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    • Speech Language Pathologist
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Course Description

This seminar will introduce the speech pathologist to the importance of the esophagus. The esophagus is the 3rd, 4th, or 5th phase of swallowing, depending on how you count. Disorders of the esophagus may be the main reason behind poor oral intake, or one of many contributing factors. In completing the VFSS, looking at the esophagus is a part of the plan. Specific patient complaints indicate it would be important to scan. Without this information, the patient may be provided with therapy that has little or no benefit. The participants will be able to view images and/or x-rays that will provide an understanding of the impact of the disorder on the swallow. Treatment options will be reviewed.

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.

Appropriate Disciplines SLP/SLPA
Course Level: Introductory
Assessment Methods: Self-Assessment on Evaluation, multiple-choice quiz (80% passing score)

Course Objectives

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

  • Discuss the need to scan the esophagus in a VFSS
  • Identify disorders that change motility of the esophagus
  • Identify the clinical presentations of esophageal disorders
  • Recognize treatment options for esophageal disorders
  • Discuss the impact of medications on the swallow
  • Identify client complaints which would indicate necessity to scan the esophagus

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.

32 Minutes
The Esophagus and our role
10 Minutes
Candid Esophagus
12 Minutes
Barett's Esophagus
16 Minutes
Zenker's Diverticulum
23 Minutes
Killian Jamieson Diverticula and Achalasia
22 Minutes
Esophageal Web and Rings
7 Minutes
Hiatal Hernia and Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
14 Minutes
Nutcracker
12 Minutes
Gastroparesis Reflux Bibliography
2.5 Hours
Total

Delivery VIA:

  • Online - This course is offered in an online, on demand format.
  • Club CIAO - Club CIAO: This course is also part of Club CIAO, our all-you-can-eat buffet of online courses for one low price. Club CIAO Members also receive 25% off of all Live Stream courses!

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 2 Hours
  • CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider #AAWA (0.2 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet required
  • As an IACET Authorized Provider, CIAO offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard
  • CIAO is authorized by IACET to offer .2 CEUs for this program

Introductory Level
0.2 ASHA CEUs


CIAO is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). CIAO complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, CIAO is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.


Reviews

Fantastic! Great information! Thank you!

- Stratham, NH / Jan 2025

Thank you!

- Brea, CA / Jul 2024

Excellent course! Wow Denise is so knowledgeable in this area. Great job!

- Indiana, PA / Jun 2024

Again, Denise Dougherty is one of the most knowledgeable presenters; grateful for her knowledge and perspective on all topics!

- Purvis, MS / Mar 2024

My 14 year old daughter has recently been diagnosed with EoE and it has been a huge (and horrible) learning experience for us. I have come to learn the lack of education I have about esophageal disorders. I graduated with my masters in 1999 and have had few CEU courses addressing the esophagus. We need more! A fellow SLP friend who works with peds has seen a huge increase in children under 5 with EoE. My daughter recently started Dupixent shots - would love more research and info on the benefits of this. She now has panic attacks which started around the time the esophageal dysfunction initiated. Esophageal dysfunction needs to be addressed. Thank you!

- Edmond, OK / Feb 2024

Denise truly amazes me with her interest and ability in sharing education across such an array of professional subjects! Thank you to CIAO for your work towards the betterment of our fields. Both Therapists and Patients appreciate your dedication to Continued Education Services. Grazie CIAO!!

- Las Vegas, NV / Nov 2023

This was excellent. The speaker highly knowledgeable. The course was rushed.

- Delray Beach, FL / Nov 2023

The speaker most definitely knows her material. I feel she repeats herself frequently which is not necessary. I do find the information she provides useful.

- Lima, OH / Aug 2023

I appreciate the external resources for future reference.

- Allen, TX / Jul 2022

excellent job

- Bluff City, TN / Apr 2022

Thank you!

- Middletown, NJ / Mar 2022

This course was FANTASTIC! There is so much to know about the esophageal phase of the swallow and I am excited to bring this knowledge into my practice. Thank you!!!

- Mokena, IL / Feb 2021

Very useful info

- HUNTSVILLE, AL / Jul 2020

excellent course

- Melbourne, FL / Dec 2019

Much presented in this course is not what you will find in the research.

- Kerrville, TX / Nov 2019

Very Good Course

- Shreveport, LA / Nov 2019

Great information; increased my knowledge and understanding esophageal dysphagia!

- Montgomery City, MO / Dec 2018

Great to be informed on esophageal dysphagia as this directly impacts our clinical decision making every day.

- Hershey, PA / Jul 2018

This was very informative. I have always wanted to scan esophagus; however rads don't do it often. Now that I have more information I am encouraged to request it more often.

- Abbeville, LA / Jun 2018

Great course! Thanks!!

- Fort Collins, CO / Jan 2018

great course, thank you!

- St. Louis, MO / Dec 2017

Great overall course with good images and information.

- Johnstown, CO / Nov 2017

The course presentation was well done and easy to follow and completed all set out objectives. I enjoyed being able to take my time with the course and come back as needed.

- Lake Charles, LA / Sep 2017

this was a lot of information covered in a short period of time, Denise really knew the topic. I would have liked a section at he end covering what SLPs at SNFs can do to help these patients we suspect have a esophageal disorder. So often we can't do much because of productivity requirements. I have to be able to account for my time and medicare doesn't see counseling a patient as a billable need. How do I work both sides of the system to get the patient the help s/he needs? It was frustrating that the video pictures were so small. I would have rather seen the videos/pics than watched Denise talk.

- Verona, WI / Aug 2015

Very informative and thorough presentation. Well done!

- Columbia, MD / Dec 2013

Great instructor. Kept my attention. Good useful information.

- Kirksville, MO / Aug 2013