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Explore the Impact of Pharmacology on Dysphagia

This comprehensive seminar offers an in-depth look at the complex relationship between pharmacology and dysphagia. Updated with the latest research and treatment strategies, this course equips participants with a deep understanding of medication-induced swallowing disorders and actionable approaches to improve patient outcomes.

Key Topics Include:

  • A review of the central and peripheral nervous systems and their roles in swallowing
  • The seven primary ways medications contribute to dysphagia
  • In-depth analysis of medications commonly associated with dysphagia, such as antipsychotics, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and anticholinergics
  • Strategies for identifying and managing medication-induced dysphagia through case studies and real-world examples
  • Insights into emerging treatments like TRP agonists and pharyngeal electrical stimulation to enhance swallowing safety and efficacy

This seminar emphasizes practical applications, including:

  • Guidelines to minimize dysphagia risks when prescribing medications
  • Addressing complications in high-risk populations, such as elderly patients and individuals with neurological disorders

Through interactive discussions and case-based learning, participants will leave with actionable insights to optimize care and improve outcomes for patients affected by medication-induced dysphagia.

Disclosure: This course is based on the book Drugs and Dysphagia (2nd Ed). The book is not included with the course and is not required for completion.

ATTENDANCE:

  1. Attend as part of the LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE in Gulf Breeze, Florida - Studio audience seats are limited - so register today!
  2. Attend via LIVE STREAM from anywhere around the world. Live stream participants will login to access the event from their computer.

NOTE:

  • This live event is streamed in real time. 
  • Course agenda is in Central time, please adjust for your time zone
  • Registrants who attend the live broadcast will be able to interact with instructor.
  • All registrants will have access to the broadcast recording for 14 days.
  • A group may view the course together, however each attendee must be individually registered in order to receive CE credit.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Attend/view entire course
  • Pass multiple choice quiz (80% min score)
  • Complete online course evaluation

CEUs:

  • SLPs - this course is registered with ASHA as Blended Learning. ASHA CEUs may be earned by attending live, viewing the recording, or a combination of both.
  • OTs - Participants who need live hours for state license renewal must attend in real time yet, will still have access to the recording for 14 days.
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Course Objectives

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

  • Define dysphagia and name the associated signs and symptoms of dysphagia
  • Review neurophysiology of eating and swallowing
  • Learn 7 major ways medications can cause dysphagia
  • Learn the most common disease states associated with medication induced dysphagia
  • Learn 6 types of medications most likely to cause dysphagia
  • Learn new medications and other treatments being studied/used to treat dysphagia
  • Learn to identify medication-induced dysphagia
  • Review strategies to prevent and treat medication associated dysphagia

Lynette Carl

BS, PharmD, BCPS, RPh, C RPh

Lynette L. Carl, BS, PharmD, BCPS, RPh, C RPh., is a consultant pharmacist and a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist. Dr. Carl is currently the Clinical Coordinator for Pharmacy Services at Largo Medical Center in Largo, Florida. Dr. Carl obtained her BS in Pharmacy from the University of Florida and her Doctorate in Pharmacy and the Medical University of South Carolina. She completed a postdoctoral Residency in Infectious Disease at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, University of Pennsylvania Hospital and Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Carl has practiced as a Consultant Pharmacist in hospital, psychiatric, home care, and skilled nursing facilities. Her clinical practice experience includes providing pharmaceutical care in the areas of infectious disease, critical care, nutrition support, geriatrics, internal medicine, anticoagulation, cardiology and pain management. Dr. Carl has established clinical pharmacy services that include anti-coagulation clinics, pharmacokinetic dosing services, nutrition support services, and education programs for patients and healthcare professionals in several hospitals and home care pharmacies. Dr. Carl has served as clinical adjunct faculty, acting as a clinical preceptor for B.S. and Pharm.D. students from Mercer University, University of Florida, Nova University, and Florida A&M University. She has lectured to pharmacists and other healthcare professions on topics of pharmacotherapy and also served on the speaker’s bureau of Glaxo Pharmaceuticals and Smith Kline Beecham Pharmaceuticals. She has conducted research and published articles in the area of antibiotic therapy use in infectious disease.

Financial Disclosure: Dr. Carl receives royalties for the sale of this presentation. She also receives royalties from the sale of her book, Drugs and Dysphagia, upon which this presentation is based. Participants are not required to purchase this book in order to succeed in this course.
Non-Financial Disclosure: no relevant disclosures

Peter Johnson

Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Peter R Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP received his undergraduate degree in speech language pathology from Northern Illinois University. He received his MS and PhD in speech language pathology from the University of Pittsburgh. He also received an Executive Graduate Degree in Healthcare Financial Management from Ohio State University. Dr. Johnson has worked in acute care hospitals, home care, outpatient clinics, and long-term care. He has written numerous articles in speech language pathology. Dr. Johnson served as Column Editor for the American Speech Language Hearing Association Special Interest Division 11 and 13. He has co-authored several books and several chapters in the field of speech language pathology. His latest book is the Clinician’s Guide to the Successful Evaluation and Treatment of Dementia. Other books include Drugs and Dysphagia and Practical Pharmacology in Rehabilitation. He served on the Executive Board of the Florida Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists for eight years. Dr. Johnson was four times the recipient of the President’s Award as well as the Outstanding Service Award from the Florida Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists. He currently serves as Chair for the Florida Department of Health Licensing Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology.

Financial Disclosure: Dr. Johnson serves as a healthcare consultant. He also receives an honorarium for his lectures as well as royalties from his books.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Dr. Johnson serves as Chair For the Department of Health State Licensing Board for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists.

Day 1

08:00 - 09:00
Pathophysiology of Dysphagia
09:00 - 10:00
Medications and Dysphagia
10:00 - 10:15
Break
10:15 - 11:15
Antipsychotic Meds and Dysphagia
11:15 - 12:15
Anticholinergics and Antidepressant Dysphagia
12:15 - 12:45
Lunch
12:45 - 01:45
Anticonvulsants and Antianxiety Meds and Dysphagia
01:45 - 02:45
Break
02:45 - 03:00
Alzheimer Disease and Dysphagia
03:00 - 03:15
Parkinson Dx and Dysphagia

Day 2

08:00 - 10:00
Pain Medications and Dysphagia
10:00 - 10:15
Break
10:15 - 11:30
Detecting and Preventing Med-Induced Dysphagia
11:30 - 12:00
New Treatments for Dysphagia
12:00 - 12:15
Questions

Delivery VIA:

  • Live By Request - This course is available to come to you! Contact us to see how easy that can be. mail@ciaoseminars.com
  • Live Stream - This course is offered from our Live Stream studio. Watch and interact with the instructor from wherever you are or join us as part of the studio audience in sunny Gulf Breeze, FL. Included with each Live Stream registration is access to the course recording for the 14 days immediately following the broadcast.

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 10 Hours
  • CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider #AAWA (1.0 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 (10 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 #2502009#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
  • The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes CIAO Seminars as an Approval Agency to Approve Providers Offering Continuing Competency Courses
  • The Physical Therapy Board of California has determined that CIAO meets the standards set forth in section 1399.95 of the CA Code of Regulations
  • CIAO is a Rule Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Physical Therapy
  • CIAO is an Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Approved for:
  • 10 Hrs. PT/PTAs in IL, TX (APTA TX #2502009 for 10 CCUs), CA(CIAO25-139)
  • 12 Hrs. OT/COTAs, PT/PTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-xxxxxxx)
  • 12 Hrs. PT/PTAs in NY
  • 10 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for OT/COTAs in AL, AZ, GA, LA, MS, SC, TN
  • 10 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for PT/PTAs in AZ, GA, OK, SC, TN

Course meets requirements for:

  • PT/PTAs in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, MT,
  • PT/PTAs in NE, NH, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY
  • 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

    • Intermediate Level
    1.0 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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