Hours21 Contact Hours - 2.10 CEUs - 21.00 PDUs
Course Description
This seminar focuses on the areas of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and neuroanatomy as they relate to systems of the body that impact on pediatric feeding and swallowing function. This seminar stresses the recognition of the influences of body mechanics, postural development, alignment, and activity as they relate to oral, pharyngeal, and respiratory function involved in the feeding and swallowing process. Interrelationships are discussed and developmental and case studies are presented with an emphasis on swallow study analysis. Handouts included in PDF file format.
Learning Outcomes
1. List the anatomical, physiological, kinesiological, and neuroanatomical characteristics of the developing pediatric swallowing mechanism.
2. List the anatomical, physiological, kinesiological, and neuroanatomical characteristics of the developing pediatric feeding mechanism.
3. Describe the impact of growth and maturation on pediatric feeding and swallowing mechanisms and their interactions.
4. Identify characteristics of the influences of body mechanics and postural alignment/control on the developing pediatric feeding and swallowing mechanisms.
Level I Introductory/No Prerequisites required.
Approval
Accepted by NBCOT for PDUs. Approved by the California and Illinois Speech Therapy Boards, CABOT Advanced Practice in Swallowing APP-S39, approved by the New York State PT Board, California PT Board, Illinois PT Board. For other State PT Board approvals click on CEU Course Approvals on the CEU Course Listing Page. Approved by the Illinois Early Intervention Training Program (IEITP) for 10.0 hrs Atypical Development
10.0 hrs Typical Development
Recommendations
Complete all the seminars in this category and receive a special Certificate of Clinical Enhancement. High Speed Internet Connection Required. Wireless connections may not be consistently fast enough to watch long video files. You may need to have your computer connected directly to your high speed modem via an internet cable.
Target Audience
Speech, occupational and physical therapists, and other rehabilitation specialists. For special needs requests please contact us at. contactus@clinicians-view.com
