Mitigating Medication Interactions in Individuals with Pill Dysphagia
Presented by: Katie Decker,M.A., CCC-SLP
🗓️ September 10, 2025 | 8:30-9:30 PM EST
After this course, you will be able to…
- Identify current practices in medication administration when pill dysphagia or Medication Intake Problems (M.I.P.)
- Describe the interactions encountered when medications are given with food and liquids other than plain water.
- Identify the risks to the patient and the health care provider when pills are given in a crushed form.
- Describe solutions for safe and effective medication administration when pill dysphagia or M.I.P is present.
COURSE CONTENT
8:30-8:35 PM EST – introductions and welcome
8:35-8:40 PM EST- What is pill dysphagia?
8:40-8:50 PM EST – Common medicaton interactions
8:50-9:00 PM EST – Demonstration of evaluation and solutions for pill dysphagia
9:00-9:30 PM EST – Question and answer period and discussion
SPEAKER INFORMATION & DISCLOSURES
Katie Decker is a medical Speech Language Pathologist and Clinical Specialist with PatCom Medical, where she works closely with clinicians across the country to support access to high-quality endoscopic equipment for swallowing and voice evaluations. She provides education, hands-on training, and ongoing support to help integrate this technology into everyday clinical practice and improve patient care.
Before joining PatCom, Katie worked in a variety of medical settings, including acute care, outpatient, skilled nursing, and home health. She also owned and operated a mobile FEES business in Iowa, providing on-site endoscopic swallowing assessments to facilities that didn’t have easy access to instrumentation. That experience gives her a strong understanding of both the clinical and logistical challenges involved in dysphagia management.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
- Salary from PatCom Medical, USA Inc.
- Honoraria from MedSLP Collective
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
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Content Disclosure -Gloup will be discussed during this presentation. Other products will be mentioned throughout the presentation.
ADDITIONAL FAQS
To successfully complete this course, participants must submit a reflective statement (150-250 words in length) within 14 days of taking the course addressing the following: Identify one key concept, technique, or insight you learned during the course and describe how you plan to apply this learning in your clinical practice.
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 content 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