Beyond the Oropharynx: Integrating Esophageal Knowledge into Pediatric Feeding Practice

Course overview

Examine esophageal anatomy physiology and its critical interplay with the oropharyngeal phase. Learn the clinical presentation of structural, inflammatory, and motility-based pathologies and their specific impact on feeding function. Through complex case studies and video analysis, the course emphasizes scope of practice empowering therapists to differentiate esophageal red flags, implement effective compensatory interventions, and facilitate timely medical referrals.