Patheous Health Imaging and Patheous Health Education officially closes on March 31, 2026. Any learner who satisfactorily completes a self-study course by midnight EST on March 31st, with the intention to earn ASHA CEUs, will be reported to the ASHA CE Registry. It is our understanding that educational content will still be available after March 31st until August 1st. Self-study courses completed after March 31st will not be reported to the ASHA CE Registry. Learners will obtain a certificate of completion verifying the number of Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned. Documentation should be kept and tracked by the learner.
Course Details
Did you know that quick look at the patient’s medications can provide an insight into a patient’s swallow function? This webinar will outline how medications can affect swallowing function. The instructor will provide an overview of classes of drugs and drug relationships to swallowing function in adults and older adults. Participants will have access to a downloadable cheat sheet summarizing medications commonly associated with dysphagia.
Learning Objectives
- Identify how reviewing medications can help influence evaluations and treatments
- Name two classes of drugs impacting swallow function.
- List which medications can impact swallowing
Agenda:
- 00:00: Introduction
- 00:05: Common drug classes
- 00:15: Half lives
- 00:25: "Red Flag" drugs and "Helper" drugs
- 01:00: Examples
- 01:25: Summary and Q&A
- 01:30: Adjourn
Webinar Notice
Successful participation in this course includes completion of the post-test with a score of 80% or higher, then participants will automatically receive a course completion certificate.
This course is offered for 1.5 Professional Development Hours.
Refund Policy
There are no refunds for self-study courses.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call 877-390-1887.
