Date

April 30, 2021 - May 1, 2021

Description

In this cutting edge continuing education course, participants will learn the E3 model of care for tethered oral tissues.  This includes relevant background information on how tethered oral tissues affect oral function from birth to maturity.  The course format includes lecture, video/photograph examples, case studies, pre and post assessment activities, demonstrations, and hands-on application of techniques in an interactive atmosphere where questions and discussion are welcomed.  This course is a specialty training that is targeted for the oral function professional including  Speech-Language Pathologists and Assistants, Occupational Therapists and Assistants, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapists, and Lactation Consultants and Counselors.  However, this training is appropriate for other professionals including Pediatricians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Dental Hygienists, Dentists and Assistants, Dietitians, Physical Therapists and Assistants, Early Intervention Specialists, Osteopaths, Otolaryngologists, Chiropractors, Applied Behavior Analysts, and Psychologists to learn about tethered oral tissues and make appropriate referrals.  Participants who complete the training in its entirety with optional listing on the Chrysalis Orofacial website as a “TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Trained” professional.  Participants who complete the training in its entirety will be granted permission to use and display “TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training” logo, as a designation to the public of their completion of the training.

Location: New Orleans, LA

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: Zach Henning

Contact Phone: 864-383-8634

Presenters: Autumn R. Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, IBCLC

# of CEU Credits: 1.4

Date

April 30, 2021 - May 1, 2021

Description

VitalStim Therapy and Beyond: DINES (Dynamic Integration of NMES and Exercise for Swallowing) This accredited hands-on competency course will focus on the muscle physiology, kinesiology, and pathology of the normal and abnormal swallowing mechanisms as it changes across infancy, through childhood and into adulthood. The principles of NMES will be taught in tandem with active dysphagia exercise therapy. NMES for Dysphagia protocols, using FDA cleared devices, will be covered against the backdrop of neurophysiology of the swallowing mechanism and available research. Adjustments to NMES parameters – frequency, phase duration, duty cycle, and more – will be incorporated in specific treatment protocols and extensively practiced in hands-on lab sessions. Cases will be evaluated using the impairment model (pathology; symptoms; signs; dysfunctions; and impairments) and treatment planning will be practiced. Participants will receive one-on-one attention from two experienced instructors, a dysphagia expert and an electrical stimulation expert. Instructors will deliver relevant information on FDA clearance and clinical options relevant to different equipment options available today to better equip clinicians in the ever-changing world of NMES for the treatment of pediatric and adult dysphagia. Participants who successfully complete this course will leave as a skilled VitalStim Provider and DINES Provider with the confidence and building blocks needed to implement a successful NMES for dysphagia therapy program.

Location: El Paso, TX

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: CIAO Seminars

Contact Phone: 888-909-CIAO (2426)

Presenters: Penny Head, PT, MS, SCS, ATC Karin Mitchell, M.A. CCC-SLP

# of CEU Credits: 16 Hours

Date

May 21, 2021 - May 22, 2021

Description

Feeding and swallowing problems in infants and young children are typically complex and result from a combination of factors including issues that can make eating painful or difficult. In order to successfully remediate feeding problems, clinicians must understand how medical and nutritional issues can contribute to feeding disorders and use a comprehensive approach to intervention. The CAN-EAT Approach© is a 2-day workshop focusing on medical, nutritional, and therapeutic strategies for children with pediatric feeding disorders.   In the CAN-EAT Approach© “CAN” stands for comfort and nutrition which come first. Day one will focus on strategies to build GI comfort and good growth as well as explore other medical issues that interfere with feeding progression. Day two will focus on therapeutic strategies from a variety of philosophies. “EA” represents establishing acceptance of the spoon or easy textures. Then “T” stands for therapy for skill development and feeding progression. Therapeutic strategies for common feeding problems will be explored in depth through lecture and video demonstration.

Location: Web Conference

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: Scott Boston

Contact Phone: 1-800-791-0262 ext 1

Presenters: KRISTEN BRACKETT, MS, SLP/CCC

# of CEU Credits: 1.6

Date

May 21, 2021 - May 22, 2021

Description

Feeding and swallowing problems in infants and young children are typically complex and result from a combination of factors including issues that can make eating painful or difficult. In order to successfully remediate feeding problems, clinicians must understand how medical and nutritional issues can contribute to feeding disorders and use a comprehensive approach to intervention. The CAN-EAT Approach© is a 2-day workshop focusing on medical, nutritional, and therapeutic strategies for children with pediatric feeding disorders. In the CAN-EAT Approach© “CAN” stands for comfort and nutrition which come first. Day one will focus on strategies to build GI comfort and good growth as well as explore other medical issues that interfere with feeding progression. Day two will focus on therapeutic strategies from a variety of philosophies. “EA” represents establishing acceptance of the spoon or easy textures. Then “T” stands for therapy for skill development and feeding progression. Therapeutic strategies for common feeding problems will be explored in depth through lecture and video demonstration. Information is applicable to infants and children from birth to 21 (class will discuss infants but is not focused on infant feeding issues).

Location: Asheville, NC (Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park)

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: Scott Boston

Contact Phone: 1-800-791-0262 ext 1

Presenters: KRISTEN BRACKETT, MS, SLP/CCC

# of CEU Credits: 1.6

Date

May 21, 2021 - May 22, 2021

Description

Feeding difficulties in the NICU are common and can be challenging for even experienced therapists. Premature infants and medically fragile/sick newborns are unique from typically developing healthy newborns. An appreciation of their fragile and immature sub systems, maturation of these subsystems around feeding and swallowing, as well as our ability to impact these systems, are required to be a successful clinician serving this population. This two day seminar will provide a strong foundation in evidence based information, theory and critical analysis of: sub system analysis, swallowing safety and function, appropriate and effective therapeutic interventions, family/caregiver engagement and discharge planning. Infant’s communication skills, positioning impact on feeding and swallowing, pre-feeding skills, therapeutic feeding trials, bottle and breast feeding, family involvement, and feeding in palliative care will also be discussed. Along with interactive lectures; videos, pictures, case studies, demonstrations and activities will be used to further expand learning opportunities and empower participants as feeding therapists with this fragile population in the NICU and beyond.

Location: Online

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: CIAO Seminars

Contact Phone: 888-909-2426

Presenters: Karin Mitchell, M.A. CCC-SLP

# of CEU Credits: 14.5 hours (1.45 CEUs)

Date

June 4, 2021 - June 5, 2021

Description

Feeding and swallowing disorders can be challenging. This engaging course teaches participants problem-solving skills to treat children and infants who have complex feeding disorders, including difficulties with airways, GI tract, nutrition, hydration, advancing feeding, tube feeding/weaning, lip/tongue tie, barriers to oral feeding, and ways to overcome picky eating habits, thus, improving functional outcomes.

Location: Live Webinar

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: Education Resources, Inc.

Contact Phone: 800-487-6530

Presenters: Joan Arvedson, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA Honors & Fellow

# of CEU Credits: Complete Both Sessions for 14 Contact Hours (1.4 CEUs)

Date

June 5, 2021 - June 6, 2021

Description

Jennifer Jones’ new course was created due to multiple requests for a course that addresses assessing and treating children with more involved feeding disorders. The complex medical issues and frustrating behavioral refusals that lead to profound dysphagia are discussed based on current research. The process of completing an educated, differential diagnosis, developing the appropriate treatment plan and performing treatment techniques are the focal points of this course. Dr. Jones teaches a step-by-step process in increasing preferred foods for the pickiest little eater and also how to treat pharyngeal dysphagia without the luxury of the instrumental exam. The class includes case presentations with treatment protocols. This course is designed to provide therapists with the tools to treat difficult dysphagia clients immediately upon returning to work.

Location: Online

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: CIAO Seminars

Contact Phone: 888-909-CIAO (2426)

Presenters: Dr. Jennifer Jones

# of CEU Credits: 13.75 Hours

Date

June 11, 2021 - June 12, 2021

Description

Participants will learn to assess infants as well as strategies to treat swallowing dysfunction, respiration and flow issues, complications with down syndrome, and transitions from tube to oral feeding. The course will also address foundational feeding skills, breastfeeding issues, and gastroesophageal reflux. ERI is partnering with Mary Bridge Children’s Therapy to offer this webinar

Location: Live Webinar

This event is a: Workshop, Conference, Webinar

Contact Name: Education Resources, Inc.

Contact Phone: 8004876530

Presenters: Robin Glass Robin Glass, MS, OTR, IBCLC and Lynn Wolf, MOT, OTR, IBCLC practice occupational therapy at Seattle Children's Hospital in Seattle, WA. Their clinical specialty is the treatment of infants, both as hospital inpatients and outpatients with a strong focus on feeding issues. They are NDT trained and Board Certified Lactation Consultants, with extensive national and international experience speaking about the infant feeding. Both hold clinical faculty appointments at the University of Washington. Ms. Glass and Ms. Wolf have authored numerous journal articles as well as the book Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Infancy: Assessment and Management. They were recipients of the National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT) Pioneer Award in 2015. Lynn Wolf Lynn Wolf, MOT, OTR, IBCLC practices occupational therapy at Seattle Children's Hospital in Seattle, WA. Her clinical specialty is the treatment of infants, both as hospital inpatients and outpatients with a strong focus on feeding issues. She is NDT trained and a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, with extensive national and international experience speaking about the infant feeding. She holds clinical faculty appointments at the University of Washington. Lynn, together with Robin Glass has authored numerous journal articles as well as the book Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Infancy: Assessment and Management. Lynnand Robin, were recipients of the National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT) Pioneer Award in 2015.

# of CEU Credits: Complete both sessions for 14 contact hours (1.4 CEUs)

Date

June 11, 2021 - June 12, 2021

Description

Learn in-depth knowledge of the developmental consequences and physiologic obstacles for infants born with Cardiac, Respiratory and/or Neurologic Diagnoses. Application of advanced critical thinking skills will be a strong focus. Topics approached from a neuroprotective framework will include handling, positioning, oral care, feeding/swallowing and sensory processing. Videos and real-life experience will make this course engaging, interactive and functional.

Location: Live Webinar

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Phone: 800-487-6530

Presenters: Anjanette Lee, MS, CCC/SLP, CNT, NTMTC

# of CEU Credits: This course meets the criteria for 14 contact hours (1.4) CEUs, Intermediate Level.

Date

June 25, 2021 - June 26, 2021

Description

Description:

As healthcare providers wanting rapid results to help our patients, a synchronized team approach is the best way to achieve that. Helping patients often requires multiple specialists to work together for best outcomes. Our collaborative and methodical approach allows us to view the whole patient and implement comprehensive care. This approach provides more predictable results and outcomes, while navigating the topography of TOTs in the healthcare community.  See implementation of the E3 Model of Care with patients (infant, child, and adult) on their journey from initial evaluation, education, and execution of a treatment plan.  Real patients, real evaluations, real surgeries in this course!  This course is an advanced specialty training that is targeted for Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapists, Lactation Consultants, Physicians and Dentists.  Join us for this first-of-its-kind learning adventure in beautiful Greenville, South Carolina!

 Objectives:

–        Encourage collaboration between healthcare providers

–        Understand WHY accountability is crucial for successful outcomes

–        Provide date and documentation for HOW and WHY a release is recommended

–        Remove the controversy associated with a release by providing a road map to get to the proper destination

 What’s Included?

– Breakfast, Lunch, and refreshments throughout both days of the course

-Happy Hour Networking

-Course Materials (digital and print)  including specific forms and marketing for your practice

-Laser Surgery and Safety Certification

-Hands-on Laser Wet Lab

Instructors:

Ann Bynum, DDS

Dr. Ann Bynum is originally from Ocala, Florida.  She did her undergraduate training at Florida State University.  She then attended dental school at the University of Iowa, where she met her husband, Dr. Matt Bynum.  She did two further years of training in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas.  Dr. Ann Bynum moved to Greenville, South Carolina in 1997 and opened her practice in Simpsonville.  She has three children of her own (all boys!!) and understands and appreciates the arts of pediatric dentistry and parenting!  Although she had used lasers for much of her dental career, in 2013 she began her journey to learn about TOTs and how best to treat them. She has been helping families in the Upstate of South Carolina and surrounding areas for over 6 years with the help of a wonderful supportive team of SLPs, IBCLCs, OTs, PTs, COMs and DCs.  Dr. Bynum is a Diplomat of the ABPD, a member of the SSPD, the AAPD, and the ADA.  She has lectured and written numerous articles on customer service, marketing, leadership and teamwork over the years.  She enjoys spending time with her husband and their three boys, Matthew, Luke, and John.  She enjoys working ON her practice and travelling.

 Autumn R. Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, IBCLC

Autumn R. Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC is a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She is a Certified Orofacial Myologist® through the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM). She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.  She graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders. Autumn R. Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC is currently appointed and in good standing as an Assistant Professor within the voluntary faculty series in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences. She was a Founding Board Member for the International Consortium for Oral Ankylofrenula Professionals (ICAP).  Autumn is a member of the American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology (AAPPSPA).   Autumn specializes in orofacial function and development throughout the lifespan.  Autumn is Founder of Chrysalis Orofacial, which functions to serve a patients and provide continuing education to colleagues globally.  Autumn is married to Dr. Zach Henning and they have a daughter Makena Grace Henning.  They reside in the Greenville (Greer), South Carolina with their beloved cats.  Her hobbies include travel, reading, church, and any activity with family!

Location: Greenville, SC

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: Zach Henning

Contact Phone: 864-383-8634

Presenters: Autumn R. Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, IBCLC Ann Bynum, DDS

# of CEU Credits: Please contact event host for details.