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Presence Explore - March 2025

Acute And Post Acute Care CEU Courses for SLPs

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Tapping into the Power of Neuroplasticity for Individuals with Neurogenic Cognitive-Communication Disorders
Presented by Melissa Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP, Jessie Preston, MA, CCC-SLP
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Course: #11438Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Neuroplasticity principles are well-established and can inform rehabilitation practices. Traditionally, rehabilitation services have focused on the acute and subacute phases of recovery; however, there is clear evidence that individuals can continue to recover function long into the chronic phase. This course will present ideas for tapping into the power of neuroplasticity to support individuals with chronic neurogenic cognitive-communication disorders across the continuum of care, including recommendations for advocacy to promote service delivery and access.

Dysphagia Management in the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Population
Presented by Tom Giza, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #11408Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This comprehensive presentation provides speech-language pathologists with essential knowledge for evaluating and treating patients receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support. Participants will gain an understanding of ECMO technology, patient selection criteria, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to this medically complex population.

Lab Values And Vital Signs As Clinical Monitoring Tools For Patient Safety
Presented by Adele Myszenski, PT, MPT
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Course: #1033925Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Lab values and vital signs, such as hemoglobin, potassium, glucose, blood pressure, heart rate, and others, are essential clinical tools to determine the appropriateness of rehab interventions for acutely ill patients. This course will discuss normal and abnormal values and steps clinicians can take to monitor the patient’s response and support participation in functional activities.

Medical SLP and COVID: What is Our Role?
Presented by Gabriella Barone, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #10197Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course provides an overview of the medical SLP’s vital role in management of patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Discussion includes swallow screenings, clinical and instrumental swallow evaluations and speech-language evaluations for this population, as well as considerations for tracheostomized or post-extubation patients or those on supplemental oxygen. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is also addressed.

How Clinicians Can Support Neuroplasticity in Adults
Presented by Jacqueline Hinckley, PhD, CCC-SLP
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Course: #10163Level: Intermediate1 Hour
The latest science shows that three of the most powerful ways to change the brain include social interaction, activity, and mental or cognitive challenges. This course provides updates on neuroplasticity across the lifespan, including information on mirror neurons, and offers concrete suggestions for clinicians who work with adults with neurologic communication disorders.

Dysphagia MythBusters: Tackling the Truths About Patient Choice in Residential Care Settings
Presented by Amber B. Heape, CScD, CCC-SLP, FNAP
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Course: #10077Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Are your residential care patients with dysphagia “non-compliant” with their diets? This course provides a deep dive into a patient-centered approach to dysphagia care that also supports safety. Myths and facts surrounding patient choice are identified, and appropriate courses of action for the SLP are discussed.

Treating in the Gray Zone: Post-Acute Care Considerations
Presented by Melissa Collier, MS, CCC-SLP, CHC, CDP
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Course: #10066Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course helps post-acute care clinicians better understand how to approach treatment when things aren’t black and white. It addresses scenarios such as geriatric frailty/weight loss and diet modification, the paradigm shift to a patient-choice model, legal considerations regarding diet waivers, and the care plan process. The SLP's role on the post-acute interdisciplinary team is also discussed.

Stroke: Neuroanatomy, Neuroimaging, and Neuroplasticity
Presented by Sarah Busser, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS
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Course: #10010Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course describes the vascular territories frequently associated with stroke, interpretation of neuroimaging for SLPs, and mechanisms of neuroplastic change. Case studies are included to enhance learning.

20Q: Becoming a Medical SLP: From NICUs to SNFs and Everything in Between
Presented by Kristie A. Spencer, PhD, CCC-SLP, Jacqueline Daniels, MA, CCC-SLP, Tamar Nir, MA, CCC-SLP
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Course: #10005Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course provides an introduction to the career of a Medical Speech-Language Pathologist, including the wide range of possible employment settings, interdisciplinary colleagues, and clinical caseload considerations. It discusses the recommended initial foundational coursework and preparatory training for beginner to advanced certifications, and clinical specializations for current, practicing SLPs.

The Forest or the Trees: Functional Goal-Setting for Adult Rehabilitation
Presented by Sarah Baar, MA, CCC-SLP
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Course: #9762Level: Introductory1.5 Hours
With “hot topics” in healthcare including person-centered care, functional therapy, evidence-based practice (EBP), and telehealth, how do we integrate these cutting-edge concepts into goal-setting that really matters in adult speech therapy? This course describes the latest research, frameworks and tools to promote efficient, functional goal-setting, and provides clinical examples of multiple client and setting scenarios.