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Assessment and Management of Swallowing Difficulty in Parkinson's Disease
Course Format
Self-Guided
Release Date
January 27, 2022
Expiration Date
January 27, 2028
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Program Description

The MDS Assessment and Management of Swallowing Difficulty in Parkinson's Disease course will provide a comprehensive overview of the causes of swallowing issues in Parkinson's disease, screening strategies and assessment tools for swallowing dysfunction in Parkinson's disease, and the treatment options, including the role of speech language pathology as well as practical tips on how to manage swallowing issues, including for individuals with late-stage Parkinson’s.

Registration Type Member Fee Non-Member Fee
Module Access N/A $50.00
You cannot participate in this course
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Course Overview

FACULTY

John Dean, MA CCC-SLP, Private Practice

Dina Shpunt, SLP, Movement Disorders Unit, Dept of Neurology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center


LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Understand the causes of swallowing issues in Parkinson's disease
2. Learn basic screening strategies for assessment of swallowing dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease before referring to a Speech Therapist
3. Equip practitioners with practical tips on how to manage swallowing issues in different stages of Parkinson’s disease


INTENDED AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for clinicians, researchers, and health professionals who have limited to no movement disorder experience.


HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.

2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher).

3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 29.0 or higher.

4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).

5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.

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