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    From Instrumental Assessments to Treatment Plans

    VitalStim/DINES NMES for Dysphagia Conference Session Recording

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    • Occupational Therapist
    • Speech Language Pathologist
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Course Description

Analyze specific features of instrumental swallow examinations (VFSS, Barium Swallow, Esophagram, FEES, High Resolution Pharyngeal Manometry) to aid clinical decision making and inform treatment planning. Apply your knowledge of swallow dysfunctions and underlying impairments to generate an evidence based, comprehensive treatment plan. See full course description here

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 verification of completion 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.
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Course Objectives

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

  • Differentiate instrumental examination methods (VFSS, Barium Swallow, Esophagram, FEES, High Resolution Pharyngeal Manometry) to assess swallowing function.
  • Participants will analyze distinguishing features of instrumental assessment(s) for diagnostic test selection.
  • Synthesize findings from clinical exam and instrumental examinations to inform treatment planning, including traditional therapy and appropriate modalities, such as NMES.
  • Develop a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plan targeting underlying impairments causing swallow dysfunction.

Gina Gallo

M.S. CCC-SLP, NDC

Gina E. Gallo was educated at the University of Rhode Island where she received her B.S. in Communication Disorders and her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology. Gina has worked as a medical Speech-Language Pathologist since 1998 across various levels of care, concentrating in swallowing and voice disorders. She is a Certified VitalStim Instructor and uses Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in her clinical practice at Spaulding Outpatient Center. Gina recently became one of the first SLPs to earn the NDC credential (NMES for Dysphagia Certified). She has worked extensively with patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer, and previously served on Head and Neck Tumor Board at Rhode Island Hospital. She has also served as a guest lecturer for the Southern New England Rehab Center annual conference, and as Adjunct Faculty at the University of Rhode Island in the area of Voice Disorders.

Financial Disclosure: Gina receives honoraria from CIAO Seminars for the presentation of this course. She also receives royalties for the purchase of her recorded course(s)
Non-Financial Disclosure: Gina uses VitalStim Therapy in her practice.

60 Minutes
From Instrumental Assessments to Treatment Plans
1.0 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:

  • 1 Hour
  • CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider (0.1 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.
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (1 PDU)
  • Approved for:
  • 1 Hr. OT/COTAs, in FL (CE Broker #20-942002)
  • 1 Hr. 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

    • Advanced Level
    0.1 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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