area while supporting another – how everything was discussed in relation to one another." A.M. (Jan. 2022)

"I am trying to build my base knowledge for pediatric swallowing disorders and this was a great introduction to therapy techniques, with concrete and thorough information about clinical signs, symptoms and impressions. It was extremely informative and I look forward to taking the subsequent parts of the course series!" E.H. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the use of research and implications for therapy. Additionally, the videos of patients before, during, and after therapy techniques." M.W. (Dec. 2021)

"Very detailed and thorough. I definitely need to take parts 2 and 3 to feel that I have the best base possible for the topic. Use of videos were very helpful to learn the topics, and more would be even better." N.N. (Dec. 2021)

"It was very thoughtfully constructed with the application sections and lab practices. Well organized for immediate clinical use."  A.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I am trying to build my base knowledge for pediatric swallowing disorders and this was a great introduction to therapy techniques, with concrete and thorough information about clinical signs, symptoms and impressions. It was extremely informative and I look forward to taking the subsequent parts of the course!" E.H. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the variety of techniques described for each area of difficulty. It contained a lot of practical information and resources that I will be able to use daily." D.B. (Oct. 2021)

"All of this information will benefit me in daily practice!  I liked the labs and videos, I am a visual learner!" S.S. (Sept. 2021)

"Chewing patterns and placement/positioning tips were beneficial for my daily practice." E.H. (Sept. 2021)

"The detailed information and techniques/strategies for oral motor feeding disorders were very good." N.H. (Aug. 2021)

"I fully appreciated all of the oral-motor signs and symptoms and the therapeutic techniques.  I loved that she used lab practices!" J.V. (Aug. 2021)

"I really enjoyed the discussion of the exercises to do and applications for them. I also liked how the course tied all of the concepts together, and reinforced them throughout the presentation.  Because of the length of the course, I appreciated that I could pause the course at any time, and return later when I was available. I liked that NSS kept track of my progress." K.W. (Jul. 2021)

“I enjoyed the predictable pattern of presentation of each topic, supplemented with practical practice and video examples.”  D.B. (Mar. 2021)

“I liked that videos of real children with real issues were included. It helped to visualize what was being discussed.”  E.B. (Feb. 2021)

"I have recently begun working with clients in early intervention, which requires additional knowledge around feeding/swallowing. While I definitely feel more confident having experts on my team, I wanted to extend my knowledge to have a better understanding of certain techniques used and the science behind them." A.O. (Feb. 2021)

“This course was clear and easy to understand with informative slides paired with case studies and research. I found this information to be very applicable to everyday practice.” K.B. (Jan. 2021)

"I liked the videos and research part. I love how the course is broken down into clinical signs and symptoms, and therapy, and research. It was well organized. Thank you! Also, I love the personal clinical experience embedded in the course material." R.N. (Jan. 2021)

"In depth discussion of facilitating chewing skills was one of the most comprehensive I've experienced. I liked the breadth and depth of information and immediate application potential to clinical practice." S.R. (Jan. 2021)

"All of it was beneficial! The presenter is definitely an expert in her field and has such a vast knowledge basis. She was very detail oriented and explained everything well. I have already recommended this course to colleagues. I also appreciated the lab activities and videos." G.S. (Jan. 2021)

“I loved the detailed therapeutic activities. Also, the videos to support what coursework detailed. I'm a visual learner, so it helped tremendously to see it in action.” V.B. (Jan. 2021)

“This is an excellent course for any specialist working on feeding skills to have a broader idea and knowledge of how to properly engage in a feeding assessment and therapy. Everything was wonderful!” C.R. (Jan. 2021)

$29.00 USD

97% rating - reviews

0.1 ASHA CEUs

Evaluation And Treatment In Telepractice: Part 1 #e198

Presenter: Marissa Rocheleau, MA, CCC-SLP

This course is designed as an introduction to teletherapy evaluation and treatment for speech-language pathologists working with either children or adults. This course will cover client factors, privacy concerns, and technology considerations. It includes multiple samples of telepractice in action as a great visual aid for applying the material covered.... more+

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Evaluation And Treatment In Telepractice: Part 1

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I enjoyed learning about the different hardware needed to do telepractice therapy. The speaker appeared to be very knowledgeable about her field of expertise." M.L. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked that this course covered questions related to caseload selection, reimbursement, equipment use, and online resources. The need to confirm that one's professional liability insurance covers telepractice, coding to suggest the manner of service delivery, and treatment resources were beneficial topics." R.R. (Aug. 2023)

"Very useful information." T.W. (Aug. 2023)

"I found the explanations regarding the various considerations related to telepractice to be very informative." A.M. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked that the course talked about the different technology equipment needed if you want to do teletherapy. I love the handouts given!" K.K. (Jul. 2023)

"I appreciated learning about privacy and reimbursement considerations. This course was a nice overview of how to start a telepractice." N.G. (Jul. 2023)

"Learning telepractice as a service delivery model was beneficial. I liked the convenience of taking course online." A.R. (Mar. 2023)

"I found the information about the hardware, software, and paper-based evaluation most beneficial, because I was unaware of how to evaluate clients/students in telepractice." L.R. (Feb. 2023)

"I enjoyed the links to resources for treatment. I liked the clarity of all the information provided for SLPs doing telepractice working in contractor positions or as business owners." L.R. (Feb. 2023)

"Presenter gave good information about various resources for online evaluations and therapy." M.K. (Nov. 2022)

"Very practical considerations for setting up telepractice. The presenter was quite knowledgeable about the topic - clearly with direct experience." H.H. (Oct. 2022)

"Good overview of private practice considerations - treatment app subscription choices; information on need for liability insurance; HCPC modifier codes." J.Z. (Oct. 2022)

"Good websites to access treatment activities. I liked the information regarding online resources." D.S. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the list of online resources. And the setup and requirements for teletherapy." L.M. (Oct. 2022)

"Concise with good information." F.W. (Sept. 2022)

"All the telepractice information was helpful." C.D. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the specific technology recommendations, online resources, and video examples." S.B. (July 2022)

"This was an in-depth look into the pros and cons of teletherapy. I liked the resources that can be used to supplement sessions and the information regarding billing." D.R. (July 2022)

"Learning the difference between Q-Global and Q-Interactive for evaluating clients was beneficial. And the research provided for the efficacy of teletherapy." N.C. (July 2022)

"Short and easy to understand. Liked discussion on equipment needed." L.F. (July 2022)

"Description of hardware needed was helpful. I liked the organization and ease of presentation." J.S. (July 2022)

"I appreciated the telepractice information provided by the speaker. She reinforced the importance of patient privacy, written permission from Pearson for paper testing, and further telepractice research for potential use (i.e., dysphagia evaluation). I also appreciated the therapy activity resources (i.e., various websites) that she provided."  B.D. (July 2022)

"Concise relay of information; covered range of aspects to consider before "jumping into" telepractice."  M.G. (June 2022)

"The author addressed items comprehensively. Covered the logistics of setting up eval and tx in telepractice."  K.B. (June 2022)

"Liked the tips for using paper evaluations through telepractice. Very pertinent information and well organized."  A.P. (June 2022)

"Great resources. I look forward to the next 2 courses." Y.C. (June 2022)

"Specific resources for teletherapy treatment." D.C. (Apr. 2022)

"The types of telepractice and the treatment resources was very helpful. I felt the presentation covered a lot of material in just an hour."  M.B. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the specifics on equipment needed, pros and cons, video of eval and therapy session." M.S. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the resources on what materials to use with students." A.K. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the examples of websites to use in therapy. Course was easy to follow along." T.A. (Jan. 2022)

"Presenter appeared very knowledgeable and was thorough." J.T. (Dec. 2021)

"All information was very helpful. Information was presented well!" A.R. (Nov. 2021)

"The resources available for telepractice treatment were good for my daily practice.  Good overview of pros and cons of telepractice treatment and evaluation."  J.T. (Oct. 2021)

"All of the information is interesting. I have only practiced as an "in person" therapist. Understanding the equipment needed, materials/APPS, evidence based limitations was good." K.R. (Oct. 2021)

"As a school-based SLP using telepractice for the last year and a half, I was unaware of some of the regulatory issues. This was very helpful to know. I was unaware of any research in this area, however in my own experience I found that telepractice allows me to work one-to-one with my students rather than in groups and as a result I have noticed more timely results. Also, I have wondered if there a was a carryover component since I was actually working with them in a primary environment, rather than a tucked-away speech room." J.C. (Sept. 2021)

"I found the summary and examples of evaluation procedures most beneficial. I liked that she provided example videos to illustrate points and provide insight on real application." J.W. (Aug. 2021)

“I was glad to clarify some information related to online evaluations. I was also glad to have her list of useful therapy sites as well. The presenter was well prepared and presented her information clearly.”  M.G. (Aug. 2021)

“I appreciated the resources for therapy and the guidelines for starting up (LLC) and malpractice coverage. I liked the level of instruction and the organization of information. The pace of the presentation was perfect for me.” B.P. (Jul. 2021)

"It was clear and concise. Also, that it provided websites to look into." A.M. (May 2021)

“I found the references and the pros and cons of telepractice to be helpful.” M.S. (Mar. 2021)

"The discussion on pros and cons was most beneficial. I am interested in this type of practice am looking for information: this course provided the beginnings, I look forward to viewing the other 2 parts. Good presentation of both pros and cons." C.S. (Feb. 2021)

“It was a great session! Good practical info for using Telepractice as an SLP.” H.M. (Jan. 2021)

$49.00 USD

97% rating - reviews

0.25 ASHA CEUs

Orofacial Myology/Tongue Thrust: An Introduction With Assessment Applications #e190

Presenter: Sandra R. Holtzman, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, QOM

This course presents an overview of the specialty area of Orofacial Myology and its relationship to the field of Speech-language Pathology. Discussed are the procedures involved in examining various orofacial structures and functions. Learn which barriers interfere with successful treatment, and receive instruction for improving your client's lingual, labial and mandibular coordination skills.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"It was helpful to learn about methods to accomplish bowling of the tongue. I liked that there were many ideas provided for direct treatment." S.C. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of dentition and types of bites. The correlation discussed between Orofacial Myology and speech was helpful." R.A. (Sep. 2023)

"The discussion of ankyloglossia was particularly helpful. Assessment tools are always beneficial as well." D.R. (Sep. 2023)

"I really enjoyed the refresher on malocclusions. I appreciated hearing the old terminology versus the new! I wasn't aware of some of the changes. What I learned will help me assess some of my clients and what is really going on and perhaps consider some referrals that I need to make. Great variety of ways information was presented! Loved the videos!" S.S. (Sep. 2023)

"Identification and differentiation of ankyloglossia, discussion of proper terminology, normal vs. abnormal function, and exercises that may be performed were beneficial topics. I liked the videos and pictures to help better understand normal vs abnormal and correct vs incorrect." A.K. (Sep. 2023)

"I appreciated the visuals - the pictures and videos that helped demonstrate an idea/exercise/dx." A.B. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the specific treatment goals." C.F. (Sep. 2023)

"Specific rationale for how anatomy and physiology may impact speech production. I liked the many examples!" A.S. (Aug. 2023)

"Helpful tips for therapy. Learning how to improve my evaluation methods of students with interdental lisps and how to better recognize the impact of the oral facial muscles on speech." M.D. (Aug. 2023)

"Learning how all of this relates to articulation! Very clear video." A.G. (Aug. 2023)

"The clarification of terminology and which terms are preferred, measurements to diagnose and track progress, normal occlusion, and resting posture of the face instead of just learning about the tongue were all beneficial topics. The course was not rushed, content was easily understood, good visuals and videos." C.L. (Aug. 2023)

"Understanding habitual mandible, lingual, and labial postures' effect on oral functions. I liked that the course was recorded and can be replayed for processing of more complex information." Y.S. (Jul. 2023)

"Learning how best to teach habitual spot-finding abilities to improve resting tongue position and articulation of speech sounds." J.H. (Jul. 2023)

"Easy to follow presenter & information. Topics I already had a foundation in, but needed more direction on specific exercises. I liked the assessment & exercise portion." H.L. (Jul. 2023)

"The entire presentation was very helpful in this area of orofacial myology. The course was very practical, and the presenter gave great examples throughout the course." A.K. (Jul. 2023)

"Concise and good information. I enjoyed learning about specific things to do if a deficit is observed with lingual elevation and lateralization." A.T. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the presenter's personality and way of explaining important information. All of it was beneficial." M.M. (Jun. 2023)

"The evaluation norms and therapy tools were beneficial. Presenter really knows her context and is able to explain clearly and easily!" D.S. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the therapy suggestions and the medical information." S.C. (Jun. 2023)

"This course gave me good foundational knowledge of orofacial myology as it relates to speech." K.M. (Jun. 2023)

"Sandra was knowledgeable and passionate. The last half hour was the most beneficial for my practice working with preschoolers. It reminded me of topics I can bring up during initial assessments while I have the parents there." K.L. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the practical exercises to help with more efficient tongue movement that will lead to effective speech. I appreciated the practical explanation of why the airway blockage and having a lower, forward tongue position could impact articulation and impede treatment. It solidified what I had always suspected but previously did not have the information to support." H.N. (Jun. 2023)

"This course was specific in the reason for myo, exercises, and functional assessment that I can use tomorrow. I liked the exercises in building up oral motor support and the tools that are needed to support change in function with activities." J.G. (Jun. 2023)

"Addressing tongue mobilization techniques with sounds (ta, na, da, la) was beneficial. I liked the videos." R.B. (Jun. 2023)

"Discussion on the various types of malocclusions was beneficial. I liked the tips on parental conferences." B.R. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of each movement/task that the client should be able to complete and the steps to help them get there." M.P. (May 2023)

"Very Practical. I can use this information in my therapy next week. Descriptions of the exercises and the criteria for completion of each step were beneficial." K.S. (May 2023)

"The section on ankyloglossia was beneficial. I liked the provision of functional applications." L.R. (May 2023)

"I liked the specific exercises and client examples." B.P. (May 2023)

"Activities in therapy to improve orofacial myology. I liked the course organization." L.V. (May 2023)

"I liked the sequence of exercises to address appropriate lingual resting." M.R. (May 2023)

"Very descriptive course and gave nice examples. Appreciated the real-life pictures and videos. I liked the discussion on exercises to complete to determine spot awareness." J.H. (May 2023)

"Assessment and factors in assessing orofacial myology issues were beneficial." C.S. (May 2023)

"Learning orofacial myology connection to speech production. I liked the presenter and the content." S.P. (May 2023)

"I liked the objective measurements to set goals and measure progress. Engaging instructor with good videos for demonstration." J.F. (Apr. 2023)

"The definition of malocclusions and pictures were helpful. The handouts matched the presentation well." L.G. (Apr. 2023)

"Sections related to addressing the movements and impacts on speech production were beneficial. I liked the videos and examples." J.F. (Apr. 2023)

"I loved that she gave specific exercises to do. Her presentations are very well organized and easy to understand. Very helpful information!" K.R. (Apr. 2023)

"I am so interested in myofunctional therapy. I liked how the presenter broke things down to be understood in better detail." K.W. (Apr. 2023)

"The tongue tie assessment tools and proficiency exam were beneficial." K.M. (Apr. 2023)

"Good intro to orofacial myology, and I liked the videos." T.L. (Apr. 2023)

"Learning barriers that interfere with successful treatment. I liked everything, especially learning about the correct resting postures of tongue, lips, and mandible, and barriers to successful treatment for various speech disorders." A.C. (Mar. 2023)

"Discussion of anatomy was beneficial. I liked the ease of scheduling this course into my day." J.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Very clear and concise. Treatment exercises for correction of myo dysfunction." G.F. (Mar. 2023)

"Overview of OMD in general, specifically the noxious oral habits, was beneficial. I liked the ability to pace myself." M.P. (Mar. 2023)

"I was most interested in the discussion on resting oral postures and how they impact speech, feeding, and swallowing. I really liked that you included so many video examples, as this was so helpful." H.V. (Mar. 2023)

"Lip and tongue function baseline skills are useful in assessment. The video examples of tasks were helpful." C.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Good content. Learning barriers to speech therapy such as airway and negative oral habits." M.O. (Mar. 2023)

"Detailed explanation of the basic early exercises - spot awareness, broaden and narrow tongue, lingual-mandibular differentiation, and lingual palatal seal." D.J. (Mar. 2023)

"Explanation of the terms, negative oral habits and a clear review of the proficiency exam was beneficial. I liked the videos. Discussed the proficiency test and also showed videos of methods to accomplish them." K.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Course information was extremely detailed. Treatment strategies for individuals with abnormal orofacial myology." K.G. (Mar. 2023)

"Good treatment examples. I liked the videos and demonstrations of tools to use in therapy." D.F. (Mar. 2023)

"Practical application of therapeutic techniques." D.H. (Feb. 2023)

"Ideas for assessment and treatment of oromyofacial disorders. I liked that I could do the course at my own pace." K.P. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the assessment information and background information. Well presented course with evidence included and resource references." C.G. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the exercises to address specific needs in an individual, and exercises and strategies to elicit home base." L.B. (Feb. 2023)

"Treatment strategies were beneficial. I liked the use of images and videos to increase comprehension of the topics discussed." G.A. (Feb. 2023)

"All of it!! Sandra was very easy to listen to, and she thoroughly explained things. I also liked that I could stop course and write and go back to listen again." P.S. (Feb. 2023)

"The entire course was fascinating and will change my practice. Clear explanations and videos to demonstrate technique." J.H. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning the correct positions of tongue, teeth, lips. I liked the visuals and videos to support the narration." A.B. (Jan. 2023)

"All of the information presented was beneficial to my daily practice! The link between habitual resting postures and articulation in connected speech vs. structured articulation practice will change the way I deliver articulation interventions. Clarity/organization of content, a little bit of humor, ability to go at my own pace, instructive visuals." A.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Invaluable - measuring the frenum; learning the differences between overjet, overbite, crossbite. The "live" photos of structures vs drawings were so helpful." D.O. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the functional activities that I can put into use immediately with students. The final 50 minutes of the presentation will change how I approach students and I will use the new strategies to help increase speech clarity and accurate motor planning." A.M. (Jan. 2023)

"Detailing scope of practice for Orofacial Myology and disorders it is meant to and can treat. I've been hearing of certain SLP's recommending it as a cure all and using the exercises for pretty much everything. Seems like everyone coming out of the clinic is being diagnosed with a tongue tie. I was especially taken aback when I started hearing of "posterior tongue tie." Thanks for addressing that!" X.O. (Jan. 2023)

"Practical. I liked the therapy techniques." J.D. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the introduction to terms/definitions, the breakdown of the methods, and learning that "tongue thrust" is not an actual helpful term. I liked the video examples." S.L. (Jan. 2023)

"I learned how to complete a thorough oral motor assessment that not only includes the frenum but the function of the tongue during the swallow. I liked the videos." W.H. (Jan. 2023)

"Goals, and specific steps were beneficial. I liked the application to articulation therapy." J.C. (Jan. 2023)

"Excellent and informative presenter. Assessing tongue tie and how negative oral habits can impact articulation precision was beneficial." T.H. (Jan. 2023)

"The anatomy and related physiology was very helpful. I liked the clear cut steps to determine the problem and how to decide on a treatment approach." C.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Negative oral habits and how they relate to speech production were beneficial. Liked that I could complete course at my own pace." C.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Everything in this course was well done. It answered some questions as I was thinking about some clients that exhibit some of these characteristics." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Explanation of habitual resting posture and its connection to speech production was beneficial. I liked the examples, pictures and methods for treatment." K.R. (Dec. 2022)

"Baseline measurements were beneficial. Course was easy to comprehend, good for an introduction course." L.R. (Dec. 2022)

"Nice sequence between observations, testing and treatment exercises." J.A. (Dec. 2022)

"The need to address oral resting posture BEFORE articulation. I liked the videos, pictures, and illustrations." A.S. (Dec. 2022)

"The steps to follow were helpful when beginning. Starting with observing habitual resting posture before proceeding with other assessments." J.A. (Dec. 2022)

"Provides information that can be immediately used." L.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Assessment of resting postures was helpful as well as the visual charts and photos." S.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I learned that the lip and tongue resting point is just as important as teaching placement of articulation sounds. I liked the videos and specific examples." T.C. (Nov. 2022)

"The dental information/terminology and lingual basics for proficiency criteria and methods to accomplish tasks were beneficial. I liked when the presenter provided pictures and videos to demonstrate." L.K. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the exercises and videos." B.J. (Nov. 2022)

"The specific treatment suggestions for improving lingual control post frenectomy were helpful." R.R. (Nov. 2022)

"The entire course was extremely relevant. Very organized." E.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Very informative course." B.A. (Nov. 2022)

"Very good audio quality." L.J. (Nov. 2022)

"Good overall review of anatomy and how to relate it into practice." B.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the exercises and mouth props." K.M. (Nov. 2022)

"The components of how to correct a tongue thrust and the video examples were good." L.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Discussion of specific exercises to target oral movement and resting posture were helpful to learn." M.C. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the speaker's pace and energy." R.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I found the techniques beneficial for clients with orofacial concerns. The instructor was so knowledgeable and offered slides which I found extremely helpful." M.D. (Oct. 2022)

"I enjoyed the examples and videos." L.L. (Oct. 2022)

"Great exercises and examples on how to do the exercises." K.M. (Oct. 2022)

"The discussion of obligatory errors was very interesting in the aspect of exposing the source of many common errors." D.L. (Oct. 2022)

"I found it very helpful to look at the barriers, look at resting position, and consider training oral movement or differentiation patterns PRIOR to providing training on specific sounds, such as s/z or sh/j." V.D. (Oct. 2022)

"This is a good course to include as part of my training protocol for new hires." C.L. (Oct. 2022)

"The specific exercises used at the end were very helpful. Learning what to look for in an assessment was also great!" S.N. (Sept. 2022)

"The initial introduction to this topic covered a wide enough range of ideas to allow me to research it further and hopefully take another course." C.L. (Sept. 2022)

"The presenter was very clear and concise. I learned a lot to help me feel confident in treating this client population." J.L. (Sept. 2022)

"Very detailed description of normal versus disordered and clear definitions and explanations of terms."  M.V. (Sept. 2022)

"The discussion on how to begin the process for reducing tongue thrusting in regards to evaluating structures and resting/movement of tongue posture was great!  I like the use of visuals to provide more information on what I would be looking for."  S.M. (Sept. 2022)

"The specific exercises to help improve tongue function were beneficial."  E.J. (Sept. 2022)

"The course presented very clear, concise, and applicable suggestions for assessment and intervention."  P.H. (Sept. 2022)

"The step by step elicitation techniques were good to learn."  R.B. (Sept. 2022)

"The in depth oral facial exam in order to identify incorrect postures that may likely affect speech production was good."  C.L. (Sept. 2022)

"Identifying OMDS and providing appropriate support and referrals was good information."  M.A. (Aug. 2022)

"I like how it took me through step by step the "lingual basics" and the proficiency at each step before moving on."  N.H. (Aug. 2022)

"I found the specific exercises helpful as well as the steps to address prior to initiating articulation therapy."  S.H. (Aug. 2022)

"I enjoyed the review of dental aspects relating to speech therapy, the connection between the tongue and lips resting postures as they impact speech."  B.P. (Aug. 2022)

"Wow! there was so much more than I imagined. I will use all the tips on Finding the Spot that she mentioned. I do some now but she gave so many helpful suggestions to expand upon stabilizing the tongue and mandible.  There was a lot of good and practical information. I took it because I evaluated many kindergarteners with interdental lisps at the end of last year and now I will have new eyes to look at them with as first graders."  D.M. (Aug. 2022)

"Liked how functional and relevant it is. And specific exercises to incorporate that will serve as an important foundation for articulation therapy." L.H. (Jul. 2022)

"The descriptions of the negative oral habits and the barriers to successful treatment as well as how habitual lingual and/or labial resting posture affect speech production and nasality were beneficial. I like when the presenter gave examples or showed videos of actual therapy." C.H. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked the videos and the pace and comprehensiveness of the course, and the exercises that were discussed." J.T. (Jul. 2022)

"Importance of tongue rest position related to speech production. I liked all the visuals." N.S. (Jul. 2022)

"Learning how to assess the child was helpful, and how to treat the child." J.M. (Jul. 2022)

"The whole topic was interesting as I had information from when I was a child in oral facial myology therapy, and how it has also changed since I was in college. I liked her understanding of the topic and her clarity in explaining the topic." J.D. (Jun. 2022)

"Very clear talk, and the presentation was at a good pace. I liked the whole course." J.M. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked the demonstrations and learning about how feeding can be impacted with prolonged thumb sucking or sippy cup use." C.M. (Jun. 2022)

"Learning steps to decrease tongue thrust. I liked the patient videos." M.A. (Jun. 2022)

"Great course. Gave me a lot of information that I can use for my oral motor evaluations." N.R. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked the videos and connecting the swallowing process to speech production." C.G. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked learning the importance of assessing airway concerns, negative oral habits, and resting tongue posture in my evaluation of speech and feeding with my current caseload. Understanding the impact of these factors helped me better understand how to help my patients. I really liked the question and answer format of her presentation. It felt more dynamic than presenters who read the slides." J.D. (Apr. 2022)

"The course is easy to understand given the number of pictures, diagrams, and descriptions." H.M. (Apr. 2022)

"The entire course is relevant for assessment and treatment. Clear presentation of information, pictures, and video examples." D.H. (Apr. 2022)

"The way it was presented was good – from background information to therapy techniques." K.E. (Mar. 2022)

"I found the detailed description of various tongue-ties and related disorders to be especially enlightening. I also appreciated the explicit descriptions and examples of positioning and production." S.S. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the videos and visuals; without these it would have been hard to understand the content. Also, the specificity with some of the treatment measures." M.B. (Feb. 2022)

"Quality content and good use of example videos." V.J. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the review of therapy orders for any child who may have concomitant issues or issues not primarily based on strictly speech sound errors, (i.e., not just /s/ errors)." J.M. (Feb. 2022)

“The presenter is knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly enjoys her work. The techniques were clearly explained.” V.P. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked treat the barriers first. Informative, video and picture examples, practical applications." C.M. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the review of normal and disordered structures, assessment tools, treatment videos. Also the ability to stop and start, review." M.D. (Jan. 2022)

"Material was presented in a clear and organized manner." A.M. (Dec. 2021)

"Good use of visuals and handouts. Great information." R.H. (Dec. 2021)

"It was all extremely relevant to my work in early intervention and now I am very excited to learn more about orofacial myology.  I liked the speaker. She conveyed the information in an organized and fun manner while also displaying her years of clinical expertise." S.M. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the practical exercises to achieve correct rest posture for the tongue."  M.D. (Oct. 2021)

"The assessments and the placement drills were beneficial. I will be doing this prior to treatment of sounds from here forward.  I liked the thoroughness of the programs." M.V. (Oct. 2021)

"It was good that she gives you a treatment program to begin with patients/ students. She is also very precise about each exercise, so that you know if you are doing it correctly.  I was very impressed by how much information she put in 2.5 hrs and how well organized it was- this makes it easier to digest. And I'm so grateful that I can go back and review the info because most of it was new for me. I definitely did not get it all the first time. I've gone back to listen to sections of it already to help learn better her specific exercises. Thank you!" J.R. (Aug. 2021)

"I have been seeing a lot of students whom I suspect of having orofacial myology dysfunction to some extent. This course gave me things to look for during my oral examinations to determine whether or not this may be impacting a child's articulation. I appreciated being able to do the course on my own schedule." D.M. (Aug. 2021)

"The correlation of resting tongue position to speech production. If you address the cause of the problem you truly address the needs of the child." C.M. (Aug. 2021)

"The whole course was excellent and will be utilized for the basis for articulation therapy.  I liked the sequence of information, the pace, the videos; especially the proficiency exam." K.H. (Jul. 2021)

"Sandra's definition of Orofacial Myology is the clearest in my mind on explaining what it is about." K.R. (Jun. 2021)

"I learned about the importance of resting tongue position.  The pictures and videos to support what was taught." K.L. (May 2021)

“The presenter was very knowledgeable, and the information was practical and interesting.” T.M. (Mar. 2021)

“Because of this course, I feel ready to start making changes to the way I have done assessments and therapy for years. Presenter repeated what was important, and emphasized what we needed to know so that it was easy to learn. Best course I have ever taken!! I cannot wait for more!” J.R. (Feb. 2021)

$89.00 USD

98% rating - reviews

0.5 ASHA CEUs

Esophageal Disorders: A New Technology And Perspective On Management #e189

Presenter: Robert Arnold, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Signs and symptoms traditionally thought by SLPs to represent an oral or pharyngeal dysphagia may also at times be the result of a primary or comorbid esophageal swallow disorder, or even be the result of pathology at the level of the stomach, intestine, and/or colon. This course explores integrating into the clinical swallow exam both esophageal physiology evaluation and screening for signs and symptoms of pathology in the lower GI tract.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Understanding the various types of esophageal dysphagia as categories. LOTS of case studies!!" S.N. (Sep. 2023)

"Identifying need for GI consult was beneficial." J.Z. (Sep. 2023)

"The steps for testing for esophageal dysphagia and questions to ask for history were helpful." C.P. (Aug. 2023)

"Information provided regarding the scope of practice in dealing with esophageal phase disorders as an SLP was beneficial." L.B. (Jul. 2023)

"Learning how esophageal assessment fits into our scope of practice. The content was interesting and simple to comprehend." L.M. (Jun. 2023)

"Different treatments and referrals for esophageal dysphagia. I liked that I could pace myself through this self-study." E.S. (Jun. 2023)

"All content was beneficial! I liked the powerpoint and lecture format." L.M. (May 2023)

"The esophageal obstruction information...causes, etc was beneficial. I liked the informational format." M.W. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the case studies." B.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Speaker was obviously very knowledgeable. I liked the case studies and learning how various conditions present. Good info on slides, and he didn't just read them. He talked about them, referenced them, and gave lots of other context. Made course more interesting." L.D. (Jan. 2023)

"Good information related to esophageal dysphagia. Course was thorough but not overwhelming." J.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked everything. Learning various conditions causing esophageal dysphagia was helpful." T.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Esophageal education was new and helpful. Learning esophageal disorders and their potential contributions to voice disorders. List of instrumental assessments suited for evaluation of esophageal swallow physiology. Definition of pharyngo-esophageal dysphagia. List of targets for lumen restoration." S.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Clear, useful, and well organized. It was so good to learn more details about specific disorders of the esophagus (instead of just referring to GI and letting them figure it out). Now, I will be able to better direct my colleagues as to *why* the referral was made." R.F. (Nov. 2022)

"Thorough information presented." S.M. (Nov. 2022)

"The explanation of terminology, treatment techniques, and strategies were good." M.K. (Oct. 2022)

"The content was good and I liked the esophageal disorders topic." T.J. (Sept. 2022)

"The course was easy to follow." A.S. (Aug. 2022)

"This course was excellent!" C.H. (June 2022)

"I liked the esophageal focus and the esophageal history intake." J.M. (Mar. 2022)

"I now have a better understanding of some of the esophageal terminology and disorders." N.A. (Dec. 2021)

"Presenter was EXCELLENT. Not only was he informative and experienced, but there was an incredible compassion regarding the plight of those who live in rural locations who cannot access appropriate diagnostic methods. Also, he had a wonderful compassion about the impact of these disorders." C.S. (Dec. 2021)

“I loved Dr. Arnold's clear presentation style and the plethora of information that can be applied to daily practice.” D.M. (Dec. 2021)

“This was a very thorough course. Plus, it walks you through each step several times. The examples were extremely helpful.” L.R. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked that I could complete the course at my own pace and review prior information as needed." K.S. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked learning about esophageal disorders. All the topics will be beneficial to me." A.A. (Nov. 2021)

"Learning the relationship between oral/pharyngeal dysphagia and esophagus – the practical treatment options." S.C. (Nov. 2021)

"Discussion of new esophageal assessments and techniques – the convenience of the online course format." K.L. (Nov. 2021)

"The crossover therapy techniques, myofacial release therapy to re-mobilize soft tissues after radiation were beneficial for my daily practice. I liked the case studies and review of terminology." M.T. (Sept. 2021)

“I thoroughly enjoyed learning to take into account the entire digestive system as part of my CSA. I also enjoyed learning about the various esophageal complications that can impede the swallow and pose risks for aspiration.” K.R. (Jun. 2021)

"I liked learning in greater detail the importance of assessing the esophagus & how to do it. I enjoyed the holistic approach, going over how the upper and lower digestive tracts work together, and linking multiple areas together - voice, swallowing, GERD, & cough." A.H. (May 2021)

"I work in SNFs with elderly who exhibit esophageal symptoms and have always been weak in this area due to minimal training/exposure. I liked that it explained an area that I needed to learn about and that I can use the info in working with the elderly." G.J. (Apr. 2021)

"Understanding the depths of scope of practice for SLP and knowing where it crosses over into another professional's scope was most helpful. Very insightful information." B.M. (Mar. 2021)

"I enjoyed the discussion on risk management with transnasal procedures and going over the role of SLP in upper aerodigestive function. I have more of a leg to stand on with some radiologists during MBS." J.K. (Feb. 2021)

"The general info and how connected all parts of the aerodigestive tract are was helpful discussion. Well organized course." P.M. (Jan. 2021)

“I found all the different tests to help diagnose problems very helpful.”  K.M. (Jan. 2021)

$85.00 USD

99% rating - reviews

0.45 ASHA CEUs

Tackling Palliative Rehabilitation: The SLP's Guide To End Of Life Services #e183

Presenters: Irene Gofman, MS, CCC-SLP & Amanda Warren, MS, CCC-SLP

This course reviews ways in which cognitive, communication and dysphagia management in end of life care differ in comparison to management in other populations. It will contrast palliative care vs. hospice. Also addressed will be early decision making and advocacy for patients nearing the end of life, and cultural competency when approaching patients with diverse backgrounds.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Discussion of palliative care for patients of various cultural backgrounds. Ideas were presented in a clear and concise manner, yet sufficiently detailed." C.V. (Aug. 2023)

"AAC considerations, reminders for documentation, AAC review, and the dysphagia topics were all beneficial." B.W. (May. 2023) 

"Discussion of PEG feeds and dementia was beneficial. I liked the AAC." C.C. (May. 2023)

"Easy to understand course with good visuals." M.M. (Feb. 2023)

"Course covers ethics in a range of areas. I liked the research on feeding tube efficacy." S.W. (Dec. 2022)

"Excellent speakers! Learning informed refusal vs non-compliance...and cultural differences was beneficial." K.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Assessment and treatment - Complete topic coverage." E.P. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the different topics within palliative care that correlate to the patient's needs as a whole." M.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Discussion of end of life care decisions and decision making was beneficial." D.R. (Dec. 2022)

"Early decision making. I liked the various areas covered in depth." E.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Data on g-tubes was beneficial. I liked the thoroughness of course content." B.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Referrals, goals, not signing off on patients as quickly. I liked the speakers presentation of information and relative examples." R.K. (Dec. 2022)

"Tips for coordinating with the palliative care team and advocating for palliative care with physicians across the continuum of care." L.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Instructors provided real-world scenarios and examples, as well as real-world solutions for common obstacles within the provision of palliative care at end of life." L.S. (Nov. 2022)

"The speakers were engaging." L.W. (Nov. 2022)

"As an acute care SLP, I enjoyed the dysphagia management section and how it relates to dementia/end of life. I appreciated that the sections were broken into manageable chunks. I was able to complete the course a section at a time without having to stop in the middle." V.T. (Nov. 2022)

"I really enjoyed the way the speakers presented the materials in sections. I also really appreciated their enthusiasm and passion for this topic. It made the course really enjoyable." S.O. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning about our role as SLPs with our patients who are on Palliative Care was beneficial to my daily practice. Excellent presentation filled with information about how we can be a part of the palliative care team and how we can bring our areas of expertise to assist the quality of life of our patients who are at the end of their lives." I.H. (Nov. 2022)

"The entire discussion was well constructed and discussed. This will guide me from ways to participate in palliative care to appropriate documentation. Informative and easy to listen, follow information, and take notes." H.S. (Oct. 2022)

"The dysphagia management and AAC use was good information. The course will be an easy reference in the future." J.L. (Oct. 2022)

"I was impressed with the information on the need for oral care to reduce the risk of aspiration issues." M.T. (Sept. 2022)

"It was all very beneficial, but the information on Communication & Documentation was the most applicable to my daily practice." J.D. (Sept. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." C.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the functional approach." J.A. (Jun. 2022)

"It was very well organized and informative." K.P. (Jun. 2022)

"Learning the difference between Palliative Care and Hospice. I also found the information on what Palliative Care offers, goal writing, and cultural sensitivity all very useful. Great depth of the information." D.T. (May 2022)

"I liked all of it! I think the content and overall presentation was great! Liked the use of AAC to meet functional communication needs and help patient and family achieve their goals." K.R. (May 2022)

"Dysphagia management and risks associated with PEG placements in pts with Dementia was helpful. I liked that it was self-pacing." A.R. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the examples of goals to help brainstorm with patient specific areas to target, as well as verbiage to use when writing goals. Also, examples of documentation and examples of treatment and justification." A.P. (Mar. 2022)

"I loved the presenters, they held my attention the whole time. Examples of documentation and need for early palliative referrals was beneficial." C.R. (Mar. 2022)

"Learning role of SLP across different domains. I liked that the videos are categorized with options to slow or speed up and that handouts are provided." W.S. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the communication management for end of life. And the segmenting of topics." J.B. (Mar. 2022)

"The instructors approach to the presentation was organized, easy to follow and interesting. Their personal experiences with palliative care and topic knowledge added to this valuable information received." V.J. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the information regarding various cultures, and the wide variety of topics." K.R. (Feb. 2022)

"Best practices for palliative care patients with dysphagia. I liked the thoroughness of the material, and relatable presentation." F.B. (Feb. 2022)

"I really loved the education presented in this course, specifically on this topic. There really are little to no quality educational resources on this topic! Thank you!" E.O. (Dec. 2021)

"Practical info in all areas of SLP scope at EOL - dysphagia management, hunger at end of life, developing team to support, documentation details." S.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the suggestions on how to advocate for early palliative care services. Multitude of topics covered all pertaining to palliative care." A.S. (Dec. 2021)

"Clear presentation. Liked discussion of AAC and cultural differences." K.G. (Dec. 2021)

"Importance of early referrals. I liked the topics covered and research provided." L.E. (Dec. 2021)

"Course was very informative. Learning how to write communication goals will be beneficial." T.C. (Dec. 2021)

"Honoring patient quality of life over recommendations based on clinical judgments only. I liked the multicultural information." L.S. (Dec. 2021)

"The topic on cultural differences and what kind of language and communication with patients and family members is appropriate for various cultures. Some of this information was new to me. I liked the discussions about dementia (good review), Decision-making and cultural competence/awareness." S.L. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the AAC tips and info, review of screening and testing tools, and documentation tips. Ease of use and time flexible." V.V. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the approaches to EOL in valuing pt's perspective." K.S. (Nov. 2021)

“I liked the types of rehabilitation. So many therapists, doctors, and nurses believe that therapy is only necessary if the patient is going to improve. However, our skillset is much greater than that. And our services are very much needed at end of life also. The education regarding how to communicate bad news was helpful. I feel this course was broken down into good subtopics that all have to do with the end of life. Very good course.” H.O. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the practical suggestions/ideas for everyday therapy. I used the AAC information clinically the very same day I took this course. Thank you!"  M.D. (Oct. 2021)

"Have a greater understanding of role in palliative care and benefits of same in order to provide education to pt/family and other team members." T.M. (Sept. 2021)

“The discussion of Palliative care vs. Hospice increased my understanding of the differences. As well, the discussion of communication intervention with end of life patients has raised my awareness considerations." S.W. (Aug. 2021)

“I appreciated the increased info regarding the palliative care impact of PEG tubes on end of life patients and AAC suggestions. The example goals in the documentation section were helpful also.” J.Y. (Jun. 2021)

"I appreciated going over AAC, goals, and cultural context. I liked that it was organized in categories/titles." J.Y. (May 2021)

"Presenters had professional verbal style. Good info to tie in research articles and objective test features." B.S. (May 2021)

"All of it was beneficial - especially the cultural competence discussion. Very good course. As mentioned above, I liked the Cultural Competence section and also some of the specifics like the Boogie Board and ABCD." S.C. (Apr. 2021)

"The information specific to what Palliative care is and the role for the SLP in dysphagia and dementia was most helpful. All of the course content was very informative and immediately applicable." D.H. (Apr. 2021)

"I was most interested in cultural differences with respect to end of life concerns. I liked the example of assessments for persons with dementia was informative and comprehensive." R.M. (Mar. 2021)

"Excellent use of relevant examples. The review of dysphagia, communication and cognitive treatment/assessment in palliative care was most beneficial." N.A. (Jan. 2021)

“This information is very pertinent to my everyday work within acute care. I liked how the course was broken down. Very good presenters. Good use of examples from their clinical experience.” K.T. (Jan. 2021)

“Several clinical scenarios and case examples helped with functional application to my daily work. I greatly appreciated an example of how to better phrase/describe palliative care to an uncertain family/pt. The presenters were knowledgeable and had an incredible passion for this patient population. The course covered so many areas of our field that we lacked education about in graduate school.” K.K. (Dec. 2020)

$69.00 USD

99% rating - reviews

0.3 ASHA CEUs

Esophageal Dysphagia: Evaluation And Treatment Options #e181

Presenter: Tom Franceschini, MS, CCC-SLP

This course will discuss the role of the speech-language pathologist in the evaluation and treatment of Esophageal Dysphagia. Learn to identify common disorders and diseases of the esophagus during assessment, and learn treatment options to improve swallowing function in patients with esophageal dysphagia. Participants will learn to interpret the findings of an esophagram and upper GI as it relates to patients with dysphagia.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"The review of the cranial nerves was helpful. I just learned that those with Parkinson's may develop tighter UES opening, and head rotation increases intrabolus pressure. I liked the examples/imaging and case studies." L.T. (Oct. 2023)

"Every part of this course was beneficial. I especially appreciated the information re: UES and the oropharyngeal symptoms that may result from esophageal dysphagia. Information re: referred sensation was also very interesting. The presenter's pacing & concentration of useful information was in perfect balance." B.H. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the organization of material presented and actual photos of esophageal conditions." J.H. (Aug. 2023)

"Specific interventions and referrals. I liked the discussion on the correlation between images seen under fluoro and endoscopy." E.G. (Aug. 2023)

"Lots of videos and visuals! I liked the tube feed considerations." M.L. (Aug. 2023)

"The presenter was excellent. He was engaging, his slides were well organized. Charts, pictures, and videos helped me to conceptualize the information that he presented." E.M. (Jul. 2023)

"Thorough review of esophageal anatomy and physiology." A.M. (Jul. 2023)

"Learning to screen for esophageal disorders was beneficial. I liked all the images and videos." V.H. (Jun. 2023)

"Extremely educational and valuable course for SLPs. The presenter was very knowledgeable about the topic and I personally enjoyed listening to the stories about real patients and simultaneously watching videos that corresponded with their issue or disorder. I liked the fact that you can stop and go as you please. Rewind and re-listen to important information." F.M. (Jun. 2023)

"Discussing esophageal disorders and the review of anatomy and physiology were beneficial." C.C. (May 2023)

"I liked the anatomy and physiology review. Good images and videos and clear delivery." S.R. (Apr. 2023)

"Facts that can positively affect dysphagia assessment and management. Easy to learn from this course. Good references." R.C. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the examples provided. The general esophagus knowledge was beneficial." M.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Love Tom's courses. He is so easy to follow and a very good speaker overall. I have seen him in person and would love to attend another one of his courses live. The vast majority of my residents have GERD, which our facility has been assessing at MBS with a modified esophagram for many years." K.H. (Feb. 2023)

"I work in a hospital setting and get referrals for oropharyngeal dysphagia - that turns out to be esophageal - all of the time." S.K. (Feb. 2023)

"Information about xerostomia impacting the esophagus, reflux information, visuals on what CP bar, Zenkers look like on MBSS. I liked the visuals - fluoroscopy images and scope images, and images of different esophageal conditions." J.K. (Feb. 2023)

"The presenter was very clear and concise in explaining the causes of the various types of esophageal dysphagia as well as what to look for during the VFSS." A.R. (Jan. 2023)

"The presenter was easy to understand - he was clearly extremely knowledgeable about the topic and provided lots of real-life patient examples." A.R. (Jan. 2023)

"Terminology, treatments, issues with the aorta, causes related to different types of reported dysphagia (i.e. solids vs solids and liquids), reflux, NSAID effects. Good visuals and examples." C.A. (Jan. 2023)

"Excellent information for patients I see every day. Esophageal dysphagia is an area that often gets glossed over in our practice. I'm glad to be an advocate for these patients." L.T. (Dec. 2022)

"I have been to several of Tom F's courses and he is by far the most knowledgeable in this area. Learning all of the disorders of the esophagus explained in detail...not only what they are but what causes them and s/s. Great details." M.W. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked how the presenter acknowledged how important the esophageal stage of the swallow is during assessment and treatment of dysphagia. Also the refresher on anatomy was helpful." J.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Tom's style of case presentation is engaging and educational. He gives excellent courses. I liked learning the symptoms of esophageal dysphagia and resources for evaluating dysphagia." S.M. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the esophagitis discussion and seeing images of disorders during endoscopy and videofluoroscopy." M.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning common esophageal disorders with descriptions and videos was helpful. I liked the examples." J.L. (Nov. 2022)

"Very informative, I learned a lot from this course - identification of esophageal dysfunction during my swallow studies." L.N. (Nov. 2022)

"It was beneficial seeing different disorders of the esophagus I may encounter based on liquid or solids dysphagia." L.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Interesting to listen and stay attentive to the presentation." B.C. (Nov. 2022)

"The whole course was very useful. The EGD images were really helpful to better understand pts complaints and the nature of esophageal disorders." L.G. (Oct. 2022)

"The images/videos of esophageal disorders on both fluoro and when being scoped were helpful." C.B. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the efficiency/thoroughness of this course." H.P. (Oct. 2022)

"Many patients come up with symptoms of esophageal disorders along with oropharyngeal problems. This presentation has greatly helped me in understanding the various disorders." P.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the mix of pictures and videos demonstrating different disorders." A.B. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the case studies, videos, and tips about how to approach radiologists who are resistant to esophageal sweep." E.G. (Aug. 2022)

"Very knowledgeable speaker." L.S. (Aug. 2022)

"This course exceeded my expectations! Learning the different esophageal disorders, and the references to justify the need for further esophageal assessment in the management of dysphagia will be beneficial. And I liked the imaging studies that were used to demonstrate the various esophageal disorders." C.S. (Jul. 2022)

"Speaker explained a difficult function in an easy-to-follow manner. I see esophageal dysphagia every day in long term care settings." J.M. (Jul. 2022)

"Excellent presenter with great slides. It's hard to say exactly what specific topic would be most beneficial to my practice...probably motility disorders of the esophagus, esophagitis and candidiasis. Great presentation style and very nice breadth of discussion; lots of area covered." G.F. (Jun. 2022)

"I appreciated the videos and images associated with each esophageal disorder. This course was very thorough. Thank you." B.B. (May 2022)

"I liked the scope of SLP practice with esophageal dysphagia disorders and learning how the disorders presented – good course information." J.C. (May 2022)

"I liked all of it. The images and video examples along with clear explanations were great." L.H. (May 2022)

"Liked the esophageal disorders and review of treatment. And that I could watch course over time / asynchronous instead of 3 straight hours." E.T. (May 2022)

"The discussion of when to consider cancelling an MBS and requesting either an EGD or UGI instead (ideally with SLP to observe) was very beneficial. Excellent stories to drive home main points. Great images and videos to solidify understanding." K.C. (Apr. 2022)

"The instructor's knowledge and enthusiasm about the topic was great! I love that he has a favorite cranial nerve!" T.L. (Apr. 2022)

"The videos and images used to accompany the educational material were great!" K.K. (Apr. 2022)

"Esophageal disorders and review of cranial nerves were beneficial. I liked the video examples." W.W. (Apr. 2022)

"Interesting topic; good, clear presentation; great course!" H.K. (Apr. 2022)

"Very good speaker. I liked the discussion r/t the nerve innervations and the different causes of esophageal dysfunction." K.S. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the review of anatomical function of swallowing in its entirety as well as more detailed education on the esophagus. Great presenter!" J.G. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the strategies for poor UES opening, and the Push, Pull, Close, Clear." J.M. (Feb. 2022)

"Excellent class. Very helpful information. Great videos and slides." L.D. (Feb. 2022)

"Mr. Franceschini is a fantastic presenter. He provides direct, evidence-based, and practical approaches to medical SLP practice. To the point, very useful information." J.H. (Jan. 2022)

"Really great information about diagnosing these problems and how treating these esophageal issues ties into SLP practices we may already be using and now can see them through the lens of how to help with esophageal dysphagia patients." J.H. (Jan. 2022)

"Excellent class. Very helpful information." L.D. (Jan. 2022)

“All of the information was great and well organized/presented. We have so many referrals for esophageal dysphagia, and this course will help to view the whole picture.” S.L. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked how to advocate for esophageal sweeps with radiologists." J.B. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the review of the basic neuroanatomy, the views of the disorders endoscopically and under fluoro, and the case studies." T.W. (Dec. 2021)

"Understanding different esophageal difficulties and how they contribute to the pharyngeal stage was beneficial for my daily practice. The course is an easy to pace and follow, useful images, diagrams and videos." R.C. (Nov. 2021)

"Excellent illustrations and explanations of the esophageal disorders; also review of cranial nerve innervation to the swallow was very helpful when considering treatment.  Presenter emphasized the interrelationships between oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia and the importance of SLP involvement in assessing esophageal phase of the swallow."  G.O. (Nov. 2021)

"Excellent visual examples and visual studies of disorders."  A.M. (Oct. 2021)

“The inclusion of endoscopy and VFSS to demonstrate disorders of the esophagus was very helpful. Great anatomy diagrams as well.” S.L. (Oct. 2021)

"Great speaker. Clear and concise." R.W. (Sept. 2021)

“I think it was beneficial to learn about the different esophageal issues and why these occur as well as how they can impact the swallow as a whole. I also enjoyed the content, the video examples, the self-paced format.” K.H. (Jul. 2021)

“ I liked the description of various esophageal dx, along with the endoscopy to see that diagnosis.” S.W. (Jun. 2021)

"I appreciated going over how esophageal dysphagia can impact other functions as well as discussing each type of esophageal disorder and their symptoms. The pictures and videos were helpful to visualize each disorder." N.R. (May 2021)

"The topic of disorders of the UES was most helpful. It was covered in adequate depth that allowed better understanding of the different types of disorders. I liked the organization of the material and the illustrations (images and videos)." A.V. (Apr. 2021)

"The topic of esophageal dysphagia in relation to oral and pharyngeal phase dysphagia was most beneficial. The videos were excellent." P.S. (Mar. 2021)

“I loved all aspects of this course. The visuals were great!” A.P. (Mar. 2021)

"I thought the entire course was beneficial. Excellent presentation use of visual material. Excellent course."  D.C. (Feb. 2021)

"Very thorough, very informative, very literature based and excellent slides/videos/illustrations."  C.W. (Feb. 2021)

"I really enjoyed the instructor and the personalized stories he provided. The discussion re: the cranial nerves and the treatment ideas for poor UES opening were most beneficial." M.M. (Feb. 2021)

“The detailed information regarding the esophagus, its function, pathology, and videos and pictures was amazing.” S.L. (Feb. 2021)

"Reviewing the anatomy of swallow, going over the inclusive types of the LES, reviewing the types of diverticuli, and the discussion on candidiasis were most helpful. The pace and manner of the presentation was very good. Very comprehensible with lots of illustrations." J.S. (Jan. 2021)

“The presenter was very engaging & gave numerous examples of disorders of the esophagus, along with examples & pointing out various structures & potential disorders. His examples were clear, and he often reinforced common disorders of the esophagus that can adversely affect swallow function. He also emphasized examples where a physician was warranted immediately due to the seriousness of the patient's problem.” A.P. (Jan. 2021)

$79.00 USD

98% rating - reviews

0.4 ASHA CEUs

Trach And Vent Patients: What The SLP Needs To Know About Communication And Swallowing #e173

Presenters: Roxann Diez Gross, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow & Lyndsi Yarkosky, BS, RRT-NPS

Presented by a SLP and a RT, this course discusses factors that affect communication and swallowing for adult patients with tracheostomy tubes with and without mechanical ventilation. It covers SLP "must knows" related to mechanical ventilation including: explanation of ventilator settings such as tidal volume, respiratory rate and PEEP; identifying common ventilator alarms; and how to apply an inline speaking valve with the ventilator.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Informative course. Use of the valve in line with the vent and definitions of various respiratory terms were helpful." E.N. (Sep. 2023)

"The discussion about trach selection criteria and pros and cons of different trachs was beneficial. I liked the use of photos in first session." A.R. (Sep. 2023)

"Speaker was engaging. Types of trachs, talking trachs, review of respiratory system and need for trachs." A.B. (Aug. 2023)

"Comprehensive course. I liked the troubleshooting and ways to explain things to patients. Techniques were beneficial." S.P. (Jul. 2023)

"Discussing ways to connect the inline valve was beneficial. This always gives me pause!" O.P. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the collaboration between SLP and RT. Topic of speaking valves and the criteria to start trials/levels was beneficial." D.P. (Jul. 2023)

"Learning the various trach tubes available, method of cuff deflation, and vent settings and what they mean was beneficial. I liked the convenience of online access." A.S. (Jul. 2023)

"It was beneficial to discuss the different types of vent settings and when appropriate to use these for a specific pt population." K.F. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the simple descriptions of vent settings, and viewing the vent screen with settings and having the RT explain what each number and abbreviation means." L.L. (May 2023)

"Understanding the basics of tracheostomy and how to help patients. I liked the knowledge of the presenters and how they explained things." L.S. (May 2023)

"I liked the description of various vent settings and what they are used for, specifically what an SLP should know. I liked the video of real patient vent settings." A.M. (May 2023)

"The review of trachs and ventilators was beneficial." E.S. (May 2023)

"Very good graphics, and I liked the pictures." K.F. (Apr. 2023)

"Discussion on speaking valves was beneficial." L.C. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the background knowledge about trachs and my role as an SLP. Learning impact to speaking and risk factors. Quality images, diagrams and examples." S.V. (Feb. 2023)

"Learning the different types of valves and tubes, and when to use them. I liked the tips surrounding what usually occurs in medical settings and what's actually true." S.R. (Jan. 2023)

"Very logical to follow. I liked all of it." H.M. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning ventilation and settings was beneficial. I liked the case studies that the presenters included." C.G. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked all of it. The amount of detail was appreciated." K.P. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked that the presenters shared relevant clinical experiences. The section on tracheostomy was particularly helpful to know what are the various options out there, and what may be the situations in which I consider the use of each type." M.C. (Dec. 2022)

"The ventilator information and review of all types of tracheostomy tubes was very helpful." A.F. (Nov. 2022)

"Excellent information that can be used in my work setting. Considerations and procedures for placing an inline speaking valve were beneficial." C.J. (Nov. 2022)

"Simple explanation and terms of vent settings for SLPs." V.B. (Oct. 2022)

"All aspects and content are beneficial for my daily practice." A.M. (Oct. 2022)

"The session was organized and easy to follow." J.D. (Oct. 2022)

"This course was thorough." M.W. (Oct. 2022)

"Nice refresher on in-line valve use." M.W. (Oct. 2022)

"Speakers were dynamic. The ventilator modes were very helpful for me to learn." D.Z. (Oct. 2022)

"The topic of different types of trach tubes and speaking valves with considerations/reasons for each was good." K.Y. (Oct. 2022)

"The vent settings were super helpful."  L.H. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the collaboration between RT and SLP, and the case study." M.C. (Aug. 2022)

"I am a very visual person - liked all the pictures and the images." L.M. (July 2022)

"I like the ease of stopping and starting the course. I liked the trach education and learning ventilator settings." E.P. (June 2022)

"The course is very comprehensive." Good review of ventilator settings and practice. Good review of tracheostomy tube types/brands." C.B. (June 2022)

"Review of vent settings and when to try a speaking valve was beneficial. I liked the content shared by 2 disciplines, giving multiple perspectives on the same course material." L.S. (June 2022)

"I like the convenience, ability to listen to certain sections more than once and learning new information, especially in line speaking valves with vents." C.R. (June 2022)

"Learning types of trach tubes, how they work, terminology, normal values, safe practice, checklists to follow - my overall knowledge of trach and vent increased." L.H. (June 2022)

"Clear, easy to understand presentation." D.S. (June 2022)

"I liked that there was a RT presenter, and the overview of trach parts and function." A.W. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the review of different trachs and characteristics of each – placing PMV in-line with the vent." K.W. (Apr. 2022)

"I learned that there are many options for types of trachs that could benefit patient outcomes for speech/swallowing. I liked the thoroughness of the presenters regarding different trachs and rationale behind the design/use. I had never heard of the flex trach cloud as a stoma leakage solution." J.O. (Apr. 2022)

"Pros and Cons of the various types of speaking valves, in addition to the Modes of Ventilation. Course was easy to follow and relevant information about current products available." A.D. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the review of airway anatomy and benefits of speaking valves." A.D. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked learning about various types of trachs available, and the ease of the presentation." R.B. (Feb. 2022)

"Videos and case examples were beneficial." B.C. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked that course was self-paced. Good information on ventilation and tracheostomy." G.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I enjoyed the discussion on the different types of trachs. I liked the pictures that were provided." K.W. (Dec. 2021)

"All of the background information on trach tubes will help me in assessing and troubleshooting any patients I may see with trachs. I feel that I have a better understanding of the purpose of trach tubes and I feel more confident in assessing these patients in MBS study." R.K. (Dec. 2021)

"Liked the information regarding cannula size, tracheal stenosis, cuffing and deflating of cuff." T.B. (Dec. 2021)

"The discussion of weaning from ventilation was beneficial." A.T. (Dec. 2021)

"Learning different ventilator settings - summary of different ventilation modes - how to use in-line speaking valve." C.C. (Dec. 2021)

"The ventilator settings info was beneficial because that is something I've wanted to know, and it explained nicely by Lindsay!" S.L. (Dec. 2021)

"The information regarding mechanical ventilation was not new to me, but was a helpful refresher. I like the depth of information about tracheostomy tubes that was provided." C.B. (Dec. 2021)

"Explaining vents and also the different types of trachs. Our facility does not use talking trachs. Application in the acute care/rehab settings." K.T. (Nov. 2021)

"It was all helpful. Liked the instructors' knowledge and the slides." S.S. (Nov. 2021)

"Discussion of ventilator modes, norms for ventilator settings and types of different cuffs were beneficial for my daily practice. I liked the thoroughness of each clinician in presenting content specific information." K.W. (Oct. 2021)

"Liked review of basic vent settings for tracheostomy dependent patient population. And ease of access and understanding of materials from lecturers." M.G. (Oct. 2021)

"RT perspective to SLP assistance with understanding vent setting and benefits to placing PMV were informative. I liked the SLP and RT perspectives when it comes to trachs and one-way speaking valve placements. I also enjoyed learning about the different products for trachs and speaking valves and their respective benefits." J.C. (Sept. 2021)

“The visuals with the trach lecture were great, and the video by the RT was a fantastic addition.” N.F. (Sept. 2021)

“Learning about the vent settings and trach care will help me to be a better, more informed member of the interdisciplinary team at the acute care hospital I worked at. The speakers were very knowledgeable and provided ample examples.” K.B. (Aug. 2021)

"The basic information, rather than the excess of information about types/brands of equipment were very good." D.V.O. (Aug. 2021)

"The ventilator settings and what it all means will be beneficial for my daily practice. I enjoyed how the presenters made it all make sense and put it all together at the end." T.D. (Jul. 2021)

"Terminology and basics to trach and vent will be beneficial for my daily practice.  I enjoyed the content of the trach section." C.A. (Jul. 2021)

"Relevant topic for SLPs working with vents." I.K. (May 2021)

“I liked having online notes, case studies to help improve clinical problem-solving.” T.M. (Mar. 2021)

“All of the information was relevant to my daily practice working in acute care. I did not learn anything about trachs or vents in graduate school, but I have had a lot of patients with trachs/on ventilators in my clinical practice. This course made up for the lack of coverage in my program.” C.H. (Feb. 2021)

“The addition of the Respiratory Therapist was invaluable in helping to demystify vents which have always seemed intimidating. It highlighted the significant role that Medical SLPs can play in the restoration of verbal communication in trached/vented patients, as well as their equally important role in ensuring safe swallowing post the acquisition/impact of trachs/vents on these patients. I learned a great deal from each portion of this course.” J.B. (Feb. 2021)

“I loved how it gave the fundamentals and then put it all together for the real-word application. The case examples were helpful also.” T.B. (Jan. 2021)

“The information about speaking valves and how to assess and properly place them was very helpful. I also liked the discussion on how to deflate the cuff and the explanations for how the patient is reacting when doing so. It made me realize how much I didn't know.” J.G. (Jan. 2021)

$29.00 USD

96% rating - reviews

0.1 ASHA CEUs

Pediatric Feeding And Swallowing: Ethics Across Settings Ensuring Quality Of Care Through Collaboration #e171

Presenters: Donna Edwards, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S & Lisa Rai Mabry-Price, MS, CCC-SLP

Ethical issues that arise in SLP practice may be far reaching, but proactive utilization of resources, education, professional supports and collaborative efforts help resolve conflict in a professional manner. This course reinforces the support of our professional role to serve children with feeding and swallowing disorders across settings and to advocate for those children and families for best outcomes. Includes case studies to facilitate learning.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Case studies were helpful. The presenters were very clear and followed handouts well." J.W. (Sep. 2023)

"Content was presented in a straight-forward manner. I liked the case studies." S.P. (Sep. 2023)

"This course was thorough and provided many appropriate guidelines for dealing with feeding issues in the schools. And how to address feeding issues with speech assistants that have been trained by other professionals." P.E. (Aug. 2023)

"The discussion of the ways that medical SLPs can collaborate with educational SLPs was helpful." E.H. (Aug. 2023)

"Learning roles of specific SLPs. I liked the variety of case studies." B.A. (Aug. 2023)

"Very informative, great amount of information and resources. Ethics and responsibility related to school based SLP." G.M. (Aug. 2023)

"Suggestions for collaboration between professionals in different settings and families. This course addressed the ethical issues surrounding therapy for children with feeding and swallowing disorders in a variety of settings." S.P. (Aug. 2023)

"Information was presented in an easy-to-understand format. Resources mentioned at the end of the presentation for ASHA's pediatric dysphagia practice portal were beneficial." H.M. (Jun. 2023)

"The case studies that were presented were useful." R.C. (Jun. 2023)

"Communication with other disciplines was beneficial. I liked the focus on feeding and swallowing." R.D. (May 2023)

"I liked the clarity and organization of this course." L.I. (May 2023)

"Easy to understand the course content. I liked discussion of IPP and the reasoning behind providing feeding therapy in the schools." R.G. (Apr. 2023)

"The reminder that IDEA affects students with swallowing issues was beneficial. I liked the course format." K.M. (Apr. 2023)

"Code of ethics was beneficial. I liked the ease of presentation." A.J. (Apr. 2023)

"The code of ethics was beneficial and really relevant to daily practice. I liked the pace of this course and the option of the online version of it." K.Y. (Apr. 2023)

"I found this information very informative and interesting." G.L. (Apr. 2023)

"The case studies and background information were beneficial." A.G. (Mar. 2023)

"I enjoyed the discussion regarding the SLP's role in various settings. This course was easy to access." B.V. (Mar. 2023)

"The case studies were extremely helpful. All the information was relevant and presented well." A.P. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning the importance of communication between the medical SLP and the school SLP to ensure safe oral intake during the school day was beneficial. The case studies were helpful." E.L. (Mar. 2023)

"Relevant content. Learning the risks for students and the laws and codes that require us to serve them." K.A. (Feb. 2023)

"Rationale for a pediatric patient's right to have feeding needs met. As a hospital-based SLP, I am encouraged to see advocacy for school SLPs to be encouraged, if not employed with the necessary tools to correspond with the medical team to advocate for these patients. Also, to feel supported in establishing requirements for best practice assurance." H.W. (Feb. 2023)

"Feeding and swallowing disorders in pediatrics. The course was convenient." L.R. (Jan. 2023)

"The importance of advocating for feeding/swallowing supports in the school setting. I liked the case studies." L.H. (Jan. 2023)

"I enjoyed the case study reviews." A.E. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the course layout. Learning what the school SLP is responsible for regarding a child with feeding/swallowing disorders." W.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Educational relevance of feeding and swallowing issues in schools. Outlined a plan of action for coordination of medical SLP and educational SLP." M.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Going through all principles of ethics as well as the role of the medical and school SLP was beneficial. I liked the ease of course access and the flexibility of when I take the course." J.M. (Dec. 2022)

"The medical SLP section was my favorite part, very well done. It broke down responsibilities by setting." B.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Case studies were good to put all information together." S.B. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the topic on implementing supports for children with feeding and swallowing disorders at school. The case studies were very helpful as well." M.E. (Dec. 2022)

"The review of the code of ethics and the case studies were great. This course had knowledgeable presenters." L.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Very straightforward, and to the point. Understanding the role of the medical SLP vs school SLP with feeding/swallowing." M.H. (Dec. 2022)

"What I found beneficial was the update on use of acronyms, incidence of swallowing disorders in schools, and presence or absence of swallowing services within the schools. Courses like this are a great overview to encourage school based SLPs for competency in this area and thusly increasing the importance of SLPs in the schools." A.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Course was clear, well organized, and professionally presented. I found it objective in presentation and factual in content. The presenters' discussion on available resources was excellent." A.H. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the case study examples." M.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Helped me to understand that swallowing work is being done and should be done in the schools. The material was well presented with great graphics to help keep my attention. I love the darling student that was featured!!" A.W. (Nov. 2022)

"I appreciated the case studies and the next steps associated with said case studies and the list of resources at the conclusion of the presentation. I also appreciated that it covered a wide swath of concepts." M.B. (Nov. 2022)

"The course was very to the point." K.G. (Nov. 2022)

"Commonly occurring and efficiently presented case studies." M.G. (Nov. 2022)

"Review of roles for the inpatient and outpatient SLPs were good. I liked the format and delivery." A.G. (Nov. 2022)

"The resources were beneficial." J.G. (Nov. 2022)

"The organization of material was good." T.R. (Nov. 2022)

"All information was relevant." S.S. (Oct. 2022)

"I like that I could do this at my own pace and am able to stop and go as needed." A.G. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked having different presenters." L.T. (Oct. 2022)

"Easy to listen to presenters." S.R. (Oct. 2022)

"It was very thorough and provided good examples." L.G. (Oct. 2022)

"Expectations for Dysphagia in the school setting and how I use a team to determine services appropriate for the student was great information." T.H. (Oct. 2022)

"The course Increased awareness of feeding and swallowing issues for my students." J.S. (Sept. 2022)

"I like that the course gave further resources at the end." J.S. (Sept. 2022)

"The course was very informative. I liked the case studies to help connect with present clients." M.M. (Sept. 2022)

"The course covered a lot of material." S.S. (Sept. 2022)

"The course is simple to follow." T.L. (Sept. 2022)

"This course gave a better understanding on what the child and family should be receiving and how to advocate for the child. Course was easy to follow and very interesting and informative information." A.C. (Sept. 2022)

"I like the PowerPoint presentation followed along with the discourse." A.G. (Sept. 2022)

"I like the presentation and the flow." M.S. (Sept. 2022)

"Straightforward and thorough information." A.L. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked that the course was brief but thorough." J.R. (Aug. 2022)

"I like the review of code of ethics." S.H. (Aug. 2022)

"I felt the case studies were beneficial." H.W. (July 2022)

"I work in a school with children who have severe disabilities. There are many students on my caseload who have feeding issues. It was beneficial to hear steps in collaboration with family and medical speech pathologist. I liked how the course emphasized how it is a team approach which we are trying to do currently within the school. I enjoyed the case studies that were shared." C.W. (July 2022)

"Very informative with links to the medical aspects." C.P.  (July 2022)

"It was clear, concise and to the point. Highlighted new information that I was unaware of."  W.J. (July 2022)

"The collaboration model between SLPs in different settings was helpful. I liked the format of the course and the concise content."  A.S. (July 2022)

"I liked that both presenters had varied backgrounds. I liked the discussion regarding competency in this area."  R.G. (July 2022)

"The case study of ethical dilemmas and how to potentially approach them are beneficial."  E.S. (June 2022)

"The case studies were very helpful and relevant to ascertaining professional practice to address the issues. The format was cohesive." C.R. (June 2022)

"Interesting that so many states work on feeding and swallowing in the public schools. Course was easy to follow with the outline and the case studies were interesting." L.S. (May 2022)

"Course was well organized and had good flow." A.G. (May 2022)

"I liked the case studies. The course was a helpful resource to support the role of school SLP in feeding and swallowing." J.T. (Apr. 2022)

"Presenters were knowledgeable and easy to listen to." H.L. (Mar. 2022)

"The roles of medical and educational SLPs - I found the discussion on appropriate communication and treatment to be especially helpful. The case history reviews were a great way to solidify my understanding of topics." K.B. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the overview of why feeding and swallowing should be addressed by school SLPs. It was clear and efficiently presented." N.H. (Feb. 2022)

"That the school systems are recognizing that management of Dysphagia and Feeding Difficulties is necessary. Content was organized well and supports multidisciplinary approach." G.Q. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the collaboration between medical and school SLP and the discussion about how schools should support children with dysphagia." L.K. (Jan. 2022)

"The case studies which specifically addressed practical implementation of swallowing therapy/diagnostics in the school setting were very helpful." K.F. (Jan. 2022)

"I appreciated the case studies and the format in which issues were addressed and next steps were mentioned." A.S. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked being able to observe examples of all areas where we can ensure a patient receives the quality of care needed through collaboration with other professionals." C.L. (Dec. 2021)

"Liked discussion around responsibility of a school district for students with feeding and swallowing needs." A.P. (Dec. 2021)

"Clarifying the legally defined roles the school plays in supporting children with feeding/swallowing impairments was helpful. I liked the case examples." N.C. (Dec. 2021)

"I work with early intervention which is a sort of combination between schools and out-patient. It was helpful to know the roles of both and how I can help with the continuum of care. This course was easy to understand and very professional." E.R. (Nov. 2021)

"The part about understanding each child's family situation and their family culture. I currently work in a private practice with lots of small children and their families. I try to tailor my therapy to meet each one's individual needs." A.H. (Sept. 2021)

"I learned the importance of the school SLP and her role with feeding and swallowing.  I liked how everything was tied into Ethics." L.P. (Aug. 2021)

"The information that school districts need to provide feeding to all children at their schools and why will be beneficial for my daily practice." P.B. (Jul. 2021)

"It was a good review on the rules for feeding and swallowing as it relates to schools." G.G. (Jul. 2021)

"I found the difference in medical and education SLP beneficial for my daily practice and liked the comparison them." E.S. (Jun. 2021)

“I enjoyed the collaboration between medical and school SLP’s, as well as the equal roles of other professionals and families. It was helpful to have reminders to complete an ethnographic interview to obtain relevant information for a treatment plan which includes the family's values, goals, and expectations. I appreciated the resources and the breakdown of what is available specifically through the Portal, other agencies, and publications/groups from ASHA. I also appreciated the various aspects of the case studies.” A.G. (Jun. 2021)

"Case studies were interesting to review to see what problems arise outside the medical facility." C.H. (May 2021)

"The case studies were particularly interesting and helped me consider the topics in real-world way. I liked the clear information laid out in the slides." N.B. (May 2021)

“I think that outlining the specific goals for SLPs in each setting as it relates to pediatric feeding and swallowing was the most helpful. I also liked the case studies and handouts. I expected maybe more discussion of school-related issues with feeding and swallowing therapy.” A.C. (Apr. 2021)

“This course was quite informative.” C.C. (Mar. 2021)

“I particularly liked how precise the information was, as well as, the case studies and examples of where to obtain additional information. I thought this course was very informative.” J.W. (Mar. 2021)

"I appreciated learning where to go to find resources. I liked the case studies and how they apply to ASHA's code of ethics." P.P. (Feb. 2021)

“I enjoyed the summary of SLP roles from in-patient to out-patient to school-based. Course was clear and concise and provided plenty of resources and references.” K.F. (Feb. 2021)

“This course was clear and concise with plenty of resources and references.” K.F. (Jan. 2021)

"I enjoyed the discussion of IPP and IPE and case studies." A.B. (Jan. 2021)

$49.00 USD

93% rating - reviews

0.25 ASHA CEUs

Gauging The Aging Swallow: 3-Part Course For The Medical SLP #e168

Presenters: Yvette McCoy, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S & Rinki Varindani Desai, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS

This presentation will review the normal adult swallowing mechanism and describe the effects of aging on deglutition. The assessment section will provide an overview of the influence of medications, lab values, and medical diagnoses on swallow function in older adults. Factors influencing dysphagia therapy selection will be discussed with a focus on maximizing quality-of-life in the aging population, especially at the end-of-life.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I liked the overview of the aging swallow. The slides were helpful." P.W. (May. 2023)

"The information presented was easy to understand and follow. I liked the review of the elderly swallow and relationship during MBSS." T.B. (Apr. 2023)

"Reviewed aspects of the normal and abnormal swallow as they apply to older adults. I liked the review of CSE as it applies to older adults." J.Z. (Feb. 2023)

"Really, all of it was beneficial in different aspects. I liked that speakers talked slowly and clearly. The slides were beneficial as well." K.H. (Feb. 2023)

"Discussed differences between swallowing maneuvers, exercises, and compensatory strategies." E.H. (Jan. 2023)

"The whole presentation was beneficial." J.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Very informative course. I liked the discussion of the changes in the swallow with aging." M.W. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the presenter's pace and course content. Great course!" J.C. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked that I could watch the course according to my own time and pace." N.R. (Nov. 2022)

"Very 'user-friendly'."  D.K. (Oct. 2022)

"Ethics and review of strategies were good." E.B. (Oct. 2022)

"The course is very well organized. I loved part 2 especially."  D.T. (Sept. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." B.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the focus on end of life. Pace of the course was good." J.L. (Mar. 2022)

"Thorough outline, great knowledge / experience of presenters, practical information." L.S. (Mar. 2022)

"Course was very clear and concise." N.S. (Nov. 2021)

"Good review of new definitions, etiologies, and therapy – the course covered a range of topics re: dysphagia." V.G. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked all of it, especially the recommendations for treatment." E.S. (Nov. 2021)

"End of life considerations – it was all very relevant to my practice." B.S. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked that it explained the basics, and it was easy to understand the information." L.U. (Oct. 2021)

"The review of presbyphagia vs. dysphagia with the clinical application was helpful." J.D. (Sep. 2021)

"The changes in the swallow function related to presbyphagia vs. dysphagia was insightful. I appreciated the handouts for the exercises and compensatory strategies and the rationale for each." H.B. (Jun. 2021)

"Overall, it was a nice overview of what constitutes a normal aging swallow. The second part was a quick review of compensatory strategies, swallow rehabilitation exercises, and considerations concerning diet modifications. Presented clearly and efficiently." L.T. (May 2021)

"I liked what is considered to be typical in presbyphagia versus younger adults, and the ease of access to course content." C.K. (May 2021)

"I liked the discussion of specific meds and impact on swallowing in addition to the swallowing risk factors contributing to aspiration. The in-depth references and analysis of swallowing research was good." D.D. (Apr. 2021)

"I liked the emphasis on the rationale to make the decision between FEES and MBSS." A.M. (Apr. 2021)

"Going over the elements of the normal aging swallow was the most beneficial." J.K. (Apr. 2021)

"When to recommend a FEES versus MBS. Course clearly summarized a normal aging swallow and what things might impact that swallow, leading to dysphagia." B.W. (Apr. 2021)

"The course was functional and easy to understand. I appreciated the real life tx of dysphagia in the elderly and its challenges." R.A. (Mar. 2021)

"Learning normal physiological changes to swallow function in the elderly. Course was easy to follow along." A.M. (Mar. 2021)

"Learning the difference between aging swallow and normal swallow vs dysphagia is beneficial to my practice." C.T. (Feb. 2021)

"I liked the specific information presented on lingual pressure in relation to presbyphagia versus dysphagia. The presentation of information was in an organized manner." A.M. (Feb. 2021)

"I appreciated going over presbyphagia vs dysphagia. I liked the course's ease of use." M.P. (Feb. 2021)

"Liked the breakdown of the different treatment types; the information describing presbyphagia vs dysphagia; the information on screening; and the information on FEES vs MBS." M.R. (Jan. 2021)

"The course flowed well and the speakers were easy to listen to. There are many points of reference in this course, and am glad I'll have it around as a resource." M.R. (Jan. 2021)

$69.00 USD

100% rating - reviews

0.3 ASHA CEUs

Treatment Of Picky And Problem Eaters Using Food Chaining Therapy #e161

Presenters: Cheri Fraker, CCC-SLP, CLC & Laura Walbert, CCC-SLP, CLC

This course instructs professionals in the treatment of children with complex feeding aversion. Multidisciplinary, evidence-based information will be presented with emphasis on Food Chaining as a treatment technique for aversive feeding disorders. Participants will learn analysis of core diet, flavor mapping and flavor masking, and use of transitional flavors.... more+

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Treatment Of Picky And Problem Eaters Using Food Chaining Therapy

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"The case studies regarding medically complex food chaining were helpful." M.P. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked all of the suggestions for which foods to go to next given a child's current preference and the emphasis on looking at the whole child. The discussion on different bottles/considerations for each and the difference between the parent and child rating scale was beneficial." S.M. (Sep. 2023)

"This course was informative and provided examples from real cases. I liked discussing the importance of using rating scale." M.S. (Sep. 2023)

"The information about recommended intake for toddlers and strategies to increase eating at meal time was helpful (e.g., reduce amount of milk, reduce grazing, etc). I liked the product recommendations and the rating system." A.K. (Sep. 2023)

"I loved the real life examples and case studies. It really helps put things together. I liked the flexibility to pause and resume when needed." K.S. (Aug. 2023)

"I found the topic of food chaining and how to implement it to be most helpful. I enjoyed the rating scale examples and case studies." G.D. (Aug. 2023)

"Concrete examples and case studies. I liked the rating scale." S.B. (Aug. 2023)

"I thought the rating scale was helpful to use consistently with a child, and it's easy to use with caregivers. I liked the explanation of how to refer and complex needs vs. children with less needs. The case studies brought the program to life, giving real problems/concerns and solutions that happen over time." M.E. (Jul. 2023)

"Framework to consider/organize food and their experiences were beneficial. I liked the case studies." I.L. (Jul. 2023)

"The case studies were helpful! I loved that there was a variety in the severity. This course was very easy to follow along with!" H.N. (Jul. 2023)

"I found the case studies helpful as well as talking through how to food chain. I liked the real life examples." A.A. (Jul. 2023)

"The whole approach seems like it will be an effective way to help expand upon a child’s limited food repertoire. I liked how course was divided into sections, had lots of helpful information in addition to the slides, and had practical information that can be used immediately." K.S. (Jul. 2023)

"Explanation of the food chaining steps was beneficial. I liked the case studies." K.P. (Jun. 2023)

"I plan to encourage my staff to take this course. The evaluation portion of the presentation was a very complete overview and very concise. Personally, I really liked the specific recommendations for spoons, bottles, and cups. I liked the pace and how thorough course was - the case studies were really great." L.H. (Jun. 2023)

"Food Chaining 101, including the specific 6 steps (food chaining is the last step!)" N.E. (Jun. 2023)

"Presenters provided an abundant amount of examples to help relate to clients. Learning what foods can be chained together based on textures was beneficial." C.S. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the food chaining rating scale and the case studies at the end." M.C. (Jun. 2023)

"I enjoyed the thorough breakdown, examples, and ideas. I liked the case studies and seeing real life examples." M.M. (Jun. 2023)

"The case studies were particularly helpful." S.I. (Jun. 2023)

"This can be immediately applied to therapy. I liked the depth of knowledge presented. Milk-protein allergy was a beneficial topic." M.M. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked all aspects r/t the Food Chaining to assist with the feeding therapy with my clients." S.P. (Jun. 2023)

"The case studies were the most helpful part of the training! They showed real life examples of food chains that could be models for current clients." G.S. (Jun. 2023)

"Rating scales were beneficial (and the recommendation to make one with the child). I liked the practical examples." C.A. (May 2023)

"Discussing the 5 steps to consider before changing foods was beneficial. This course was concise, informative, and visual." S.W. (May 2023)

"This course is clear and to the point. I liked the recommended eating tools/products, and all the examples of food and how it can be modified or expanded as one progressed through therapy." J.C. (Apr. 2023)

"Discussing methods of food training with parents. Easy to comprehend course, good pace." N.L. (Apr. 2023)

"I appreciated the examples of how to chain the food together. I liked the examples." B.B. (Apr. 2023)

"Medical and nutritional considerations, equipment to trial, and case studies to understand examples of chaining were beneficial. I liked the case studies, and being online allowed me to pause and re-listen to ensure my understanding." A.M. (Apr. 2023)

"The feeding strategies to try in therapy were the most beneficial. I enjoyed hearing the case study information." B.M. (Mar. 2023)

"The integration of the child's sensory preferences when determining what food to chain was beneficial. I liked the case history section." R.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Simple food chaining ideas: pulling apart pop tarts, adding 1 tbsp sauce to another sauce, and using flavored broth for rice. I liked the practical pieces and examples, and the rating scale." D.L. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning importance of food education - how effective it can be in daily practice with families of children with picky eating to understand their children better and moreover make mealtime fun rather than stress." C.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Each topic was well explained. I liked the case studies." E.P. (Feb. 2023)

"All the information presented in this workshop was very beneficial. I loved the way presenters linked the red flags in aspects of health history. These are a key piece to implementing the appropriate technique; not just observed feeding skills. The steps to use the therapeutic approach were beneficial." I.V. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the food chaining technique itself and rating scale." B.M. (Feb. 2023)

"Good overview of expanding food choices. I liked the rating scale." J.H. (Feb. 2023)

"It was a new concept to me so overall course was very helpful. The instructors were clear and concise." M.S. (Feb. 2023)

"The medical and oral motor factors to consider prior to food chaining and the practical examples of food chaining were beneficial." C.M. (Jan. 2023)

"Absolutely everything!! Seriously, the best course I've ever taken! Thank you!" D.E. (Jan. 2023)

"All six steps were helpful. Learning the specific ways to modify foods in the chaining program." H.R. (Jan. 2023)

"The oral motor ideas, such as using tools like the duo spoon, crumbing, and cutting food into rectangles to work on chewing were beneficial. I liked all the examples." J.S. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the rating scale. Handouts, sectioned material were beneficial." M.R. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the examples of food chaining specific foods. And the ease of course access." E.O. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of food chaining and mapping. And the specific case studies that shared real ideas on how to modify preferred foods." M.D. (Dec. 2022)

"All of this was beneficial. Our dysphagia class in grad school did not offer an in-depth section for treating feeding disorders, especially in the pediatric population. The amount of information given, and the recommendations for treatment were great." A.W. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the Meal Modification Plan. The topics covered were relevant and everything was explained in a simple way." Z.R. (Dec. 2022)

"The rating scales for food chaining and specific examples of food chains were very informative. Vast amount of information and specific examples given to supplement the information." A.L. (Dec. 2022)

"There were excellent ideas for ways that children can interact with food. Also, the rating scale will be a great way to monitor my kiddos. The presenters were clear and concise. The knowledge checks were great." C.P. (Dec. 2022)

"The structure and information was presented clearly and in an organized way. I liked the ideas presented for chaining different foods." M.R. (Dec. 2022)

"The presentation was simple and easy to follow. The rating scale is helpful. And learning medical reasons a child will not accept foods." M.V. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the case studies." A.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Course was very specific and explained in detail the concepts." Y.R. (Nov. 2022)

"Understanding how medical problems such as congestion and breathing problems impact feeding. I liked learning how Food Chaining works and the use of the rating system." V.N. (Nov. 2022)

"There are practical suggestions of where to start and how to chain specific foods." S.H. (Nov. 2022)

"Easy to understand course." M.S. (Nov. 2022)

"The case studies were very helpful. Great examples." A.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Food chaining examples, recommendations, tips and tricks, as well as visuals, were very informative. Handouts were easy to follow along with the presentation. Presenters were very knowledgeable and provided fantastic resources, recommendations for actual treatment practice, and case studies/example situations to better achieve learner outcomes." K.W. (Nov. 2022)

"Feeding for craniofacial children under 3 - how to encourage parents in early intervention was good." B.B. (Nov. 2022)

"I found the examples of how to initiate food chaining extremely helpful. I liked that course gave a descriptive overview of food chaining as well as example case studies." K.B. (Nov. 2022)

"The content was easily integrated into clientele examples." D.J. (Nov. 2022)

"I did not know much about food prechaining or chaining. I liked all of the topics. The information was excellent. I liked that I could stop and go and come back where I left off. I liked how I could re-listen as needed." K.H. (Nov. 2022)

"There was a good amount of quality information." A.F. (Nov. 2022)

"A lot of practical usable suggestions! Love the ongoing offering of examples. Just what I need to liven up and change my current sessions." P.B. (Oct. 2022)

"Everything discussed is very important to know when you are working with children that have feeding problems. I liked how the modifications in the foods are helping the kids to expand diet core." R.P. (Oct. 2022)

"Everything was beneficial. Comprehensive and extremely practical course." J.B. (Sept. 2022)

"The presentation was clear." N.U. (Sept. 2022)

"The format was helpful for understanding the material." S.P. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the clear info that i can use in my cases." J.N. (Sept. 2022)

"The course was very informative." A.B. (Aug. 2022)

"How to practice this feeding chain and step by step, and the videos helped a lot."  M.R. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked all of it. New ideas on chaining methods." A.L. (June 2022)

"The order of presentation of information and topics addressed were good. I liked the specific examples of food chaining." C.F. (June 2022)

"I found that the evaluation process as well as changing the flavor rather than the texture of foods will be very beneficial." W.B. (June 2022)

"I liked the layout and the video presentation. Learning the food chaining process and food rating." K.M. (June 2022)

"I liked the direction it provided for completing a proper case history and learning the detailed technique for food chaining." H.L. (June 2022)

"I work with a lot of kiddos in Early Intervention with feeding/swallowing issues. I read the book by the presenters in my first year as an SLP and loved it. I think they have some great ideas that work with the kiddos I serve. I think the rating scale will be most beneficial, especially for some of my older 6-8 year old outpatients who come just for feeding. The presenters explained everything so well. I enjoyed the pictures and hearing the case studies." T.N. (May 2022)

"Everything was great. I'm very interested in feeding therapy and have a child with ASD. Their use of examples helped a lot." (May 2022)

"Information was very clinically based with a lot of good takeaways to use right away." S.B. (May 2022)

"Helped me to know when to refer patients for feeding consultation." P.B. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the discussion of food chaining and how to implement strategies." S.S. (Apr. 2022)

"I believe the deep specifics on the steps of food chaining and the examples of different foods and liquids that could be incorporated was beneficial" J.T. (Mar. 2022)

"The explanation of food chaining and case studies were helpful for my understanding. Course expanded my knowledge and understanding of what food chaining is and what foods to try with my feeding patients." J.V. (Mar. 2022)

"The case studies combined with the in-depth explanation of food chaining (by food groups) was helpful in understanding the general concepts and how to put them into practice. I enjoyed the pace and real-world examples presented in the course." K.O. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the hands on examples of how to chain." D.D. (Mar. 2022)

"Rating scales and how to modify foods was beneficial. The case studies helped me piece things together." J.P. (Mar. 2022)

"Course provided good information on how to assess and begin a food chaining program, and also provided examples." J.R. (Feb. 2022)

"EVERYTHING!!! I'm an SLP and I'm new to feeding therapy. New student on my caseload has feeding goals, however, he's 12!" A.A. (Jan. 2022)

"The rating scale will be most helpful in my daily practice when treating children with feeding disorders. The scale will be helpful in creating goals and monitoring progress. I liked how the course was broken up into different segments. It helped me stay focused on the topic and helped me better retain information when I had to pause the course after each section." D.O. (Jan. 2022)

"The presentation was easy to follow, and there were many practical examples of therapy for a variety of infants and children with different feeding needs." J.B. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the background information about health issues causing picky eating. I'm wondering when EOE came on the radar. My son, now 16, was an extremely picky eater with the associated health issues. We went to so many doctors (pediatricians, allergists, 3 ENTs, immune system doctors). Nobody caught the EOE, despite what I know now to be classic symptoms. We finally figured it out at age 12. We tried more testing, diets, and medications to no avail. At age 14, he went on Neocate and no food for 6 weeks and finally saw remission. At age 14, he was 4'11" and 90 pounds. 18 months later, he was 5'7" and 135 pounds. We still struggle with picky/slow eating. This will be helpful." (Dec. 2021)

"I really enjoyed this course. It really helped me understand how to expand children's diets using their current food preferences. The entire content was wonderful, as well as the case studies and examples. So helpful!"  A.C. (Dec. 2021)

"How to modify existing food preferences with other flavors or textures to improve variety was helpful for my daily practice. The course was very specific and had lots of practical recommendations that will be useful."  T.J. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the resources and ideas on how to present new foods, and expand. The rating form is very helpful."  L.B. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked that the course was broken down into sections." A.E. (Oct. 2021)

"How to address the evaluation when we have a picky eater. The great strategies, tools and examples about how we can modify a child's diet." J.S. (Oct. 2021)

“I liked that it discussed Food Chaining from infancy through childhood. Many other courses focus on infants and toddlers, and this course incorporated school-age.” R.R. (Oct. 2021)

"The use of rating scales and importance of prechaining process was beneficial for my daily practice." G.L. (Sept. 2021)

"The case studies. It helped to synthesize all the information given and show how the information could be used in the "real world" with "real children". I liked the handouts because I can use them for quick reference." C.D. (Aug. 2021)

“I enjoyed food chaining, the case studies, and examples. I think the instructor was very thorough and detailed with her presentations. I like how I was able to learn at my own pace.” L.H. (Aug. 2021)

"The examples of food chains that were shared will be beneficial to my practice.  I liked how in depth the case studies were." L.S. (Aug. 2021)

“I enjoyed the breakdown of treatment planning of food chaining and an explanation of the rating scale. I also liked that it was broken down in a way that you can use it in your practice immediately.” J.C. (Jul. 2021)

“How to initiate a food chaining program, and using the rating scale to determine which new foods to incorporate or modify was very insightful. I liked how the food chaining method follows a sensory approach to feeding, respecting the child's sensory profile without forcing new foods on them.” Y.D. (Jun. 2021)

"Learning how to modify foods to expand preferences was great!" M.I. (Jun. 2021)

"Learning how to implement Food Chaining and the importance of rating will be beneficial for my daily practice." K.B. (Jun. 2021)

"I loved hearing the thought process for analyzing a new client and then the various ways of altering foods to make them chain off a preferred food. My favorite aspect of this course was learning tidbits like grilled peanut butter and jelly can be easier to tolerate than regular peanut butter and jelly... little nuggets of knowledge that expand my repertoire of chaining knowledge. It was a fabulous course." F.A. (May 2021)

"The specific food groups discussed for food chaining, as well as, how to mask new foods introduced were beneficial. I found the two case studies and monthly updates beneficial to my daily practice with my pediatric feeding patients. Learning about the 6 steps, as well as, specific ways to assist children with oral-motor and sensory needs. I felt that this course covered all of the areas about food chaining (which I wanted to review). However, would have liked to see more videos of food chaining strategies." J.B. (Apr. 2021)

"It was fantastic to have a course on specifics to address the oral stage for swallowing disorders and a plan to help the child expand their palate. I liked the quality of content. Excellent course!!" L.G. (Mar. 2021)

“I enjoyed the in-depth discussion on treatment procedures including the use of rating scales, food chaining examples, and how to approach expanding from a currently accepted food.”  H.G. (Mar. 2021)

“I found the food chaining examples were helpful and increased my understanding.” K.E. (Feb. 2021)

"I liked that it went through anatomy and then went into food chaining for a very complete look. The food chaining rating scale was most helpful." M.H. (Feb. 2021)

“I liked how they presented a few case studies so I could see how to implement the food chaining program.” T.P. (Jan. 2021)

$109.00 USD

99% rating - reviews

0.7 ASHA CEUs

Prevention Of Feeding, Speech, And Mouth Development Problems: Birth To Age 2 #e156

Presenter: Diane Bahr, MS, CCC-SLP, CIMI

This course presents strategies to help establish solid foundations for the development of normal speech and feeding behavior for young children ages birth to 2 years. Participants will learn how to keep babies and young children on track to prevent or reduce life-long feeding, speech, and mouth development problems.... more+

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Prevention Of Feeding, Speech, And Mouth Development Problems: Birth To Age 2

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"The presenter was incredible. Thank you, Diane! I liked the videos of the oral massage, and all the review of the normal development which is important for me to explain to parents in EI. I liked that I could log on when I had time." A.C. (Sep. 2023)

"I will use the feeding milestones. I liked the information regarding cup, spoon and straws." S.G. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the integration of facial and oral massage into jaw work and introduction of speech sounds." A.O. (Sep. 2023)

"The use of various therapy tools to target different areas of biting, chewing, speech and drinking were beneficial. I liked the activities to practice learned skills and knowledge." M.S. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked all of it. Learning how to help families prevent open mouth breathing in infants." H.G. (Sep. 2023)

"The Feeding and Jaw topics were helpful. Concise information and helpful pictures." T.B. (Aug. 2023)

"Very thorough course. Oral development relating to speech sounds was beneficial." C.F. (Aug. 2023)

"The presenter was highly knowledgeable and experienced in both research and clinical practices. Jaw grading necessary for eliciting a good swallow pattern was beneficial to discuss." E.N. (Aug. 2023)

"Recommendations for straw drinking, ways to achieve back molar chewing, and the information on jaw grading for vowels were beneficial. As an Early Intervention SLP, I feel that the information I learned in this seminar will be very beneficial to help our parents with children with feeding challenges. I particularly liked the focus on prevention of mouth problems before they begin by implementing strategies from infancy on." J.A. (Aug. 2023)

"The introduction of new ways to improve oral development in babies and toddlers was beneficial. I liked the strategies to improve oral development." E.D. (Aug. 2023)

"I thought the overview of infant feeding reflexes, as well as specific examples of cups, straws, and spoons to use were very helpful. I liked the practical ideas and images to guide future therapy sessions." H.G. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked all of the treatment strategies." B.M. (Jul. 2023)

"The reminders of oral development, how to work towards straw drinking, the association of jaw development to lingual movement, and how early to work on jaw development for chewing. The explanations were concrete, and the visuals and demonstrations complemented the explanations well." C.L. (Jul. 2023)

"Beneficial information on drooling and pacifier use, which I can share with parents. I liked the interactive video demos." S.F. (Jul. 2023)

"The use of materials to elicit vowel sounds and feeding development was beneficial. I liked the practical strategies. Also, the video demonstrations with the use of the tools." B.S. (Jul. 2023)

"Learning impact of postural stability on feeding. I liked the information about the different tools. I also really enjoyed the mouth model." A.S. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked that this course was Early Intervention based. Discriminative mouthing-teethers, starting at arms, shoulders, cheeks, lips, mouth vs. directly going for the mouth. Spoon feeding/straw drinking, pacing boards, longer vowels, and increase speech intelligibility." H.E. (Jun. 2023)

"Jaw work, straw drinking, and chewing were beneficial topics. This course had a lot of good information. I liked the demonstrations." K.R. (Jun. 2023)

"The oral-motor and feeding strategies really help with specific areas for the families that I am working with. I liked that this course was self-paced, and the slides were helpful." S.B. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the oral motor assessment of the infant. How to help mouth development from day 1." P.D. (Jun. 2023)

"This course was organized. The information was relevant and accurate. I liked the useful videos to illustrate oral massage and feeding intervention." L.H. (Jun. 2023)

"The hands-on practice! I liked that I could take notes on the handout provided and the content was discussed clearly." M.S. (May 2023)

"Very thorough. I liked the oral motor stimulation techniques." V.S. (May 2023)

"I found all the feeding assessment and treatment techniques very valuable. I appreciated all the references to use for further learning. This course was very well organized and very comprehensive." W.D. (May 2023)

"Great content! Jaw grading and learning how the body influences the mouth was beneficial." K.V. (May 2023)

"Working on vowels and ways to elicit vowel sounds was beneficial. I liked the presenter's style of teaching." B.D. (Apr. 2023)

"Infant oral development and feeding was beneficial. Good visuals, videos, and product recommendations." M.O. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the instruction within the videos; modeling using tools; feeding infants." A.G. (Mar. 2023)

"Excellent course. I liked all of the content." C.R. (Feb. 2023)

"Engaging how-to videos. I liked the jaw grading, straw drinking, feeding development." A.B. (Feb. 2023)

"Course was detailed. The topics about feeding and jaw grading were beneficial." L.L. (Feb. 2023)

"Interesting, functional, and applicable to practice as well as daily living. Mouth development, mgt of drooling, biting, etc. was beneficial." J.A. (Feb. 2023)

"Each section was of interest, and the video teaching was great. Comments and discussion on 'past' interventions were interesting. The topic of jaw height, movement, etc. was an area I had not received any training." S.R. (Feb. 2023)

"Detailed explanation with great examples." Y.G. (Feb. 2023)

"Good review of techniques and strategies. I liked the charts and sequence." M.B. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the specific treatment ideas. I've taken individual courses on feeding, myofunctional therapy, articulation, etc...It was nice to bring it all together from a speech and language point of view." S.B. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the introduction of solid foods, and the online format of course." J.A. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning proper feeding development. I liked the teaching strategies offered." S.R. (Dec. 2022)

"All content was good." S.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Very thorough and a lot of great information. Discussion of bottle, straw, cup drinking and different stages of food and chewing was beneficial." D.H. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the steps of introduction to each general stage of oral motor development with foods." E.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Very informative course and self-paced. Jaw exercises for pre-feeding and drooling management were helpful." S.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Direct explanation of how to implement therapy techniques. Very specific on the why and the how." M.V. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning appropriate use of mouth toys and activities. I liked the wide breadth of information. The instructor was clearly knowledgeable." L.R. (Nov. 2022)

"I found the jaw work and anatomical development norms to be very beneficial. I liked how the presenter gave you a detailed overview of typical development. I also loved the treatment approaches with each section addressed." J.M. (Nov. 2022)

"I found the entire course very informative! The presenter was very knowledgeable!" J.A. (Nov. 2022)

"How to introduce solids, straw drinking and open-cup drinking was very beneficial. I loved the content of this course." H.A. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the ability to watch on my own time and learn the interplay between mouth and hand development." H.W. (Nov. 2022)

"I found every topic to be beneficial. I liked learning how to provide jaw exercises and how to use bite blocks and teach vowels. I liked watching how the presenter modeled the facial massage and how to present cups and straws." V.N. (Nov. 2022)

"The feeding topics were the most beneficial for me." A.S. (Oct. 2022)

"All of the course was very useful. I liked so much how to teach baby to drink liquids and eat first solid food." R.P. (Oct. 2022)

"Loved it all!  Practical, good review." R.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the feeding portion of the course." R.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the feeding section of the course and the flexibility of taking it." N.G. (Sept. 2022)

"I really enjoyed the videos of how to work with different tools such as chewy tubes and bite blocks for jaw grading. It was helpful to see how these would be implemented into therapy.  I also liked how comprehensive it was and that it included not only oral motor information but how that related to sound development."  F.G. (Aug. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." G.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the materials, the interactive exercises, and the visuals (pictures of babies faces, oral structures, etc)." T.M. (July 2022)

"The recommendations for tools to use in therapy were good. Liked the discussion of feeding milestones." M.N. (July 2022)

"The demonstrations were helpful." L.G. (July 2022)

"I liked the chewing and feeding activities and the way course was divided into sections." S.D. (June 2022)

"Lots of good examples and helpful images." V.M. (June 2022)

"Great therapy suggestions and demonstrations."  H.M. (June 2022)

"Course was very helpful and can be applied to everyday practice." A.C. (May 2022)

"I liked the speech sound development, therapy techniques, review of anatomy, as well as all the practical applications." A.D. (May 2022)

"I liked the examples of recommended resources/tools and the how-to sections with Diane." S.H. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the section on feeding, and the concrete examples given by the presenter." E.F. (Apr. 2022)

"All the information she provided will be extremely beneficial! I liked her presentation manner, her visuals, and her hands on activities." E.C (Apr. 2022)

"The developmental norms and expectations were beneficial. I liked the demonstrations." M.F. (Mar. 2022)

"The content was easily understood - birth to 12 month feeding - good demonstrations." H.B. (Mar. 2022)

"Early mouth development, recommended activities for different ages and stages, review of reflexes. All very beneficial!" M.G. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked how she broke out the strategies and research by specific areas at a time, and all the video examples of how to complete the items discussed in the course." K.K. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the feeding developmental checklist. Very thorough information." A.D. (Feb. 2022)

"Comparisons of oral motor and development of speech and language was helpful. And I liked use of the typically developing case study." A.B. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the tools used for feeding and speech development and connection made between motor patterns for feeding and speech development." L.K. (Jan. 2022)

"I found the sections on oral massage and jaw work helpful to add into my feeding treatment sessions. I liked the videos and all the hands on practice." B.C. (Jan. 2022)

"I found the information about palate structure and how to help it to not narrow very interesting. I liked the hands on examples and eating experiences." H.B. (Jan. 2022)

"I found the jaw grading topic particularly interesting. I enjoyed learning about the bite blocks and closure tubes and how to use them to improve accurate vowel production. I thought the demonstrations were a great way to review the information discussed and to see hands-on how to implement in therapy." M.B. (Jan. 2022)

"The examples given were very helpful. I liked the resources shown to use in my therapy and demonstrations." A.P. (Dec. 2021)

"Learning more about the palate and importance of oral stimulation as babies was beneficial for my daily practice." L.P. (Dec. 2021)

"I love the specific strategies that Diane discussed. Very nice pace and very clearly described strategies." D.J. (Nov. 2021)

"The review of feeding and swallowing development, breastfeeding and palatal information was beneficial for my daily practice. I liked the demonstrations."  M.G. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked everything, materials are evidence-based, presenter was good, well-organized presentation. One of the best on Northern Speech so far." E.L. (Oct. 2021)

"Feeding development and examples of foods and drinks to present at developmental stages. I liked the comprehensive oral/motor development and issues which may occur." T.D. (Oct. 2021)

"Everything was extremely beneficial I have been looking for a course to help other SLPs in our company approach infant to 2 years feeding and this was excellent.  The details and the visual demonstrations - and the tools to do all of it with! SO helpful!! I also loved the association with Down Syndrome as I have my first set of twins with Down's and feel very confident in keeping them on track for their feeding development!" S.R. (Sept. 2021)

"It was so in depth and takes you all the way from birth to eating and speaking. Excellent course!" M.L. (Sept. 2021)

"I enjoyed learning about the topic of vowels the hand-mouth connection, particularly about mouth breathing, drooling, and tongue development. I also liked the in-depth discussion about speech development.  After I gave birth to my second daughter, I wanted to learn more about breastfeeding and infant swallowing/feeding, so I bought Diane Bahr's book "Nobody Ever Told Me (or my Mother) That!" Such a fabulous book! So much wonderful information and helpful in so many ways. So when I found this online course, I was thrilled! Thank you, Diane Bahr, and thank you, Northern Speech Services." (Sept. 2021)

"Loved the idea of using different techniques to facilitate sound development. Also very interested to look more into the tongue thrust swallowing mentioned and programs to assist in this. The course was very thorough and well done. Great explanations and clinical applications." K.C. (Aug. 2021)

"The LabsMassage and jaw exercise techniques norms/expectations and remediation strategies are helpful for my daily practice. The course was clear, well organized, and clearly presented." R.S. (Aug. 2021)

"I am a retired SLP with a 27-month-old grand-daughter with feeding delays. She was born a couple of weeks early with Down Syndrome and is currently on a g-tube struggling with oral intake. All of the information is relevant to her development. I loved the entire course. Typical mouth development, problems that can occur when development is atypical, and ways to facilitate next step development, it is so interconnected. Speech sound production as it relates to jaw grading and stability." (Aug. 2021)

"It really helped to learn more about the structures and development of babies' mouths comparing typical to atypical, as well as, any milestone references. I have so many parents that ask what is "normal" for a baby and it really helps to have these charts and references that clearly mark out by months what baby should be able to do.  I liked the video portions where Diane Bahr had us participate along with her using foods and tools." K.U. (Jul. 2021)

"The jaw work, eating, and drinking work with babies and toddlers was beneficial for my daily practice. I liked that the course was straight-forward and very informative--I love that she included visual demonstrations. S.T. (Jun. 2021)

"I loved everything! This course was very thorough, and all information was applicable for SLPs. I enjoyed how Dr. Bahr appealed to different learning styles, especially by including the demonstrations. If more courses are offered by Dr. Bahr, I will be signing up, and I will be telling my colleagues about this course!" K.M. (Jun. 2021)

"This was such a great course! So clearly presented and referenced. It was so helpful to have access to the post-test to really help me focus in details during the presentation. I really liked being able to complete this course online at my own pace so I could take time to really let the information sink in before moving on. For me it was a great review of development from other feeding courses I have taken in the past. I loved the clear examples and hands-on sections." A.P. (Jun. 2021)

"The presenter was very comprehensive. I appreciate that she demonstrated several oral motor exercises and tools to increase oral awareness and jaw strength. I liked the number of resources and examples of materials the presenter uses during her therapy sessions. I also loved the video demonstrations." A.C. (May 2021)

"I liked that it was specifically geared towards the under 3 population." J.L. (May 2021)

“I found the examples with children diagnosed with down syndrome to be very helpful.  There are many cases of children with down syndrome in my practice, so now I feel better trained. I also enjoy her book that goes along with the course.” I.R. (Feb. 2021)

"The feeding portion of the course was most beneficial for me. I liked when she demonstrated techniques." K.A. (Feb. 2021)

"The entire course was filled with things I will be addressing in my practice…from feeding to speech. It was very comprehensive!" G.S. (Feb. 2021)

"All of the material was pertinent to my job and was able to take away many of the strategies to share with parents. I liked the video samples presented. I enjoyed all the strategies shared for treating children with swallowing difficulties that will improve their efficiency of swallow and speech skills." T.B. (Jan. 2021)

"I appreciated the discussion on feeding techniques and chart for what, when, and how to feed liquids and food to babies under 1 year." S.S. (Jan. 2021)

“I liked the convenience that I could complete at my own pace. It was AWESOME and full of a ton of great details. Very easy to understand and offered great ideas for therapy.” K.Z. (Jan. 2021)

$199.00 USD

99% rating - reviews

2.0 ASHA CEUs

Perspectives On Dysphagia Service Delivery: All About Treatment #e154

Presenters: multiple expert presenters

This treatment-focused course presents perspectives on the evolution of dysphagia practice. Twelve expert clinicians in the field of speech-language pathology team up to discuss the history of dysphagia management, how evidence-based practice has evolved over the years, and what best practice looks like today. Course includes 2 hours related to ethics and speech-language pathology practice.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Hydration, modified diets and feeding tubes, behavioral management of esophageal dysphagia were beneficial topics. I liked the variety of topics covered, the specialization of each topic, depth of coverage." J.T. (Sep. 2023)

"Learning newest research findings. I liked the range of information." L.L. (Sep. 2023)

"Discussion of family education and counseling was beneficial. I liked the varied course content." M.H. (Sep. 2023)

"This course provided an intensive exploration of multiple conditions impacting dysphagia." S.B. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked learning the importance of hydration and implementing social activities around tea, happy hour etc. I enjoyed the 1-2 hour modules, ability to go at my own pace, and pause the test." R.H. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the variety of information provided." J.C. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked how well organized the information was and how easy it was to go back into certain topics." M.W. (Jul. 2023)

"Information on the esophageal process was beneficial. I liked the clearly presented slides." L.G. (Jul. 2023)

"All of it was beneficial - directly relates to a good part of my caseload." P.M. (Jun. 2023)

"New and useful information about dysphagia management. I liked the comprehensive and clear presentations. Aspiration pneumonia, respiration-swallowing coordination, esophageal dysphagia, and managing trach and vent patients were all beneficial. I liked the flexibility that I can fit this course into my schedule." A.M. (May 2023)

"I liked all of the speakers experiences with dysphagia." M.S. (Apr. 2023)

"Core Area of Health in Section 6 was beneficial. I liked how course addresses focusing on Patient Self-Care & Self-Empowerment." L.J. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the session on Esophageal Dysphagia. A thorough review of both a medical perspective and involvement of respiration (lung volumes) relative to bolus clearance and LES opening." T.S. (Mar. 2023)

"The sections on esophageal dysphagia and respiratory and swallow relationships were beneficial. I liked that I could complete the course at my own pace." C.W. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked Jay Rosenbek’s session. And the thoroughness of this course." S.A. (Jan. 2023)

"Can't pick just one topic - all were beneficial. I liked Dr. Coyle's presentation on differentiation between dysphagia acquired pneumonia and other forms of pneumonia. And to be totally honest, 2.0 CEUs rolled up into one course! (THANK YOU!)" R.K. (Dec. 2022)

"I feel this course was well articulated by all speakers. A lot of examples were provided that were relevant to the topic and very informative. Great refresher on tracheostomy care and vent weaning protocols." L.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Treatment techniques were beneficial. I liked the different areas of expertise shared." L.P. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the multiple topics and the devices to manage sensory loss." Y.W. (Dec. 2022)

"The course was organized and detailed. I liked the section on head and neck cancer." C.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Aspiration, modified diets, oral motor activities were beneficial. Everything about neurology and new treatments were beneficial. I really loved the pediatric dysphagia area." A.P. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the variety and comprehensiveness of the dysphagia topics. All the presentations provided valuable & useful information, enhancing & updating present knowledge. The topic of Hydration Management was very appreciated, due to its relative importance & thorough details." M.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Excellent information. Pertinent to patient contact and therapy. The speakers are knowledgeable and know their content. I liked specifically the Head and Neck, Trach/Vent, and Hydration Management lectures." D.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Practical application." A.J. (Nov. 2022)

"Course was easy to follow and to understand. I liked the therapy on esophageal dysphagia. And how each treatment had its own section." S.H. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the information on how the esophagus is involved in swallowing." C.R. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked everything about this course." J.S. (Aug. 2022)

"The information regarding head and neck cancer and discussion about feeding tubes were beneficial." F.S. (Aug. 2022)

"The course covers different perspectives relating to dysphagia management." C.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the broad range of topics." C.D. (Aug. 2022)

"Multiple lecturers, multiple topics, felt like I was at a conference. Very good info for our daily practice." K.I. (July 2022)

"I liked the diversity in topics, especially the DIEZ therapy with Dr. Gross." B.C. (July 2022)

"Each topic/discussion in this course was very informative and beneficial. Since I am an acute care SLP, the information from the Modified Diets and Feeding Tubes course by Paula Sullivan will certainly be used in my daily practice. I really liked that this course covered a wide range of topics in dysphagia, and that these topics were presented by a variety of clinicians." L.C. (July 2022)

"I thought it was interesting that many of the patients that are diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia do not necessarily have dysphagia. I liked that course was broken up into sections with different professionals speaking on their expertise." E.C. (June 2022)

"I enjoyed the discussion on hydration. All topics were interesting." A.J. (June 2022)

"The esophageal swallow content was beneficial." I.D. (May 2022)

"I liked the session on hydration and Paula Sullivan's session on working with pt's and families to make feeding decisions." L.M. (May 2022)

"Dr. Coyle's lecture on aspiration pneumonia provided great information relevant to acute care practices. I liked the large number of speakers and variety of topics." H.H. (May 2022)

"Multiple, very qualified speakers with a wide area of expertise." E.C. (May 2022)

"The course was well organized. The head and neck, respiration, and hydration sections are most relevant to my practice." L.A. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the review of compensatory maneuvers and hydration principles. And the flexibility of taking the course online and on demand." R.G. (Jan. 2022)

"It covered a variety of topics and patient populations related to dysphagia, including hydration management." N.W. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked that there was a variety of aspects covered. I found most all of the content to be very beneficial as I work in skilled nursing facilities. I loved that there was a section in this presentation about the integrative approaches." L.D. (Dec. 2021)

"I loved the course on respiration and esophageal function. This was fascinating and makes me want to consider effects of respiration more carefully when assessing patients in acute care. I liked the content and flexibility of being able to work on it." M.T. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the variety of dysphagia topics and speakers." J.W. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked that the topics are broken down into sessions and the information is very detailed." F.P. (Dec. 2021)

"I feel more informed because of section 3 esophageal dysphagia. I'm increasingly seeing more patients with oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia. The course was in small chunks, easy to do little bits at a time as I had opportunities." D.O. (Nov. 2021)

"Adding cognitive treatment to facilitate carryover for dysphagia strategies will be beneficial for my daily practice. I liked the easy to follow and interesting topics/presenters." D.L. (Nov. 2021)

"I really enjoyed the session on hydration." M.D. (Sept. 2021)

"Segment on hydration, segment on increased patient compliance/adherence, treatment modalities/studies was very good." M.S. (Sept. 2021)

“There was something from every section that I found useful to my practice. I enjoyed listening to it and learning from it at my own pace and on my own time.” H.B. (Aug. 2021)

"All of it was beneficial! Fantastic course! It has so much valuable information!! One of the best courses!" B.C. (Jun. 2021)

"The course is flexible and can be completed around my busy schedule. I also liked that I can continue to access the materials from the course to reference as I need them. Swallowing treatment for people with neurodegenerative diseases will be beneficial for my daily practice." J.R. (Jun. 2021)

“The information about esophageal dysphagia and managing trach/vent patients was very helpful. I liked that the speakers have had lengthy careers, reviewed swallowing treatment history, and demonstrated how far our profession has come in dysphagia treatment.” R.R. (Jun. 2021)

"It was beneficial to go over esophageal dysphagia, as this is a topic that is discussed with our patients frequently." H.S. (May 2021)

"I felt that as a whole, the topics were relevant and helpful to my daily work. I thought the Kathy Panther presentation about hydration was excellent and thought provoking and I also felt the vents/trach presentation gave great information. I felt all of the presentations gave helpful, practical information that I can use in my work." G.S. (Apr. 2021)

“I learned a lot of things that I didn't know before. I wouldn’t think that neck cancer can be combined with dysphagia.”  I.M. (Mar. 2021)

"I appreciated going over the topics on esophageal dysphagia, respiratory and swallow relationships, and how to assist older adults to prevent dehydration issues. I liked the handouts and the articles referenced throughout the course to refer to for more information." V.M. (Mar. 2021)

$29.00 USD

91% rating - reviews

0.1 ASHA CEUs

Ethics, Evidence & Pediatric Decision Making #e149

Presenters: Donna Edwards, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S & Paula Leslie, PhD, FRCSLT, CCC-SLP

This course will help to fill the information void on ethical decision making in the pediatric setting. Participants will learn how ethical healthcare is based on evidence-based practice which requires patient and family input and respect of their values. This approach can be successfully applied to practice in order to better manage complex pediatric cases. ... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"A reminder to take parent perspectives into consideration when they are rejecting recommendations. Well outlined topic." B.N. (Oct. 2023)

"I found the case examples and explanations to be the most helpful. I liked the analysis of the research articles that were presented." A.B. (Sep. 2023)

"Brief, concise, and covered important topics. I liked the case studies." L.L. (Sep. 2023)

"The issue of compliance and whether or not to continue treatment was beneficial to discuss. Good examples and I liked the graphics which I thought were good representations of ideas." B.D. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the provision of distinctions regarding values, morals, and ethics. The definition of Evidence-Based Practice using 3 concentric circles and the suggestion regarding continuing education in related fields was beneficial." K.M. (Aug. 2023)

"I felt everything that was addressed in this course was important. The patient or caregiver perspective is so important. I liked the overall review of the importance of ethics." J.L. (Jul. 2023)

"The presenters kept my attention, and the content was thought-provoking and informative. The discussion around patient and clinician personal bias was beneficial." K.R. (Jul. 2023)

"Understanding the perspective of the client and using both clinical expertise and client values to make clinical decisions. I liked the examples regarding patient care." L.M. (Jul. 2023)

"Engaging presenters and examples. I liked the intro about morals and values." K.U. (May 2023)

"Informative course. I liked the emphasis on consideration of the patient's point of view in addition to evidence-based practice. I liked the specific cases discussed." L.C. (May 2023)

"Clear, simple presentation. The ethical grid was beneficial." N.F. (May 2023)

"I really enjoyed the case studies. I liked the layout of this course a lot." K.Y. (Apr. 2023)

"The importance of the patient/family perspective in decision-making was beneficial. I liked the 2 charts provided, and stressing the importance of talking with patient/family to determine why they do not want to follow therapy recommendations, and the thought re: clinician noncompliance." L.M. (Apr. 2023)

"Good case studies and discussed variables that impact my decisions." A.F. (Apr. 2023)

"The presenters were informed and used personal experiences to illustrate their points. Review of research articles was beneficial." E.O. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked and appreciated thinking about ethics in our field from a broader conceptual base. This course frames concepts around ethical decision making. And thinking about evidence-based as including clinical expertise, research, and patient perspective." R.J. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked all the content." R.J. (Mar. 2023)

"Discussion of internal bias was beneficial. I liked the course length." A.P. (Mar. 2023)

"Good review of ethics and our roles as SLPs. Good examples to incorporate ethical considerations and apply information appropriately." W.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Brief course, but helpful." S.R. (Feb. 2023)

"Covered specific and important information." J.D. (Jan. 2023)

"Evidence based practice. I liked how seamless and informative this course was." K.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Course covered the application of research interpretation. And evidence based practice as it uses research evidence, the best available evidence, clinical expertise, and the patient's preferences." J.P. (Jan. 2023)

"Consideration of families. Course dipped into related fields." E.J. (Jan. 2023)

"Patient perspective. The different subtopics and discussions were beneficial." M.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Liked how in-depth the course is. I liked the seedgrid and discussion on religion. The case studies were beneficial in helping me feel more confident in what decisions I would make." S.S. (Dec. 2022)

"The importance of the patient/family perspective and clearly communicating on this was very beneficial, especially related to cases I have right now. I liked that I could take course on my own time and stop and take extra notes." K.A. (Dec. 2022)

"Course was concrete and clear. It gave me a complete understanding of the best way to be critical when facing an ethical question. It’s important to be aware of our own bias when treating clients considering the cultural diversity that we, clinicians, face during our daily practice." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Being reminded of caregiver stress was very helpful. Good information and easy to follow along." K.H. (Dec. 2022)

"I thought the information was presented in an organized and clear manner. The specific breakdown of values, morals, and ethics was presented in a clear manner and helped to reinforce how and why to take these into consideration when working with patients and families. I also very much appreciated the case study related to pediatric dysphagia, as I work with pediatric feeding and swallowing and have encountered similar scenarios while working with families." L.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Evidence based practice information. Excellent slides." J.W. (Dec. 2022)

"Grading of evidence with EBP and discussion regarding differences between values, morals and ethics was beneficial. I liked the importance of communication and an understanding of the patient/caregiver perspective." D.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the discussion about personal bias and the recognition that there is therapist noncompliance." L.W. (Dec. 2022)

"Case study examples were beneficial." E.G. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the ethical situations presented in the case study and the powerpoint." J.F. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the case studies looking at a scenario and discussing the possible options. Course was relatively short and easy to follow along." D.S. (Nov. 2022)

"The seedhouse grid was quite good. The examples of specific situations and the issues were well presented." J.O. (Nov. 2022)

"The reminder that we all come with our own individual beliefs and bias, including families, and we have to respect that. A lot of good food for thought." N.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Clear Instruction." A.J. (Nov. 2022)

"Considering all the factors behind a family's belief in therapeutic services was good to learn. I liked the presenter's real-world examples." E.J. (Nov. 2022)

"Helpful handouts for the course." M.G. (Nov. 2022)

"Course content and delivery were good." A.G. (Nov. 2022)

"The discussion regarding differences between values, ethics, and morals and grading of evidence were beneficial." T.R. (Nov. 2022)

"The presenter of this topic provided information on both sides of clinical approach and research." P.G. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked learning about Seed Grid, learning at my own pace, and the ability to re-test." A.G. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the case studies and the format." B.C. (Oct. 2022)

"Linking ethics to evidence-based practice was beneficial." L.T. (Oct. 2022)

"I found reviewing the Code of Ethics was most beneficial to me. I liked the examples provided and how you would provide them to the ethics of ASHA." S.S. (Oct. 2022)

"The presentation was engaging and on point with direct information needed." I.F. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the discussion regarding evidence based practice and the informed clinical expert." M.M. (Oct. 2022)

"Practical real-life examples, including speech and medical field." K.L. (Oct. 2022)

"I appreciated how evidence-based practice was defined with 3 components." A.M. (Sept. 2022)

"The course is easy to understand and apply to best practice." A.P. (Sept. 2022)

"Learning the 3 components of evidence-based practice was helpful. I liked the handouts. The discussion was easy to follow and add notes from the talking points." T.H. (Sept. 2022)

"I like how it defined the differences between morals, values, and ethics." K.B. (Sept. 2022)

"The topic of working to take into account the family's perspective and how that is influenced by what is going on in their lives was beneficial." S.V. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked that it was easy to understand and was informative." A.C. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the case study examples." G.N. (Sept. 2022)

"The information on the differences and interactions between ethics, values and morals was beneficial for my practice." C.S. (Sept. 2022)

"The topic of morals verses ethics is always interesting to me." J.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the examples. The print outs are handy and will be easy to reference later."  D.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the importance of better understanding the caregivers' perspectives in different situations and the importance of effective communication." K.T. (Aug. 2022)

"The Seedhouse grid is an interesting framework that I had not previously heard of." A.W. (Aug. 2022)

"Good reminder to use evidence based research to incorporate into clinical decision making. I liked the flexibility to view course on my own time." L.C. (Aug. 2022)

"The Seedhouse grid was helpful for guiding decision making.  I enjoyed the information about evidence and clinical decision making." L.K. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the diagram indicating the three aspects of evidence based practice.  I liked that I could watch this course at any time." C.G. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked that it talked about more than evidence based practice." N.T. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the topic of how research is valuable and that we have to also think about clinical judgment and patient values." A.K. (Aug. 2022)

"The course is self-paced and easy to follow along with." I.T. (Aug. 2022)

"The speakers were engaging." M.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I appreciated the well-organized and effective collaboration between the presenters regarding a critically important topic." A.M. (Aug. 2022)

"The emphasis on communication with parents and family members, in order to determine families' values and stressors and how those influence plans of care, struck me as important.  I liked the individual case studies and sets of choices."  J.M. (July 2022)

"I enjoyed the graphics that helped visually explain how to make ethical decisions within this field. I liked that it was self-paced and included visuals."  E.R. (July 2022)

"I like the inclusion of case presentations to reinforce the importance of decision making."  S.D. (July 2022)

"Very applicable to everyday patient care."  R.J. (June 2022)

"I found the discussion of the importance of understanding and respecting the views of patients and their families most beneficial.  I liked the Venn Diagram showing the intersection of: best available evidence; informed clinical expertise; and patient’s values and expectations."  S.C. (June 2022)

"Learning the importance of balancing the professional's and the patient's/family's perspectives, and discussing differences between values, morals, and ethics were all helpful." C.R. (June 2022)

"I liked the individual case studies and how to navigate those ethically. It was a nice refresher on ethical practices." L.W. (June 2022)

"The idea of taking into consideration the cultural, economic, and individual perspectives of the family before imposing own judgements about compliance to treatment - course was easy to access." J.H. (June 2022)

"I enjoyed learning about the Seedhouse grid and reviewing EBP." L.H. (May 2022)

"Discussing values, morals, and ethical considerations were very relevant to practicing as a clinician. The case studies were relevant to the outline of the course." C.R. (May 2022)

"Keeping the family's unique perspective of the problem/illness in consideration when therapy becomes difficult will be beneficial to my practice. The presentation was thoughtfully communicated." K.H. (May 2022)

"The topic of values, ethics and morals and leaving our bias at the door was beneficial. I liked being able to review information and the pace of the information presented was good." R.G. (Apr. 2022)

"Ethics in real situations – the course was informative and appropriate in length." S.R. (Apr. 2022)

"Stressed the importance of patient perspective." J.H. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the review of best practice with real-life examples, and the discussion about how caregiver/family circumstances affect how much information they can receive and how they will receive it." C.B. (Mar. 2022)

"How personal bias affects clinical practice was beneficial. I liked the ease of access to the course." H.P. (Feb 2022)

"I appreciated the thought-provoking examples to prompt me to approach some clinical situations a little differently now. I really enjoyed Dr. Leslie's real-life examples and connections she offered." G.T. (Jan. 2022)

"Listening to and understanding a patient and family's point of view and working as a team toward a common goal. I liked the breakdown of the different types of research." C.S. (Jan. 2022)

"The importance of open communication. Course was easy to connect with and to follow." J.S (Jan. 2022)

"The need to consider level of families' stress and understanding. Being aware that a family agreeing readily and going along does not always mean they have good understanding of the situation." K.L. (Jan. 2022)

"It was brief, to the point with clear explanations, good graphics and good clinical examples." K.L. (Jan. 2022)

"The Grid by David Seedhouse will be especially helpful training student clinicians to develop their decision-making process." J.B. (Dec. 2021)

"I really appreciated how it was mentioned that informed experts listen. Informed experts allow their own views to be challenged. That is what I see as growth in practicing in the field. I also appreciated how the presenters mentioned that crisis has an affect on understanding. That helps me remember to place myself in my clients'/students' (as well as family's) perspective and to be aware of my own values and not let that get in the way of what is best for them. I appreciated the visuals, which helped me understand much better." E.T. (Dec. 2021)

"This course was well organized and engaging."  A.V. (Dec. 2021)

"The area of respecting and trying to understand patient's beliefs regarding treatment and diagnosis was beneficial for my daily practice."  E.C. (Nov. 2021)

"The importance of being mindful of the different morals and values that families may hold was beneficial for my daily practice.  I liked that it touched upon important issues that relate to ethics in assessment and treatment of patients."  P.H. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked that I could listen to the course over two days time. Reloading the test so that I learned which answers I still needed to know after taking the test."  T.K. (Nov. 2021)

"The content of the course was food for thought to reflect on personal biases and clinical decision making.  I liked the discussion on Values, Morals and ethics."  L.M. (Oct. 2021)

"The course has a good pace of instruction." M.C. (Oct. 2021)

"All of the information was very important to support good clinical decisions.  The case studies were interesting and thought provoking." K.C. (Oct. 2021)

"I enjoyed the points made regarding knowing how much information to share and when to share it with patients/clients." N.C. (Sept. 2021)

"The case studies that were presented, followed by the different scenarios regarding clinical judgment and decision making were the most beneficial.  The case studies were the most helpful and the best part of this course." L.A. (Sept. 2021)

"The case studies explaining morals, values, and ethics were beneficial.  I liked the examples provided." A.H. (Aug. 2021)

"Evidence based practice includes the research/evidence, individual clinical experience and the patient needs/wishes." R.C. (Aug. 2021)

"All topics were well described. I feel that the information was clear and to the point. Furthermore, it is applicable in all clinical settings. I liked the examples of case studies that were given as they gave me a clear perspective of what the problem was and the possible ways to solve the problem." S.M. (Aug. 2021)

"The course was a good reminder to keep your personal values to yourself and watch for unconscious bias." L.B. (Aug. 2021)

$129.00 USD

97% rating - reviews

0.85 ASHA CEUs

Navigating Neurocognitive Disorders In Dementia: What The Speech Pathologist Needs To Know About Evidence-Based Practice And Patient-Centered Care  #e142

Presenters: multiple expert presenters

This course advocates for a holistic approach to dementia care and challenges SLPs to enhance their methods of providing person-centered care for individuals who are living with dementia in any setting. Learn to shift perspective of dementia care from one of disability and loss, to one that focuses on enhancement of life engagement. Also presented will be a range of treatment options and case studies.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"This course presented a comprehensive and compassionate approach to individuals and families facing the challenges of dementia. The information related to a functional approach to the diagnosis and management of dementia." R.B. (Aug. 2023)

"Explained in a personable, reasonable way that is relatable to both clinician and care partners. I liked the discussion of environmental factors." M.C. (Apr. 2023)

"Information on Spaced Retrieval and environmental modifications was beneficial. I liked that course was broken up into sections for easy place-marking." E.B. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the topic on Montessori practice and the strategies provided." F.M. (Mar. 2023)

"This course was extremely organized and informative!" S.G. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning about the Montessori Long-Term Facility Structure. I liked the review of anatomy at the start." A.C. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked all the examples. And all of the different slides, different speakers - great variety." J.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Ways of communicating with dementia patients and the memory books were beneficial." G.L. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the creative connections projects and the examples of eliminating environmental barriers." L.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Spaced retrieval was beneficial. I liked the overall presentation and clarity of information." B.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Great info! I liked the ease of navigation and printable materials." L.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Therapeutic interventions for dementia. I liked the materials for further use." A.K. (Nov. 2022)

"Memory discussion was beneficial." J.B. (Nov. 2022)

"All of the course content was beneficial. I liked I could complete course at home." P.M. (Oct. 2022)

"I will implement spaced retrieval more in my practice. I work with a lot of dementia patients and have used spaced retrieval, but not as an everyday occurrence." V.R. (Sept. 2022)

"I enjoyed the specific examples for art and relating to tasks. I also liked the detailed descriptions for spaced retrieval." C.N. (Sept. 2022)

"I got a lot of information and references from this course. I loved the 5 things you will want to continue to do all your life." H.T. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked that you could do it in segments and return."  E.K. (Aug. 2022)

"Good examples - liked the Spaced Retrieval technique. I liked the video clips, and that course covered a lot of information." S.J. (Aug. 2022)

"Great presentation for work with residents, families and care providers. I liked the knowledge of the presenters and the examples given." B.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I will benefit from this course, daily."  W.D. (July 2022)

"The course was easy to follow. I liked the environmental interventions." S.F. (June 2022)

"Practical suggestions for arranging environment. Liked the focus on understanding the client." C.R. (May 2022)

"Learning how I can adjust a patient's environment to increase his/her success. I liked the information on how to decrease concerning behaviors from individuals with dementia." M.D. (Apr. 2022)

"Clear and specific examples. I liked the Spaced Retrieval and environmental changes discussion." I.R. (Mar. 2022)

"Great use of concrete examples, video, research. I liked the Montessori method and creative connections." J.M. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked so many of the topics. I appreciated the discussion of the brain and the different neurocognitive disorders, and types of memory. I also enjoyed many of the Montessori approaches to treatment - so positive and respectful - preservation of dignity."  B.G. (Feb. 2022)

"I appreciated the collaboration with and supporting care partners from the perspective of helping family members so they can enjoy and work with pt's strengths, interests, and preserved skills. I have worked in many facilities that would benefit from this discussion."  B.G. (Feb. 2022)

"This course was very informative and provided some great ideas for Tx." K.S. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the examples of visual cueing in the environment." K.H. (Nov. 2021)

"Practical ways to implement the content discussed with examples." L.A. (Nov. 2021)

"All of it was very comprehensive – very functional course. Clear and concise." S.C. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the memory book section. I use them all the time and found the tips very helpful!" C.T. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the review of the brain and the areas affected by Alzheimer's Dementia and other neurological diseases. I have focused more time and energy on injury and less on degenerative processes. The course was very easy to listen to, linear layout, and not distracting." D.L. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the clarity and numerous suggestions."  M.R. (Oct. 2021)

"Learning about the Montessori method, contrast and environmental changes was beneficial for my daily practice. This course was very thorough. It covered many different topics and also gave tangible things to do and to consider when working with a person with dementia and helping them navigate their environment so they can have more independence. I liked the examples - videos and pictures that were presented throughout." E.M. (Oct. 2021)

"This course goes above and beyond Dementia Capable Care and Allen Cognitive scales to develop care plans for patients. I learned so much about how to set up patients for success beyond those previously mentioned means.  Looking at the individual as a whole instead of criteria they may meet on a scale was a good perspective." S.J. (Aug. 2021)

"Helping teachers to understand that a reading problem is a language problem will help my daily practice.  Unlike some other courses I have taken, this felt like a graduate course, not an undergraduate one. It was very well organized with some tough material." K.C. (Jul. 2021)

"The top of environmental facilitators/barriers will benefit my daily practice. The pictures for examples of before and after as changes were made to environment were good." L.H. (Jul. 2021)

"Guidance in utilizing senses to target therapy activities will be very useful." S.F. (May 2021)

“I loved that it is practical and holistic.” M.K. (May 2021)

"I liked the discussion of Montessori techniques (especially for dementia), which will also apply to intervention with other people with chronic communication disorders like TBI and aphasia. I find it interesting that salience is popping up in so much of SLP (in LPAA and LOUD also)." W.B. (Mar. 2021)

“Excellent presentation! All of the information is valuable and beneficial for the daily practice of Speech Therapist working for SNF.” O.T. (Jan. 2021)

“I liked it all. I work in LTC setting, and all of the info applies to my daily practice. I especially enjoyed the videos.” K.B. (Jan. 2021)

$49.00 USD

90% rating - reviews

0.25 ASHA CEUs

The Cranial Nerve Examination: Integrating Assessment And Treatment In Dysphagia Management #e139

Presenters: Yvette McCoy, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S & Tiffani Wallace, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Presenters will provide instructions and case studies to assist clinicians in performing, interpreting and developing a dysphagia treatment plan based on the deficits noted during the oral mechanism/cranial nerve assessment. Therapeutic strategies targeting swallow function will be presented, specifically sensory-based treatments and the use of swallow maneuvers and/or exercises.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I liked all of it. Learning what's wrong and what to do with treatment approaches." M.Z. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the demonstrations for assessment and treatment." R.R. (May 2023)

"Expectations of damaged nerves and treatment techniques. I liked the test preview." D.H. (Feb. 2023)

"The in depth discussion of cranial nerves was excellent. Also the discussion of exercises." E.A. (Dec. 2022)

"Review of how each CN is involved, and how to treat. Good content." W.H. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the specific neurophysiology for swallowing and the demonstration with videos and clear slides." A.R. (Dec. 2022)

"This course is complete from understanding nerves, to what you would see, and then treatment options." R.K. (Nov. 2022)

"I enjoyed this course." L.M. (Oct. 2022)

"The review of cranial nerve innervations and clinical testing was good." J.S. (Sept. 2022)

"Informative and provided information I can apply to daily practice immediately. Liked discussion of effective therapeutic techniques relating to cranial nerve injury." K.S. (July 2022)

"All of it is beneficial! I needed the refresh on cranial nerves, and will use the clinical treatment recommendations as well." T.B. (July 2022)

"I felt that the section on CN X was most helpful to my daily practice, simply because it is so instrumental in informing pharyngeal dysphagia treatment. All sections were very interesting and helpful!" J.R. (June 2022)

"I appreciated that each CN had an anatomy and physiology review, as well as a functional application section. Both are very important, and I plan to use this resource as a reference in my diagnostic and therapeutic work." J.R. (June 2022)

"Great application for specific exercises. I liked the ease of the online course with ability to take breaks." T.K. (May 2022)

"I liked the treatment strategies and discussion of techniques for each." A.D. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked how course was organized to present treatment strategies after each specific nerve was discussed. This helped with the learning process." A.D. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the detailed overview of functions, deficits, and researched backed treatment methods for each cranial nerve important to swallowing. Liked how knowledgeable the presenters were, and the clarity with which they presented the information." E.O. (Dec. 2021)

"Good review of UMN vs LMN and relationship to cranial nerves including deficits expected. Well-organized, I liked the format of presenting each individual cranial nerve and treatment before going on to the next." S.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the flow of instruction – intervention as well as diagnosis." S.P. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked that it was broken into the 2 sections – information about the nerves and what results of its injury." M.A. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the interventions. Course was clearly presented." M.M. (Dec. 2021)

"Overview of CN exam and interventions was very good. Presenters were knowledgeable and thorough." K.M. (Dec. 2021)

"Exercises based on cranial nerve deficits! The course organization was great!" J.B. (Dec. 2021)

"Functional impact of CN damage and location of lesion for impact on function. Practical knowledge." M.C. (Nov. 2021)

"Evaluation of cranial nerves and how they affect swallowing. I liked the convenience of the course and presenters' knowledge." K.P. (Nov. 2021)

"There was so much information. It was helpful to have the ability to replay information that would have otherwise been missed during a live presentation." D.S. (Nov. 2021)

"The therapeutic application of exercises you would use for which type of deficit and why/how was beneficial for my daily practice. I liked both presenters and how they tie in the neurologic data with clinical implementation." S.S. (Oct. 2021)

"I loved how each nerve was described and then what treatment to provide. It gave descriptions with pictures and practical application." C.H. (Sept. 2021)

"I enjoyed the therapy ideas and the how-to aspect of the presentation." K.D. (Sept. 2021)

"The information on which types of deficits go with a UMN or LMN lesion for each nerve was very helpful. The structure of this online course was great, with the anatomy and physiology explanation for each nerve and followed by the treatment implications afterward." E.L. (Aug. 2021)

"  liked the treatment options and evidence behind them." K.S. (Jun. 2021)

"I enjoyed the review of the cranial nerves, what happens when there are lesions, and the assessment.” I.C. (Jun. 2021)

"The theory and underpinning knowledge will provide excellent reference material and increase my awareness of ideas for specific assessment and therapy." D.C. (May 2021)

"I liked how it was divided into different cranial nerves and the presenters spoke about different lesions and how you could target treatment based on which cranial nerves were effected." J.S. (Apr. 2021)

"I appreciated the treatment recommendations for deficits noted on CN exam and the benefit of specific exercises." J.B. (Mar. 2021)

"I liked the treatment applications as it relates to cranial nerve damage." S.E. (Jan. 2021)

$139.00 USD

98% rating - reviews

1.0 ASHA CEUs

Dysphagia Assessment: A Comprehensive Review Of Evidence-Based Practice #e137

Presenters: multiple expert presenters

This comprehensive assessment course is presented by 5 leading experts in the field of speech-language pathology. Discussed will be dysphagia screenings, bedside evaluations, FEES, MBS study, MRI, EMG, cranial nerve, manometry and more. Participants will learn advantages, strengths, and limitations associated with various assessment methods and how to apply this knowledge clinically for more accurate diagnosis.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Discussing trachs and HNC was helpful. I liked the special topics." E.D. (Sep. 2023)

"Motor examination was beneficial.  And learning how dysphagia affects patients with neurogenic disorders (TBI, Stroke, etc)." J.R. (Jul. 2023)

"I found all of this information essential and critical when practicing in medical speech-language pathology. I enjoyed the fact that content was very thorough and that the subject matters were very well explained." Z.M. (Jul. 2023)

"The topic on head and neck cancer was beneficial. I liked the images from MBSImP protocol." A.H. (Jul. 2023)

"This course was very informative. I liked the information on dysphagia." B.H. (Jun. 2023)

"The Head & Neck Cancer section was beneficial. This course was very informative and easy to understand." L.J. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the TBI information. The course was convenient per my schedule." V.G. (Mar. 2023)

"Review of cranial nerves was beneficial. The course was easy to follow." E.V. (Jan. 2023)

"Evidence-based protocols and procedures for assessment of swallowing function in patients with different types of neurogenerative disorders, HNC, following CVA and TBI, and with a tracheostomy tube." T.O. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the head and neck cancer section. And ability to stop and start course on my schedule." A.H. (Dec. 2022)

"I loved the information about imaging and sensory nerve damage. I also loved the pace, breadth of content, and knowledgeability of the instructors." M.P. (Dec. 2022)

"This course was so thorough!" J.C. (Nov. 2022)

"All topics explained in great detail." P.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the sections on TBI and HNC. And I loved the MBSImP section - very well presented." P.G. (Sept. 2022)

"Assessment of dysphagia following stroke was beneficial. I liked the follow up on cutting-edge knowledge." H.H. (Aug. 2022)

"Very comprehensive, well organized, clear course." I.B. (Jul. 2022)

"Easy to complete in one-hour blocks. I liked the sections on head and neck cancer." M.B. (Jul. 2022)

"The best current research to support clinical practice. I liked the bedside swallow assessment concepts for various diagnoses." S.T. (June 2022)

"Discussion of nerve innervation was beneficial. Course was very thorough. Please offer more courses like this one!" G.T. (Apr. 2022)

"All the video segments used were very beneficial for learning." R.M. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the bedside swallow screening tools, and having all the different speakers' perspectives." K.M. (Feb. 2022)

"The motor assessment for swallowing evaluation, assessment of sensory systems, the depth and breadth of knowledge of the presenters. Great course." A.H. (Dec. 2021)

"The sections with information regarding head and neck cancer and nerves were beneficial." C.R. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked that I can work at my own place. Very thorough review of information." J.Z. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the clinical swallowing evaluation – very detailed information!" D.H. (Oct. 2021)

"The tracheostomy care section was helpful – I am a visual learner and enjoyed having pictures and diagrams of the materials being presented to better comprehend." N.O. (Oct. 2021)

"Swallowing and trachs. The entire course was very informational. I learned a lot!" D.W. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the specific guidance speaking to the SLP's role in patients with tracheostomy. Great that you can do this entire course at your own pace." M.C. (Sept. 2021)

"Review of anatomy with cranial nerves and motor/sensory nerves for swallowing was beneficial. I liked the ease of navigation with excellent content material." M.W. (Jun. 2021)

"I liked how comprehensive the course was. Going over sensory input as it relates to swallowing was most helpful." C.R. (May 2021)

"I needed to see a comparison of VFSS and FEES and now I understand when and why to recommend each one. I would also like to use a standardized tool for bedside swallow evaluations, I did not know there were standardized evaluations available. Course covered all of the assessment tools available, the rationale and practicality for each one. Excellent course!" J.D. (May 2021)

"The course presented a good overview of old and new evidence based dysphagia assessments." E.K. (Apr. 2021)

"l found all the specific information related to dysphagia most useful. It was also very detailed information and for those of us that have been practicing for a long time we can still learn something new." J.J. (Apr. 2021)

"I work in stroke unit equivalent care. This knowledge is helpful for understanding the research behind my bedside swallowing exams." M.M. (Apr. 2021)

"Comprehensive course – VFSS, CVA, TBI, cuffs & trach tubes, and research data supporting standardized and clinical test measures." J.K. (Apr. 2021)

"I like how the presentations were divided into all separate categories (HNC, Stroke/TBI, Trach)." T.S. (Mar. 2021)

"I liked the swallowing assessment in oncology patients. Very knowledgeable and varied speakers. Very complete course." A.P. (Mar. 2021)

"Relationship between pulmonary function and swallowing was beneficial. Reinforced important aspects of evaluation and rationale for MBSS." A.D. (Mar. 2021)

"I liked the comprehensive range of dysphagia topics covered in the course." C.W. (Jan. 2021)

"The course is comprehensive, and the section on VFSS and FEES was especially helpful." B.M. (Jan. 2021)

$99.00 USD

95% rating - reviews

0.5 ASHA CEUs

MBSImP™ 5-Year Renewal Course To Maintain Registered MBSImP Clinician Status #e128

Presenters: Bonnie Martin-Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA Honors & Kate Davidson, MS, CCC-SLP

This course serves as the MBSImP™ 5-Year Renewal Course for Registered MBSImP Clinicians. Content presented will help participants refine their skills and scoring accuracy for testing physiologic components of swallowing. Standardized reporting of results is discussed and a case study for targeted treatment is presented. Eligibility for Renewal Course enrollment requires prior completion of the course, #e01 - MBSImP Standardized Training.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I appreciated the review of the components and I really liked the case studies as a way to apply skills." M.M. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the teaching style and the overlay of the animation with the real time swallow study images." C.W. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked that this course presented challenging MBSS videos during the instructional videos and presumed basic competence." M.C. (Sep. 2023)

"The case studies provided during the learning section were good representatives." L.Y. (Sep. 2023)

"I appreciated the thorough review videos and written documents of each component." K.A. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the organized terminology and standardized assessment." W.M. (Sep. 2023)

"I feel this gives SLPs a great way to analyze and look at VFSS to help build our "eye" for dysphagia." L.M. (Aug. 2023)

"Very thorough." H.C. (Aug. 2023)

"Reviewing muscular input for the components was beneficial." R.A. (Aug. 2023)

"Clear details and instructions. Great review of swallow physiology." T.T. (Jul. 2023)

"I appreciated the videos, still pictures and the written information to help me put everything all together." C.A. (Jul. 2023)

"Excellent review of all components of the swallow with helpful tips about how to best assess each component (e.g. putting cursor on hyoid)." J.S. (Jul. 2023)

"Very thorough instruction." L.H. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the videos and the practice. The focus on each particular component and the clarity of definitions was beneficial." A.L. (Jul. 2023)

"I recommend this course based on the content and its clinical application. Reminding clinicians how to look at the A & P of the swallow mechanism rather than bolus flow." M.B. (Jul. 2023)

"Good balance of information and brevity." K.M. (Jun. 2023)

"I enjoyed the case studies." J.B. (Jun. 2023)

"The scoring guides and having access to review them while testing was beneficial - makes for greater depth of learning." A.Y. (Jun. 2023)

"I appreciate that the renewal process is abbreviated compared to the initial training." A.M. (Jun. 2023)

"It was good to retest and retrain myself to keep the accuracy of my ratings." E.B. (May 2023)

"Easy to navigate this course. I liked the quick links to the help/tips sections." H.H. (May 2023)

"The visuals were excellent! I liked everything!" F.K. (May 2023)

"I liked the access to original scoring videos in addition to the summary. Everything I needed was right at my fingertips." E.D. (May 2023)

"Review of common errors and logistics was beneficial. A great program." M.F. (May 2023)

"I appreciated the tips, especially with common errors for certain component ratings." M.L. (May 2023)

"I liked the examples and talking through what is going on in each swallow. I appreciated the discussion of what to do in therapy based on each of the deficits. I also appreciate the scoring guidelines and visuals." S.S. (May 2023)

"I liked that this renewal involved reviewing single swallows since this is already a big part of my practice." S.H. (Apr. 2023)

"Appreciated review of the components with the case study videos. Also I appreciated the instructor (Dr. Martin-Harris) going over component scoring in the case study/training part of the renewal after reviewing the components." J.D. (Apr. 2023)

"I thought the review of the 17 components was really helpful and this course had nice videos to illustrate examples." L.G. (Apr. 2023)

"Easy access to scoring tips." M.M. (Apr. 2023)

"Sharpens your clinical eye." A.W. (Mar. 2023)

"The video examples of real MBS studies were beneficial." J.D. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked all the extra learning supports with guides, tip sheets, and videos." C.F. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the use of VFSS and the pre and post therapy scoring." S.H. (Mar. 2023)

"The scoring tips with common scoring errors were very helpful. I like the concept of evaluating each component of the swallow. Quantifying results is a good idea." A.K. (Mar. 2023)

"Course was thorough and provides very useful information that clearly impacts clinical practice." K.S. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the video examples and review of muscles and cranial nerves for each component." D.H. (Feb. 2023)

"I really loved the different approaches to demonstrate specific examples: animations, videos, and written detailed handouts. That was really comprehensive in helping to gain my understanding." D.D. (Feb. 2023)

"Highlighting common mistakes was beneficial." M.G. (Feb. 2023)

"Good refresher on scoring." J.S. (Feb. 2023)

"The video examples to assist with scoring were helpful." M.C. (Feb. 2023)

"I love how, on each component, there’s the option to review the specific material for the component." T.W. (Jan. 2023)

"All the videos and pdfs with explanations were very helpful." W.B. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the review of the components at the beginning. And that a review of the report feature was included." M.T. (Jan. 2023)

"I really liked the in-depth scoring tips for review. I often refer to a quick score guide when interpreting VFSS studies, and I was able to help clarify some "gray areas" of scoring with these tips." C.S. (Jan. 2023)

"I appreciate all of the videos (both the simulations and the real fluoro examples) as well as the tips sheets and definitions. There are multiple resources to guide you." A.M. (Jan. 2023)

"I truly appreciated the excellent customer service from the MBSImP team. I emailed to seek out advice about passing a few sections and was given both an extension as well as valuable assistance. The feedback was timely. Thank you so much for all the hard work you all have put forth. I'm looking forward to presenting some of the updates and methods of using the website templates to our team." M.H. (Dec. 2022)

"I thought the new information was helpful. And when I asked for assistance, Erin R. provided great information in video and written form." B.B. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the video review and handouts were helpful." S.W. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the course format and the review of each component and the update on reliability." C.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the variety of videos presented." R.C. (Nov. 2022)

"I appreciated the instructors highlighting some of the challenging points that come up in training/retraining. The review of which consistencies can be utilized with each component was extremely helpful." L.S. (Nov. 2022)

"The lecture video with radiographic imaging along with animation assists with that "trace" vs "collection" decision on numerous studies." S.R. (Nov. 2022)

"I appreciated the updated information from when I first was trained." L.G. (Nov. 2022)

"The overview in the course and reminder of the important features of each component was good." A.M. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the self-study at your own pace." J.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the case study review." L.C. (Nov. 2022)

"The live with video animation comparison was helpful." D.V. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked having access to all the training material from the original course." C.C. (Oct. 2022)

"Being able to pull up the PDFs that review each type of scoring within components is great!" J.B. (Oct. 2022)

"The videos are comprehensive." B.P. (Oct. 2022)

"This training was a great refresher as it's been 5 years since I first completed the original MBSImP course." M.M. (Oct. 2022)

"I really liked the videos and the ability to rate." E.B. (Sept. 2022)

"The videos and tip sheet were a great review." N.H. (Sept. 2022)

"Great videos, detailed scoring information, and specific examples. Kate did a great job with the extra videos to explain the reporting. Thank you." A.D. (Sept. 2022)

"Pairing of actual VFSS images with animation model to describe scores for each physiologic component was helpful." L.C. (Sept. 2022)

"MBSImP is highly standardized and requires clear knowledge of the structures and functions for swallowing." Y.C. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked having multiple opportunities to retest and review...in my workplace I am frequently interrupted mid-training, so it is difficult to get this done in one go."  K.B. (Sept. 2022)

"The training zone that provided feedback on scoring was good."  M.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Numerous examples provided, especially in the test. I think the test was the best teaching tool. It made me go back and really focus on the individual pieces."  D.P. (Aug. 2022)

"It was an excellent and concise review."  S.R. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the assessment of skills portion and review of common mistakes in scoring."  L.L. (Aug. 2022)

"Very thorough and well researched course."  S.T. (July 2022)

"Love the case studies!"  L.A. (July 2022)

"I liked the different sources for scoring information and support - audio and written descriptions and videos with outlines." G.W. (July 2022)

"I like the various tools throughout the course (Components, Scores, and Score definitions & Tips) which I carry with me at the hospital daily." A.O. (July 2022)

"I liked the detailed explanations – videos and descriptions of each component were beneficial." K.C. (July 2022)

"The comprehensive review, scoring instructions, ability to watch the clips repeatedly as needed, and the practice scoring / training zone were very helpful." A.B. (June 2022)

"Liked that the course is online and can be reviewed multiple times for practice." K.S. (June 2022)

"Liked the ability to review, quality of training platform, and the videos." L.E. (June 2022)

"Helps me with my interpretation skills for MBSS." B.B. (June 2022)

"I like that I can work at my on pace, and great resources on website to improve/modify understanding. Great option to be able to reach out for help with problems." L.B. (June 2022)

"I appreciated the detailed guidance and the several handouts designed to facilitate scoring. It was very helpful to have tips and tricks and videos to watch during the training. It was helpful to have an interactive portion during the training where we could do a practice score and then hear how it was intended to be scored." H.N. (May 2022)

"The refresher was really nice, I love the slow motion options so you can really zero in on the components." J.D. (May 2022)

"The instructional videos were great." K.W. (May 2022)

"Bonnie does an excellent job with the presentation and giving very clear explanations of the scoring components. Many opportunities to score and the controls to slow down and frame by frame are essential to score accurately. Good amount of trials to score for a review." J.K. (April 2022)

"I enjoyed the explanations beyond what was already included in the handouts. Everything I expected to be covered was covered." A.H. (Mar. 2022)

"I appreciated the detailed descriptions and assessment of each individual component, explanation of how it relates to swallowing physiology, and discussion of guiding treatment recommendations." A.T. (Mar. 2022)

"I enjoyed the updated resources such as the help sheet since when I took the original course. I found them very helpful." K.P. (Mar. 2022)

"Really valuable update with all key information included." J.B. (Mar. 2022)

"The individual modalities for testing were a helpful refresher course for a tool I use almost daily." R.K. (Feb. 2022)

"Good refresher!" M.D. (Feb. 2022)

"The explanation of features of report writing on the website was informative." S.T. (Feb. 2022)

"I really enjoyed the re-training videos and summaries of each component." R.S. (Jan. 2022)

"I love that each component is broken up separately and commonly made mistakes are reviewed." K.G. (Jan. 2022)

"Multiple levels of detail and tools for information on scoring." S.D. (Jan. 2022)

"Opportunity to review scoring videos again, review the areas I am weakest in." T.B. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the case studies, swallow by swallow practice." E.S. (Jan. 2022)

"I appreciate the different modules (ie training, learning, testing)." R.H. (Jan. 2022)

"I really appreciated the anatomical illustrations with the cranial nerves highlighted, as well as the review and discussion of more challenging clinical examples." S.S. (Dec. 2021)

"I enjoyed the large amount of reference material to review when questioning the scoring." P.C. (Dec. 2021)

"It had a succinct overview of the 17 components. It was helpful to see the diagrams of the muscles and nerves for each of the components."  M.E. (Dec. 2021)

"Very comprehensive assessment of swallow function. I also appreciated the case histories on full study trainings."  J.G. (Dec. 2021)

"I appreciate all of the supplemental handouts I can print for easy reference"  C.V. (Nov. 2021)

"The course helped me to become more familiar with the anatomy and looking at it in this form."  W.C. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the case studies, found that helpful."  S.R. (Nov. 2021)

“It was a great review. It was especially helpful to hear common areas that clinicians struggled with when scoring and Dr. Martin Harris's clarification for each of these components.” E.F. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the opportunity to score on my own and then hear the correct scores immediately following."  K.S. (Nov. 2021)

"I like the heavy support provided in the handouts and variety of videos."  K.S. (Oct. 2021)

"Good information. Good explanations" I.J. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the shorter duration of time it took as compared to the first." K.S. (Oct. 2021)

"This resource has been an invaluable tool in helping me develop my skills as a therapist and I cannot think of a single resource that has developed my growth quite like this one. Forever grateful, Thank you for your work for our patients." S.H. (Sept. 2021)

"I love the flexibility to go back and do the learning and training zones for components I found more challenging." K.R. (Aug. 2021)

"With this review, I realize that I had fallen into some habits during scoring. With review of this information, it refocused my skills." R.D. (Aug. 2021)

"The narrative from Bonnie is really helpful - it almost feels like you are in a properly dialogue. The nuggets/tips/lessons learnt from the initial training are also really helpful." J.A. (Aug. 2021)

"The updates to the original training, small nuances or details about each component, which consistencies to score with, etc were very good." K.S. (Aug. 2021)

"I liked the need to focus on all aspects of the swallow, for rehab purposes vs aspiration/no aspiration." J.B.P. (Aug. 2021)

"I liked the multiple opportunities to practice scoring." S.T. (July 2021)

"I liked that the course really evaluated every aspect of the swallow. It made me analyze each area in depth and helped me see things a little differently." V.R. (July 2021)

"I really appreciated to accessible videos for practice (VFS images and narration) with many examples provided." F.S. (July 2021)

“I absolutely loved that I only had to re-score the components that I did not achieve 80% acc on. This was very helpful in allowing me to focus on this component and complete this renewal course in a timely manner.” M.H. (Mar. 2021)

“I liked the detailed explanation of what was being shown in the videos. And the treatment that was discussed, and explained in the case studies.” E.L. (Feb. 2021)

“It was helpful to have both a brief refresher on the individual component scores and practical clinical applications with case studies.” C.D. (Jan. 2021)

$44.00 USD

99% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

Parkinson's Disease, Swallowing And Best Practice #e127

Presenter: Paula Sullivan, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

This course will discuss components of a targeted assessment of swallowing, saliva, eating, and speech in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Videofluoroscopic swallow study clips will demonstrate common oropharyngeal swallowing abnormalities. Extensive discussion will focus on both compensatory approaches and rehabilitative techniques including oral health, airway dynamics and respiratory muscle strength, nutrition, and airway protection maneuvers. ... more+

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Parkinson's Disease, Swallowing And Best Practice

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Learning early symptoms and effects of various treatments was beneficial. I liked the time flexibility." S.B. (Sep. 2023)

"I didn't experience swallow information in my school-based therapy caseload, so this was all new to me and I appreciated all of the information." S.S. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the discussion on dysphagia management in PwP. The topics covered in this course are beneficial in my practice." N.K. (Jul. 2023)

"All of the information was beneficial, especially related to treatment." W.R. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked how this course was split into two parts, with half being on therapy. Topics of thickened liquids, use of Shaker exercise, EMST, saliva mgt were beneficial." J.K. (Apr. 2023)

"Treatment techniques were beneficial. All information can be immediately applied when working with patients. Course content was simple to follow." V.F. (Apr. 2023)

"I specifically liked the rehabilitative techniques. And the clarity of the presentation." N.T. (Feb. 2023)

"All of this content was beneficial considering this was my first course in Parkinson's and Dysphagia. The anecdotal information was one of the best parts of this course." J.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Clinically applicable. I liked the assessment of dysphagia in Parkinson's." J.R. (Oct. 2022)

"Practical course and easy to follow. The tools to use for initial interviews and evidence to support possible compensations/treatments were helpful." R.W. (Sept. 2022)

"Provided treatment strategies. And I liked the rehab and compensatory techniques." B.B. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the compensatory strategies presented." L.F. (Aug. 2022)

"Everything will be very helpful for my practice." H.E. (Aug. 2022)

"All content was very relevant and I liked the swallowing avenues for Parkinson's patients." D.P. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked the review of compensatory vs rehab strategies and specific treatment recommendations. The information was presented in a practical matter for treatment by the typical SLP." J.G. (May 2022)

"I liked the treatment section. Concrete examples, and a lot of study reviews." E.F. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the different scales, the evidence from studies, and the rehabilitative approaches. A lot of evidence-based information. A very pragmatic, concrete course, related to clinical concerns." J.B. (Mar. 2022)

"Liked the treatment options and the sensory recommendations to improve the swallow. I liked that I can take this information to improve my treatment tomorrow." A.S. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the rehab and compensatory exercises. The course was convenient - go at my own pace." B.G. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the compensatory strategies presented." M.P. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the comp strategies to deal with drooling - increasing frequency of swallow. More use of Shaker exercise to treat decreased elevation of hyolaryngeal complex and decreased opening of UES." J.H. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the discussion of rehabilitative strategies - thoroughness of the course." K.M. (Jan. 2022)

"I definitely will be incorporating some of the rehabilitative approaches into my practice, specifically EMST. Also for those patients who do not have cervical/neck issues, consider Shaker as part of their therapy now that I see the evidence supports its use. I really liked part two: therapy techniques." J.M. (Jan. 2022)

"Very informative and presenter was knowledgeable. Her personal experience w/ PD as a caregiver gave a noted point of view regarding the patient's QoL."  M.K. (Dec. 2021)

"Well organized, and addressed specific clinical questions about the efficacy of treatments in this population."  T.R. (Dec. 2021)

"The course was very well organized with handouts that were clear and emphasized targeted principles/information."  D.B. (Dec. 2021)

"The use of Shaker ex's for PD - didn't think of that application before." L.D. (Dec. 2021)

"Encouragement for continued treatment in a group that everyone knows "will decline" and ask why treatment?" H.B. (Nov. 2021)

"The information presented was beneficial in treating my pt. population. I will be able to apply what I learned immediately with my pts." B.O. (Oct. 2021)

“The assessment, severity rating tools, treatment, and review of evidence-based practices were very beneficial. The speaker was excellent, with good use of case presentations and video. This course was very well organized.” M.M. (Aug. 2021)

"The intervention section and theoretical background were beneficial for my daily practice." H.B. (June 2021)

"I liked ALL the information; it was all relevant to my scope of practice." K.E. (Apr. 2021)

"The presenter was concise and informative. The discussions regarding treatments including LSVT and EMST effects on Dysphagia were excellent."  K.R. (Mar. 2021)

“I felt that this course provided a thorough review of material on dysphagia in individuals with Parkinson's Disease.” M.H. (Feb. 2021)

"It was an in-depth and covered all objective areas. I appreciated the break down of all terms and studies completed. I also really appreciated the videos." S.W. (Feb. 2021)

“I enjoyed the information presented. It was practical and useful for my work with PwP.” S.L. (Feb. 2021)

“The examples to aid rehab and the outcome of each exercise and what part of the swallow were helpful.”  A.L. (Jan. 2021)

"Good explanations. I enjoyed the rehab and compensatory strategies." I.W. (Jan. 2021)

$49.00 USD

91% rating - reviews

0.25 ASHA CEUs

Evidence-Based Practice In Adult Dysphagia Management: What The Evidence Says About Commonly Selected Rehabilitation Interventions #e125

Presenters: multiple expert presenters

Participants will learn how evidence-based practice in dysphagia is limited, and how to interpret and critique the scientific literature given these limitations. Case studies are used to discuss the evidence behind widely used dysphagia interventions, including: chin tuck, effortful swallow, Mendelsohn maneuver, and Shaker exercise. Learn a roadmap for clinical decision making and a framework for evaluating any swallowing treatment used in therapy.... more+

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Evidence-Based Practice In Adult Dysphagia Management: What The Evidence Says About Commonly Selected Rehabilitation Interventions

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Oral sensation and chin down information was beneficial. I liked that the speakers talked slowly and were easily understood." K.H. (Mar. 2023)

"I found that it's important to test pre and post-treatment regimen to be able to analyze the efficacy of modality approach/techniques." M.P. (Mar. 2023)

"I appreciated the review of the anatomy and physiology of the swallow mechanism. Also I was surprised by particular swallow treatment myths that were broken down by research." M.P. (Mar. 2023)

"Disputing so-called "acceptable" methods such as Mendelsohn and Shaker." L.L. (Feb. 2023)

"Good review of swallowing exercises for best practice." N.M. (Dec. 2022)

"I appreciated the focus on 2 common interventions (ie, chin tuck and effortful swallow). I feel that these are almost general/common aspiration suggestions for all patients and it was excellent to know the evidence about their actual results." Z.C. (Dec. 2022)

"I appreciated that the presenters focused on different types of outcomes. As mentioned multiple times in the presentation, functional outcomes are usually the primary concern for a clinician. I feel they emphasized what you measure is what you get and you need to be mindful that not all measures are equivalent in a clinical situation." Z.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Interpretation of normal vs disordered swallows. I liked the case studies." A.T. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the review of the literature of the different rehab techniques. The visuals were helpful to understand." G.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Good review of physiology, research and case presentations." M.W. (Nov. 2022)

"Liked the breakdown of what different interventions do and don't achieve. I really liked looking at the body of research about a technique rather than just individual studies." J.C. (Oct. 2022)

"Very clear presentation. I liked the discussion of challenges with research studies in treatment decision making." B.S. (Sept. 2022)

"Liked the format of the course." J.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the comparison of studies and reminders that we need to focus on the individual patient." P.O. (May 2022)

"Good review of anatomy and physiology." P.O. (May 2022)

"I liked the exploration of the four rehab techniques and their evidence base." M.W. (Feb. 2022)

"All the included visuals were very helpful for learning. I liked the videos." M.S. (Feb. 2022)

"I benefited from the long-term outcomes of different treatments/postures/exercises, and the inclusive review of studies." J.B. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the layout of the course, and the research on swallow strategies for treatment and treatment outcomes." J.S. (Dec. 2021)

"Well organized and explained succinctly. I liked the research-based outcomes." H.B. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the video examples and education on widely used swallow strategies and research specific efficacy." C.C. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the pace and case studies - analysis of the research and applied to the case study." C.G. (Dec. 2021)

"I enjoyed perspectives from multiple speakers, and the breakdown of the specific exercises, application, research behind it." S.W. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the case studies that were shown – and review of the literature regarding several commonly used treatment techniques." C.C. (Dec. 2021)

“I enjoyed how the presenters went through each technique and identified what it was originally thought to target and how research has changed the way we use the technique. I liked how it was presented in a systematic way.” D.K. (Nov. 2021)

"Detailed information. I liked the studies of actual benefits of each swallow exercise." J.D. (Oct. 2021)

"I enjoyed the data on research and being able to follow and review at my own pace as well as the knowledge of the presenters. The course is great." Y.C. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the discussion of evidence for different interventions. Lots of VF images as examples." C.G. (Sept. 2021)

"The review of the evidence of swallowing rehabilitation techniques and detailed review of anatomy of swallowing structures will benefit my daily practice." H.B. (Jun. 2021)

"I liked the very specific articles related to each treatment technique and how each article interpreted the data." M.M (May 2021)

“The explanation of the different comp swallow techniques and the purpose for use was helpful!” D.K. (Apr. 2021)

“I most enjoyed the research about the effortful swallow and all the muscles that are truly involved in all 4 of the dysphagia rehab techniques. It was a great refresher. I was engaged the entire session and learned a great deal from this course! It was highly applicable!” M.K. (Feb. 2021)

“I enjoyed the talk about different techniques and the overall effectiveness.” L.D. (Feb. 2021)

“The supporting evidence for physiologic changes of each intervention was very insightful.”  D.M. (Jan. 2021)

$129.00 USD

94% rating - reviews

0.9 ASHA CEUs

Medical Speech Pathology: The Influence Of Body Systems On Cognition, Communication And Swallowing #e116

Presenters: Robert Arnold, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S & Veda Cochran, RN, BSN

This course provides a holistic review of anatomy and physiology of the critical systems of the human body. Presented will be valuable information on how body systems function to promote, delay, or impede progress with intervention programs. This course puts it all together for the SLP to provide a deeper understanding of how body systems function in relation to the assessments and interventions employed by the SLP.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"GI and medication sections were helpful. I liked the big overview." P.D. (Oct. 2023)

"The entire course was beneficial for my daily practice. I liked how detailed the information was and how it was related to clinical practice." D.K. (Aug. 2023)

"Pharmacology, as related to each body system and presentation of body systems, was beneficial. I liked the length and detail of each section." A.B. (Jul. 2023)

"All course content was helpful." L.L. (Jun. 2023)

"I strongly recommend this course. All topics are beneficial for my daily practice. All the information provided is evidence-based and easy to understand with specific data. Case studies are so amazing and beneficial for the Medical SLP and our role in hospital and clinical arenas." S.M. (May 2023)

"Information about labs was beneficial. I liked the thoroughness of the information and all the topics covered." L.M. (May 2023)

"I liked the medical information about pneumonia to help determine aspiration-related pneumonia vs. community-acquired pneumonia. The flow/organization of the material made this course easy to understand." R.C. (Apr. 2023)

"The general medical knowledge provided was beneficial." M.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning lab values and the general review of body systems was beneficial. This course was very thorough." M.B. (Feb. 2023)

"Very detailed information. Learning fluid balance system and pharmacological considerations for the SLP." T.O. (Jan. 2023)

"All of this can be applied in my daily practice. This course was very thorough." D.P. (Dec. 2022)

"I feel so empowered! Highly recommend this course. It closes the gap that graduate school doesn't provide for the medical SLP. Very detailed, thorough, and informative." J.B. (Dec. 2022)

"This entire course was very informative and something I will return back to again and again as a resource for dysphagia and why my patients with no other relevant medical history are showing signs and symptoms." A.Y. (Dec. 2022)

"This course was very educational and covered a wide variety of topics. Very detailed and informative." K.D. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked all of it. Great information provided." E.A. (Dec. 2022)

"All excellent information." R.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Very detail oriented course. I enjoyed the aspect relating to electrolyte imbalances and dehydration." G.H. (Dec. 2022)

"The impact of the cardiovascular system on cognitive communication and swallow function was interesting. I liked the integration of previous course information with newly introduced information." M.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the benefit of understanding labs. I liked the biology/physiology." L.L. (Nov. 2022)

"Considering a patient's holistic medical condition and medications being taken and their effects on swallowing and cognition was beneficial. I liked the in-depth study of the body systems' effects on swallowing and cognition." V.B. (Oct. 2022)

"The medical knowledge will assist me with prognostic indicators for improved performance of therapy tasks or assessment." A.F. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the cardiac and respiratory system reviews. This course was very in-depth." B.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the entire presentation! And the way the presenter categorized the subjects and concepts." R.K. (Sept. 2022)

"Info on labs, meds was very helpful. I liked the course format and information." A.M. (Aug. 2022)

"The level of information was great! Liked the discussion on electrolyte systems." M.M. (Jul. 2022)

"I found the discussion on metabolic disturbances, changes in cardiac function, and changes to respiratory system/respiratory disease to be the most educational/enlightening. I feel like "toxic metabolic encephalopathy" actually means something more specific to me now." S.C. (Jun. 2022)

"I have a better understanding of metabolic changes which will impact my diagnostic and interventional practice, as well as allow me to better educate patients and families on why cognitive-communication and swallow are affected in these circumstances." S.C. (Jun. 2022)

"The course was easy to understand. Good section on esophageal dysphagia." J.M. (Jun. 2022)

"Accessibility and content level was good. I liked the review of the body systems."  S.T. (Jun. 2022)

"The medical background was great." C.C. (May 2022)

"The speaker had great expertise: pharmacological indications, resources for looking up interaction of conditions, discussion of encephalopathy and fluid, electrolyte imbalance, etc." L.J. (May 2022)

"Every medical SLP should take this course. It addressed critical information for my work as a medical SLP – and sadly, my graduate school did not offer a course like this, so I had to learn it on the job. The level of detail made it seem like a course designed for medical school – but it covered everything that SLPs need to know. Presenter explained carefully and made good use of case studies to support all the material presented. I may listen to it all one more time." M.B. (Apr. 2022)

"The depth of information made this course incredibly helpful. Dr. Arnold broke it down with detailed information, then continually put it all back together and repeatedly explained the importance of the information to the SLP's practice." D.M. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked learning about the specific effects of dehydration on cognition. It was a great refresher of my knowledge on the body systems." M.D. (Apr. 2022)

"Learning about lab values and learning the pulmonary system were beneficial." J.H. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the discussion about impacts of dehydration." M.K. (Feb. 2022)

"There was so much good information, and I liked that I could watch a little bit at a time." R.A. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the lymphatic system review for HNC patients s/p resection and radiation therapy, and that I was able to take this course at my own pace." H.A. (Jan. 2022)

"I so appreciated the in depth coverage of body systems' impact on cognition, communication and deglutition in that I can now more fully appreciate how I can assist patients with non traditional diagnoses and can more fully justify my role in their recovery. I enjoyed the case studies and anecdotes as a means to assist in retention of the material presented in this course." L.K. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the use of lab values and impact on cognitive communication and swallowing in acute care patients. Accessibility and thoroughness of this course." J.G. (Jan. 2022)

"Very thorough course. I liked the topic of the nervous system and medication reactions." S.C. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the case studies, and how medications affect speech and ability to swallow." K.M. (Dec. 2021)

"The lab values and medication side affects discussions were most helpful. All the information was great." A.S. (Dec. 2021)

"I loved this course! All of the topics were beneficial! I liked the detailed information and practical application for medical SLPs. I was just saying how I wish more courses were straight to the point and filled with information and how to apply information to our daily practice as therapists. My wish came true! Great job!!"  J.C. (Dec. 2021)

"I never paid much attention when the MD reported on labs in team meetings. I now know they are far more relevant than I thought." J.G. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked that the course was easy to access and I could work at own pace." J.Z. (Nov. 2021)

"The influence of the pulmonary system on communication and swallowing and the case studies were good." C.W. (Aug. 2021)

"This is a good reminder on the importance of sodium and hydration in daily diets. It had a great overview and a reminder of things to consider when treating patients." B.C. (June 2021)

“It was a generous amount of information, but the presenter did a great job in sectioning it out as well as linking each section to a case study.”  D.K. (June 2021)

“Great information about the connectivity of the brain!”  P.R. (May 2021)

“I enjoyed learning about lab values and how these levels can influence cognition and swallowing.” K.L. (May 2021)

“I liked how thorough the presenter was in describing each system and their commonality of deficits that affect cognition. What can seem too simple for a Speech-Language Pathologist to check, because we are nursing or a doctor, can be the very reason we see difficulties in a patients cognitive functioning.”  J.L. (Mar. 2021)

“I truly loved it all and found it all to be exactly what I need while working in the home health setting. I enjoyed the thoroughness and handouts.” H.K. (Mar. 2021)

“I enjoyed the functional outcomes of varied lab values, medication interactions, and discussions regarding the cascading impact of varied medical conditions/labs. The discussions regarding the functional impact of medical conditions/labs and the sequelae were also helpful.” M.C. (Feb. 2021)

"I appreciated the information about lab values and how I can look at them from a clinician standpoint. This was a very long and detailed course, but it was on topics that are not taught in school and that other medical professionals expect us to know. I will have to review a lot of this information to fully understand the concepts, but it was a great start to expanding on my knowledge in these areas." L.T. (Jan. 2021)

"The course was very thorough. I especially enjoyed the explanation of all the different systems and the lab values." A.G. (Jan. 2021)

$49.00 USD

88% rating - reviews

0.25 ASHA CEUs

Pros And Cons Of Dysphagia Bedside Screening And Assessment #e113

Presenter: James L. Coyle, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA Fellow

This course will review the swallow screening and clinical assessment process, clarify the differences between dysphagia screening and evaluation, explain how to use evidence on screening and assessment to judge the value of testing components, and select test procedures based on good evidence.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Test sensitivity/specificity was a beneficial topic. I liked getting a refresher on the importance of screeners." A.J. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the description of a thorough clinical evaluation. Course was convenient." S.C. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the dysphagia screening and specificity/sensitivity explanation." G.G. (Aug. 2023)

"The actual screening process ensured that I've been doing things correctly. I liked that course could be taken at my own pace." J.K. (Apr. 2023)

"Thorough explanation and clear outline of what a BSE should consist of and why." A.B. (Mar. 2023)

"Very thorough course. I liked all of it." L.L. (Feb. 2023)

"Learning specifics on what to include in the BSE. Dr. Coyle presents technical information in an understandable manner." S.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Being able to pause when necessary and go back was nice." C.N. (Dec. 2022)

"Jim Coyle is an absolute guru and deserves the highest respect." J.C. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the clinical application and specific components of the BSE." J.R. (Oct. 2022)

"The discussion about clinical swallow evaluations and what information they can and cannot provide will be beneficial for my practice. I liked the online format that was available." M.C. (Sept. 2022)

"Good review of components of a clinical bedside exam. I liked the convenience of viewing the course on my own schedule and pace, being able to start/stop the course." J.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Dr. Coyle is a great presenter. Good overall in-depth discussion of screening and CSE." L.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I found it beneficial to discuss the limitations of clinical bedside evaluations as well as what they can tell us. I liked that the information was presented in a very digestible manner." L.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Learned how CN Exam results can indicate issues other than the more obvious, e.g. CN V and VII can have implications for hyolaryngeal excursion, not just face and jaw. Liked the case study of how stroke pt's hospital course can be different depending on how and when SLP makes decisions. Good discussion of how the pt's "baseline" is not their real "baseline" - they're in the hospital because they are sick." J.B. (Jul. 2022)

"Learning what clinical assessments can and can't tell us was beneficial." J.G. (May 2022)

"I liked the speaker's style of explanations. More justification of the screening process, the cut-offs in the process vs. moving to direct testing and identification of at-risk patients." K.K. (Mar. 2022)

"I love James Coyle presentations and the functional info he presents." A.P. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the information on how to read and interpret a valid research study. James Coyle always presents in a way that the content is easy to follow and well organized." C.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I found the entire course beneficial in my daily practice. I enjoyed so many aspects of this course and will recommend it to my colleagues." K.G. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the clarification related to the levels of screening and the key points of education for medical staff members. This was functional information that is part of the everyday job. It targeted some areas that I have become more relaxed about, and need to ensure that I am putting into practice. I appreciated the brief review of the cranial nerves and their innervations." K.S. (Aug. 2021)

"It was very easy to relate this presentation to my work in the skilled nursing facility. I liked the specific steps for conducting a clinical swallow study. Also, the discussion regarding specificity vs sensitivity - Its thoroughness and clarity." R.B. (Jul. 2021)

"Gave good info about how to discuss results of screening with MDs." L.D. (Jul. 2021)

"Excellent class – went into details about screenings and clinical assessment. Good review for me after 20 years out of grad school. I enjoyed the case studies." L.D. (Jul. 2021)

"I enjoyed the PowerPoint as it was easy to follow along and I liked the different diagrams/charts with information on the specific topic discussed." S.T. (Jun. 2021)

"Nice review of screening and CSE." S.D. (May 2021)

"Very thorough course. The details of the clinical examination was most useful, and I really appreciated the review of the literature. I liked the verbal presentation with the handout and ability to review examination before the presentation." B.M. (Apr. 2021)

"Very detailed - I liked the discussions on screening details, correct uses, interpretation of outcomes, false positives, and negatives."  R.A. (Mar. 2021)

"The presentation was wonderful. The information flowed well and good examples and visuals were provided. I found the discussion around including speech & language skills in the completion of a swallowing evaluation very interesting and helpful." C.S. (Jan. 2021)

$29.00 USD

94% rating - reviews

0.1 ASHA CEUs

Making The Most Of Mealtime: Helping Older Adults Compensate For Sensory Impairment During Meals #e111

Presenter: Jennifer A. Brush, MA, CCC-SLP

Learn to address environmental barriers such as inadequate lighting, noisy conditions, poor or absent environmental cues, and visual clutter as part of a comprehensive treatment plan to assist older adults and individuals with dementia with their ability to function independently during meals.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"The environmental changes were helpful, specifically, adding contrast. I liked the examples of how to change environment, particularly the study presenter conducted." H.W. (Aug. 2023)

"The explanation of environmental factors in dining was beneficial. I liked the course layout." L.A. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked this entire presentation." J.S. (Dec. 2022)

"All information was good. I liked the visual modifications suggested." S.P. (Nov. 2022)

"Ways to improve the elder's intake using different interventions and modifications. Good overview with fair amount of details." D.O. (Sept. 2022)

"Liked the discussion of optimizing auditory aspects of the environment. And learning assessment of the environment - what to look for." K.F. (Aug. 2022)

"The discussion of noise and lighting during meals was helpful. Course provided good information to recommend to the memory care director at my facility to improve the intake of our residents, particularly the lower level residents." L.B. (Aug. 2022)

"The specific changes SLPs can make was good information such as signs, color contrast, and potential environmental changes like moving rooms for designated meal times to assist in increasing intake." E.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Good info regarding practical changes to dining environment that facilitate patient performance. I liked the speaker's ability to share practical information which can be easily communicated with other professionals." J.G. (May 2022)

"I liked the examples of specific sensory issues and the research related on how it impacts reduced nutrition which increases risk of mortality, malnutrition, and reduced function. This course covers the essence of why we are there and need to assist in the collaboration of the individual's plan of care." K.K. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the strategies to increase safe oral intake, and the information for treating / feeding patients with dementia." P.T. (Dec. 2021)

"Practical examples of evidence-based sensory adjustments for meal time." J.O. (Dec. 2021)

"Learning how to make behavior mod changes to provoke the sense that it is time to eat was beneficial for my practice." K.S. (Nov. 2021)

"This content will be easy to implement in my setting." L.L. (Nov. 2021)

"This course addresses a major problem in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Homes, that being reduced oral intake of patients/clients. I liked the discussion on how changes in environment in dining areas can result in increased intake." P.M. (Nov. 2021)

"Everything about this discussion was interesting especially the tips to improve oral intake, optimize behavior patterns, and the topic of increasing non-glare lighting in the dining room." A.S. (Aug. 2021)

"I found the discussion regarding the overall decline of an individual's sensory system (visual, olfaction/taste relationship, auditory) adversely affects their PO intake most beneficial. Additionally, I liked the discussion about the resident's competence and environmental press: how one functions is a match between his/her competencies and the press of the environment. The speaker delivered a well organized discussion with practical tips for successful dining for geriatrics." A.D. (Apr. 2021)

"I liked the examples of how to design a barrier free dining program." R.M. (Mar. 2021)

$29.00 USD

95% rating - reviews

0.1 ASHA CEUs

Dietary Recommendations, Feeding Tubes And Ethical Practice #e107

Presenter: Paula Leslie, PhD, FRCSLT, CCC-SLP

This course combines knowledge of feeding tubes in dementia with informed consent and decision making. Discussed are the requirements for informed consent, and how knowledge of ethical principles and research evidence can support clinicians and families in making more informed decisions.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"All of the content was beneficial and I appreciated the case studies at the end." H.B. (Sep. 2023)

"Quick and easy. Learning the criteria for informed consent." C.C. (Sep. 2023)

"The discussion of SLP role/scope of services, including SLP obligation to inform the need for families and physicians to make actual decisions was beneficial. I liked the review of autonomy, informed consent and disclosure, and case discussions." J.A. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the info about consequences of feeding tubes and misconceptions clinicians have. The case studies were interesting." C.A. (Aug. 2023)

"I will provide more education now and request the patient to "teach back" what they understood. I liked the presenter." M.M. (Aug. 2023)

"Ensuring SLP remains within scope of practice. And the importance of family education." V.C. (Jul. 2023)

"The presenter clearly explained concepts and provided examples. Specifying my role in consulting with those who have questions about their care." A.C. (May 2023)

"I liked the case studies and discussion of when a person is non-cerebral and does not have a living will." C.C. (Apr. 2023)

"Practical application. Examples were beneficial." M.C. (Apr. 2023)

"Really enjoyed the overall presentation. Very informational and knowledgeable presenter." M.K. (Mar. 2023)

"Course was very thorough! I learned how to “stay in my lane” while providing clinically relevant information to the treatment team to aid in discussions regarding feeding tubes, without being felt pressured to be the one to make the recommendation." C.C. (Mar. 2023)

"Discussion of ethical principles was beneficial." A.T. (Feb. 2023)

"Risks and benefits of feeding tubes." J.K. (Feb. 2023)

"Taking into account the patient's wishes and the patient/family understanding of disease and treatment." G.J. (Feb. 2023)

"Practical content. Learning legal definitions was beneficial." K.A. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the real-life examples. Discussing research-based evidence with regards to benefits and risks of feeding tubes." K.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Very applicable to the medical SLP." S.A. (Dec. 2022)

"Discussion of differences between similar terms like competence and capacity. I liked the discussion of complex topics." W.K. (Dec. 2022)

"Real-life case study examples. Discussion of the SLPs role and scope of practice when it comes to informing and educating patients and families about the swallowing mechanism paired with other factors in order for the doctor and the patient/family to ultimately make the decision for feeding tube or not." M.B. (Dec. 2022)

"I enjoyed the patient-centered perspective included in this course as it pertains to the care we are providing. I also enjoyed that course went specifically into consent and competency which was not an area that I consider often or expected to be included." K.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Very informative and easy to listen and attend to the speaker. Understanding consent, living will and our professional role." M.D. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the organization of the content and clinical case studies. Learning how to educate the patient and family in a way that they can make an informed decision." J.L. (Nov. 2022)

"Addressing family concerns via education. Better understanding of SLP scope of practice with regard to recommendations that can/cannot be made. Recognizing the difference between POA and HCP. Liked the case study examples with recommended plans of action for each one." M.B. (Oct. 2022)

"The breakdown of the different types of legal documents was beneficial." L.L. (Sept. 2022)

"I now have additional knowledge of PEG tubes and ethical issues." B.G. (Sept. 2022)

"This course was easily understandable and interesting although outside of my caseload. Knowledge is shown in the ability to present learned material in layman’s terms." T.W. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the topics of feeding tubes and advanced dementia." L.G. (Sept. 2022)

"This entire course will benefit my daily practice as I work in acute care facilities and this is a topic that I encounter daily." S.W. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the manner in which the information was stated. In the hospital setting the physicians do want the therapists' to make the recommendations for feeding tubes. It is refreshing to know that I can stand my ground that they need to make that decision." M.R. (Aug. 2022)

"Learning I need to involve family more - education and involvement of the health care PofA." M.H. (Jul. 2022)

"Good refresher on decision making process involved in using a feeding tube." J.H. (Jul. 2022)

"Simple and direct. I liked the real life examples of the family and team helping to decide what is best for the patient."  D.B. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked the duration and the case studies. Learning the difference between different legal documents as well as difference between autonomy & beneficence."  M.W. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked the discussions of informed consent, beneficence, disclosure, and autonomy." R.J. (Mar. 2022)

"Functional and realistic information provided." A.W. (Feb. 2022)

"Patient scenarios included were very helpful." M.C. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked how patient-centered it was while emphasizing the relationship between autonomy and beneficence." S.S. (Jan. 2022)

"This course gave me an opportunity to consider whose values I should think about for my patient." M.Y. (Dec. 2021)

"Discussion of living wills, proxy, advance directives was helpful. Liked the presentation of information while attempting to separate our "personal feedings" about pt care situations." E.H. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the thoroughness of the material and the detail provided with each point." A.D. (Dec. 2021)

“I found this course very interesting, and the speaker spoke at a nice pace. The case study provided a good example. I don't usually enjoy ethics courses, but this was pretty good.” C.C. (Dec. 2021)

"Material was clinically relevant. You can tell the presenter has a lot of experience." E.H. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the entire topic of ethics and my role. Presenter was concise and informative." B.H. (Nov. 2021)

"There was information covered that I was not familiar with and now I have a better understanding of it, especially with regards to advanced directives and informed consent." S.D. (Oct. 2021)

"I enjoyed the lovely British accent. And all the relevant topics." K.K. (Oct. 2021)

"The info re: Living Wills and Autonomy vs/Beneficence was most beneficial. I liked the speaker's accent and thoroughness." G.S. (Sept. 2021)

“The additional explanations relating to legal terminology such as advanced directives, living will, etc. were very helpful.” K.S. (Aug. 2021)

“I like the emphasis on considering personal values and biases and how these might impact on my delivery of advice/information. The reassurance that it is not within our professional boundaries to be making decisions regarding feeding tubes.” R.B. (Jun. 2021)

"The vocabulary discussion regarding autonomy and beneficence in regards to clinical work and our scope of practice was very beneficial. I liked the patient scenarios presented at the end of the seminar." K.M. (May 2021)

"I like that this material applies to my daily work. The discussion on ethical practice related to feeding tubes was most beneficial." K.F. (Mar. 2021)

“This course was very informative, short, and to the point!” D.R. (Mar. 2021)

“This course raised my awareness of the disparity that exists between what SLP' know about feeding tubes, and our decision making. Although we wouldn't want one for ourselves, we frequently support the decision for feeding tubes for our patients. I will definitely consider this more in the future.” R.K. (Feb. 2021)

"All of the information was applicable to my current caseload. The course was easy to follow." Y.C. (Feb. 2021)

"The info was good - especially the portion on feeding tubes and ethical considerations." S.B. (Feb. 2021)

$49.00 USD

99% rating - reviews

0.25 ASHA CEUs

Dysphagia In The Medically Fragile And Frail Elder: Management And Decision-Making #e106

Presenter: Paula Sullivan, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

This comprehensive presentation will discuss the impact of illness and deconditioning on swallowing and review evidence-based interventions. It will provide a clear framework to guide the practitioner, team, and family with decision-making that is appropriate and realistic, and more importantly, patient-focused.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"The decision making in end of life within the hospital setting was a helpful topic. I liked the excerpts and examples of phrasing for documentation." S.C. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the resources that I can share with patients and their families to aid in decision making. This course supported my thought that instrumental testing is not always necessary for decision making unless people are unsure of their decision or need further visual evaluation (visual) education of their actual swallow function and deficits." A.M. (Jul. 2023)

"Practical applications for long-term care settings. Discussion of tube feedings and thickened liquids was beneficial information." T.H. (Jul. 2023)

"The speaker was very clear and interesting to listen to. The handout was very well organized." L.H. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the pace of course. Discussion of starvation at end of life." R.L. (Jul. 2023)

"Discussion of starvation and euphoria were beneficial topics. I liked the resources for families." E.M. (Jun. 2023)

"This course was informative. I liked the discussion that SLPs should not necessarily offer swallowing recommendations but options instead." G.B. (Apr. 2023)

"Realistic options for advanced dementia patients and the importance of educating family members. I liked the discussion of Palliative Care vs. Hospice and options available related to dysphagia decisions." K.H. (Jan. 2023)

"Very applicable for the acute care SLP. I liked the case studies and the section about communicating when goals of care are unclear." K.N. (Nov. 2022)

"I learned how to carefully hand feed and how to work with families/patients who refuse to accept non-oral feeding." D.O. (Aug. 2022)

"Good discussion of family education. This course was easy to understand." S.J. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked the incorporation of case studies. The session on dysphagia in the end stage dementia population was beneficial." L.G. (May 2022)

"Very empathic approach. I liked the point that feeding tubes can actually detract from patient health." J.D. (Jan. 2022)

"Discussion of ways for the SLP to support palliative care for advanced patients was beneficial. I liked that the course was self-paced." E.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the decision making tools to provide to patients/families to assist in their process of making informed decisions. The research presented was relevant to enhance my understanding of the information being presented." T.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked everything! Presenter was very knowledgeable!" S.L. (Oct. 2021)

"I enjoyed the decision-making process, support, and the resources that were recommended. I was engaged the entire time. I appreciated that the slides have the majority of the discussed information on them. This allowed me to focus on listening and understanding rather than having to pause and make note of what the speaker was saying." K.G. (Aug. 2021)

"Great course giving a wealth of information as far as how to be an advocate for frail and elderly patients, and supporting families in a very stressful time with their loved ones. Course was very thorough and looking at dysphagia from all angles: medical, speech, educating patient/family members while respecting their values and choices." L.D. (Jul. 2021)

"Developing goals of care with multiple options. Review of literature to support clinical decision making." H.B. (Jun. 2021)

“The value put on careful hand feeding and written examples of how to address two possible outcomes and possible avenues of therapy. LOVED IT!!  Liked the integration of case studies throughout the presentation." L.H. (Jun. 2021)

"This was a great refresher course as I transition from peds to SNFs. It was engaging and informative. I appreciated the real case studies and video footage of the fees/mbs." K.G. (May 2021)

"After 30 years in acute and IP rehab, I am transitioning to long term care/SNU. I appreciate the opportunity to think about this patient care population with greater detail to their particular needs. I am passionate about providing appropriate care. This really supported how to educate/provide options; document. It also gave great ideas on how to work with staff and volunteers." K.R. (May 2021)

"The discussion of the paradigm shift in goals of care was most beneficial. I liked the coverage of a variety of areas and topics to do with dysphagia in medically fragile and frail elderly." L.N. (May 2021)

"I liked the resources and language used. Loved the focus on patient and family." C.B. (Apr. 2021)

"Excellent course! Comprehensive and relevant to today's geriatric population with which we serve. Thank you!" L.C. (Mar. 2021)

"I enjoyed the facts re: rates of aspiration and pneumonia." A.S. (Feb. 2021)

"I appreciated the suggestions for speaking with families." M.P. (Jan. 2021)

$29.00 USD

97% rating - reviews

0.1 ASHA CEUs

Dysphagia: Integrating Respiration And Deglutition #e103

Presenter: Bonnie Martin-Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA Honors

This course addresses the mechanistic, anatomical and functional relationships of the human upper aerodigestive tract. A line of research derived directly from the needs of patients will highlight the interactions of respiration and swallowing. Normal and impairment models of respiratory-swallowing coordination will be reviewed as a foundation for the development of novel therapies that directly target respiratory-swallowing coordination during swallowing rehabilitation.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Relationships of breath-swallowing coordination, description of impact on persons with COPD, and suggestions for application to therapy exercises were beneficial topics. I liked the videos that accompanied both research data and functional descriptions of both normal and abnormal swallowing actions." J.H. (Aug. 2023)

"Excellent visual imagery. Discussion about the most beneficial instructions for the patient to initiate swallow was helpful." A.S. (Jun. 2023)

"Good explanation of the normal swallow. The sequence common in swallowing by a patient with COPD was beneficial." H.K. (May 2023)

"Description of the phases of respiration and different patterns of coordination between respiration and deglutition, the impact of the different phases of respiration on the position of the larynx for deglutition, and description of the impact of certain diseases on breathing and swallowing were all beneficial." A.P. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning differences in breathing patterns for those with restrictive lung diseases. I liked the presentation style and flow." L.M. (Feb. 2023)

"Dysphagia in patients with COPD, coordination of swallowing and breathing (in healthy population), and videofluoroscopic analysis of swallowing physiology." A.M. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the research describing the optimal and sub-optimal breathing patterns surrounding swallowing for different patient populations. Good videos and explanations." L.A. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning to teach breath and swallow coordination to patients with respiratory issues to achieve optimal swallowing. I liked the modified barium swallowing study videos that the presenter showed." C.G. (Nov. 2022)

"Relation of respiratory phase and swallowing. Good use of swallowing imaging." J.R. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the real photos and the videos used during presentation." K.D. (Oct. 2022)

"Practical clinical implications. Excellent presentation, well organized and focused. Review of respiratory swallowing coordination and functions, swallow patterns, COPD, physiological swallowing impairments, comparison with normal aging implications for treatment and modification of swallow maneuver training." M.E. (Oct. 2022)

"Learning how swallow-breathing discoordination impacts our patients with COPD. I liked that I can complete course at my own pace, rewind and listen again." V.F. (Sep. 2022)

"The teaching on optimal breathing pattern for improved breath/swallow coordination was helpful." N.M. (Sep. 2022)

"Functional information. I liked the discussion on COPD." C.L. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the treatment strategies and ease of use of the course." L.H. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked the anatomy/physiology overview, detailed description of respiration cycle, and how it relates to the swallowing mechanism."  L.H. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked learning the physiologic components of deglutition. Video studies were helpful."  L.H. (Jul. 2022)

"Discussion of normal breathing pattern was helpful. I liked learning the relationship between respiration and swallowing based on the latest research evidence."  H.H. (Jun. 2022)

"Related to esophageal symptoms - sticking sensation with COPD patients. Videos and animations were helpful."  S.T. (Jun. 2022)

"Learning clinical features seen in patients with respiratory problems during swallowing. Learning all the physiological impairments associated with respiratory probs & COPD. Use of swallow respiratory phase / pattern training."  L.H. (May 2022)

"I liked the use of MBS studies to reinforce messages and instructions for supraglottic swallow technique."  L.H. (May 2022)

"I liked all of the radiographic imaging to demonstrate and support the lecture information. Very conducive to learning!" M.D. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the practical applications with head and neck cancer patients as well as COPD." A.G. (Jan. 2022)

"The explanation behind each anatomical finding associated with the physiological and pathological consequences was especially useful. It was highly structured with many useful videos." P.T. (Jan. 2022)

"Dr. Harris addressed ongoing studies to determine capacity of COPD patients to be trained in compensatory techniques designed to decrease incidence of aspiration. I liked Dr. Harris' research oriented presentation (per usual)." R.A. (Dec. 2021)

"Learning therapeutic strategies with COPD patients. Very practical, good use of videofluoroscopy examples." K.B. (Dec. 2021)

"I gained understanding that pt's can be trained to modify respiratory and swallow patterns – content was clear, concise and relevant to the topic." R.B. (Oct. 2021)

"I enjoyed the review of physiology as it is always good to brush up on! I also very much feel I will benefit from the information relating to the changes seen in the different types of COPD and the significance of the breathing pattern. It was great to be able to do it on my own time. I have been watching slowly over lunch breaks as I have time and it has been a perfect way to get it done!" J.D. (Aug. 2021)

"I found the discussion of training optimal respiratory-swallowing patterning to be very insightful. I also liked the inclusion of VFSS videos to demonstrate topics.” R.S. (Aug. 2021)

"This course increased my knowledge of optimal breath-swallow patterns and provided evidence that training of these patterns is possible. I appreciated the details regarding the physiological processes of swallowing that are impacted by pulmonary disease." R.K. (Jul. 2021)

"Course was concise, but provided so much background information prior to covering the topic – a really good refresher course on normal swallowing with lots of visuals." S.D. (Apr. 2021)

"I work in a SNF and we do have a few COPD pts where this material will apply. I have little information of swallow tx for this type of pt so this course is very helpful. I enjoyed this seminar, thank you." G.J. (Apr. 2021)

"I enjoyed the discussion toward the end of the course regarding retraining optimal respiratory-swallow coordination. I would be very interested in learning more about this and how to apply in clinical practice. I liked the discussion of relevant evidence-based research & visual/graphic demonstration of swallowing." K.C. (Mar. 2021)

"The discussion on possible swallow impairments in the COPD population was especially useful." C.P. (Feb. 2021)

"Anatomy and physiology review is always beneficial. I like the evidence that selected safe swallowing strategies actually do work." J.K. (Jan. 2021)

$29.00 USD

97% rating - reviews

0.1 ASHA CEUs

Relevance Of Lab Values And Medications In Dysphagia Management: Chest Imaging, Pneumonia Differential Diagnosis, Bloodwork #e101

Presenter: James L. Coyle, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA Fellow

This course focuses on common findings from chest imaging reports and lab tests, and deciphers the language within those reports to enable the SLP to more expertly integrate that information into patient management. Important aspects of the pathogenesis and differential diagnosis of aspiration pneumonia will be discussed... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Dr. Coyle makes the information easy to understand. I liked the CXR review of terms." V.S. (Sep. 2023)

"Interpreting imaging to support intervention. Always a joy listening to the brilliant Dr. Coyle!" S.C. (Sep. 2023)

"The explanation and images of chest xrays made the information easy to understand. The examples presented were excellent." S.B. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked course relevance to my daily work. Reading the chest xrays was beneficial." K.M. (Sep. 2023)

"Understanding the terms and definitions related to chest x-ray was beneficial. Learning what medications do to synaptic connections, muscles, organs. I liked the speaker's clear delivery and pace of discussions as well as his slides." J.D. (Aug. 2023)

"The discussion on X-ray images and report was beneficial." N.K. (Jul. 2023)

"Understanding the difference between other pneumonias from aspiration pneumonia was beneficial. Speaker kept material simple with excellent diagrams." L.M. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the speaker's depth of knowledge re: chest imaging, differentiation among types of lung conditions, and how to think of dysphagia-related pneumonia versus community-acquired pneumonia." J.A. (Jun. 2023)

"Reviewing terminology and the interpretation of chest x-rays were beneficial." K.E. (Jun. 2023)

"Course was to the point and factual." M.G. (Jun. 2023)

"Information I can use daily. I liked the chest x-ray information." E.E. (Jun. 2023)

"Systematic explanation on how to read chest x-rays." L.F. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the chest xray interpretation. Very relevant to my practice, thank you!" K.W. (Apr. 2023)

"Clear images and descriptions. Definitions of common chest xray vocabulary was beneficial." M.Y. (Apr. 2023)

"The lab values discussion and examples of lung Xrays were very helpful. Lots of visuals." B.H. (Apr. 2023)

"Reading chest x-rays and definitions of conditions impacting and impacted by dysphagia was beneficial." K.B. (Jan. 2023)

"The education on the chest x-ray portion was helpful." J.J. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked how the presenter went through the interpretation of CXR reports and how each pulmonary disease process can affect the respiratory system and dysphagia. All the visuals, images, figures were helpful." R.W. (Dec. 2022)

"Actual examples of CT and CXR images included. I liked the metaphorical comparisons, graphics, images." K.B. (Dec. 2022)

"It was helpful to go through all the common terms on the CXR. Normal ranges for lab values and bloodwork was useful too." K.L. (Dec. 2022)

"All the content was relevant. I liked that the instructor showed actual CXR images and talked through them. I was especially surprised to learn about PPI increasing risk of pneumonia." K.L. (Dec. 2022)

"This course had great analysis of lung imaging. It also had great illustrations of lung issues." E.D. (Dec. 2022)

"I loved the specifics in this course and science behind it. Showing CXRs and CT scans was super helpful." D.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Great stats. Jim is the guru. Thanks to him for his expertise!" J.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Reading imaging and how to interpret it clinically to assess patients was beneficial." C.G. (Nov. 2022)

"Clear and concise information. Interpretation of chest imaging, differential dx for PNA." B.M. (Nov. 2022)

"All of this information was very informative." J.H. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the chest xray visuals and explanation of terminology." J.K. (Sept. 2022)

"Very relevant info. Liked discussion of blood work and medications." C.L. (Sept. 2022)

"I thought the entire course was insightful. Reading chest x-rays and corresponding tests were beneficial."  M.R. (Aug. 2022)

"Dr. Coyle is an excellent speaker and very knowledgeable. The x-ray terminology and visual examples were helpful."  L.S. (Aug. 2022)

"This course was very helpful to me since I work in an acute care, rural hospital. The information covered was concise. I appreciated the definitions of terminology frequently used in reports. The points about dysphagia needing to precede aspiration PNA & influence of PPI on PNA was insightful."  A.F. (Aug. 2022)

"Everything was great. I liked that the sections were broken up."  D.S. (Aug. 2022)

"It was helpful to learn the terminology frequently mentioned in chest x-rays. I liked that the information was easy to digest."  B.N. (Aug. 2022)

"I now have a much better understanding of terminology used in chest imaging. Liked the clear descriptions with visuals."  K.R. (Jul. 2022)

"Liked that you can rewind / rewatch / repeat information to increase comprehension of information."  G.A. (Jul. 2022)

"I learned how to use terminology that is familiar to physicians, so that we can engage in meaningful discussions with our MD colleagues. l liked the images used, and also the information about how to engage in a meaningful conversation about dysphagia-related aspiration pneumonia."  C.S. (Jul. 2022)

"All content was beneficial. I liked the explanations of the pulmonary dx."  J.P. (Jun. 2022)

"Liked the ease of understanding course information. Interpreting the wording of chest X-rays was beneficial. This validates that I'm looking after the entire picture of the patient findings!" A.M. (May 2022)

"Great overview of imaging." A.S. (May 2022)

"I liked viewing chest x-rays, and gaining the meaning of medical tests." L.S. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the components and additional tools to utilize during my clinical dysphagia evaluations." M.M. (Apr. 2022)

"It was helpful to have chest x-ray terms defined/explained. I knew the course would be comprehensive and informative based on who the speaker was." J.O. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the succinct but thorough presentation of information. Presenter got right to the nuts and bolts of the information we need." S.R. (Apr. 2022)

"The information was well presented and easy to understand." M.J. (Apr. 2022)

"Clear, concise explanations of CXR terminology." L.W. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked all of it! Learning definitions of things that could be read on the imaging and lab reports." S.U. (Jan. 2022)

"I loved the discussion of CXR and Chest CT terminology and images. The explanation of the relationship of neutrophils and WBCs was fascinating. It was helpful to have review of pleural edema vs. effusion. DR. JAMES COYLE IS AMAZING!!!! The content density, organizational flow, efficiency and listenability were excellent." M.P. (Jan. 2022)

"Distinguishing dysphagia related pneumonias from other causes of pneumonia. Very informative." M.G. (Jan. 2022)

"The explanation of the terms used in x-rays and the limitations of a chest x-ray was beneficial. I liked the visual pictures." N.W. (Jan. 2022)

"Dr. Coyle has an amazing grasp of the respiratory system and this is evident in every talk I hear of his. Very relevant information for a therapist working in acute care as I do." D.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the distinctions of aspiration pneumonia secondary to dysphagia - Illustrations and CXRs." C.W. (Dec. 2021)

"All content will be beneficial. It was well organized and incorporated helpful visuals." H.B. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the breadth of information it covered and how the presenter broke it down so that I could comprehend all the terms and the physiology." S.W. (Nov. 2021)

"LOVED explanations of various terms used in CXR imaging with pictures. VERY helpful to assist with understanding what may be dysphagia-related aspiration. Very easy to follow and understand. Excellent organization. Great for those with little knowledge of understanding CXRs/CT imaging." K.C. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the quick presentation and the discussion of a topic followed by immediate image to show what was just discussed." J.P. (Nov. 2021)

"This course was very dense in details, and put together a lot of terminology that I see regularly in a way that clarified my understanding of the overall pattern of findings." S.H. (Nov. 2021)

"Reviewing the parts of the lung in A-P and CT chest xray views as well as defining terms used in the reports will be beneficial for my daily practice. I likes the visuals provided. They were easy to follow along with the audio/explanations." E.W. (Oct. 2021)

"I'm an acute care SLP and I feel much more prepared to understand diagnostics from a physician perspective and how that translates to consults I receive and how to differentially diagnose." C.C. (Sept. 2021)

"Discussion of difference among various chest x-ray results was beneficial for my daily practice. Nice review of potential test results and the differences among them." T.M. (Sept. 2021)

"I enjoyed the explanation of Chest X-Ray terminology and the images of chest x-rays and CT scans." R.M. (Jul. 2021)

“I now feel more prepared to study radiology reports with other evidence in the chart.” C.S. (May 2021)

“The differences in terminology related to effusion vs. infiltrates was very helpful.” R.K. (Apr. 2021)

“The discussion of pneumonia-causing dysphagia versus dysphagia causing pneumonia was very helpful.” J.A. (Apr. 2021)

“I enjoyed the review of common terminology. Also, the indirect emphasis on critical thinking when interpreting chest imaging as it relates to swallowing and potentially dysphagia was helpful.” M.H. (Feb. 2021)

“I found that the explanation of the multiple variables to consider in the determination of aspiration pneumonia to be beneficial. I also liked Dr. Coyle's concise and specific explanations and descriptions.” K.S. (Jan. 2021)

$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

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.... more+

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Restorative Rehabilitation Dining Programs: Successful Development & Implementation

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"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)

$99.00 USD

99% rating - reviews

0.5 ASHA CEUs

Translating MBS Study Results Into Targeted Treatment: Evidence-Based Interventions Using The MBSImP™ Approach #e012

Presenters: Bonnie Martin-Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA Honors & Kate Davidson, MS, CCC-SLP

Learn how the MBSImP™ approach can be used to link physiologic components of swallowing with evidence-based interventions to target swallowing impairment. MBSS cases are presented and participants are guided through selection of interventions and treatment planning. Course is appropriate for SLPs who assess and/or treat adult patients with dysphagia. Prior completion of the MBSImP Training is suggested, but not a requirement.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"This course was excellent. I liked the case studies w/ diagnostics to treatment POCs and rationale." L.I. (Sep. 2023)

"The strategies and maneuvers related to specific impairments were beneficial. I liked the review of mbsimp and detailed exercises, especially ones that don’t require equipment during relatively short acute stays." J.P. (Sep. 2023)

"Determining treatment approaches based on physiologic impairment as observed during the MBSS. I liked the presentation of the case studies." K.S. (Sep. 2023)

"Good overview of treatment options. I liked viewing the MBSImP study videos before, during and after treatment." V.O. (Sep. 2023)

"Discussing which strengthening tasks coincide with certain deficit areas was helpful. I liked that the course went step-by-step through all the 17 areas of the MBSImP and what to target in treatment for each." M.M. (Sep. 2023)

"Most relevant CEU course I have ever taken." C.F. (Aug. 2023)

"Interventions for dysphagia management. I liked the manner in which course was presented - easy to follow." A.D. (Aug. 2023)

"Translating MBS results into treatment plans & goals. Videos and case studies were beneficial." E.W. (Aug. 2023)

"Postural recommendations for appropriate patients was beneficial. I liked the video demonstrations of improvement using strategies. And learning about wearable tech and biofeedback." S.B. (Jul. 2023)

"Practical information, especially the case studies. Translating assessment results was beneficial." R.W. (Jul. 2023)

"Informative and practical. All of the content was really helpful." H.C. (Jul. 2023)

"Intervention and targeted practice for patients with dysphagia. The various VFSS videos helped to explain further and better my understanding of why the MBS study is important." L.P. (Jul. 2023)

"Related treatment techniques to each of the 17 components of the swallow per MBSImP. I appreciated the emphasis on research." E.K. (Jul. 2023)

"I enjoyed the targeted treatment plans and examples of SMART goals. Explanations of which exercises are supported by research and when to use each one." K.G. (Jun. 2023)

"Learning impact of different types of swallowing treatment and the evidence. I liked the visual representation." K.M. (Jun. 2023)

"I thought the slides on oropharyngeal exercises and which physiologic areas they target specifically to be very helpful. I appreciated the real cases and MBS studies to help illustrate course information." L.G. (Jun. 2023)

"Thorough and informative course. Skill vs. strength training was beneficial to discuss." A.S. (Jun. 2023)

"Excellent course. The case studies were super helpful. I loved the application of the clinical knowledge to case studies." A.S. (May 2023)

"Lots of good information. Compensation and retraining exercises that target each individual MBSImP component." C.K. (May 2023)

"Learning which treatment activities match to components on the MBSImP and which strength training devices are available for swallowing treatment. I liked that I was able to complete this course at my own pace. Use of materials and examples were clear and illustrated the information." D.B. (May 2023)

"Linking the MBSImP component with strategies and targeted treatment. Translating assessment results to physiologically targeted treatment, strength training, skill training, intensive multi-modality interventions, and the case studies were all beneficial." L.C. (May 2023)

"The entire presentation was beneficial. I liked how this course reviewed MBS and went into detail about what was actually visualized." T.C. (Apr. 2023)

"Correlation of MBS with treatment recommendations. I liked the detailed information." K.V. (Apr. 2023)

"Pharyngeal contraction exercises were beneficial. I liked how the course was laid out. Very easy to understand." J.D. (Mar. 2023)

"Very thorough course. I liked the information on picking skill and strength training exercises based on the MBSImP components." F.B. (Mar. 2023)

"The MBS slides, documentation, goal writing, and tx plan were beneficial. Liked that I could do the course at my own pace and refer back to it." B.G. (Mar. 2023)

"Specific treatment goals. I liked the case studies." J.B. (Mar. 2023)

"Identifying specific exercises for targeted areas. All of the evidence! EBP!" A.A. (Mar. 2023)

"Therapy recommendations based on MBSImP results." T.L. (Feb. 2023)

"Very pertinent to my daily practice. I liked the biofeedback." J.W. (Feb. 2023)

"Converting MBS results to targeted treatment. Examples, treatment plans, and actual pre and post treatment results." B.B. (Feb. 2023)

"Great visuals, easy to understand step-by-step procedures. Knowledge of A&P, how and when to use specific types of direct therapy for patients with dysphagia." S.V. (Feb. 2023)

"Recommendations for short term goals and objectives based on MBSS results from case studies. Really good quality video/graphics with case study MBSS's." J.A. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the MBS videos in the case studies." M.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Discussion on treatment plans with long and short term goals and treatment objectives. Good organization and examples w/video." A.M. (Jan. 2023)

"Course goes into lots of detail about different interventions. Going through individual MBSImP components and relating them to therapy was beneficial." C.H. (Jan. 2023)

"The case studies were great - translating observations and MBSImP scores into targeted tx." M.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Lots of useful information. I liked the discussion of strategies and compensations that are useful and how they are evidence based." S.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Correlating MBSImP data points (scores) with interventions. Practical, as I have recently completed the MBSImP course." J.B. (Dec. 2022)

"The case studies were very practical and useful. I liked how I was able to complete course at my own pace." V.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Review of principles of neuroplasticity was beneficial." E.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the case studies of patients in the acute care setting." A.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Lots of VFSS to look at and consider therapy approaches." N.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Research-based benefits of specific exercises. Course was well organized." W.K. (Nov. 2022)

"The detailed explanation of retraining strategies for impairments was helpful." R.M. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked discussion of strength training. Good examples." S.H. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the types of strategies listed under each component and the convenience of taking the course online." K.M. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the ability to stop/start between each presentation. And linking specific impairment to exercises." V.C. (Oct. 2022)

"The format of the course was excellent!"  L.Y. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the pace, the case studies, the videos, the rating scales, descriptions, format, and flow. The course was easy to follow." K.H. (Sept. 2022)

"All of the content was very beneficial and I was able to do it according to my schedule." P.S. (Sept. 2022)

"Treatment approaches based on the MBSImP impairments - I learned how to apply these results to treatment. The course format was helpful and the explanations for treatment approaches were clear." L.F. (Sept. 2022)

"The content of this course will benefit my daily practice once I have the opportunity to work in a medical setting. I liked that it gave potential treatments to address underlying causes of the pathophysiologies identified during MBS."  L.A. (Sept. 2022)

"This course was easy to follow. Liked the specific treatment techniques for specific components of the MBSImP." M.R. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the powerpoint." C.C. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the videos to go along with explanations of where the disorder is. And determining recommendations for exercises after a MBS." K.K. (Sept. 2022)

"The huge amount of information on swallowing treatment was great, the flow of information in the course is smooth, and it included almost all known therapy approaches for swallowing." A.A. (Aug. 2022)

"Everything was good. What a plethora of information! This was a great course, so much information, charts, the associated videofluoroscopy swallowing studies, outlined goals etc! Thank you so much!"  R.H. (Aug. 2022)

"Very informative & useful information! Compensations & retraining exercises specific to each component and with rationale! Liked going through the case studies."  A.H. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked that this course covered specific interventions, and that I could go at my own pace."  B.M. (Aug. 2022)

"The case studies, the content, and delivery were particularly helpful."  E.N. (Aug. 2022)

"The case studies were interesting and I appreciated the review of the different interventions."  J.P. (Aug. 2022)

"Updated evidence based treatment methods; use of actual MBSs to reinforce information; breakdown of the information was excellent."  C.B. (Aug. 2022)

"The content and quality of the case studies were exceptional!  This course was thorough, relevant, and extremely useful in thinking through therapeutic intervention for dysphagia."  M.K. (July 2022)

"Learning the breakdown of the 17 physiologic components of the swallow, the what/where/when of each and then the examples of how these would be rated using an example MBSS. I like that I could complete the course at my own pace and I could repeat sections as needed. I also appreciate the downloadable materials that I can now use and reference in my clinical practice."  K.F.-H. (July 2022)

"The course is very well done.  All of the content was very beneficial."  D.P. (July 2022)

"I loved and really connected to the beginning when our skills as SLPs were validated and highlighted to the highest extent. We are so commonly mistaken as professionals who are "just looking for aspiration" by the doctors at the hospital and they have no idea the level of detail we are assessing!" E.R. (June 2022)

"I loved EVERYTHING about the course! Especially the detailed breakdown of each component from MBSImP and how to treat it. I also like all the great research resources." E.R. (June 2022)

"I enjoyed the case studies, followed by specific goals/plans for patient care. I liked the expertise of the presenters. I know the information is accurate and reliable." M.B. (June 2022)

"I liked the practical applications of therapy (compensatory and behavioral)." L.M. (June 2022)

"Concise content, rich examples, detailed information, based on evidence-based medicine." H.H. (May 2022)

"I liked that I could proceed at my own pace as it is on-demand; exercises that specifically target the components; mention of biofeedback and types; included some innovations in treatment." L.C. (May 2022)

"This was all very relevant and thorough. I liked the strategies to use for various impairments." S.K. (May 2022)

"The application practices are extremely helpful. Clear, precise information. Well done!" T.K. (May 2022)

"I liked the review of dysphagia components and the case studies." B.W. (May 2022)

"I liked the connection between MBSImP scores and treatment targets via presenting the case studies." A.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the frontline tactics/compensatory strategies, and how it is divided into different types of treatment." L.M. (Apr. 2022)

"All material was relevant and well structured. I liked the literature reviews and useable resources." S.S. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked being able to review cases and videos and see the treatment options planned as a result. I liked that I could access it when able to, around other work commitments." C.C. (Mar. 2022)

"Evidence-based practice of treatment. Flexible pace of learning." W.L. (Mar. 2022)

"My skills as a clinician will be improved by the connection between impairments seen on the MBSS and strengthening/retraining interventions directly targeting these deficits." W.E. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the review of anatomy of the swallow in detail, and the interventions suggested. Easy to access – material easy to follow and process." L.A. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the review of swallowing exercises and when to use them based on MBS findings. Introduction to treatment programs that were unfamiliar to me; appreciate the discussions on current research. Review of MBSImP components (although I recently finished training, so not as beneficial - but, the Compensation vs Retraining slides for each component was NICE!). CASE STUDIES! Very helpful in looking at a case from beginning to end." J.K. (Feb. 2022)

"I found it very beneficial to have case studies with a systematic approach to evaluation and treatment, including goal-writing. I liked that there were several case studies from start to finish." K.D. (Jan. 2022)

"The case studies were very helpful. I felt that I could implement the goal-writing immediately." T.D. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked using the specific components of the MBSImP to determine treatment targets. Easy to understand and salient to my daily practice as a medically based SLP." M.J. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked watching the MBSS and then seeing what therapy techniques would be used in therapy." H.B. (Jan. 2022)

"Very practical information and excellent adjunct to the MBSImP training." C.B. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked seeing the case studies from start to finish of their treatment." A.G. (Dec. 2021)

"The case studies where the PMH, current nutritional status, MBS-Imp scores, goals and treatment plan. This was fantastic!"  M.B. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the pace, the detail, the mastery by the presenters. I saw Bonnie do the MBSImP course many years ago and I'm glad we have gurus like her still helping us be better and better." J.C. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the outline of evidence-based treatment approaches, including new programs." S.E. (Nov. 2021)

"The breakdown of specific treatment activities for each possible area of deficit of swallowing were beneficial for my daily practice.  I liked the simple format with helpful course slides." V.B. (Oct. 2021)

"Treatment plan examples for intervention targeting underlying mechanisms were beneficial for my daily practice." J.W. (Oct. 2021)

"I appreciated the slides depicting how you can have similar issues (i.e. aspiration, pharyngeal residue) but the cause be from completely different physiology.  I liked the clear review of treatment options in an organized way based on MBSImP." S.S. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked that I could work at my own pace. Use printed as well as audio to learn." D.S. (Sept. 2021)

"The evidence on the efficacy of each treatment method and the case studies were beneficial for my practice." B.I. (Aug. 2021)

“I really enjoyed that the material was highly applicable to clinical practice and intervention. I also felt the speaker, images and slides were clear and concise.” K.P. (Aug. 2021)

“I thought all of the information presented was not only well researched, but explained very clearly with a lot of very good examples.” L.S. (July 2021)

“The breakdown of specific exercises and which physiologic impairments they target were helpful. As well as the provision of the evidence base.” R.M. (July 2021)

"It had a lot of functional ways of implementing the results of the MBSS from goal setting, to compensatory strategies, to therapeutic modalities that were all evidence based." C.S. (July 2021)

"I liked that the case studies allowed revision of MBSImP studies and demonstrated how to link outcome to treatment." D.W. (May 2021)

"The videos breaking down each MBSImP component and most supported interventions were exactly what I hoped to see in this course. Additionally, the review of each intervention approach, the evidence (or lack of), and further discussion will help direct my intervention planning." E.F. (Apr. 2021)

"Having specific information on each exercise or compensatory strategy - function, mechanics, and targets - was most beneficial. I liked the thoroughness and logical progression." B.D. (Apr. 2021)

"Very clear every step of the way. Excellent visuals and case studies to complement the information. I liked the review of all aspects of the MBS and specific therapies to target each area. Very comprehensive." T.M. (Mar. 2021)

"I loved the information about which treatment approaches were best suited for each impairment identified on the MBSImP." L.L. (Feb. 2021)

$49.00 USD

98% rating - reviews

0.25 ASHA CEUs

Tongue Tie 101 For SLPs: What Is Our Role? #e94

Presenter: Sandra R. Holtzman, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, QOM

Ankyloglossia and the SLP – To ignore it, or not? To refer it, or not? In this course, learn information critical in advising parents regarding infant feeding issues, dental concerns, emotional and social aspects, swallowing considerations, and most importantly the speech connection. Participants will be introduced to assessments and various techniques used to release the lingual frenum.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I found it all to be super helpful. I loved everything about this course." V.B. (Sep. 2023)

"It is very useful to have a sense of the meaning (or lack of meaning) of buzz words like Posterior Tongue Tie. And, most importantly, it is very useful to have more knowledge on a functional analysis for tongue tie. I liked the coverage of multiple ways to assess tongue tie. I plan to learn more about Hazelbaker's tool, since I work with small children." J.W. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the assessment tools discussed, and the visuals." R.A. (Sep. 2023)

"Well organized information and clear presentation. Learning how to evaluate patients for a tongue tie." R.M. (Sep. 2023)

"Identifying tongue tie and explaining the importance and impact to parents and follow up after surgery. I liked the photo examples and videos." C.P. (Sep. 2023)

"Beneficial assessment tools and pre/post frenectomy assessment data measures. I liked the wealth of content covered, visuals/pictures, and additional available resources." T.W. (Sep. 2023)

"Photos, videos and descriptions of what to look for when assessing tongue tie were helpful. I liked the information on consequences of tongue tie, practical information re: assessment, identification and treatment." J.B. (Sep. 2023)

"The speaker was great." C.P. (Sep. 2023)

"I feel better equipped now to educate parents regarding the impact of a potential tongue tie to feeding and speech. I liked the pictures and sequence." E.K. (Jul. 2023)

"How to measure and learning the types of tongue tie was beneficial. I was not familiar with the different types. Course was very informative, and I liked that I learned at my own pace." K.T. (Jul. 2023)

"Learning how to assess for tongue tie for both infants and toddlers as well as when to refer for release of a tie was beneficial. I liked the different assessment tools available." E.L. (Jul. 2023)

"This was an excellent seminar explaining tongue tie. It educated me on the many different problems a tongue-tied individual can experience other than difficulty with speech. This topic is not addressed sufficiently in formal graduate programs or at least when I went to school many years ago. Well done!" C.T. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the pre & post test procedures to assess tongue function. Real life pictures and videos." A.M. (Jun. 2023)

"This course was so well organized and comprehensive. It provided information that I will integrate into my therapy skills and has made me think about "tongue tie" with a whole new perspective. The extensive investigation and presentation of the variations in ankyloglossia was beneficial. Additionally, I was impressed with how the course was so clearly presented in different sections and the presenter's investment in the material. The resources provided will surely prove to be helpful." J.H. (Jun. 2023)

"Made me aware of all the different areas of life that tongue tie impacts. I liked the photos of different types of tongue ties." J.F. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the specifics of screening and associated problems that will lead me to look for tongue tie." B.L. (Jun. 2023)

"I learned information that I can apply in my practice immediately with clients across the lifespan. It was also wonderful to be provided with slides to take notes on." M.C. (Jun. 2023)

"Tongue tie variations, detail of assessments, presenter's own clinical experience with tongue tie functionally impaired individuals, rationale for SLP involvement, were all beneficial topics. I liked the detailed information provided. Good speaking rate." G.T. (Jun. 2023)

"Measurements, referrals, etc were beneficial. I liked that this course gives a timeline and protocol on how to treat tongue tie." N.E. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the visuals, descriptions, and the pictured examples provided. Both research-based and extensive experience-based information." K.W. (May 2023)

"Learning responsibility & roles of SLP in regard to tongue tie. The many pictures & examples of various tongue tie were beneficial. I liked the visuals, videos, and clear explanations." E.B. (May 2023)

"Assessment of ankyloglossia was beneficial. Good pace, well-organized course. The presenter made the material interesting." E.G. (May 2023)

"Clear examples of how a tongue tie can impact so many different areas and what to look for when performing an oral mech exam." K.W. (May 2023)

"Assessment of tongue and lip tie and impact on oral function was beneficial. I liked the pictures and functional application as well as ways to address the issue once diagnosed." K.F. (May 2023)

"The topic on tongue tie and breastfeeding was beneficial. I liked the use of research." L.S. (May 2023)

"The details of ankyloglossia were beneficial. I liked the case study videos." C.S. (May 2023)

"Learning how to determine if a person may have a tongue tie that impacted them. I liked the videos and examples." C.H. (Apr. 2023)

"Specific measurement tools. I liked the examples via slides." J.F. (Apr. 2023)

"Learning what exactly to look for in an oral motor eval. I liked the videos." K.M. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the discussion regarding assessment. The visual examples and case studies were helpful." J.H. (Apr. 2023)

"It was all very useful information! I have a client that has been getting different advice from doctors and dentists. I think I am much more equipped now to give her good advice." K.R. (Apr. 2023)

"Assessing tongue tie, and the impact it has on speech. I liked the pictures with the explanations, the videos helped too. It really helps to have an analysis of the study that has guided the ASHA position on tongue tie that is currently published as a guide for SLPs to use in practice. I would hope that those with this expertise would help get more of this into the practice portal." J.F. (Apr. 2023)

"I loved the pictures, examples, and video demonstrations. I most appreciated the discussion of current ASHA statements and other SLP statements regarding tongue tie, as it often seems to me that they do not take into account the multifaceted way that tethered oral tissues might impact many different aspects of speech." H.V. (Mar. 2023)

"Treatment of Ankyloglossia was beneficial. I liked the division of the content into smaller subsets of information." E.H. (Mar. 2023)

"To the point and thorough course. I liked the tongue tie assessments and case studies." M.O. (Mar. 2023)

"Just interesting overall!" A.R. (Mar. 2023)

"The entire presentation was extremely informative and helpful. I liked the videos presented." W.S. (Feb. 2023)

"I now feel more confident to assess tongue ties. The pictures and videos were helpful." M.G. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the assessment content, pictures, and videos. The course is short and comprehensive." A.B. (Feb. 2023)

"Excellent overview of diagnosis and treatment. Included both infant and adult." J.J. (Feb. 2023)

"Learning types of surgeries and their differences for ankyloglossia. Great pictures and videos to explain everything." M.K. (Feb. 2023)

"The quick tongue tie assessment will help me when working with toddlers in their home. I liked that course was broken into sections and didn't seem too overwhelming." L.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Learning my role as an SLP. I liked everything." C.A. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the assessment information. And that course could be completed on my timeline." L.S. (Feb. 2023)

"The sections were separated into different areas and I could easily refer back to an area if needed without having to look through an entire recording." M.F. (Feb. 2023)

"Assessment of tongue tie. I liked the photos and videos." J.C. (Feb. 2023)

"The images of tongue ties were beneficial. Different sections made it easy to watch." D.C. (Feb. 2023)

"Visual and functional assessments. I liked the many examples." C.L. (Feb. 2023)

"Good case study examples." J.W. (Feb. 2023)

"All of it! I liked the slides and videos." S.R. (Feb. 2023)

"Possible SID connection and other physiological connections was beneficial. Learning new, unknown data." M.B. (Feb. 2023)

"All of it!!! I have not had this in-depth of a training on this topic. The course was easy to take." R.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Clear guidelines of how to deal with tongue tie. Learning the importance of the frenectomy and avoiding the “wait and see approach." A.L. (Jan. 2023)

"Every word is gold." E.M. (Jan. 2023)

"The visuals showing varying levels and types of tongue tie were very helpful. Prior to this course, I was using generic "assessment" criteria to determine the presence of a tongue tie and although I have referred to ENTs for further evaluation, I was fine with the wait and see approach. Now that I understand more, I will be more diligent in advocating for patients to have correction sooner rather than later." K.R. (Jan. 2023)

"Functional assessment. I liked the photos of patients for real examples." A.H. (Jan. 2023)

"The discussion of different assessments and collaboration with the use of visuals was helpful." M.K. (Jan. 2023)

"Course was thorough but concise." Z.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Practical information. I also liked how the course was broken into short segments." J.A. (Jan. 2023)

"The emphasis that tongue tie diagnosis and subsequent treatment need not follow the wait-and-see method was beneficial....that action is warranted upon discovery. The case studies and visuals were very beneficial in tying the presentation altogether." K.W. (Dec. 2022)

"This entire presentation was fabulous. I liked the numerous examples of real clients and variations." C.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I had tons of questions about my patients that present as tongue tied and I found answers to those questions in this course." L.L. (Dec. 2022)

"How to do an assessment before and after surgery was beneficial. I liked the way all the information was organized." F.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Identifying different types of tongue tie and using assessment tools to determine need for surgery was beneficial." X.O. (Dec. 2022)

"I think resources regarding appearance and testing will be helpful for my daily practice. I liked that course was easily accessible." A.A. (Dec. 2022)

"The assessment protocols were great! This course had a great presenter who is very knowledgeable." E.S. (Dec. 2022)

"It was all relevant, well prepared and well delivered. Immediately relevant in clinical practice." J.A. (Dec. 2022)

"Very easy to understand and contrasting with a study that does not think tongue tie affects speech. Learning how to determine the different types of tongue ties was helpful." K.H. (Nov. 2022)

"Great pictures and examples! I have some children with combination of feeding issues (chewing, forming bolus, and open mouth) and stubborn, peculiar speech errors/patterns. I have been suspicious of tongue tie for a while, and now I know more and feel more prepared at what to look for and feel more empowered to refer to the ENT." K.S. (Nov. 2022)

"All of the material was extremely helpful. I liked the videos." L.K. (Nov. 2022)

"Covered specific things to look for when diagnosing tongue tie. I liked the pictures of tongues with examples of ties." S.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Very thorough and with case study examples." A.B. (Oct. 2022)

"It was both informational and brief with good assessment and therapy recs." K.G. (Oct. 2022)

"I found it helpful to hear the benefits of eliminating tongue tie for a pt's well-being with feeding, speech, etc. I liked how the course was divided into sections so that I could complete the course at various times." S.A. (Oct. 2022)

"Clear and informative. Learning information not received elsewhere. Learning signs of possible ankyloglossia in babies." S.H. (Oct. 2022)

"I found the diagnostics the most beneficial. I now feel more confident when I get referrals for tongue tie." D.L. (Oct. 2022)

"All of the material was very helpful. The photos help give a better visual when determining tongue tie." R.M. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the case studies and pictures for examples." J.T. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the images of different presentations of tongue tie." M.C. (Sept. 2022)

"I enjoyed the entire presentation. I liked how the assessments and treatments were laid out." J.M. (Aug. 2022)

"Great information in a timely manner." C.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked that the presentation was sectioned off into various parts to help with the flow of information." L.G. (Aug. 2022)

"Thorough presentation." C.C. (July 2022)

"I found the case studies beneficial. And really thinking it through before using the "wait and see" approach."  T.S. (July 2022)

"This was a great course to play for the student I have in clinic this semester. The background information was great for her, as she is just learning about tongue ties. The last section was most helpful for me. My student is just learning about TOTs and I wanted her to hear some of this information from someone other than myself!" A.P. (July 2022)

"It was very informative and the videos were helpful. Learning the multitude of complications (aside from speech) that can result from not having tongue tie release!" S.K. (July 2022)

"Learning some keywords to use to describe what I am seeing during assessments was good. The course was filled with content, yet highly interesting and not drawn out." V.G. (June 2022)

"It was interesting and an eye opener to learn about the different kinds of lingual attachments. Prior to this course, I hadn't seen one where the tongue tip attached to the lower mandibular. Lots of visual and examples to review! Thank you!" B.D. (June 2022)

"The whole course was extremely helpful! I will be able to reassess those articulation cases that are not generalizing and teams (including parents) have had questions about. Every detail of therapy was covered - diagnostics, treatment, programs. Liked the ease of accessing, home study, and ability to stop when needed. I really liked that the topics were broken into specific sections. The flow of information - organization - speaker's descriptions - discussion, backed by videos and pictures - and evidence based - all great."  K.H. (June 2022)

"Exposure to different assessments as well as information regarding issues possibly related to tongue-tie were good." K.G. (June 2022)

"The various ways of assessing tongue ties were very useful information, as were the case studies." M.K. (May 2022)

"How it applied to infants as that is the population that I work with. I was very interested in the information that the labial frenulum should be checked when the tongue is checked as it also can affect breast feeding and production of bi-labial sounds." J.D. (May 2022)

"Information was well organized and easily applied. I liked the tests to determine severity of tongue tie." A.P. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the different case examples, and learning how to assess tongue ties and the type of assessments that can be used." G.B. (Apr. 2022)

"The video and picture examples are very helpful." E.E. (Mar. 2022)

"All sections were extremely valuable and informative." J.L. (Mar. 2022)

"Gave a lot of information and examples of what to look for in terms of tongue tie." A.S. (Mar. 2022)

"The assessment protocols were very enlightening. Excellent examples and pictures." R.J. (Feb. 2022)

"At your own pace; broken into sections provides a break from a large amount of information at one time." S.C. (Feb. 2022)

"Great videos/photos as examples. I like the use of case studies." J.P. (Feb. 2022)

"The examples of real cases were great and I loved the overview of assessments. The course was well organized." J.C. (Jan. 2022)

"The whole presentation was excellent. I only wish I had had this level of depth back in school. The presentation was well organized. The examples were frequent and relevant. The information was top notch, and the importance of the work was highlighted well." L.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I loved the presenters passion and really value the information on a person level as all 3 of my children were born tied."  S.B. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked all of the picture examples and explanations." A.S. (Dec. 2021)

"All of the course was beneficial! I'm really glad you reviewed that article in the end. I'm sure I read that at some point-and sadly, it was the extent of my knowledge.  It was all information that I always wondered about and searched for, but couldn't find."  S.N. (Nov. 2021)

"I've never understood the significance of the short frenum to non-speech performance such as swallowing. I haven't given tongue tie enough attention in my evaluations. I will be much more careful in my future examinations. Excellent exposure to the topic of tongue tie. Pictures and videos very helpful"  L.S. (Nov. 2021)

"The discussion about use of standardized assessment tools to present the results to Drs (and insurance companies ) to report the degree of tongue-ties in need of Frenectomy was beneficial for my daily practice.  I liked the descriptions of photos and videos of children and adults with different types of tongue-ties and lip-tie and problems they can cause."  T.D. (Oct. 2021)

"Diagnosing of tongue ties based on visual and functional assessments. Practical information on how to evaluate and treat clients with tongue tie."  M.M. (Oct. 2021)

"I have a feeding and language evaluation for a 22 month old this week. Her mother has concern for lip and tongue tie. Clearly, this course will be very beneficial in my evaluation procedures and treatment with this client, as well as others on my caseload. My graduate school professor strongly felt as though frenectomies were performed too frequently. I am thankful for this course to give me a different perspective and new considerations toward the procedures. I will definitely use my knowledge gained in this area moving forward. The presenter gave clinically relevant and research based information. The content was heavily clinically based and therefore can easily be applied in daily practice." S.F. (Sept. 2021)

"The prevalence of a tongue tie and its effect on lots of skills was helpful." L.D. (Aug. 2021)

"Explanation of the varying degrees of tongue tie & specific tests to determine the need for surgery were helpful for my daily practice. Videos and photo support during the presentation were good." K.T. (Aug. 2021)

"The course was so thorough on the topic of tongue ties and provided ways to assess and determine if there is a tongue tie." C.M. (Aug. 2021)

"The importance of a thorough assessment and impact of tongue-tie will help my daily practice." C.C. (July 2021)

"Excellent photographs and examples to help SLPs be more comfortable with the wide range of positions of the frenulum. Great data driven information and case studies which show the importance of considering surgery or not." A.F. (July 2021)

"I am just finishing the Myo one year course with Hallie Bulkin and she mentioned you several times so I wanted to get the benefit of your course. This was a great overview. The descriptions with pictures of tongue ties, the definitions, the assessments were all very clear and concise." H.S. (June 2021)

“I really enjoyed all of it and will review and study the material so that I can better serve the children I see in my practice.” J.B. (Mar. 2021)

“It was very thorough, and the instructor was clear and highly knowledgeable. I took this course as a refresher as I took an in-depth course with Sandra before. Her expertise is essential to our field to be effective with our clients. The visuals and thorough examination of the lingual frenulum (areas of attachment, size, and appearance) were for me the best part.” R.T. (Feb. 2021)

$69.00 USD

100% rating - reviews

0.3 ASHA CEUs

Dementia Therapy: A Speech-Language Pathologist's Guide To Successful Interventions And Proper Documentation #e92

Presenter: Peggy Watson, MS, CCC-SLP

This course provides a framework for implementing successful interventions for patients with dementia. Learn the SLP's role in staging and assisting patients to achieve their highest level of function in the areas of communication, behavior management, socialization, swallowing, and mobility. Also learn proper documentation of dementia therapy that supports skilled intervention for this population.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"The documentation aspects of this course were particularly helpful, from the way it described how to better establish medical necessity during the evaluation portion to goal writing for cognitive skills." R.A. (Sep. 2023)

"This information was timely for my current caseload/setting and proved to be most interesting. The causes and types of Dementia as well as the staging of dementia were very informative and helpful." S.J. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the breakdown of each dementia and Alzheimer's, and I liked the breakdown of each level of the Global Deterioration Scale." C.B. (Aug. 2023)

"Functional and applicable. I liked the daily life applications as well as strategies and evidence to implement." K.K. (Jun. 2023)

"All content was beneficial. Easy to follow course." M.S. (Jun. 2023)

"I really enjoyed the evidence-based interventions b/c I learned new things after 22 years in the field! Great information and practical information I can use where I practice." L.D. (Mar. 2023)

"Goal writing and documentation were beneficial. Liked freedom to complete course on my own time." V.M. (Feb. 2023)

"I found the discussion about staging to be the most beneficial." A.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Easy to follow course. I liked the 5 evidence-based interventions and the examples for goal writing. I also appreciated being able to see the post test prior to watching the course." C.S. (Jan. 2023)

"All of it was beneficial." L.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked everything. Course was very informative." J.A. (Nov. 2022)

"Very specific and helpful information was shared. I liked the detailed explanations of the stages of dementia." R.W. (Oct. 2022)

"Staging of dementia was very informative." G.K. (Oct. 2022)

"Best online CEU I've ever done. I liked all of it - goal writing, eval writing, listing the treatments, wording for Medicare reimbursement." A.S. (Sept. 2022)

"I will be able to use this information immediately. I liked the stages of dementia and examples of goals." A.Y. (Aug. 2022)

"The presenter was knowledgeable and gave great examples of evaluation and treatment. I liked the therapy interventions and review of dementia stages." M.D. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the goal writing discussion - the slides were helpful." T.N. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked how course was organized and the handouts were helpful. The information on staging and documentation was good." C.H. (Jun. 2022)

"I found using the staging scale and texting information beneficial to my practice." K.D. (Apr. 2022)

"I appreciated the way the presentation was organized and reviewed essential components for improved quality of life and outcomes along with the documentation requirements." E.M. (Mar. 2022)

"I will change the way I write goals and objectives after listening to this course. I liked the way the course was presented – factual with relevant examples. The Global Determination Scale was very helpful." M.D. (Mar. 2022)

"Very functional applications in a Long Term Care setting. I liked suggestions for incorporating other modalities (PT and OT) into SLP goals." B.S. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the practical examples given by the presenter. Presenter did not talk too fast and explained slides in easy to understand, meaningful terms." C.W. (Dec. 2021)

"Staging with examples and more specific behaviors, further explanations on Medicare guidelines, and examples of techniques in therapy were all really helpful." A.C. (Dec. 2021)

"Great information on the dementia stages, goal writing, and dementia interventions." J.H. (Dec. 2021)

"The straightforward presentation style of the presenter helped increase my understanding of all topics discussed. I appreciated the direct examples of what to do and what not to do for each stage of dementia based on the GDS." A.R. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the description of staging and how it connected to goals and treatment. Liked all of her personal examples and descriptions that illustrated the topics she covered." L.G. (Oct. 2021)

"I appreciated the wording she provided to write goals and evaluations. I also liked the format and the in-depth discussions that are very practical. It really exceeded my expectations. I want to hear more from this speaker." A.D. (Oct. 2021)

"Different activities for treatment – a lot of detail regarding goal planning." W.S. (Sept. 2021)

"The presenter was well organized and very clear in her delivery. I also appreciate the ability to listen as many times as I wanted and to stop the presentation when I needed a break." E.B. (Sept. 2021)

"I felt like I was front seat being taught one on one by a seasoned and knowledgeable clinician. I liked the 5 evidence-based approaches to therapy for individuals with dementia." M.S. (Aug. 2021)

“I enjoyed learning the stages of dementia and therapeutic interventions. The examples and patient behaviors were helpful also.” C.B. (Jul 2021)

"So many times I hear from providers or other SLPs that intervention with patients with a dementia diagnosis is not appropriate. This course does a great job providing evidenced based information on why it IS appropriate, and what interventions to utilize and best practice for documentation. So helpful!" K.S. (May 2021)

"It was very informative and I feel prepared to work with this population if/when I get the opportunity. Going over the staging and the evidence based interventions was most helpful. I also appreciate that they name assessments for dementia and not just screeners." C.P. (Apr. 2021)

"EVERYTHING was beneficial! It was an excellent course!" D.P. (Mar. 2021)

"I am retired but interested in the topic. The therapy effective for dementia was of most interest to me. Well organized course, good slides, staging and therapy tools." P.B. (Feb. 2021)

"All of it was beneficial - especially the therapy interventions and functional goals. Very good course!!"  B.V. (Jan. 2021)

$69.00 USD

95% rating - reviews

0.3 ASHA CEUs

Ethics, Evidence And Clinical Decision Making #e87

Presenter: Paula Leslie, PhD, FRCSLT, CCC-SLP

Do your rights as a professional mean more than the rights of your patients? Learn what Ethical Boards expect you to do when conflicts arise in your practice. This course focuses on ethical decision making for adult individuals with dysphagia. Discussed will be situations involving informed consent, patient refusal, treatment options including oral vs non-oral feeding, and when and how to terminate services. ... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Discussing the patient who is unwilling to participate, as well as having your loved ones write advanced directives were beneficial topics. I liked that presenter gave examples and did not just talk about research studies." R.P. (Sep. 2023)

"Encouragement and support for SLP to get more involved in process of patients completing advanced directives." A.R. (Sep. 2023)

"The discussion on ethics and clinical decision-making was helpful. A description of the various end-of-life documents was also helpful." D.J. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the thoroughness of speaker. Ethics and pt education." C.E. (Aug. 2023)

"The content of this entire course was excellent." C.S. (Jul. 2023)

"How to assess and apply research AND how to navigate shared decision making were beneficial topics." M.A. (Jun. 2023)

"All of it was beneficial. I teach ethics at Colorado Technical University, and I teach much of the same content. I liked the focus on patient decision-making." C.E. (Jun. 2023)

"This course was interesting." S.W. (Jun. 2023)

"Excellent presentation. The entire course was beneficial." Y.C. (May 2023)

"I liked the case examples and weighing different decision-making options." M.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning to be more personally understanding of caregiver stress and ensure patient/caregiver understanding of treatment proposed. I liked the personal examples and resources listed." J.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Informative course - SLP involvement in PEG tube decisions." J.B. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the anecdotal information and personal stories related to the various topics." V.S. (Feb. 2023)

"All content was relevant. Patient caregiver perspectives." P.B. (Feb. 2023)

"End-of-life care discussion was beneficial." N.H. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the specific approaches and the depth of information." S.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I never thought of patient motivation being a bias for a clinician. I can see now how that can interfere with patient care. Easy to understand course." A.J. (Dec. 2022)

"Comprehensive course. Considering personal bias and understanding patient motivation was beneficial." C.C. (Dec. 2022)

"This course gave me more insight and perspective. I found the information about shared decision-making, value approach, and effects of caring for a loved one to be informative. I thought this course was extremely intensive, well organized, and offered great detail across many domains where ethics play a part in our field." A.H. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the presenter's personal experiences and examples." J.G. (Nov. 2022)

"Interesting presentation overall which was presented in a more directly applicable way based on how the ethical problems might present in practice." C.C. (Nov. 2022)

"The course is easy to follow." J.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Good discussion and explanations of ASHA Code of Ethics." H.S. (Oct. 2022)

"The topics of ethics and EBP were beneficial to my daily practice." V.M. (Oct. 2022)

"I will recommend this course to my colleagues." T.T. (Sept. 2022)

"The SLPs involvement in end of life care. I liked being able to complete the course as time permits and not all in one sitting."  T.B. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the speaker's personal experiences and examples. This course provided information regarding documentation for patient directing care."  A.F. (Aug. 2022)

"The flow and format of the course were good." R.R. (Jun. 2022)

"Liked that this topic related to communicating with patients, families, and caregivers about difficult situations and decisions." J.G. (May 2022)

"Thorough course, yet concise. Everything was applicable, and I specifically liked the case scenarios as they were generally applicable to my inpatient setting." M.R. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the review of ASHA code of ethics and that I could get all 3 of my required ethics hours in a more in-depth, single course." M.S. (Feb. 2022)

"I found personal bias to be an interesting topic with relevance to my clinical decision making. The logical steps involved in end of life and respecting patient wishes. Paula's valuable insight!" J.F. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the case studies – looking at ethics from multiple standpoints and how the patient/family is involved in patient care and decision making." E.M. (Jan. 2022)

"Thoroughness of information – I liked the speaker's rate, presentation style and amount of information." A.L. (Jan. 2022)

"I found the whole of the workshop to be beneficial. Good pace to the information presented." M.N. (Jan. 2022)

"How to handle clients who can be unmotivated and refuse treatment. Personal touch with her own experience in a clinic setting." J.M. (Jan. 2022)

"Discussions and recommendations about how to interact with patients and families in real life situations. Very well organized, and the presenter did an excellent job with concepts in ethics that can sometimes be confusing." K.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the presentation of clinical situations and case examples related to ethical considerations." L.P. (Dec. 2021)

"The discussions about when the patient or family wants things that you feel are ill advised. The specific examples and anecdotes." S.B. (Dec. 2021)

"The discussion of clinician bias and the topic of evidence based practice as it relates to ethical practices. The presentation of clinical situations or case examples related to ethical considerations." L.P. (Dec. 2021)

"The entire discussion will benefit my daily practice, even though I work with school-age children primarily, and in SNF on a part-time basis." T.O. (Dec. 2021)

"Presenter was interesting, easy to listen to. Learning the relationship between evidence based practice and ethics." D.F. (Nov. 2021)

"Liked the discussion on End of Life decision-making and our role as SLPs. And the clear operationalized terms." L.B. (Nov. 2021)

"Great presenter! Awareness of patient motivation bias. It was something I'd not considered before." S.O. (Nov. 2021)

"The discussion that we are part of an interdisciplinary team and the decisions don't fall on us. Ability to listen in chunks and give thought in between." K.R. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the importance of values, personal bias and the professional code of ethics in our profession. The speaker was very knowledgeable and provided excellent examples." M.L. (Nov. 2021)

“I like that this course encouraged an open-mind when working with patients and families and encouraged discussions to reduce personal biases when making ultimate decisions with our care.” D.M. (Oct. 2021)

"The entire presentation was highly relevant. The flexibility of the course – able to fit it into my schedule and needs." E.N. (Sept. 2021)

"Link between ethics and evidence based practice – very well presented and helpful identifying my own biases. I liked the presenter's professionalism, organization of her material, and manner of presenting – easy to follow and interesting." E.S. (Aug. 2021)

"I found the information regarding end-of-life advanced directives beneficial." L.M. (Jun. 2021)

"Overall, great course with crucial information to be aware of especially as a starting clinician." E.M. (May 2021)

"The discussion of autonomy and non-maleficence was good.  Helps me stay attuned to clinical topics." A.J. (May 2021)

"I appreciated going over all the emotional, legal and professional aspects involved in the care of a patient. Everything was explained in a very clear manner." R.O. (May 2021)

"I like Paula Leslie’s examples from her own experience as well as from research, both within the SLP practice and outside of it. I appreciated the discussion that sometimes it is up to the SLP to open up communication about patients preferences for care; during treatment and end of life decisions." N.S. (Apr. 2021)

"The speaker provided clear examples of Autonomy, Beneficence, etc. The speaker’s rate of speech made it easy to follow. Talking about patient motivation and understanding what pt understands or their perspective for framing treatment goals and the use of VALUE concept when working with pt and/or pt family was most helpful." J.M. (Mar. 2021)

“I liked the examples she gave to better explain terms or scenarios you may experience in the hospital or nursing home facility when working alongside family members.” A.A. (Feb. 2021)

$74.00 USD

85% rating - reviews

0.35 ASHA CEUs

Assessing Cough In Dysphagia Practice #e74

Presenter: Teresa Pitts, PhD, CCC-SLP

How significant is patient cough during or after a meal? Are there means to determine if the cough is related to dysphagia? This research-focused course examines the literature on cough and dysphagia to help SLPs make evidence-based decisions related to the cough event.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

 

"I liked the explanation of different coughs, and the detailed explanations." E.S. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the info I can share with patients, family, and doctors on relevance. The value of assessing cough in conjunction with swallowing deficits was beneficial." D.B. (Jul. 2023)

"Good mix of research and clinical. Assessment of cough was beneficial." C.G. (Jul. 2023)

"Improved my understanding of the pragmatic of respiration. I liked the presentation." B.P. (Jul. 2023)

"Cough and swallow in stroke and PD were beneficial topics. I liked the length and detailed information of this course." M.M. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the treatment options. And learning stages of the cough." K.G. (Jun. 2023)

"Spinal cord injury, and EMST were beneficial topics." M.P. (May 2023)

"I liked the information on spinal cord injury, baclofen, and EMST/IMST." M.G. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the review of anatomy and the descriptions of phases of cough." T.R. (Dec. 2022)

"New information learned, such as ASIA scale. And adding cough goals to the plan of care." J.M. (Jul. 2022)

"Very interesting content. I liked the anatomy and clinical practice." C.C. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked the visual data and support of the EMST exercises." E.N. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked the organization and flow of the material. It is obvious the presenter has been active in direct patient care. Also, the assessment of cough and inclusion of respiratory strength training was beneficial." B.G. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked the whole course. It's been a long time since I heard a continuing ed that was very interesting. I liked the phases of cough, influences such as vital capacity and expiratory drive, EST influence." J.T. (Apr. 2022)

"Use of digital peak flow meter, EMST, and inspiratory strength training which I feel the output measures would help aid resident getting on board with insight and participation to ensure improved upper airway protection. I liked the general assessment and treatments." K.K. (Apr. 2022)

"I used to be private practice voice center with mostly chronic cough, post viral cough/voice therapy, now I am inpatient rehab, so excited for the SCI info. Thank you." M.P. (Jan. 2022)

"A deep dive into cough as a subject – incorporating assessment and treatment of cough into assessment and treatment of dysphagia." J.H. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the research and application to clinical tx. And the enthusiasm from the presenter regarding the topic of cough." K.A. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the examples provided by the presenter – how cough can be used to assess aspiration." J.S. (Dec. 2021)

"This was very pertinent to some of the patients I have been treating lately. I liked the rehabilitation ideas." S.J. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the techniques for rehabilitation of the cough." J.P. (Dec. 2021)

"So much of the information was helpful. I work in a LTACH with patients on vent, with trach and spinal cord injuries. This instructor was fantastic. She gave so many outlines, repeated slides that were important, repeated information and gave so many reviews. She summed up what she had presented so thoroughly, with outlines and she provided links to her research, her colleagues research, photos of what she was talking about, etc. This was so much information. The presenter's rate was appropriate and she was pleasant to listen to for 3 hours!!"  S.D. (Oct. 2021)

"The PowerPoint slides were relevant and interesting. The discussion on Spinal cord injury was most beneficial." K.M. (Jun. 2021)

“I enjoyed the presenter's willingness to share knowledge liberally! I can hear the passion in the topics discussed just from the recording alone!” X.C. (Mar. 2021)

"Going over the use of EMST was most beneficial. The presentation was organized and speaker did well communicating the message." T.H. (Mar. 2021)

“I enjoyed the description of phases of a cough with diagrams. Also, understanding that just listening to a cough is not a good way to evaluate it. Plus, the understanding that the UES must constrict during cough. The specifics of why Parkinson's patients have a disordered cough, and instructions for assessing voluntary cough were also helpful.” S.N. (Feb. 2021)

"Very thorough! I liked the data and how the speaker stressed that we each should be a part of assessing the cough as a tool.” D.C. (Feb. 2021)

“It was very informative on assessing cough when completing Dysphagia evaluation, and treatments in a clinical setting. I also liked that I could pause the presentation and listen to the information again. It was helpful to have the materials to look at during the presentation.” P.E. (Jan 2021)

"The techniques to facilitate cough, i.e.: use of EMST device, are practical to my current practice. I enjoyed the case studies and patient examples. I would have appreciated a list of contraindications for EMST in medical patients." M.P. (Jan. 2021)

"I enjoyed the discussion of the cough reflex. I don't work with spinal cord pts but do work in SNFs and geriatrics so cough disorder is common. Very informative lecture." G.J. (Jan. 2021)

$39.00 USD

98% rating - reviews

0.15 ASHA CEUs

Oral Mechanism / Cranial Nerve Examination: What Every SLP Needs To Know #e72

Presenter: Kellyn Dailey Hall, PhD, CCC-SLP

This course provides step-by-step instructions for performing and interpreting a quick, yet thorough, oral mechanism and cranial nerve exam across all ages. Includes examples and specific guidelines for interpreting the exam and translating the results into a written report.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Cranial nerves and the manifested deficit." C.C. (Sep. 2023)

"The review of cranial nerve functions and how to assess was beneficial. I liked the specific examples." C.F. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the thorough review of the oral mechanism examination and I will now expand my examination to include more of the tongue assessment by isolating the jaw movement, testing of facial sensation, and taste assessment." T.L. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the examples and visuals, as well as the handouts." A.R. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked revisiting which parts of the OME are testing for each/group of CN. I found the review, handouts, and OME document to be very beneficial." A.G. (Jun. 2023)

"Discussion of cranial nerves impact on different aspects of the body was beneficial. I liked the example of an oral mechanism exam with a template of how to write up results." D.S. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the evaluation of VII, the examples and videos." C.G. (May 2023)

"Succinct course. I liked the review of cranial nerves for speech and swallowing as well as going step-by-step through the exam." K.K. (Mar. 2023)

"Very specific course. Liked the cranial nerve exam." F.B. (Feb. 2023)

"This course was well organized and a good refresher for me. The videos and pictures were very illustrative and helpful. Liked everything regarding the tongue, a very important structure. The exam/eval (questions to ask, what to make the patient do) was very interesting." N.T. (Feb. 2023)

"The review of cranial nerves was beneficial. I liked the thoroughness of content." A.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Very in-depth course. Good review of cranial nerves and how to test their function." E.G. (Dec. 2022)

"The presenter was engaging and explained things well. Learning different exercises for the oral mech eval was beneficial." E.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Good review of specifics of motor vs sensory." D.R. (Dec. 2022)

"Clear and concise course with good visuals. Going through all of the components of the OME during the second half of the course was helpful." C.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I felt the review of the cranial nerves with relation to the oral mech exam was highly beneficial. The video examples were also extremely helpful." M.R. (Nov. 2022)

"This course was thorough with the CN. Learning approaches during oral mech exam was helpful." T.P. (Nov. 2022)

"Helpful review. I liked the examples of patients." W.H. (Nov. 2022)

"Great review of cranial nerve function and oral mechanism exam. The presenter is clear and easy to understand. Kellyn is also enjoyable to listen to." D.B. (Nov. 2022)

"The speaker was thorough detailing the cranial nerve information as it pertains to the oral motor exam." L.K. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the description of the specific techniques the speaker uses to complete her exam with minimal tools to make it feasible in a work situation. The pace and direct application of how the OME can help with daily therapy knowledge were good." T.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Very clear descriptions with interpretations. A great review and pleasant presentation style of the clinically necessary info." M.Z. (Oct. 2022)

"Very thorough review of cranial nerves and testing during oral mech. Excellent lecture and support materials - examples and visuals - excellent handout with included oral mech examination form and sample verbiage for reporting." M.E. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the examples, photos, and clear delineation of each CN. The course is thorough and clear." L.C. (Oct. 2022)

"I thought the course was excellent. The discussion on cranial nerve assessment was beneficial." D.Z. (Sept. 2022)

"Although it was much more detailed than I expected, I appreciated the additional facts and information." H.E. (Aug. 2022)

"It was a great review, and her handout was incredibly useful." R.L. (Jul. 2022)

"The speaker was easy to listen to and follow. I appreciated the review of the cranial nerves and their functions." K.B. (Jul. 2022)

"Very clear, concise, and practical information." H.H. (Jul. 2022)

"Liked review of the cranial nerves and ways to test their integrity." K.B. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked all of it. Determining which CN was involved in the observations found will be helpful." J.M. (Jun. 2022)

"I most appreciated the various patient demonstrations. Knowledge of neuroanatomy and differentiation of upper vs. lower motor neuron involvement increase confidence in assessing patients with certain diagnoses." S.S. (Jun. 2022)

"All of the information was valuable and beneficial. The presenter was very knowledgeable."  M.M. (Jun. 2022)

"I found the walk-through of the cranial nerve exam very useful. This was one of the most well-presented courses I have taken on NSS. Everything was clear and concise. The explanation of the cranial nerves and how to test their functions were well explained." M.H. (May 2022)

"Pace of the instructor was good. It was a great review of important information for me. I liked the oral exam suggestions." B.C. (May 2022)

"Clear, well-explained information without excessive detail. Beneficial to learn cranial nerves and their function." A.M. (May 2022)

"Incorporating CN knowledge into OME was beneficial." A.D. (May 2022)

"I liked the tools and process of testing the oral mechanism – the videos were very helpful." M.P. (Apr. 2022)

"The knowledge of the speaker and how information is presented was good. Valuable course! Highly recommended for SLPs." B.M. (Mar. 2022)

"Clear examples. Good review of what things I see in my exam could mean." D.D. (Mar. 2022)

"I appreciated the discussion of the actual tools/implements that Dr. Hall practically uses for all populations in an assessment. It was very well organized, structured and sequenced for optimal learning of the nerves, structure/function, and implementation. She is an excellent instructor, very concise and efficient in her methods." A.D. (Feb. 2022)

"I found the photos and live videos most helpful for applying content to clinical work." K.B. (Jan. 2022)

"The step-by-step breakdown of cranial nerves assessed through each oral motor task was helpful for my daily practice.  I liked the course format." S.S. (Oct. 2021)

"So much information, although it will have limited use for me with my caseload of general education and Mild-moderate special ed kids." J.C. (Sept. 2021)

"Esophageal dysphagia, Managing trach/vent patients with dysphagia & dysphagia in neurodegenerative diseases, Aspiration pneumonia, oropharyngeal strengthening & hydration management.  I feel like many aspects were covered & research I've never heard about in the section New Devices to Manage Sensory Loss." K.L. (Sept. 2021)

"It is so interesting to learn how the brain works to help move our muscles, swallow, eat, etc. I have always had a hard time learning all the cranial nerves and what each one innervates, so this was a wonderful refresher course for me. It was enjoyable to listen to and easy to follow. It was most interesting to learn about how to complete a thorough oral mechanism exam. Usually, the oral mechanism part of an evaluation is something I gloss over, but since taking this course, I see a greater importance for it.  Thank you!" A.H. (Sept. 2021)

"Practical application of a CN exam in written form was beneficial for my daily practice." K.S. (Aug. 2021)

"I appreciated the review of cranial nerves with the pictures of different patients/clients.  I liked the variety of pictures and videos the presenter used to get her points across. It greatly helped my application of the knowledge to have lots of examples." E.L. (Aug. 2021)

"The cranial nerve examination was beneficial for my practice, and the presenter gave lots of examples." B.S. (Jun. 2021)

"The actual testing of the nerves. The speaker was thorough and simplified it. I was thinking back to graduate school and wished I had a professor like her who makes learning the CNs functional.  I wished there was a video clip of true tongue fasciculations. More pictures and examples." B.U. (Jun. 2021)

"I thought this course was great!" D.S. (Jun. 2021)

"The example of the OPE exam/ checklist and the corresponding CN involvement." K.V. (Jun. 2021)

"Tongue movement. Very organized and easy to understand." M.A.H. (Jun. 2021)

"Separating each cranial nerve and talking about function and testing" T.J. (Jun. 2021)

"Actual videos demonstrations of OME and how to assess resonance with no tech/ low tech procedures. I was able to sustain attention throughout the entire course. Speaker kept me engaged" K.P. (Jun. 2021)

“I found the examination form and the report samples to be very helpful!” T.M. (Mar. 2021)

“I loved the detailed explanations and visuals.” B.A. (Feb. 2021)

$29.00 USD

92% rating - reviews

0.1 ASHA CEUs

Electrical Stimulation In The Normal And Impaired Swallow #e06

Presenter: Ianessa Humbert, PhD, CCC-SLP

This online course provides a review of swallowing anatomy and physiology and covers the fundamentals of electrical stimulation. The values and limitations of electrical stimulation for swallowing are reviewed, based on the published literature, to assist clinicians in decision-making for their clinical practice.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Considering criteria for patient selection for e-stim was beneficial. Good review of anatomy and physiology." A.S. (Jun. 2023)

"Definitely interesting. Very knowledgeable presenter, excellent graphics." M.S. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the comparisons of studies related to e-stim validity as a form of therapeutic intervention in dysphagia." K.B. (Jan. 2023)

"Good review. Very specific with the various types of stimulation and the difference between the studies." A.H. (Dec. 2022)

"I would recommend this course. I liked the course format." G.R. (Aug. 2022)

"This course was clearly presented. E-stim is controversial and it's important to know the background and research." M.Z. (Jul. 2022)

"Course was informative. I liked the evaluation of current research relating to e-stim in dysphagia population." K.S. (Jun. 2022)

"The illustrations were very helpful. Liked the discussion of surface electrical stimulation." L.K. (Jun. 2022)

"I appreciated the literature review explaining in plain language the results and recommendations for e-stim use." E.M. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked that I could go at my own pace and re-watch sections of the lecture – specifically the anatomy/physiology section." A.K. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the research evidence comparing healthy adults to those with impairments." A.K. (Feb. 2022)

"Learning which population it benefits, which it doesn't, and the negative impacts was most beneficial." R.G. (Sept. 2021)

"I liked the explanation of the physiologic mechanism of e-stim. Review of literature was beneficial. Visuals were excellent, teaching was clear." J.M. (Sept. 2021)

"The extensive discussion of available studies and recognizing their limitations was good." D.K. (Aug. 2021)

"I enjoyed the discussion on the patient's selection of SES." M.S. (May 2021)

"Review of anatomy and results of current experiment to debunk e-stim claims. Using NMS during VFSS to confirm effectiveness as treatment option." T.M. (May 2021)

"I appreciated the review of the studies." B.M. (Apr. 2021)

"This lecture was thorough and easily followed the slides. I especially appreciated the discussion on the interaction of various intrinsic and extrinsic muscles and the impact SES has on them." G.M. (Mar. 2021)

"The diagrams and overview of A&P for normal swallow were excellent. However, I think more recent studies should be added to the presentation." A.L. (Jan. 2021)

$124.00 USD

99% rating - reviews

0.6 ASHA CEUs

Introduction To MBSImP™ – A Standardized Protocol For Assessment Of Swallowing Impairment #e001

Presenter: Bonnie Martin-Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA Honors

Presented by dysphagia expert and MBSImP™ developer, Bonnie Martin-Harris, PhD, this course provides a comprehensive overview of the MBSImP™ Approach and Protocol. Includes an in-depth discussion of 17 physiologic factors requisite for the execution of normal swallowing. It then introduces a scoring metric to profile and quantify physiologic swallow impairment across these 17 components. Course focus is the adult population.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Very thorough course! I liked the scoring guidelines." G.E. (Sep. 2023)

"The overview of the MBSImP was helpful to have a true preview of the material. Easy accessibility!" A.D. (Aug. 2023)

"I enjoyed the entire course. Viewing normal vs. abnormal swallow function was helpful. I liked the videos, case studies, real-life examples." P.M. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the use of a standardized assessment for MBS studies. The frame-by-frame review of various MBS studies was beneficial." A.D. (Aug. 2023)

"The repetitive practice was beneficial. Many opportunities to practice." M.T. (Aug. 2023)

"Learning the finer details of the MBSImP was invaluable!! I LOVE that I could get such a good overview so that I understood the concepts." L.D. (Jul. 2023)

"Improved my knowledge about physiologic areas that were not taught to me during grad school. I liked the impacts on treatment planning, ability to standardize MBSS at our hospital for reliability, and improved vocabulary for report writing. I liked the videos and detail provided for all the components." S.F. (Jul. 2023)

"The scoring part was very informative. I liked that I can take my time in watching the videos, and that I could go back and rewatch whenever I wanted." A.L. (Jul. 2023)

"Analyzing the 17 physiological components and additional clinical advice that was given throughout this course was beneficial - i.e., transferring the information to functional living / recommendations / future management / compensatory strategies and exercises. I liked being able to take sections at my own pace - stop and start the videos and revisit content, and download supporting materials. I also liked seeing the animations alongside videofluoroscopic imaging to support learning." R.F. (Jul. 2023)

"Definitions of each functional component were beneficial. The videos were great!" A.F. (Jun. 2023)

"The standardization model was beneficial. I like listening to Bonnie Martin-Harris report her work." L.E. (Jun. 2023)

"Objectively quantifying the data collected in MBS studies will provide for much more accurate report writing, recommendations, and communication w/ other SLPs. Loved the video illustrations as well as the actual MBS studies to enhance my understanding of the swallow." M.B. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the case studies and overall material." C.A. (May 2023)

"This course will literally change how I evaluate during a video swallow study." S.B. (Apr. 2023)

"The observation of each specific component and scoring simplifies the final report and interpretation of the study. Sessions were VERY easy to follow, clear explanations to help understand concepts." C.E. (Apr. 2023)

"Implications of the protocol were beneficial. I liked that the course was broken up into segments." M.B. (Apr. 2023)

"The videos going through the different components and how to score these was beneficial. I have recently commenced my MBSImP training.... this introductory course has allowed me to have an overview of how to get going with my training." V.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Great presenter. Great video footage, both diagrams and videofluoroscopy studies. Good range of patients." V.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Learning about tongue base retraction was beneficial. The animated images were helpful." A.H. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked all of it. Seeing lots of swallow studies and learning to distinguish anatomical structures and different features of swallowing impairment." A.J. (Jan. 2023)

"I complete MBS frequently at work and this course will assist in standardization by the team. I liked the ease of being able to take this course online." S.K. (Jan. 2023)

"The VF & animated examples were so helpful in understanding each swallowing component. I liked the course pacing and real life examples." K.S. (Dec. 2022)

"All topics were excellent. I liked that I could take breaks as needed." B.S. (Dec. 2022)

"This content gave me a new perspective on how I look at and interpret MBSs. I found the entire course to be relevant to my daily practice." L.R. (Dec. 2022)

"Course was extremely informative going between the speaker and her many videos to outline what she was referring to. The entire presentation made me realize the importance of completing the entire MBSImP course and protocol to incorporate in my daily practice." A.R. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the breakdown of the 17 swallow components. Repetition and detailed walk-though of each component was beneficial." J.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Lots of swallow videos. Speaker was excellent." J.B. (Nov. 2022)

"A great refresher on anatomy, and great for updated swallowing info." K.F. (Nov. 2022)

"The depth of information and discussion of the rationale behind this protocol impacting patients every day in our work environment was great! I also loved the app for swallowing to educate patients and their families. What an enormous amount of research and time to improve the world of speech-language pathology!" P.A. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the breakdown of the components and scoring definitions." K.W. (Nov. 2022)

"I enjoyed going through the whole swallow study after the discussion about each component of the MBSImP. I felt like it really expanded my view of the continuity of the swallowing mechanism. I was blown away by Dr. Bonnie Martin-Harris' ability to explain such a complex process in such a clear way." N.P. (Oct. 2022)

"MBSImP Guide and scoring were very beneficial because I do MBS frequently. Guide to MBS impairment profile is the topic I liked best as well as the MBS components." E.E. (Oct. 2022)

"I now plan to better standardize and communicate findings in my reports. Dr. Martin-Harris did a great job presenting all of this information. I really appreciated all of the supplemental materials provided along with this course." A.M. (Oct. 2022)

"Excellent presentation. Clearly presented to increase understanding of reading MBS." L.M. (Sept. 2022)

"This course is very easy to follow. Liked learning implementation of this protocol." C.R. (Sept. 2022)

"Great to have objective measurements for the MBSS." C.R. (Sept. 2022)

"The review of the components and the format of the course were good." G.S. (Sept. 2022)

"Practical and thorough. Excellent animation and imaging studies demonstrating normal and impaired swallowing." V.M. (Aug. 2022)

"Learning about a standardized method of examining swallow function and dysfunction under fluoroscopy was beneficial for my practice." C.B. (Aug. 2022)

"I will use this entire analysis of swallow function in my daily practice. This course has helped me to more accurately pinpoint areas of weakness/dysfunction that contribute to dysphagia, and will help guide my treatment plan. I liked the very specific visual examples of each component with detailed explanations to give me a good idea of what each score looks like in each area. So, very helpful!"  G.P. (Aug. 2022)

"The in depth and systematic approach to evaluating phases of swallow, impairments, and causes was good. The video simulations paired with the fluoroscopy videos helped me visualize the information."  J.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked having the animated swallows side by side with actual swallow studies."  H.Y. (Aug. 2022)

"I thought that both the animated and actual swallow study showing the different components and ratings were extremely helpful."  C.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the real time and animation swallowing models. And the discussion of radiation dose considerations."  S.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the discussion of how to specifically rate each component."  T.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I enjoyed all the visuals and practical application, and the standardization of assessing 17 evidenced-based physiologic components of swallowing."