Developing Feeding Programs: How to Positively Impact the SLP World
Course: #11279Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 876 Reviews
Speech-language pathologists wear many hats, and preparation for entering specialized areas can be challenging. During clinical practicums and graduate coursework, SLPs search for areas of interest. The area of infant and pediatric feeding and swallowing presents unique navigation challenges. This course discusses aspects and challenges of becoming a feeding therapist and reviews the details of building successful infant and pediatric feeding programs in different settings.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Related; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify at least three educational and professional development opportunities for becoming a feeding therapist.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify at least three organizational, clinical, or resource-related challenges in establishing a feeding therapy program.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss characteristics of various clinical settings for feeding therapy programs that influence service delivery and patient outcomes.
Course created on September 11, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-25 Minutes | Exploring Professional Pathways in Feeding Therapy |
| 25-35 Minutes | Identifying Challenges in Building Feeding Therapy Programs |
| 35-55 Minutes | Analyzing Clinical Settings: Impact on Service Delivery and Outcomes |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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876 ReviewsPresented By
Amber Valentine Forston
MS CCC-SLP, BCS-S, IBCLC, CNT
Amber Valentine Forston is a speech-language pathologist who graduated from the University of Kentucky with an MS in communication disorders. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, as well as a Certified Neonatal Therapist (CNT). She worked for Baptist Health Systems, Inc., for 8 years before moving to Florida, where she worked for Wolfsons Children’s Hospital and Mayo Florida. She is now back in Kentucky, working for Baptist Health Lexington. She has experience in adults and pediatrics with feeding and swallowing difficulties, including: bedside swallow evaluations, Modified Barium Swallow studies, FEES, and pediatric feeding evaluations, including NICU.
She has experience with head and neck cancer patients, including evaluation and treatment of swallowing difficulties, PMV use, and voice after total laryngectomy, including TEP. She has provided guest lectures for the University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University, and the University of Louisville on feeding and swallowing topics. She has presented at the hospital, local, state, national, and international levels on pediatric feeding/swallowing and breastfeeding.
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Financial: Amber Valentine Forston was paid an honorarium for this course. Non-financial: Amber has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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Intermediate Level
0.10 ASHA CEUs
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