This course will highlight common misconceptions regarding managing dysphagia in the adult population in the medical setting. The purpose of this course is to dispel these common practices in order to encourage critical thinking and to improve the quality of life and outcomes of patient care.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
MA, CCC-SLP
Leigh Ann Porter earned her master’s in Communication Sciences from the University of Central Florida in 2013, and has enjoyed being an SLP ever since. While at UCF, Leigh Ann was part of a grant to prepare SLPs to work with English Language Learners, earning a graduate certificate of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Leigh Ann now resides in Kansas City where she divides her time working across outpatient, acute, and inpatient rehab settings. She has presented courses registered for ASHA CEUs to regional SLPs on topics such as how the respiratory system and cough influence dysphagia, a review of the literature on dysphagia exercises, and generating measurable dysphagia goals. For multidisciplinary continuing education with PTs and OTs, Leigh Ann has presented on topics such as Cognitive Retraining with an emphasis on memory strategies, and the SLP’s scope of practice & making appropriate patient referrals to the SLP.
MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS, CBIS
Amanda is a medical speech-language pathologist in San Antonio, Texas working full-time in the inpatient rehab setting and PRN in skilled nursing. She completed her undergraduate studies in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) from the University of Texas at Austin and M.A in CSD from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. She enjoys working with the adult neuro population, particularly managing swallowing and swallowing disorders.
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
Timeline |
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5 min: Welcome and background |
10 min: Introduction to topic: define terms, establish foundational knowledge |
10 min: Common dysphagia misconceptions & malpractices |
10 min: Critical thinking processes for dysphagia management |
10 min: Tailoring education/evidence to share with colleagues/interdisciplinary team |
15 min: Questions and Answers |
Financial | Leigh Ann Porter is the host for Speech Uncensored Podcast and receives compensation from Speechtherapypd.com. |
Nonfinancial | No relevant non-financial relationships exist. |
Financial | Amanda Montemayor received compensation for this presentation from SpeechTherapyPD.com. |
Nonfinancial | No relevant non-financial relationships exist. |