Vitalstim Therapy Specialty Program

Course overview

This dynamic and innovative program is revolutionizing dysphagia therapy! Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists will bring their facilities to a state-of-the-art-level with this Specialty Certificate Program. VitalStim¿ Therapy is the only FDA cleared treatment approach that successfully combines Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and traditional dysphagia techniques. This energetic course will focus on topics such as muscle physiology, kinesiology of the swallowing mechanism and on pathological swallowing mechanisms and processes. The basic principles and concepts of neuromuscular electrical stimulation will be taught and the VitalStim¿ Therapy protocol will be extensively reviewed and practiced. The participants will receive one-on-one attention from two instructors, a certified SLP and a PT. Through extensive hands-on labs; attendees will apply the theory of neuromuscular electrical stimulation to the treatment of dysphagia. This exclusive program will provide participants with the building blocks to implement a successful VitalStim¿ Therapy program and will add value to therapists, facilities, and most of all patient care! NOTE: Successful completion of the pre-requisite online MBS: The Clear Picture and this 2-day VitalStim¿ Therapy Course will earn participants a Specialty Certificate to utilize VitalStim¿ technology in the treatment of dysphagia.