Anatomy and Physiology Significant to Dysphagia

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Educator PHYSIOPEDIA PLUS

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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

Swallowing or deglutition refers to the movement of liquids or solids from the mouth to the stomach via the pharynx and oesophagus. Swallowing starts to develop in utero from around 15 weeks gestational age. It continues to develop after birth ultimately resulting in the conscious control of swallowing. Multiple organ systems are involved in swallowing including the musculoskeletal neuromuscular and respiratory systems. Normal swallowing requires a coordinated effort of over thirty muscles the central nervous system and five cranial nerves. Other key anatomical structures involved in this process are the nose nasal cavity oral cavity and pharynx. This course provides foundational knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of swallowing. This course aims to provide an overview of the anatomy and physiology of swallowing.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1.5h Category A activity related to clinical coursework

Physical Therapy Assistant

1.5h Category A activity related to clinical coursework

Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1.5h General

Physical Therapist Assistant

1.5h General

Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice

Physical Therapist

1.5h General

Physical Therapist Assistant

1.5h General

Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1.5h Physical Therapy Continuing Education

Physical Therapist Assistant

1.5h Physical Therapy Continuing Education

Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1.5h CE Related to the Practice of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

1.5h CE Related to the Practice of Physical Therapy

Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1.5h Approved General PDR

Physical Therapist Assistant

1.5h Approved General PDR

Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1.5h Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

1.5h Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy

North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1.5h Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

1.5h Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1.5h Professional Development Course Work/Activities

Physical Therapist Assistant

1.5h Professional Development Course Work/Activities

South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1.5h Certified Activities

Physical Therapy Assistant

1.5h Certified Activities

US Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1.5h Category A CCUs

Physical Therapist Assistant

1.5h Category A CCUs

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No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.