Course Code: REL-PAC-0-MDYSIA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify the causes, signs, and symptoms of dysphagia.
Recognize the approaches used to manage dysphagia.
Recall the roles and responsibilities of each team member involved in caring for an individual with dysphagia.
Outline:
Section 1: Understanding Dysphagia
Down the Wrong Pipe
Swallowing Basics
An Overview of Dysphagia
Signs and Symptoms of Dysphagia
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Identifying Dysphagia
Marianne’s Next Steps
Identifying Dysphagia
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Treatment and Interventions
Managing Marianne’s Dysphagia
Dysphagia Treatment
Diet Modifications
Fluid Consistency
Safer Swallowing
Additional Interventions
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Annette Brownlee BSN RN
Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.
Reviewer: 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: Introductory level Occupational Therapist; Introductory level Speech Language Pathologists; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.