Purpose and Learning Objectives
Purpose:
This one-hour webinar will cover dysphagia imaging considerations in the COVID-19 era, including how to identify when dysphagia imaging is indicated; the impact of COVID-19 on swallow function; guidance for risk assessment associated with aerosol generating procedures; safety measures in the COVID-19 era; and administrative talking points. Case studies are included to enhance learning.
Learning Objectives:
- Summarize dysphagia assessment tools and identify when dysphagia imaging is needed
- Explain potential impact of COVID on patient’s swallowing function
- Identify clinical benefits of onsite swallow imaging during the pandemic
- Describe safety measures in the COVID era
- List administrative talking points to advocate for safe dysphagia imaging
Time Ordered Agenda
0:00 - Introduction, COVID-19’s Impact on Swallow Function, Case Examples
0:16 - Considerations for Safe Delivery of Dysphagia Services During COVID-19, Case Examples
0:38 - Identifying Patients for Dysphagia Imaging, Case Examples
0:51 - Administrative Talking Points to Advocate for Safe Dysphagia Imaging
1:01 - Adjourn
Pricing
This course is offered at no charge by invitation only.
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Free
Instructor(s)
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Lyndsay Parker, M.S., CCC-SLP
Lyndsay Parker
Lyndsay Parker, M.S., CCC-SLP received her Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Texas-Dallas in 2008. She has worked in acute care, outpatient, inpatient rehabilitation, and now works as a mobile FEES provider, FEES educator, and Account Executive for Carolina Speech Pathology. She received her FEES competencies from both Baylor University and UTSW starting in 2013. Lyndsay was featured on the Swallow Your Pride Podcast (Episodes 172 and 203) and is a guest lecturer for UTD and Loyola University’s Advanced Dysphagia Masters level courses. Disclosures: Lyndsay Parker has the following financial relationships to disclose: She is a salaried employee of Carolina Speech Pathology. She has no non-financial relationships to disclose relationships to disclose. -
About the Instructors
Lyndsay Parker, MS, CCC-SLP completed her undergraduate education at the University of Oklahoma and received her Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Texas-Dallas in 2008. She has worked as a Medical SLP in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient rehabilitation settings. She is currently a Mobile FEES Endoscopist and Sales Specialist for Carolina Speech Pathology.
Natalie Vinson, M.Ed., CCC-SLP completed both her undergraduate education and received her Master’s degree at the University of Georgia in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2011. She has worked the majority of her career in acute, inpatient rehab and outpatient hospital settings with a focus on dysphagia. She continues to work as a medical SLP in the acute level I trauma center in Atlanta, GA and also serves as a sales specialist with Carolina Speech Pathology.
Disclosures: Lyndsay Parker and Natalie Vinson are paid employees of Carolina Speech Pathology. Lyndsay Parker and Natalie Vinson have no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Webinar Notice:
Successful participation in this course includes completion of all chapters, as well as completion of the post-test with a score of 80% or higher. A course completion certificate will be generated automatically following successful course completion. If you would like to have your participation reported to ASHA, it must be indicated on the registration form. Participation will be reported to ASHA on a monthly basis following successful completion of the course.
ASHA CE Providers have up to 45 days from the course's end date to send your participation to the ASHA CE Registry. The ASHA CE Registry processing time usually takes one week. During periods of heavy volume, processing time may be longer.
Reporting to ASHA:
If you wish to have your participation in this course reported to ASHA, you must include your ASHA number when registering for the course. If you do not have an ASHA number, but you would like your participation reported to ASHA, type “ REPORT” in the field requesting your ASHA number. If you do not wish to have your participation submitted to ASHA, type “NO” in the field requesting your ASHA number. Once the course post-test has been completed your material will be ready for us to submit.
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