Course Code: REL-RTS-0-DOOT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 5/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Recall the basic anatomy and physiology of the swallowing mechanism.
Recognize at least three signs of dysphagia and aspiration.
Identify the types of and indications for diet modification.
Identify interventions to support interprofessional treatment strategies.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Occupational Therapy Role and Scope of Practice
The Role of Occupational Therapy
Scope of Practice
Importance of Collaboration
Review
Summary
Section 3: Anatomy and Physiology
Overview
Anatomical Structures
Key Definitions
Physiology of Swallow
Abnormal Swallow
Screening
Meet Marie
Review
Summary
Section 4: Assessment
Patient History and Observation
Checking on Marie
Oral Peripheral Examination
Introduce Food and Liquid
Marie’s Bedside Swallow Assessment
Instrumental Assessments
Review
Summary
Section 5: Treatment Planning and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Treatment Interventions
Compensatory Swallowing Strategies
Understanding Diet Consistencies
Free Water Protocol
Recommendations and Referral Options
Interprofessional Collaboration
Treatment Plan for Marie
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Instructor: Norma Jo Majerus, M.S., CCC-SLP
Norma Jo Majerus, MS/CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 25 years of experience in various post-acute care settings. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology from the University of Iowa and her Master of Science degree in special education and communication disorders from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She worked with adult clients with a variety of diagnostic conditions in long-term care, outpatient, and home health settings. In her previous role as a clinical practice specialist for Aegis Therapies, she created training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology related to the clinical rehabilitation needs of the older adult in post-acute care. She provided mentorship and strategies for implementation of clinical programs and initiatives. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is licensed in both Iowa and Nebraska as a speech-language pathologist.
Reviewer: Christopher Meketansky, MS, OTR/L
Christopher Meketansky OTR/L graduated from Stony Brook University in 2017 with a Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy. He received training in manual therapy, specialized treatment for individuals with degenerative neurological disorders and post-stroke neurorehabilitation. He has worked in skilled nursing and home healthcare settings with experience treating patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, balance impairments, and a myriad of other conditions impacting the older adult population.
Writer: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of experience. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She has provided care to clients across the lifespan with diverse diagnostic conditions in settings including school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a contract therapy company, she developed training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology focusing on clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. Currently, she serves as the Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology at Relias, where she leverages her clinical expertise and analysis of published research. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Occupational Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.