The Dysphagia Patient: Modified Barium Swallow and Therapeutic Intervention Seminar training classes conferences & workshops presented by Cross Country Education Seminars register for training on FindaSeminar.com

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Health care professionals will often recommend the modified barium swallow to assess swallow function and determine least restrictive diet, swallowing strategies and therapeutic intervention. This one day workshop will discuss the rationale for a modified barium swallow, completion of study and interpretation of the x-ray. Diets and thickened liquids will be reviewed as well as alternative methods of nutrition, waivers and non-compliance. Therapeutic interventions will be presented in a lab format. Participants will construct therapy materials and have hands on practice with specific exercises to address lips, tongue, chewing, laryngeal elevation and velopharyngeal insufficiency.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Identify the anatomical landmarks and terminology in the modified barium swallow report


• Discuss rationale for various food items in the modified barium swallow study


• Discuss how to increase calorie intake rather than volume of food to help patients who are at risk nutritionally


• Define compensatory strategies and rationale for their use


• Identify specific exercises to improve lip, tongue, velopharyngeal insufficiency and laryngeal movements

• Identify anatomical landmarks in the oral, pharyngeal and esophageal phase of swallow


• Discuss terminology for the report


• Understand tray preparation and rationale for items


• Recognize diet modifications available and the importance of correct diet


• How to increase calories, not volume of food consumed


• Explain compensatory strategies and rationale behind them


• How to deal with sabotage of the treatment plan


• Define exercises to target specific areas of weakness

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

DENISE DOUGHERTY, MA, CCC-SLP, is a Speech Pathologist who has her own practice, The Therapy Team, LLC, where she conducts therapy with both children and adults. Ms. Dougherty received her Bachelor´s degree at Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania, a Master´s Degree from St. Louis University and has completed postgraduate courses at Johns Hopkins University and several doctoral courses at University of Phoenix. She is certified in VitalStim therapy and is an instructor for VitalStim certification, is a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association and has received numerous ASHA ACE Awards. During more than 27 years as a Speech Pathologist, Ms. Dougherty has worked at United Cerebral Palsy, Easter Seals, in long-term care; is a board member of The American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology (AAPPSPA), AAPPSPA Program Chair for 2006 and 2007 Conference; is a AAPPSPA liaison for the ASHA Health Care and Economics Committee; served as secretary of CORSPAN; and as a private practitioner. Ms. Dougherty was also an adjunct faculty member at York College of Pennsylvania and Wesley College in Dover, Delaware.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

"The instructor´s knowledge and quality material helped keep me focused and provided new information. Great day!" - Warren Crescenzo, SLP, Atlantic City, NJ

"The instructor is extremely knowledgeable and has practical experiences. The reference materials and treatment tools were also wonderful!" - Kristy House, SLP, St. Louis, MO

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Speech-Language Pathologists


• Speech Therapy Assistants


• Nurses


• Restorative Nursing Staff


• Dietitians


• Dietary Managers


• Rehab Managers


• Social Workers


• Case Managers


• Nursing Assistants


• Nursing Home Administrators


• Activity Professionals


• Occupational Therapists

Seminar Summary:

Understanding the Dysphagia Patient (see full course description)

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