Advanced Certificate in Dysphagia Intervention
-- ViewingNowThe Advanced Certificate in Dysphagia Intervention is a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with critical skills in managing swallowing disorders. This certification is vital for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals working with patients who have dysphagia.
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Here are the essential units for an Advanced Certificate in Dysphagia Intervention:
• Anatomy and Physiology of Swallowing: This unit covers the anatomy and physiology of the structures involved in the swallowing process, including the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, and esophagus.
• Dysphagia Assessment: This unit covers the different assessment techniques used to diagnose dysphagia, including clinical evaluations, instrumental assessments, and standardized tests.
• Dysphagia Management: This unit covers the various treatment approaches used to manage dysphagia, including diet modifications, swallowing exercises, and compensatory strategies.
• Pharmacological Interventions for Dysphagia: This unit covers the use of medication to manage dysphagia, including the indications, contraindications, and side effects of different medications.
• Pediatric Dysphagia: This unit covers the unique considerations in the assessment and management of dysphagia in children, including the impact of growth and development on swallowing.
• Neurogenic Dysphagia: This unit covers the assessment and management of dysphagia caused by neurological disorders, such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis.
• Instrumental Assessment Techniques: This unit covers the advanced instrumental assessment techniques used to diagnose dysphagia, such as videofluoroscopy and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES).
• Research and Evidence-Based Practice: This unit covers the importance of evidence-based practice in dysphagia intervention, including how to evaluate research studies and apply evidence to clinical practice.
These units provide a comprehensive overview of advanced dysphagia intervention and are essential for professionals working in the field of speech-language pathology or related healthcare professions.
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