Name: Feeding Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Beyond: An Overview - Part 2
Rating: 5 (620 reviews)

This is Part 2 of a two-part series. SLPs involved in the care of infants with feeding and swallowing difficulties provide assessment and treatment to promote safe, positive feeding experiences. This course will describe assessment procedures and evidence-based treatment techniques that can be implemented with these infants, including a discussion of breastfeeding management.

Part 1: Course 9554

Course created on December 22, 2020

Dysphagia and Feeding Issues Early Intervention

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Course Type: Video

CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Introductory, Professional; IACET/0.1; IL EITP/1.0; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0

Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to describe the key elements of assessment for infants with feeding and swallowing difficulties.
After this course, participants will be able to describe the key elements of intervention for infants with feeding and swallowing difficulties.
After this course, participants will be able to explain the role of the SLP in regard to breastfeeding management.

Agenda

0-5 Minutes	Introduction
5-30 Minutes	Assessment components
30-55 Minutes	Treatment considerations
55-60 Minutes	Summary, Q&A

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Presented By

Jennifer Pusins
CScD CCC-SLP, BCS-S, IBCLC

Dr. Pusins is a speech-language pathologist and board-certified lactation consultant who specializes in infant/pediatric feeding and swallowing. She also has been awarded board certification in swallowing disorders from the American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders. She has extensive experience in the area of infant/pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders and has worked in both the outpatient and inpatient settings, including the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Currently, Dr. Pusins is an Associate Professor/Clinical Supervisor teaching graduate-level courses and supervising graduate students during their clinical practicum.

Presenter Disclosure: Financial: Jennifer Pusins was paid an honorarium for this presentation. She owns a pediatric feeding private practice. Nonfinancial: No relevant relationships to disclose.

Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by SpeechPathology.com.

Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

Introductory Level
0.1 ASHA CEUs

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Feeding Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Beyond: An Overview - Part 2