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Swallowing Issues in Individuals with Tracheostomy, Ventilator, and Respiratory Compromise

Course: #5224Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 45 Reviews

The acts of swallowing and breathing share common neural and anatomical substrates and are highly coordinated functions. The speech pathologist must possess an understanding of how these interact and impact each other in order to thoroughly evaluate and treat patients with swallowing impairment. This course will address the basic interplay of respiration and swallowing in various conditions

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Learning Outcomes

  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to describe the basic concepts of coordination/relationship between breathing, coughing and swallowing.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to describe the utility of restoring upper airway airflow in those with tracheostomy (through capping or use of a speaking valve) on swallowing function.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to describe the impact of respiratory dysfunction on swallowing.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to indicate at least one evidence-based treatment to target both the respiratory system and swallowing.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to describe at least 3 considerations when evaluating swallowing function in patients with co-existing respiratory compromise.

Agenda

0-10 Minutes Overview of swallowing and respiration
10-30 Minutes Review of Research pertaining to evaluation and treatment
30-50 Minutes Applying concepts of research and treatment to practice
50-55 Minutes Documenting and measuring progress
55-60 Minutes Conclusion; Q&A

Reviews

45 Reviews

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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

Intermediate Level
0.1 ASHA CEUs


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Speech-Language and Audiology Canada

Clinically certified members of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with SpeechPathology.com. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All SAC members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.


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