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Dysphagia (Adult) CEU Courses for SLPs

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Normal Swallow
Presented by Carolyn Abraham, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLT
Live WebinarThu, Dec 11, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST
Course: #11389Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course provides an overview of normal swallow kinematics and their permutations, along with a discussion of current evidence-based practice patterns for clinicians performing swallow studies. Discussion includes standardized measurement tools used in swallow study interpretation and key features that support accurate analysis and clinical recommendations. The course also emphasizes effective communication with patients and interdisciplinary team members who rely on these reports.

Radiation Safety and the SLP
Presented by Tom Giza, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #11239Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course provides speech-language pathologists with essential knowledge and best practices for maintaining radiation safety during the performance of video fluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS). The course discusses evidence-based strategies for timing and patient positioning, the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and an overview of current fluoroscopy and X-ray suite technologies. Emphasis is placed on minimizing radiation exposure while optimizing diagnostic outcomes.

IDDSI Framework: Part 2
Presented by Denise Dougherty, MA, CCC-SLP
Video
Course: #11294Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course will review the IDDSI framework for liquids and solids, outlining appropriate and inappropriate foods for each level. It will also explain testing methods for each level, including how to use the IDDSI funnel.

IDDSI Framework: Part 1
Presented by Denise Dougherty, MA, CCC-SLP
Video
Course: #11290Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course reviews the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework for liquids and solids, with an emphasis on identifying appropriate and inappropriate foods for each level. Testing methods for each level, including the application of the IDDSI funnel, will also be explained.

Dysphagia Education in SNFs: Effective Partnering With Non-SLP Staff
Presented by Gopika Shah, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Course: #11137Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course addresses the challenges of managing dysphagia in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), focusing on the impact of limited dysphagia awareness among staff. It provides practical strategies to enhance staff knowledge and engagement. The course discusses effective methods for educating non-SLP staff and fostering collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, all while prioritizing clinical considerations. By applying these strategies, participants can improve patient care, optimize treatment outcomes, and mitigate staff frustration and burnout.

Enhancing Trach/Vent Communication with Above Cuff Vocalization
Presented by Carmin Bartow, MS, CCC-SLP
Video
Course: #11119Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Above Cuff Vocalization (ACV) enables patients with tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation to produce audible voice with an inflated cuff, reducing anxiety and enhancing quality of life. This course reviews evidence on ACV's benefits for communication and swallowing, and outlines steps for successful implementation. This course is presented in partnership with Atos Medical.

Textbook: Adult Dysphagia Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making Guide
Presented by Yvette M. McCoy, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, Ed M. Bice, MEd, CCC-SLP
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Course: #11105Level: Advanced2.5 Hours
This course is based on the textbook Adult Dysphagia Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making Guide, a practical guide for clinicians who evaluate and treat swallowing disorders. The book employs the clinical process to guide critical thinking that will assist in clinical decision-making. It serves as a resource for speech-language pathologists in developing situation-based assessments and treatment plans.

Beyond Swallowing: Integrating Ethics and Palliative Care for Patient-Centered Dysphagia Management
Presented by Mechelle Motsinger, MA, CCC-SLP
Video
Course: #11073Level: Intermediate1.5 Hours
This course discusses how SLPs can navigate scenarios when patients decline conventional dysphagia recommendations. How to discuss goals of care with patients and caregivers, compare conventional and palliative dysphagia management techniques, and use a decision tree for real-world guidance, leading to two distinct care pathways are also described.

Dining Well with Dementia: This Is a Lot to Swallow!
Presented by Laurie Walther, MS, CCC-SLP
Video
Course: #11028Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Dining well with dementia sounds easy, yet it has so many layers. Progressive brain changes associated with dementia, and their impact on one's senses, language, and motor skills are discussed in this course. How these changes affect feeding, swallowing, eating, intake, and nutrition/hydration are described, and practical tools and tips to add to your toolbox are provided.

Management of Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiation
Presented by Jodi Knott, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLT
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Course: #11021Level: Introductory1 Hour
Normal anatomy and physiology of swallowing versus changes following radiation to the head and neck are described in this course. A model to manage the patients before, during, and after radiation treatment to maximize the patient’s long-term swallowing outcomes is provided, and swallowing exercises and therapy techniques are discussed.

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