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After completing this couse participants should be able to: 1. Define aphasia. 2. Describe characteristics of patients with receptive, expressive, and mixed aphasia. 3. Explain ways in which nurses can facilitate communication with aphasic patients.

After completing this couse participants should be able to: 1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the normal swallow. 2. Identify symptoms of dysphagia. 3. Explain the role of the speech language pathologist and nurse in dysphagia management. 4. Determine appropriate management of the dysphagia patient.

Teachers, families and health professionals are increasingly seeking Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists to address children’s medical and behavioral feeding disorders. This beginner to advanced beginner course is for pediatric therapists interested in developing the foundational skills to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment within an interdisciplinary setting. The student will be provided with information on: The anatomy and physiology of the swallow ...

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Objectives 1. Define a classification system for stimulation disorders involving the diaphragm. 2. Elucidate the underlying mechanisms for these disorders. 3. Develop an approach to the diagnosis of diaphragm stimulation disorders. 4. Describe the different therapeutic modalities and their limitations. 5. Review the results of these interventions.

Objectives 1. Understand the components of the normal circadian rhythm. 2. Understand the effects of external cues on the shift of the circadian rhythm. 3. Differentiate between the types of circadian rhythm sleep disorders. 4. Understand the diagnostic tools used in assessing patients with circadian rhythm sleep disorders. 5. Understand the different modalities of treatment for circadian rhythm sleep disorders.

This is a bundled collection of courses addressing pharmacotherapy for the following topics: Basic Concepts in Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Introduction to Geriatric Syndromes Patient Assessment and Evaluation Therapeutic Care Planning Medication Therapy Problems Cardiovascular Disorders Dermatological Disorders Gastrointestinal Disorders Hematologic Disorders Infectious Diseases Musculoskeletal Disorders Neurological Disorders Nutrition, Hydration, Elect...

Overview: Improving Reimbursement with Improved Communication In today's economy, your ability to communicate coding concepts to the physician is the difference between financial success or failure in a practice. Clearly Communicate Coding Concepts to your Physician in Minutes -and Make Him Money at the Same Time. With reimbursements falling each year, what is needed for practices to make what they should is to accurately document all work done. Translating clinical charts and notes in...

Please note that this course is intended for Speech-Language Pathology professionals only. The need for dysphagia therapists continues to rise, despite the sweeping changes in Medicare reimbursement of recent years. Speech Language Pathologists with limited training and expertise are finding themselves in demand to provide these services in areas where more experienced therapists are unavailable. This Introductory Level course includes time-sensitive core materials that establish the fou...

Anxiety disorders are frequently encountered in medical practice, often presenting in masked form as somatic complaints. This course describes the differential diagnosis of anxiety disorders, notes the common comorbid medical conditions and medications that can cause anxiety and highlights other psychiatric disorders that often coexist with anxiety disorders. The course describes in detail the key elements of anxiety disorders, such as panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and generali...

At the conclusion of GI Cases, attendees should understand: 1. Describe the common pitfalls in gastrointestinal disorders in the urgent care. 2. Understand the use of commonly available diagnostic methods for gastrointestinal disorders. 3. Explain the current treatment trends for gastrointestinal disorders in the urgent care. 4. Discuss the evidence for common diagnostic practices for gastrointestinal disorders. 5. Discuss the evidence for common gastrointestinal disorder treatments.

* Understand the legal requirements and clinical importance of working with interpreters. * Better manage your communications with patients who do not speak English * Appropriately use interpreters and interpretive services in your practice setting * Improve your level of cultural competency Meets Special CME Requirements in: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas

For many years, children with autism were thought to have emotional problems or to suffer from schizophrenia. However, it is now understood that autism is a physical disorder, characterized by specific symptoms that vary in type and severity with each individual. Autism spectrum disorders include autistic disorder, Asperger's syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with a basic unders...

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Discuss the prevalence, etiology, and risk factors of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. * Recognize symptoms and differentiate among disorders. * Discuss the disorders' potential impacts on the child's development and mother-infant relationship. * Describe screening tools and list effective treatment approaches. * Discuss maternal depression with families and provide appropriate management and referrals.

At the end of the program, participants should be able to: • Describe research findings on folic acid and other B-complex vitamins and neurodevelopmental outcomes, including brain structure, cognition, and behavior • Identify how genetic variation affects human disease, and how genetic therapies are being developed for neurodevelopmental disorders • Review recent evidence for the efficacy and effectiveness of pharmacologic agents and biomedical treatments for autism spectrum disorders...

This program is part of is part of the 2011 Fall Conference: Clinical Masterclass Bundle, please click “Access Activity” to view the entire program listing. 1. Discuss common urologic urgencies. 2. Identify key elements of the patient history and physical examination of patients with urologic disorders. 3. Learn the approach to diagnosis & initial management of urologic disorders. 4. Explain indications for emergency intervention for urologic disorders. 5. Develop a plan to ensure yo...

This course is designed to review the current therapies available for the most common disorders seen by both neurologists and neurosurgeons, including: cerebrovascular disorders, epilepsy, chronic pain and movement disorders. Participants will not only learn about the latest pharmacological agents and interventional therapies used to treat these diseases, but also how to develop an effective treatment strategy utilizing a multi-disciplinary team. Participants will also have the opportunity...

This program is part of is part of the 2011 Fall Conference: Clinical Masterclass Bundle, please click “Access Activity” to view the entire program listing At the conclusion of Oral/Dental Cases, attendees should understand: 1. Describe the common pitfalls during treatment of oral and dental disorders in the urgent care. 2. Differentiate when and to whom patients with common oral/dental disorders should follow up. 3. Explain the current treatment trends for oral and dental disorders i...

This interactive course is designed to provide the novice hand therapist to the more experienced hand therapist knowledge about the anatomical structures affected by, the pathological processes involved, and management of cumulative trauma disorders.

Sleep disorders affect the quality of life for many seniors. This presentation offers a review of sleep stages and the effect of aging on sleep quality and quantity, a model for assessment of insomnia and a discussion of pharmalogic as well as non-pharmacologic interventions to improve sleep. Other sleep disorders, such as restless leg syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea, will also be discussed. This is an audio presentation. Please make sure your volume is adjusted accordingly

Although the chest radiograph remains the first-line imaging test for the evaluation of patients with suspected thoracic disorders, newer imaging modalities such as CT, high-resolution CT, MR, and PET imaging are playing an increasing role. There is a need to provide radiologists and clinicians with up-to-date information on the appropriate use of these various thoracic imaging methods for the diagnosis of various thoracic disorders. There is also a need to teach and assess basic skills of che...

The purpose of this course is to provide updates on the assessment and treatment of motor disorders commonly seen in physiatric practice, including spasticity, dystonia, and other related conditions. Emphasis will be placed on the practical aspects of managing these conditions instead of the theoretical. This activity includes adapted sessions from the 2008 AAPM&R Annual Assembly Preconference Course entitled Advanced Assessment and Management Skills for Spasticity, Dystonia, and Related Mo...

This workshop takes the participants through a paradigm shift in how they look at common upper extremity cumulative trauma conditions. It will review current evidence and challenge clinical reasoning related to treatment of common cumulative trauma disorders in the upper extremity. The course will expand evaluation and treatment skills using sound anatomical and kinesiological principles. Difficult concepts regarding the kinetic chain are broken down and made clear. This course is designed for...

Esophageal disorders may significantly impact the comfort, safety and nutritional status of the elderly nursing home resident. It is important for the Dysphagia Therapist to be able to differentiate symptoms of esophageal dysfunction from other problems that interfere with eating. This course is designed as an overview of the diagnoses, assessment procedures and treatment options for esophageal dysphagia.

Current Approaches to Common Neuromuscular Problems This book covers the conceptual framework for patient history and physical examination for common neuromuscular disorders, the strengths and limitations of the needle EMG examination in the evaluation of these disorders, and the anatomy and physiology of peripheral nerve and muscle and the pathophysiologic changes that occur with common neuromuscular disorders. This course book covers the approach to patients with generalized weakness, radicu...

This is an introductory to intermediate level course designed for the therapist who wants to develop foundational knowledge and treatment skills for working with children with Sensory Processing Disorders. The course provides essential, practical information which will enhance your ability to provide intensive, goal-directed and effective therapy to children with sensory challenges. The initial lessons focus on understanding basic terms and theories behind sensory integrative treatment. Bec...

At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Read feline body language 2. Understand the motivation behind feline aggression problems 3. Obtain the basic concepts behind treating common aggression problems

Severe sepsis and septic shock present the clinician with a difficult management situation. The patients are usually unstable and may rapidly progress to ARDS, MODS and death. There are evidence-based guidelines available to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of these disorders. This course outlines some of the current recommendations and suggestions by the Society of Critical Care Medicine and other experts experienced in treating patients with these disorders.

Nancy Krebs is a Lessac Master Teacher, one of only five in the world today. She has been teaching the Lessac Four Week Intensive since 1995 (until 2010 with the late Arthur Lessac), and has been Co-Director of the Intensive since 2001. She has designed and developed several other workshops for the Lessac Training & Research Institute such as the Teacher Training and the Introductory One-Week Workshop, as well as shorter versions as needed. She has been the senior voice instructor in the th...

This program is part of is part of the 2011 Fall Conference: Clinical Masterclass Bundle, please click “Access Activity” to view the entire program listing. 2011 Fall Conference: Lower Extremity Fractures At the conclusion of Lower Extremity Fractures, attendees should understand: 1. Understand the approach to diagnosis of various lower extremity fractures. 2. Differentiate common inflammatory disorders involving the lower extremity. 3. Discuss basic urgent care treatment of common ...