Dysphagia at End of Life

This course consists of one presentation with supporting documents. 

This seminar will discuss oral feeding difficulties and dilemmas with emphasis on practical care at the end of life. Illustrative case studies will be an integral component of this course. Several pre-recorded videofluoroscopic examinations are included at the end of the video for self-review and practice.

This course is offered for 0.3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional area).

CEU Credits and Prices

• You will receive a certificate of completion from BRS-S within three weeks of completing the application and submitting to BRS-S.
• ASHA CEU credits will be processed through the Specialty Board on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders and submitted to ASHA twice yearly; on March 31 and September 30. For example: if you participant in the course in October, your credits will not be processed until the following year.
• The regular price for the course is $75.00
  • BRS-S members get a 25% discount - get the coupon code by logging onto your account at swallowingdisorders.org.
  • Students get a 50% discount, contact Karen Schnieder  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  for the coupon code.
  • Groups of four or more get a 50% discount, contact Karen Schnieder This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for the coupon code.

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Presenter

Paula A. Sullivan, M.S., CCC-SLP, BRS-S
Malcom Randall VA Center

Ms. Sullivan is a Speech-Language Pathologist with the Malcom Randall VA Center, Gainesville, Florida. She is a Board Recognized Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders. Paula's primary clinical and research focus is in the area of swallowing disorders in geriatrics, head and neck cancer and end of life care. Paula authored and co-authored numerous chapters and publications on dysphagia management in head and neck cancer and at end of life. Book contributions include Swallowing Intervention in Oncology and Easy-to-Swallow, Easy-to-Chew Cookbook. Paula is former Coordinator of ASHA's Division 13, Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders. She is an ASHA Fellow.

Agenda

• Dysphagia and nutritional challenges in palliative care (1 hour, 45 minutes)
• Oral feeding difficulties and dilemmas (30 minutes)
• Decision making process and support– a guide to practical care (45 minutes) 

Learning Objectives

After completing this session you will be able to: 

• Discuss outcomes relevant to feeding tube placement at end of life
• Learn a framework for guiding the decision-making process and support to patients and families regarding feeding at the end of life.

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