#7311 REC In The Thick of It Thickening in Dysphagia
Tracking # 20-1242404
Course overview
The purpose of this 2-hour presentation is to explore the history and use of different options for thickening in dysphagia across the lifespan. The presentation will include discussion of the pros and cons of various thickeners and their possible ramifications on respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. Information from direct discussions with the FDA regarding use of Simply Thick, rice and oatmeal cereals will also be presented. Participants will be taught alternatives to thickening such as various feeding positions and use of different nipples, cups, and feeding utensils and when these should be considered. Course instruction method includes: Lecture, Demonstration, Pictures/Graphs, Videos, Case Studies, and Question/Answer.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
3h
Patient Related
Occupational Therapy Assistant
3h
Patient Related
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
3h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
3h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
Arkansas Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Speech-Language Pathologist
3h
Content Area I
Speech-Language Pathologist Provisional
3h
Content Area I
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
3h
Content Area I
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
3h
General
Occupational Therapy Assistant
3h
General
Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Speech-Language Pathologist
3h
Clinically Related - Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
3h
Clinically Related - Speech-Language Pathology
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
3h
General Continuing Education
Occupational Therapy Assistant
3h
General Continuing Education
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
3h
Class I CE
Occupational Therapy Assistant
3h
Class I CE
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
3h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
3h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapist
3h
Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
3h
Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy
Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
3h
General
Occupational Therapist Special Volunteer
3h
General
Occupational Therapy Assistant
3h
General
Occupational Therapy Assistant Special Volunteer
3h
General
Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathologist
3h
General CPD
Speech-Language Pathologist Ltd
3h
General CPD
Speech-Language Pathologist Special Volunteer
3h
General CPD
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
3h
Continuing education relevant to occupational therapy
Occupational Therapist Registered
3h
Continuing education relevant to occupational therapy
New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Governing Board
Occupational Therapist
3h
Clinical Application of Occupational Therapy Skills
Occupational Therapist Assistant
3h
Clinical Application of Occupational Therapy Skills
North Dakota State Board of Occupational Practice
Occupational Therapist
3h
General
Occupational Therapy Assistant
3h
General
Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board
Speech-Language Pathologist
3h
Clinically Related - Speech-Language Pathology
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
3h
General
Occupational Therapy Assistant
3h
General
South Carolina Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Speech-Language Pathologist
3h
Pertains to clinical practice in the area of licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
3h
Pertains to clinical practice in the area of licensure
Speech-Language Pathology Intern
3h
Pertains to clinical practice in the area of licensure
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
3h
Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
3h
Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
3h
Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services
Occupational Therapy Assistant
3h
Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services