Patheous Health: Formerly Carolina Speech Pathology

Course Cost

$40

Course Description

Inflammatory myopathy or myositis is a lesser-known category of autoimmune diseases with a relatively high incidence of dysphagia. In this webinar, participants will gain an understanding of the most current diagnosis and treatment options for myositis subtypes. Attendees will learn about autoimmune neurogenic dysphagia presentations in inflammatory myopathies, as well as the relevant research and challenges of managing these clinical cases. 

Learning objectives

• Describe the group of inflammatory myopathies known as myositis
• List the most current diagnosis and treatment options for myositis subtypes
• Describe relevant research associated with managing autoimmune neurogenic dysphagia

Time Ordered Agenda

• 0:00 Introduction
• 0:05 Autoimmune Disease Overview
• 0:10 Myositis Introduction and Subtypes
• 0:30 Diagnosis of Myositis 
• 0:40 Treatment of Myositis
• 1:50 Dysphagia in Myositis
• 1:10 Management of Dysphagia in Myositis
• 1:30 Case Study
• 1:45 Summary and Q&A
• 2:00 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.  

This course is offered for 2.0 Professional Development Hours. 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

There are no refunds for self-study courses.

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