Course Description
Course Description:
Esophageal Function, Dysfunction and Therapeutic Options course builds on your basic knowledge of the esophagus. The esophagus has an important role in swallowing, and it is important to understand the impact diseases/disorders have on its function. Evaluation tools such as the bedside swallow, MBS/FEES and BS give us a picture of what is or may be impacting the swallow. Esophageal scans done during the MBS and BS studies can provide more information regarding our patient’s complaints. Once a referral is made to the GI, our patients will have options to choose from – pharmacological treatments, surgical or endoscopic procedures – that may provide relief. These will be reviewed as well as the efficacy of the treatments discussed.
Accreditation Information:
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Course Outline:
Hour 1
- Overview of esophageal functioning and disorders/disease processes that have a known esophageal component
- Impact of aging on esophageal function
- Importance of a medication review as well as drug-drug, food-drug and herb-drug interaction
- Discussion of assessments that provide information on the function/dysfunction of the esophagus
Hour 2-4
- Discuss impact of disease/disorders/pathologies that affect esophageal function
- Present treatment options for each, including pharmacology, surgical procedures, and endoscopic procedures
- Discuss pros, cons, and efficacy of the treatment options as well as adverse effects
Course Goals & Objectives:
Course Goals:
This course is intended to provide the professional with increased knowledge of dysfunctions in various disorders, efficacious treatment options, and expected outcomes.
Professional Objectives:
- Identify role and function of the esophagus.
- Identify three assessment tools/studies that provide information on the function/dysfunction of the esophagus.
- Recognize the pros and cons for two treatment options for Barrett's Esophagus.
- Select an example of a motility disorder and treatment options.
- Identify two treatment options for reflux and the efficacy of each.
Disclosures:
SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND
"Seminar-On-Demand" course are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. All SOD courses are mobile ready.
Contact Hours: 4 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).
Target Audience: Speech Language Pathologist, Nurses
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Criteria for Completion: Criteria for Completion: A score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved
This course is offered for 0.40 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).
Personnel Disclosure:
Financial – Denise Dougherty is self-employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course.
Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.
Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service
Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.