Course Code: REL-ACU-0-DSPAS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Determine the outcomes of patients with acute stroke who experience dysphagia.
Identify the screening methods and exams used to assess dysphagia.
Recognize the role of the interprofessional team in improving dysphagia outcomes.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Stroke and Dysphagia
Topic Introduction
Incidence
Impact
Early Identification
Review
Summary
Section 3: Swallowing Screens
Topic Introduction
Understanding the Research
Review
Summary
Section 4: Types of Swallowing Screens
Introduction
The Yale Swallow Protocol (The 3 oz. Protocol)
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Stroke Dysphagia Screen (BJH-SDS)
Gugging Swallowing Screen (GUSS)
Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10)
4QT (4-Point Questionnaire Test)
Additional Swallow Screens
Review
Summary
Section 5: Diagnostic Exams
Screens vs. Diagnostic Exams
Diagnostic Examinations for Dysphagia
CSE
Instrumental Exams
Review
Summary
Section 6: Interprofessional Team Roles and Responsibilities
Case Study
The Interprofessional Team
Patient’s Caregiver or Family
Nurse
Speech-Language Pathologist
Stroke Coordinator
Hospitalist
Neurologist
Dietician
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
ReferencesInstructor: Amy Bonadies, RN, BSN
Amy Bonadies, RN, BSN has over ten years of nursing experience ranging from medical/surgical units to critical care, all within the acute care setting. She has worked in a variety of specialty areas with her primary focus being in neurological stepdown and intensive care units. She has also worked as a travel nurse, stroke response coordinator, charge nurse, preceptor, clinical coordinator, and supervisor throughout her career. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Barton College and has spent the last few years of her nursing career supervising and educating nurses in pre and post anesthesia care. Her desire to lead and effectively educate medical professionals has led her to become a SME course writer at Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Speech Language Pathologists; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.