This course looks at one of the most prevalent disorders associated with feeding: dysphagia. TalkTools Instructor and dysphagia expert, Colette Ellis, discusses the anatomical aspects of deglutition and delves into what factors influence feeding and swallowing development, including the impacts of aspiration and the cranial nerve system. Learners will be able to identify typical vs. atypical feeding and swallowing and apply specific techniques to facilitate improved feeding and swallowing function and safety.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Describe the anatomy of swallowing.
Conduct a basic feeding and swallowing assessment.
Define aspiration and how it impacts feeding and overall health.
Recognize current swallowing instrumentation tools.
Develop and integrate a Safe Feeding Plan.
Content Disclosure: This presentation will focus on treatment methods related to the use of TalkTools® resources. Other similar treatment approaches will receive limited or no coverage during this lecture.
TalkTools®? is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Provider #: 5997. This virtual, self-study course is offered at 3.5 contact hours or 0.35 CEUs, intermediate level, in the categories of OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Timed Agenda
15 Minutes: Understanding Deglutition
20 Minutes: The Feeding and Swallowing Connection
20 Minutes: Consequences of Dysphagia
15 Minutes: Aspiration and Aspiration Pneumonia
20 Minutes: Safe Feeding Plan
15 Minutes: Alternative Treatment Options
20 Minutes: Sensory Motor Connection
20 Minutes: Feeding and Swallowing Skills in the Healthy Population
25 Minutes: Impacts of the Cranial Nerve System on Swallowing