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+
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+
Presenter: 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+
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+
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+
Presenter: Kellyn 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+
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+
Presenter: James 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+
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. Identify symptoms that could indicate a patient may benefit from a different type of tracheostomy tube... more+
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... more+
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? The answer to this question may surprise you. This course reviews current oral care practices and the evidence-based research supporting the need for improved oral care in the at-risk patient. ... more+
Presenter: Mike Studer, PT, MHS, NCS
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? In this course, 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+
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+
Presenter: Jennifer Dahms, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
This course is the third in a 3-course series on pediatric dysphagia, and it covers swallowing disorders and medically-based feeding problems. Includes case studies and therapeutic interventions to address GERD, constipation, cleft palate, tube feedings, autism spectrum disorders, attention and more.... more+
Presenter: Jennifer Dahms, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
This course is the second in a 3-course series on pediatric dysphagia, and it presents a comprehensive look at oral sensory feeding disorders and mealtime management. Discussed will be specific areas of deficit, including underlying physiology, and treatment strategies that can be implemented. Content includes video examples, case studies, lab practice and application activities. ... more+
Presenter: Jennifer Dahms, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
This course is the first in a 3-course series on pediatric dysphagia, and it presents detailed information on techniques and strategies for addressing oral motor feeding disorders. It is important that the SLP working with this population understand the sensory innervation and muscle movements that contribute to such areas of deficits. Content includes video examples, case studies, lab practice and application activities. ... more+
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. The 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+
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 for selecting FEES or videofluoroscopic instrumentation are presented. The learner will understand the equipment used to complete the exam and the steps necessary to gain competency in performance of the exam.... more+
Presenter: Sandra 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. Learn which barriers interfere with successful treatment, and receive instruction for improving your client's lingual, labial and mandibular coordination skills.... more+
Presenter: Robert Arnold, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Some signs and symptoms traditionally thought by SLPs to represent an oral and/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 the concepts of esophageal physiology evaluation as well as screening for signs and symptoms of pathology in the lower GI tract.... more+
Presenter: Irene Gofman, MS, CCC-SLP & Amanda Warren, MS, CCC-SLP
This course describes dysphagia management at End of Life and how this differs from SLP management of dysphagia in other populations. It will contrast palliative care vs. hospice, and demonstrate a plan to enhance early advocacy about end of life. Demonstrated will be how to facilitate conversation between the end of life patient with communication disorders and care providers/partners. ... more+
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+
Presenter: Marybeth Trapani-Hanasewych, MS, CCC-SLP
This course provides a brief history of NDT and an introduction to the philosophy. It includes problem-solving analysis using the International Classification of Functions that is a hallmark of NDT. The presentation highlights the value that NDT brings to the rehabilitation process for both the adult and pediatric populations, and adds to the "tool box" of strategies used in the field of speech-language pathology.... more+
Presenter: Roxann Diez Gross, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow & Lyndsi Yarkosky, BS, RRT-NPS
Presented by a SLP and a RT, this online course will examine factors that affect communication and swallowing performance for adult patients with tracheostomy tubes with and without mechanical ventilation. It covers SLP "must knows" related to patients on mechanical ventilation including: explanation of common 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+
Presenter: Donna Edwards, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S & Lisa Rai Mabry-Price, MS, CCC-SLP
Ethical issues that arise in speech-language pathology and audiology practices 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.... more+
Presenter: Yvette McCoy, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S & Rinki Varindani Desai, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS
"Old age is NOT a disease!" 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 and providing person-centered care in the aging population, especially at the end-of-life.... more+
Presenter: Cheri Fraker, CCC-SLP, CLC & Laura Walbert, CCC-SLP, CLC
This course instructs professionals in the treatment of children with complex feeding aversion using the techniques of Food Chaining. Participants will learn analysis of core diet, flavor mapping and flavor masking, and use of transitional flavors.... more+
Presenter: Diane Bahr, MS, CCC-SLP, CIMI
Participants will learn strategies to help establish solid foundations for the development of normal speech and feeding behavior for young children (birth to age 2) to prevent or reduce life-long feeding, speech, and mouth development problems.... more+
Presenter: multiple expert presenters
This treatment-focused course presents perspectives on the evolution of dysphagia practice. Twelve master 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+
Presenter: 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+
Presenter: 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+
Presenter: Yvette McCoy, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S & Tiffani Wallace, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Presenters will provide instructions and case studies that will 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 based on the results of the exam will be presented, specifically sensory-based treatments and the use of swallow maneuvers and/or exercises.... more+
Presenter: 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 others. Participants will learn advantages, strengths and limitations associated with various assessment methods and how to apply this knowledge clinically for more accurate diagnosis.... more+
Presenter: Kate Davidson, MS, CCC-SLP & Bonnie Martin-Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA Honors
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+
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. Extensive discussion will focus on both compensatory approaches and rehabilitative techniques.... more+
Presenter: 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. This course will provide a roadmap for clinical decision making and a framework for evaluating any swallowing treatment used in therapy.... more+
Presenter: multiple expert presenters
This clinically focused course uses a case study format to explain how to successfully evaluate and treat persons with dementia. Participants will learn the importance of categorizing the type of dementia before establishing a plan of treatment, and how to document medical necessity and skilled services – the two requirements necessary for reimbursement. Reviews evidence-based interventions that are likely to yield functional and meaningful outcomes for persons with dementia.... more+
Presenter: Robert Arnold, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S & Veda Cochran, RN, BSN
As related to medical speech pathology, 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, and participants will gain a better understanding of how body systems function in relation to the assessments and interventions employed by the SLP.... more+
Presenter: Lynette Carl, PharmD, BCPS
This course describes how medications can affect neurotransmission in the central nervous system, including impacts on cognition, learning, behavior, and motor function. In particular, it reviews medications that are used to improve cognition and learning in patients with cognitive disorders associated with dementia, psychosis, depression and anxiety disorders. Guidance is provided for optimizing patient participation in rehabilitation sessions through appropriate scheduling of sessions in relation to medication administration.... more+
Presenter: James Coyle, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA Fellow
This course will review the 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+
Presenter: Jennifer 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+
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 better decisions.... more+
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, but more importantly, patient-focused.... more+
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. The physiologic advantages and disadvantages of contiguous nervous, muscular and connective tissues common to the two functions will be illustrated and discussed.... more+
Presenter: James Coyle, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA Fellow
This course will focus on common findings from chest imaging reports and lab tests, and decipher some of the language within those reports to enable the SLP in the medical setting to more expertly integrate that information into patient management.... more+
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+
Presenter: Kate Davidson, MS, CCC-SLP & Bonnie Martin-Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA Honors
This course demonstrates how the MBSImP™ approach can be used to link physiologic components of swallowing with evidence-based interventions to specifically target swallowing impairment. Patient MBS study cases are presented, and participants are guided through selection of targeted interventions and treatment planning. Content presented 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+
Presenter: Sandra 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, phase one swallow considerations, and most importantly the speech connection. Participants will be introduced to assessments and various techniques used to release the lingual frenum.... more+
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. Documentation for dementia therapy is also covered. ... more+
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+
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+
Presenter: Kellyn 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 specific guidelines and examples for interpreting and reporting results.... more+
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+
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+
Presenter: Bonnie Martin-Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA Honors
The MBS study, while a clinically useful tool, remains a subjective test. The MBSImP™ Approach provides a standardized and evidence-based protocol to interpret and communicate MBS study results in a manner that is consistent, specific, accurate, and objective. Course participants will learn to apply the MBSImP™ standardized scoring metric to profile and quantify physiologic swallow impairment in the adult population.... more+
Presenter: Rita Patel, PhD, CCC-SLP & Bruce Poburka, PhD, CCC-SLP
This course provides detailed instruction for clinical use of laryngeal endoscopic imaging (videoendoscopy and videostroboscopy). Content includes ... more+
Presenter: multiple expert presenters
This course is for clinicians interested in mechanical ventilation, the application of In-Line Speaking Valves, and swallowing interventions for tracheostomized and mechanically ventilated adult patients. Those newer to this population will... more+
Presenter: Kendrea Garand, PhD & Emma Wallace, PhD
This course by Drs. Wallace and Garand 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+