Hours20 Contact Hours - 2.00 CEUs - 25.00 PDUs
Course Description
This seminar focuses on the physiological systems as they relate to feeding and swallowing issues. Emphasis is placed on the respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, musculoskeletal system, sensory systems including vestibular, vision and somatosensory as well as the influences of nutrition and medications on feeding and swallowing function.
1. Describe the impact of the respiratory system on feeding and swallowing.
2. Describe the impact of the gastrointestinal system on feeding and swallowing.
3. Describe the impact of the musculoskeletal system on feeding and swallowing.
4. Describe the importance of nutrition and medication on feeding and swallowing.
Level I Introductory/No Prerequisites required.
Approval
AOTA Domain of OT Category 1, Texas CE Type 2, NBCOT PDUs, Approved by the California Speech Therapy Board, CABOT Advanced Practice in Swallowing APP-S39, approved by the New York State PT Board, California PT Board, Illinois PT Board. For other State PT Board approvals click on CEU Course Approvals on the CEU Course Listing Page..
Recommendations
Complete all the seminars in this category and receive a special Certificate of Clinical Enhancement. High Speed Internet Connection Required. Wireless connections may not be consistently fast enough to watch long video files. You may need to have your computer connected directly to your high speed modem via an internet cable.
Target Audience
Speech, occupational and physical therapists, certified athletic trainers, and other rehabilitation specialists. For special needs requests please contact us by phone or email. contactus@clinicians-view.com Phone 575-526-0012. Fax 575-526-0014.
