Course Information

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Course Description

This intensive webinar provides the participant with the knowledge and tools to interpret lab values for the management of the adult patient. This course will provide an in-depth look into the basic metabolic panel, comprehensive metabolic panel, complete blood count and many other ancillary labs. We will explore how chemical and metabolic processes affect body function with special regard to swallowing and cognition. Case studies will be presented throughout the class to integrate learning. A complete labs handout will be included.

Learning Objectives

  • List the pertinent lab values to consider in the management of patients
  • Describe the rationale for learning lab values
  • Outline how chemical and metabolic processes affect body function
  • Apply knowledge of lab values for the interpretation of case studies


Time Order Agenda

  • 00:00 Introduction and importance of understanding lab values
  • 00:05 The Complete Blood Count
  • 00:20 The Basic Metabolic Panel
  • 00:40 Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
  • 01:00 Lactate
  • 01:05 Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)
  • 01:10 Cardiac Profile Test
  • 01:15 Lipid Profile
  • 01:30 Urinalysis/Toxicology/Infectious Disease
  • 01:55 Case Studies
  • 02:00 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.  You will have access to the course for 365 days after registration.

This course is offered for 2 Professional Development Hour(s). We can report your participation to ASHA if you choose for 0.2 ASHA CEUs, just be sure to include your ASHA number when you register. If you do not want your participation reported to ASHA, you have the option to decline on the course registration page. 

Refund Policy

If a course participant wishes to cancel prior to a course, submission in writing must be submitted 14 days prior to the course in order to receive a full refund. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations within 14 days of the course date.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call 877-390-1887.

Instructor(s)

Beth Cormell, MS, CCC-SLP Beth Cormell

Beth Cormell, MS, CCC-SLP is an acute care Speech-Language Pathologist at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. She has been an SLP for more than 25 years and specializes in treating medically complex and critically ill patients. Ms. Cormell has also been an educator for over 20 years and specializes in teaching classes in medical Speech Pathology and Fiberoptic Endoscopy Evaluation of Swallowing Beth Cormell has been a Speech-Language Pathologist for over 25 years. She graduated from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and is currently working as a clinical SLP at UNCRex Healthcare in Raleigh, NC. She initiated the FEES program at UNCRex in 1997, and since, has completed thousands of FEES. Beth not only trains all UNCRex speech staff on FEES, but has also been instrumental in training clinicians and implementing new FEES programs throughout the country. She has taught FEES courses for more than 18 years, has presented short courses on FEES implementation and application at NCSHLA’s Annual Convention and at the ASHA Convention. She has been deemed competent for supervision and training in FEES by a board certified Otolaryngologist Beth Cormell has the following financial relationship to disclose: Ms. Cormell is a paid employee of RexUNC in Raleigh, NC and receives payment for this course. Ms. Cormell is also the owner of Dysphagia Seminars, PLLC. Ms Cormell has no non-financial relationships to disclose.