Pulmonary Effects of Aspirated Thickener – Recorded Journal Club
Presented by: Hillary Cooper, MA, CCC-SLP and Jessica Lasky, MS, CCC-SLP
Course Available April 1, 2022 – April 1, 2027
After this webinar, you will be able to…
- Participants will identify varying types of thickeners on the market to utilize for their patient populations
- Participants will discuss the pros and cons of thickened liquid use for the pulmonarily compromised patient,
- Participants will demonstrate knowledge of pulmonary effects of aspirated thickened liquids.

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
Hillary Cooper is a self-proclaimed “dysphagia nerd” who has extensive experience with pediatrics and adults in a variety of settings. She owns North Louisiana Swallow Solutions, a mobile FEES company, and SLPstuff.com, an SLP-themed gift store. Her love of advocating led her to create The Dysphagia Outreach Project, which is the project that brings her more joy than any other.
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Course Agenda
Agenda:
- Minutes 0-5: Introduction of the topic, articles being covered, and presenters,
- Minutes 5-15: An overview of thickened liquids as it relates to the medical speech-language pathologist (SLP)
- Minutes 15-58: Educational dialogue regarding thickened liquids and the clinical implications for the SLP along with Q+A
- Minutes 58-60: Conclusionary information
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