Course Code: REL-RTS-0-FSWPD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Determine common feeding and swallowing deficits seen in people with moderate and severe dementia.
Select appropriate interventions based on the stage of dementia and clinical presentation.
Outline:
Section 1: Effects of Dementia on Feeding and Swallowing
Feeding and Swallowing Across Dementia Stages
Screening Tools
Clinical Presentation
Instrumental Swallowing Evaluation
Impact of Feeding and Swallowing Deficits
Test Your Knowledge
Treatment Overview
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Interventions
Intervention Goals and Treatment Approaches
Selected Interventions
Test Your Knowledge
Mealtime Difficulty Interventions
Additional Treatment Considerations
Documentation Best Practices
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Clinical Scenarios
Ms. Wilson: Moderate Dementia
Mr. Welsh: Severe Dementia
Test Your Knowledge: Mrs. Reston
Test Your Knowledge: Mr. Abbey
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
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Subject Matter Expert: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of experience. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She has provided care to clients across the lifespan with diverse diagnostic conditions in settings including school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a contract therapy company, she developed training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology focusing on clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. Currently, she serves as the Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology at Relias, where she leverages her clinical expertise and analysis of published research. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Speech Language Pathologists; Introductory level Occupational Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.