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Course Description

This recorded class discusses the basics of exercise physiology and how these concepts are applied to the treatment of dysphagia. This discussion will include an evidence based review of swallowing exercises available to the treating clinician and how to gain the most impact in therapy. Diet progression will also be discussed as a means for remediation of the muscle dysfunction.

Disclosure: VitalStim will be discussed as one tool that can be used in swallowing therapy. Other swallowing treatments will be discussed but no other NMES for Dysphagia tools will be discussed during this presentation.

Computer with internet and working speakers/sound are required for this course.
Course must be completed within 30 days of activation.
An online quiz and evaluation form are required for completion.
A certificate of completion will be available to print once course is successfully completed.
ASHA CEUs may be obtained by completing the online ASHA form and checking the "Report to ASHA" box.

Course Objectives

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

  • Describe exercise principles and how they apply to swallowing exercise
  • Discuss the intent, evidence, and appropriate use of swallowing exercises
  • Identify when modified diets and compensations are appropriate and how to make effective decisions that support swallowing rehabilitation

Jen Carter

M.Ed. CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Jen is a medically-based speech pathologist with 24 years of experience evaluating and treating dysphagia and is a board certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders. She currently lives in Denver and has a private practice, the Carter Swallowing Center, solely focused on dysphagia. She frequently presents at the local, state, and national level on the topic of swallowing treatment. When she’s not working, Jen enjoys hiking and backpacking in Colorado.

Financial Disclosure: Jen receives honoraria from CIAO Seminars for the presentation of her live courses and royalties for the purchase of her recorded course(s).
Non-Financial Disclosure: Jen uses VitalStim Therapy in her practice.

25 Minutes
Key to effective treatment plans
15 Minutes
Exercise Principles
40 Minutes
Evidenced-based swallowing exercises
20 Minutes
Diet progression with regard to swallowing rehab
20 Minutes
Case example/questions
2.0 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:

  • 2.0 Hours
  • CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider #AAWA (0.2 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet required
  • CIAO is an AOTA Approved Provider #4119 (0.2 AOTA CEUs)
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (2 PDUs)
  • 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 0.2 CEUs for this program
  • Approved for:
  • 2.0 Hours OTs in CA - Advanced Practice Swallowing #25-S9

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

    • The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.


    Intermediate Level
    0.2 ASHA CEUs


    CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)


    Reviews

    Great course!

    - Minster, OH / Mar 2022

    Loved this course

    - Waxhaw, NC / Mar 2022

    Nice presentation.

    - Clinton , MS / Feb 2022

    Excellent course. Would highly recommend

    - Bluff City, TN / Aug 2021

    great course

    - Purvis, MS / Aug 2021

    Jen Carter is an excellent presenter. Very clear in her presentation.

    - Hickory, NC / Mar 2021

    Enjoyed this course very much. Very practical and helpful.

    - Massillon, OH / Dec 2020

    Great instructor; easy to follow

    - Reno, NV / Nov 2020

    Love the up to date, current evidenced based therapeutic interventions and the specifics on how to for functional treatments.

    - Virginia Beach, VA / Sep 2019

    The format for this course was a little different and I was confused on how to get to the test at first. Not a big problem but it did make me panic for a moment.

    - San Jose, CA / Jun 2018

    Difficult to view on Kindle and Motorola phone screen. The video would restart every time I changed the view on my phone and I was never able to view the right side of the screen.

    - Atlanta, GA / Mar 2018