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less than 14 days
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$35.00 administrative
fee. No refund made for
no show.
This Seminar has been approved as an authorized provider by: The International Association for
Continuing Education and Training (IACET), The National Board for Certification in Occupational
Therapy. (NBCOT), and the following Approved Providers listed below.
Continuing Education and Training (IACET), The National Board for Certification in Occupational
Therapy. (NBCOT), and the following Approved Providers listed below.
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apply. Also
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Refund Policy to
avoid any
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Any or all
information will be
stated in each
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VitalStim® Therapy Certification Course
In combination with prerequisite "MBS: The Clear Picture"
(Oct. 9-10, 2009)
This course is offered for: SLP's 2.8 CEU's (28 Hours)
This course is offered for: OT's 2.8 CEU's (28 Hours)
In combination with prerequisite "MBS: The Clear Picture"
(Oct. 9-10, 2009)
This course is offered for: SLP's 2.8 CEU's (28 Hours)
This course is offered for: OT's 2.8 CEU's (28 Hours)
Course Description
This dynamic and innovative program is revolutionizing dysphagia therapy!
Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists will bring their
facilities to a state-of-the-art-level with certification from this course. VitalStim®
Therapy is the only FDA cleared treatment approach that successfully combines
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and traditional dysphagia techniques. This
energetic certification course will focus on topics such as muscle physiology,
kinesiology of the swallowing mechanism and on pathological swallowing
mechanisms and processes. The basic principles and concepts of neuromuscular
electrical stimulation will be taught and the VitalStim® Therapy protocol will be
extensively reviewed and practiced. The participants will receive one-on-one
attention from two instructors, a certified SLP and a PT. Through extensive hands-on
labs; attendees will apply the theory of neuromuscular electrical stimulation to the
treatment of dysphagia. This exclusive program will provide participants with the
building blocks to implement a successful VitalStim® Therapy program and will add
value to therapists, facilities, and most of all patient care!
NOTE: Successful completion of the pre-requisite online MBS: The Clear Picture and
this 2-day VitalStim® Therapy Certification Course will certify the participant to utilize
VitalStim® technology in the treatment of dysphagia.
OBJECTIVE:
Upon completion of this course, you will:
- Name the anatomical structures relevant to the swallowing function
- Palpate the structures mentioned under objective 1 that are accessible to palpation
- Describe the various phases of the normal swallowing movement
- Describe the neuro-physiological processes involved in normal swallowing, neural
pathways controlling swallowing, positive and negative feedback occurring during swallowing
- Discuss the psychological aspects involved with and their impact on swallowing
- Describe the main pathological conditions affecting the swallowing function in both the adult
and pediatric population
- Interpret the results of a modified barium study
- Categorize the swallowing disorder based on the result of the evaluation
- Describe the characteristics of electrical stimulation and the influence of electricity on muscle
tissue
- Identify the pathological conditions for which electrical stimulation is indicated
- Describe the characteristics of the VitalStim® Therapy electrical stimulation unit and the
electrodes used
- Discuss and demonstrate the application of VitalStim® Therapy technology in the treatment of
dysphagia
- Discuss and demonstrate the use of swallowing exercise during and after the application of
VitalStim® technology
- Discuss the use of other interventions to maximize the impact of VitalStim Therapy
- Discuss and demonstrate correct use of documentation forms
- Demonstrate effective communication skills regarding VitalStim therapy with other members
of the healthcare team
This dynamic and innovative program is revolutionizing dysphagia therapy!
Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists will bring their
facilities to a state-of-the-art-level with certification from this course. VitalStim®
Therapy is the only FDA cleared treatment approach that successfully combines
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and traditional dysphagia techniques. This
energetic certification course will focus on topics such as muscle physiology,
kinesiology of the swallowing mechanism and on pathological swallowing
mechanisms and processes. The basic principles and concepts of neuromuscular
electrical stimulation will be taught and the VitalStim® Therapy protocol will be
extensively reviewed and practiced. The participants will receive one-on-one
attention from two instructors, a certified SLP and a PT. Through extensive hands-on
labs; attendees will apply the theory of neuromuscular electrical stimulation to the
treatment of dysphagia. This exclusive program will provide participants with the
building blocks to implement a successful VitalStim® Therapy program and will add
value to therapists, facilities, and most of all patient care!
NOTE: Successful completion of the pre-requisite online MBS: The Clear Picture and
this 2-day VitalStim® Therapy Certification Course will certify the participant to utilize
VitalStim® technology in the treatment of dysphagia.
OBJECTIVE:
Upon completion of this course, you will:
- Name the anatomical structures relevant to the swallowing function
- Palpate the structures mentioned under objective 1 that are accessible to palpation
- Describe the various phases of the normal swallowing movement
- Describe the neuro-physiological processes involved in normal swallowing, neural
pathways controlling swallowing, positive and negative feedback occurring during swallowing
- Discuss the psychological aspects involved with and their impact on swallowing
- Describe the main pathological conditions affecting the swallowing function in both the adult
and pediatric population
- Interpret the results of a modified barium study
- Categorize the swallowing disorder based on the result of the evaluation
- Describe the characteristics of electrical stimulation and the influence of electricity on muscle
tissue
- Identify the pathological conditions for which electrical stimulation is indicated
- Describe the characteristics of the VitalStim® Therapy electrical stimulation unit and the
electrodes used
- Discuss and demonstrate the application of VitalStim® Therapy technology in the treatment of
dysphagia
- Discuss and demonstrate the use of swallowing exercise during and after the application of
VitalStim® technology
- Discuss the use of other interventions to maximize the impact of VitalStim Therapy
- Discuss and demonstrate correct use of documentation forms
- Demonstrate effective communication skills regarding VitalStim therapy with other members
of the healthcare team
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Picture" online
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