Continuing Education Events

Dysphagia Across the Life Span – Pediatrics to Geriatrics. The Role of the SLP for Clinical Excellence.

The Role of the SLP for Clinical Excellence

Friday September 20th - 8:30-4:30pm

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Course Description:

Swallowing physiology patterns are found to progress throughout the various stages of life from pediatrics to geriatrics, as such a Speech Pathologist must identify and understand swallowing  physiology across the lifespan. 

In this course, the presenters will describe changes in anatomy and physiology of the swallowing mechanism across the lifespan. Diagnostic considerations for pediatric, adult, and aging adults will be discussed, with consideration of the impact of underlying esophageal components. The importance of dysphagia imaging will be highlighted. Tools are provided for developing an effective interprofessional team and for advocating for patients’ access to dysphagia imaging. Treatment considerations across the lifespan including compensatory and rehabilitative will be discussed.