Esophageal Dysphagia: What the SLP Needs to Know
Presented by: Julie A. Huffman, MA, CCC-SLP
COURSE VALID DECEMBER 1, 2018 – DECEMBER 1, 2023
After this webinar, you will be able to…
- describe the role of the SLP in esophageal dysphagia.
- list clinical symptoms and history consistent with esophageal dysphagia.
- describe when to make a referral for additional testing or to the gastroenterologist (GI) as appropriate.
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
Julie Huffman is a speech-language pathologist at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. She has 23 years experience in dysphagia evaluation and treatment in a variety of settings. She currently serves as Preceptor for Speech-Language Pathology services at her hospital with a staff of 30 SLPs. She has had a special interest in esophageal disorders as they affect oropharyngeal swallowing for the last 16+ years. She has been instrumental in devising new protocols to include consideration of the esophagus for both FEES and MBS studies throughout the continuum of care in her hospital system. She has been teaching on the subject for over 12 years. She also teaches FEES. She is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Disclosure Statements:
- Financial— Receives a fee for presenting this information.
- Financial – Receives a payment as the owner and sole operator of Julie A. Huffman
- Nonfinancial— No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Course Agenda
Agenda:
- 0-5 Minutes: Introduction
- 5-10 Minutes: The SLP's role in esophageal dysphagia
- 10-15 Minutes: Relationship between oropharynx and esophagus
- 15-30 Minutes: Chart review, history, clinical symptoms
- 35-45 Minutes: Disorder of the esophagus-overview
- 45-55 Minutes: Tests for esophageal function, making informed referrals
- 55-60 Minutes: Summary and 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.
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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?
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