Product Detail

• Analyze the various stages of PD, MS, ALS, and Huntington's disease and the ways each disease affects the swallow function
• Determine medications that can adversely impact patients' swallowing
• Review the roles that instrumental assessments play when assessing patients with neurodegenerative diseases
• Apply evidence-based treatment strategies for patients with neurodegenerative diseases
• Evaluate specific foods or liquids appropriate for each level of the National Dysphagia Diet

CHART REVIEW FOR MEDICAL HISTORY & MEDICATIONS
• Impact of comorbidities
• Medication resources
• Review of pharmacology and medication absorption
• Potential medication side effects
DIAGNOSIS OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE (PD)
• Background information on PD
o Symptoms
o Neurological changes
• Diagnosis of disease
o Assessments
• Progression of disease
• Pharmacology
o Medications and rationale behind specific meds, plus side effects
o Herbs, supplements, vitamins
DIAGNOSIS OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS)
• Background information on MS
o Symptoms
o Neurological changes
• Diagnosis of disease
o Assessments
• Progression of disease
• Pharmacology
o Medication and rationale behind specific meds, plus side effects
o Herbs, supplements, vitamins
DIAGNOSIS OF AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL
SCLEROSIS (ALS)
• Background information on ALS
o Symptoms
o Neurological changes
• Diagnosis of disease
o Assessments
• Progression of disease
• Pharmacology
o Medication and rationale behind specific meds, plus side effects
o Herbs, supplements, vitamins
DIAGNOSIS OF HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE
• Background information on Huntington’s disease
o Symptoms
o Neurological changes
• Diagnosis of disease
o Assessments
• Progression of disease
• Pharmacology
o Medication and rationale behind specific meds, plus side effects
o Herbs, supplements, vitamins
EVALUATION
• Standardized tests
• Oral mechanism exam
ROLE OF INSTRUMENTAL ASSESSMENTS
• VFSS/FEES
• Endoscopy
• Barium swallow
DIET/LIQUID RECOMMENDATIONS
• National Dysphagia Diet
• Preprocessed foods
• Frazier Free W ater Protocol
• Nutritional strategies
LITERATURE REVIEW
• Examination of recent studies
THERAPY GOALS & EXERCISES
• Possible scenarios on MBS with each disorder
• Impact of disorder on esophageal function
• Matching therapeutic exercise to possible scenarios on MBS

Biography is not currently avaiable.

Save time and $10 off the price of other submission methods – purchase & take the CE test online for $9.99 USD per participant. Additional processing fees apply for other submission methods (i.e. mail, fax, etc.). Please contact our Customer Service at 1-800-397-0180 for more details.

Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations.

Certificates of Successful Completion are available for email, download and/or printing from your online account immediately following the successful completion of the post-test/evaluation.

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

Continuing Education Information
This educational offering is designed to qualify for continuing education for many professionals in every state.


Materials that are included in this course could include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice for your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.


Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this educational offering. Please note, your state licensing board dictates what is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact customerservice@vyne.com or 800-397-0180.


CE information is based on 100% attendance.

---

Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Vyne Education, LLC. is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. This educational offering is offered for 0.6 AOTA CEUs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. AOTA Educational level Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process.

Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This educational offering is approved for 6 contact hours for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This educational offering is approved for 6 contact hours for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

---

Other Professions
This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

---

Other Professions
This educational offering qualifies for 6.0 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

• Speech-Language Pathologists
• Speech Therapy Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Respiratory Therapists
• Dietitians
• Dietary Managers
• Nurses
• Restorative Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• MDS Coordinators