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    • Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
    • Occupational Therapist
    • Speech Language Pathologist
    • Speech Language Pathology Asst
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Course Description

Therapists are challenged by patients with neurodegenerative diagnoses such as Parkinson's, Huntington's, Prion Disease or ALS. Providing appropriate therapies within our standard practice of care can make a difference in the outcomes. We must know the impact on cognition and swallowing, the impact of medications before we can decide what therapy tools/techniques will address their cognitive, swallowing and quality of life goals. This seminar will provide information on the diagnostic process, theories on development of the disease, symptoms that present in early as well as later stages. Medication protocols will be discussed as well as CAM or complimentary alternative medicine. Medications may improve quality of life for our patients but may also become ineffective. Numerous therapy techniques and tools available will be presented with rationale for their use. Recommendations for modified diets, liquids or even NPO may not be acceptable to the patient and/or family. As therapists, we need to know what options are available and educate/inform our patients and families to allow them to make decisions that work for them. Options will be addressed as well as concerns with waivers and need for appropriate, thorough documentation.

Course Requirements:
  • Computer with internet and working speakers/sound are required for this course.
  • Course must be completed within 30 days of activation (activate course within 6 months of purchase).
  • An online multiple-choice quiz (80% passing score) and submission of an online evaluation form are required for successful completion.
  • A certificate of completion will be available to print immediately after course is successfully completed.
  • SLPs - ASHA CEUs may be obtained by completing the online ASHA form and checking the "Report to ASHA" box.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • List specific symptoms of ALS, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and Prion Disease
  • List the impact ALS, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and Prion Disease have on cognition and swallowing
  • Identify possible adverse side effects of medications and CAM
  • Analyze exercises and tools to construct an appropriate therapy plan for the ALS, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and Prion Disease patients
  • Explain options for nutrition/hydration to assist patients and family in their decision making for modifications and quality of life

Denise Dougherty

MA, CCC-SLP

Denise Dougherty, MA, CCC-SLP
Denise owns and operates a private practice in Indiana, PA, where she conducts therapy with both children and adults. She is a legal consultant/expert witness in wrongful death/negligence lawsuits involving dysphagia. Denise is a co-editor of Private Practice Essentials: A Practical Guide for Speech-Language Pathologists, published by ASHA Press. She has presented workshops and written numerous articles appearing in the ASHA Leader on the topic of private practice. Denise served as a consultant for The Arijah Children’s Foundation in Anguilla, BWI, providing evaluations and therapy programs for special needs children. Ms. Dougherty was an adjunct faculty member at York College of Pennsylvania and Wesley College in Dover, Delaware. She is a past President of the American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology (AAPPSPA), and received the Academy’s 2007 Honor Award and 2014 Award of Excellence for her achievements. Ms. Dougherty is a member of the Technical Experts Panel for Quality of Insights of Pennsylvania, working on initiating quality measures for CMS to improve effectiveness, efficiency, economy and quality of services delivered to Medicare beneficiaries. She received her bachelor’s degree in communication disorders from Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania; a master’s degree in communication disorders from St. Louis University. Ms. Dougherty is certified in VitalStim® therapy and is a VitalStim® instructor, has completed additional training in orofacial myology, is a member of the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association and has received numerous ASHA ACE Awards. For more information, please visit www.dldspeechpath.com.

Financial Disclosure Denise receives honoraria from CIAO for the presentation of her live courses and royalties for the sale of her online courses. Denise is in private practice and receives legal consultant/expert witness fees
Non-Financial Disclosure: There are no non-financial relationships to disclose.

30 Minutes
Overview of Neurodegenerative Disorders
20 Minutes
ALS: Diagnosis, ALS, Symptoms and Co-morbidities
40 Minutes
ALS: The M's! Mouth care and Medications including CAM, Side Effects and Medication Review
45 Minutes
ALS: Assessments for Cognition and Swallowing
45 Minutes
ALS: Literature Review
60 Minutes
ALS: Nutrition/hydration, decision making
60 Minutes
Huntington’s and Prion Disease: Diagnosis, Huntington’s and Prion Disease, Symptoms and Co-morbidities
45 Minutes
Huntington’s and Prions: The M’s! Mouth care and Medications including CAM, Side Effects and Medication
45 Minutes
Huntington’s and Prions: Assessments for Cognition and Swallowing
45 Minutes
Huntington’s and Prions: Literature Review, Studies and Take-Aways
60 Minutes
Huntington’s and Prions: Nutrition, Hydration and Therapeutic Interventions
70 Minutes
Parkinson's: Diagnosis, Parkinson's Types, Symptoms and Co-morbidities
50 Minutes
Parkinson's: The M’s! Mouth care and Medications including CAM, Side Effects and Medication Review
45 Minutes
Parkinson's: Assessments for Cognition and Swallowing
30 Minutes
Parkinson's: Literature Review, Studies and Take-Aways
95 Minutes
Parkinson's: Therapeutic Interventions
13.1 Hours
Total

Delivery VIA:

  • Online - This course is offered in an online, on demand format.

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 13 Hours
  • CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider (1.3 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet submission required
  • ASHA CE Provider Approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
  • CIAO is an Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Approved for:
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (13 PDUs)
  • 15.5 Hrs. OT/COTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-xxxxxx)
  • 13 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for OT/COTAs in AL, AZ, GA, LA, MS, SC, TN

Course meets requirements for:

  • OT/COTAs in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, HI, ID, IA, IN, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT,
  • OT/COTAs in NE, NV, NH, NJ,, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY

    • Intermediate Level
    1.3 ASHA CEUs


    CIAO Automatically reports to CE Broker for Florida Occupational and Physical Therapists and Assistants. Florida SLPs can either use the ASHA CE Participant Form (Bubble Sheet) or self-submit through CE Broker.


    CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)


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