Patheous Education

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 31^st 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

This recored webinar provides a foundation for understanding pneumonia for the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).  A review of the human respiratory system is included. Clear definitions of common types of pneumonia are provided with an emphasis on aspiration pneumonia diagnosis, risk factors, and sequelae. The SLP’s role in evaluating and treating patients with aspiration pneumonia is discussed.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the normal respiratory system.
2. Identify different types of pneumonia.
3. Identify the SLP’s role in treating patients with pneumonia.  

Agenda

• 00:00        Introduction, Review of Respiratory System
• 00:11        Defining Pneumonia, Risks of Pneumonia, Symptoms of Pneumonia 
• 00:18        Review of Common Types of Pneumonia 
• 00:23        Aspiration Pneumonia 
• 00:32        Swallowing and Aspiration Pneumonia
• 00:40        Pneumonia Risk Factors
• 00:46        Aspiration Pneumonia Sequelae and Other Considerations 
• 00:55        Summary, References, Post-Test
• 01:00        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 1.0 Professional Development Hour(s). We can report your participation to ASHA if you choose for 0.1 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 

No refunds for self-study courses.

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