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    Pediatric Case Studies NICU-3 Years old

    VitalStim/DINES NMES for Dysphagia Conference Session Recording

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    • Occupational Therapist
    • Speech Language Pathologist
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Course Description

The use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has been combined with traditional therapies when patients struggle with dysphagia relating to sensory and/or motor difficulties. The use with adults has grown to be quite common and the use in the pediatric arena has also grown dramatically. This short course will cover 2 case studies (1 infant and 1 toddler) to demonstrate appropriate case analysis, decisions of candidacy as well as electrode placement and addition of traditional therapies to complement its use. In addition, time will be spent on analysis of treatment effects, troubleshooting and tips and tricks to help these patients reach their highest potential. 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:

  • State common feeding and swallowing difficulties that can arise in the pediatric population
  • Describe process to analyze appropriateness to the addition of NMES to swallowing therapy
  • Discuss appropriate candidacy for the use of NMES in the pediatric population
  • Detail at least 3 swallowing treatments to combine with NMES to enhance feeding and swallowing skills for breast and bottle feeding
  • Describe process to determine effectiveness of NMES on feeding and swallowing skills in pediatrics

Karin Mitchell

M.A. CCC-SLP

Karin has been a practicing Speech Pathologist who has been working at CHOC Children’s Hospital in Orange, CA for over 30 years. She is a clinical specialist at CHOC who provides direct inpatient care coverage, including in their Level 4 NICU. Karin is extremely focused on quality improvement initiatives, writing policies and procedures as well as care guidelines and is involved in councils and committees. Karin serves as a clinical specialist and is committed to empowering others through mentoring and education. She is active in development of guidelines, policies and procedures as well as ongoing analysis of programs, always looking to enhance the care provided. She is passionate about feeding and swallowing, breast feeding, developmental care and partnering with families. Her love of teaching and helping others drives her to create and deliver fun and empowering continuing education courses. She is passionate about empowering family members in the care of their babies and children to optimize outcomes and generalize skills. She is equally passionate about educating and training others in their professional growth and development. She finds joy in helping others succeed.

Financial Disclosure: Karin Mitchell receive honoraria from CIAO Seminars for presenting this course.
Non-financial Disclosure: Karin Mitchell uses NMES during swallowing therapy as appropriate.

60 Minutes
Pediatric Case Studies NICU-3y/o
1.0 Hours
Total

Delivery VIA:

  • Online - This course is offered in an online, on demand format.
  • Club CIAO - Club CIAO: This course is offered as a stand-alone course as well as part of Club CIAO, our all-you-can-eat buffet of online courses for one low price. Club CIAO and Club CIAO Plus Members also receive 25% off of all Live Stream courses! Club CIAO Premium Members receive all Live Stream events Free!
  • Club CIAO Plus - Club CIAO Plus: This course is a stand-alone course as well as part of Club CIAO Plus, our all-you-can-eat buffet of online courses (including 1 and 2 day courses) for one low price. Club CIAO Plus 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)
  • 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 #20-942056)
  • 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)


    Reviews

    Need more of Karin + NICU + NICU research!

    - Frisco, TX / Feb 2024

    Really enjoy the clarity of speech with the presentation and the visuals and analogies: do you feel good when eating with hands to palpate for congestion; effects of eating when lungs are burning and heart is pounding, and some language ideas for family communication.

    - Woodbury, MN / Sep 2023

    Thank you.

    - Loma Linda, CA / Sep 2023

    Great session

    - Corsicana, TX / Jul 2023