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    • Speech Language Pathologist
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Course Description

Respiratory Muscle Strength Training is an important addition to our treatment program. Often our treatment programs do not include this modality. This course builds on our basic knowledge of respiration and its connection to speech and swallowing. However, respiration also ties into cardiovascular function and our immune system. These connections will be investigated. We will identify signs and symptoms occupational therapists, physical therapists and nurses should look for during interactions with their clients that would indicate the presence of respiratory muscle weakness. Various diseases and disorders contributing to respiratory muscle strength weakness including COVID-19 will be discussed as well as the use of respiratory muscle strength training in patient recovery and therapy programs. Inspiratory and Expiratory muscle strength training tools and their protocols will be discussed These will be presented with comparisons of similarities and differences. Studies relating to the efficacy of respiratory muscle strength training will be presented for numerous diseases, including COVid-19 throughout the course.

Course Objectives

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

  • discuss muscles and their function in inspiration and respiration
  • educate other disciplines on signs and symptoms of respiratory muscle weakness to generate referrals
  • identify specific disorders and diseases that would impact respiration including COVID-19
  • determine the most appropriate tool for patients who need respiratory muscle strength training
  • discuss efficacy of respiratory muscle strength training in three patient populations

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.

60 Minutes
Overview of Respiration and connection to cardiovascular health and healthy immune system
15 Minutes
Training of other disciplines on signs and symptoms of respiratory muscle weakness
80 Minutes
Diseases and Disorders impacting respiration including COVID-19 and evidence- based practice for including respiratory muscle strength training
40 Minutes
Inspiratory and Expiratory Muscle Strength Training – what is the difference?
75 Minutes
Tools and Protocols for Use
4.5 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:

  • 4.5 CE Hrs
  • CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider. (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.
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (4.5 PDUs)
  • CIAO is an Illinois Approved Provider for PT/PTA Continuing Education
  • CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT
  • This activity is provided by the Texas Board of PT Examiners Accredited Prov #2202009#TX
  • This activity meets continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
  • The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE
  • Pre-Approved for:
  • 5.4 Hrs. PT/PTAs in NY
  • 4.5 Hrs. PT/PTAs in IL, LA, MS, TX (4.5 CCUs TPTA #2202009TX)
  • 5.0 Hrs. OT/COTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-816434)

Course meets requirements for:

  • OT/COTAs in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, KS, KY, 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, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

    • This course is offered for 0.45 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Area)


    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)


    Reviews

    great course

    - Fairfield, IL / Nov 2022

    Great information and appreciate highlighting the negative impact on respiratory weakness to so many aspects of patient function. Helpful to know there are things we can as clinicians to help

    - Arlington, TN / Nov 2022

    Denise is always an incredible presenter. Her knowledge and practical application of research and resources are greatly appreciated.

    - Billings , MT / Jul 2021

    This was one of my favorite CEU courses I have ever taken. The speaker did an EXCELLENT job of going through respiratory system background/physiology, types of respiratory training and devices, who pays for what/when, who is and isn't a candidate, etc. I truly feel like I can take this information to work with me after just taking this course.

    - Philadelphia , PA / Jun 2021

    This was an excellent course! This was the best explanation of the potential effects of COVID-19 on the lungs and other body systems that I have heard. Thank you!!

    - Shickshinny, PA / Jun 2021

    I was looking for more general breathing techniques/exercises to help with pediatric dysphasia.

    - Redmond, OR / Jun 2021

    Enjoyed the webinar; excellent information; plan to inservice my entire OP rehab staff (PT/OT) and implement in new service line delivery.

    - Royersford, PA / Apr 2021

    So informative in such a short course.

    - Hugo, OK / Apr 2021

    This course was packed full of functional information for both professional and personal use! So thankful I now have this excellent resource.

    - Springdale, AR / Mar 2021

    Excellent overall training given online protocol. Well laid out.

    - Kimberly, ID / Mar 2021

    I enjoyed the class and gained a great deal of information I will use in my practice. I believe I will be able to help my patients better achieve their goals.

    - Summit Station, OH / Mar 2021

    She is an excellent speaker.

    - Olympia , WA / Mar 2021

    Great overview of respiration, diseases and disorders. Clear explanation of respiratory muscle strength training and resources for equipment/protocols.

    - St.. Louis, MO / Feb 2021

    Well done. The speaker really knows her subject and was able to convey that to the audience.

    - Granada Hills, CA / Feb 2021