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Dysphagia in ALS – Recording

Presented by: Kendrea L. (Focht) Garand, PhD, CScD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CBIS, CCRE

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 – NOVEMBER 1, 2026

After this webinar, you will be able to…

  • Explain how ALS impacts swallowing safety and efficiency
  • Explain the role of the SLP in assessment and management of dysphagia in ALS
  • List components of a clinical examination to assess swallowing in ALS.
  • Integrate appropriate rationale for targeted compensatory strategies for dysphagia in ALS.
  • Describe best evidence available supporting use of exercise in ALS.

Can I get continuing education for this webinar?

After watching the webinar, you will need to pass a short quiz with at least 80% accuracy and attend the full webinar to obtain credit for your participation. The link to the quiz will be available to you after the presentation in the course area. Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion inside your course area.

Speaker Information and Disclosures

Dr. Garand is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology within the College of Allied Health Professions at the University of South Alabama. Further, she is the Founder and Principal Investigator of the Swallowing Disorders Initiative Research Laboratory, serves as the Program Coordinator for the PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and holds an adjunct appointment with the Department of Neurology within the College of Medicine. Her work has been funded through the Veterans Affairs, ASHFoundation, and the University of South Alabama. You may find some of her contributions in Dysphagia, American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, and Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology. She is also the current Editor of Perspectives for SIG 13 (Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders) and Vice Chairperson for the American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders. She is passionate about spreading awareness for those with swallowing disorders, training future dysphagia clinicians as critical thinkers, and mentoring the next generation of clinical investigators to help improve the lives of those with dysphagia.
 
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
 
Kendra Garland will receive an honorarium for this webinar from the Medical SLP Collective.  She receives a Salary and Grant from University of South Alabama and a grant from Mitsubishi Tanaba Pharma.
 
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
 
Kendra Garland has a professional relationship with Northeast ALS Consortium, AHSA, and Dysphagia Research Society.

Course Agenda

 Agenda:

 

  • 0-10 minutes: Introduction and Disclosures
  • 10-30 minutes: Impact of ALS on swallowing function
  • 30-50 minutes:Assessment of dysphagia in ALS
  • 50-70 minutes: Dysphagia management in ALS
  • 70-80 minutes:  Oral health
  • 80-90 minutes: Alternative nutrition
  • 90-100 minutes: Ethical considerations
  • 100-105 minutes:  Conclusions
  • 105-120 minutes: Q&A

Additional FAQs

Can I get ASHA CEUS for this Course?

After watching the webinar, you will need to pass a short quiz with at least 80% accuracy and attend the full webinar to obtain credit for your participation. The link to the quiz will be available to you after the presentation in the course area. Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion inside your course area.

What is the Refund/Cancellation Policy?  

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What can I do if I have a complaint?  

Please contact us at info@medslpcollective.com

Who is this webinar appropriate for?  

The target audience for this webinar is licensed speech-language pathologists. There are no prerequisite skills or knowledge needed beyond the basic speech-language pathology training and licensing.

What if I need special accommodations?  

If you require accommodations to access these materials due to a disability, please email us at info@medslpcollective.com