Course Code: REL-RTS-0-AIDASP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Indicate the steps of the dysphagia evaluation for patients in the acute phase of stroke recovery.
Determine a comprehensive dysphagia treatment plan by incorporating assessment information.
Identify at least four evidence-based treatment interventions for patients after stroke.
Outline:
Section 1: Referral and Screening
Overview of Dysphagia with Acute Stroke
Medical Intervention and Imaging
Patient History
Swallow Screens
Other Factors Before Evaluation
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Dysphagia Assessment
Oral Motor Examination
Oral Trials
Instrumental (Objective) Dysphagia Assessments
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Developing the Treatment Plan
Applying Assessment Results to Treatment Planning
Determining Safety with Liquids
Test Your Knowledge
PO Versus NPO
Communicating Recommendations
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Treatment
Treatment Techniques
Collaboration and Education
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience. She obtained 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 worked with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnostic conditions in school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for Aegis Therapies, she created training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology related to the clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. She currently draws upon her expertise in her role at Relias as Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology. 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: Introductory level Speech and Language Pathologists; 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.