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Course Description

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) is a relatively recent addition to the treatment toolkit of dysphagia clinicians. The modality was first introduced in a significant way in 2003 and has since seen a rapid adoption among Speech and Language Pathologists. It is estimated that over half of clinicians working with dysphagia have attended a continuing education course in the use of this modality. Because of this growth and ongoing reports of positive patient outcomes in the peer-reviewed literature, the product and educational options have increased. Clinicians can now purchase different devices and they can choose to attend different continuing education courses. It can be challenging for the clinician to discern what the best option would be. How do the devices compare? What are the therapeutic opportunities offered by each of them? What educational support is available? Are the educational offerings unbiased? Are there ethical ramifications to using one or other device? This presentation will review most of the various devices and educational programs that are available to the dysphagia clinician today. The presentation will focus on known features as reported by the manufacturers and educational sponsors. Time will be left at the conclusion of the webinar to ask questions. The topic of ethical and legal ramifications related to the use of these devices will be briefly reviewed.

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 multiple-choice quiz (80% passing score) 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.

Course Objectives

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

  • Describe and contrast the main NMES for Dysphagia product offerings on the US market today
  • Describe and contrast the main educational programs available to dysphagia clinicians in the USA today

Yorick Wijting

PT, DPT

Yorick received his Physical Therapy degree in the Netherlands and his DPT at the University of St. Augustine, Florida. He has extensive training and practical experience in biophysical agents and teaches nationally and internationally to medical professionals on their therapeutic use. Yorick has been instrumental in developing the use of electrical stimulation by Speech Language Pathologists in the treatment of dysphagia. Yorick currently lives in California and runs his private practice in Gilroy, CA.

Financial Disclosure: Yorick receives honoraria from CIAO Seminars for the presentation of his live course(s) and royalties for the sale of his recorded course(s). Yorick is the author and an instructor for the VitalStim Therapy Specialty Program.
Non-Financial Disclosure: no relevant relationships exist

30 Minutes
Introduction, historical overview of the role of NMES in dysphagia management
60 Minutes
Review, compare and contrast main NMES product offerings available in the US today
30 Minutes
Wrap up
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 (0.2 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
  • CIAO is an Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Approved for:
  • 2.0 OT/COTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-590339)

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.


    Introductory Level
    0.2 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

    thank you,

    - Norman Park, GA / Mar 2021

    really great course. taught well

    - Chattanooga, TN / Jul 2019