Overview

This one-hour webinar will provide a comprehensive discussion of current thickening practices for managing dysphagia in infant populations. It will feature a thorough review of the current state of the evidence in support of using thickened liquids. Participants will enjoy a clinically focused discussion with information that can be immediately applied to their practice setting. Target audience includes OT, SLP, PT, RN, MD and other healthcare professionals involved in infant feeding.

Learning Outcomes

After attending this webinar, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe at least one benefit of using thickened liquid for infant populations.
2. List at least 2 products that caregivers can use to safely thicken expressed human milk (EHM) and formula.
3. Determine at least 2 common challenges to achieving the desired thickness level.

Timed Agenda

• 1:00 – 1:05 Introduction to the topic
• 1:05 – 1:15 Support using thickened liquids for infants with dysphagia and reflux
• 1:15 – 1:25 Types of thickening agents and review of their appropriateness for application in infant populations
• 1:25 – 1:45 Empirical evidence supporting the use of thickened liquids for infants with dysphagia
• 1:45 – 1:55 Challenges and possible solutions for the successful implementation of thickened liquid recommendations in infant populations
• 1:55 – 2:00 Question/Answer period

Instructional Method

The live webinar includes a lecture, PowerPoint slides, handouts, a question-and-answer session, learning assessment, and course evaluation. The on-demand webinar includes lecture, PowerPoint slides, handouts, a recorded question-and-answer session, learning assessment, and course evaluation.

Course Completion Requirements

To receive education credit, the learner must view the entire webinar, complete the course evaluation, and complete the post-webinar learning assessment. Login and logout times will be recorded and documented.

Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Feeding Consultants is an ASHA CE Approved Provider of continuing education. This live webinar is offered at 0.10 CEUs, Intermediate, Professional level. No partial credit awarded. ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply ASHA endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

ASHA CEUs available for the live webinar on October 24, 2024 only.

Nursing: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #16677 for 1 Contact Hour. Participant required to attend 80% of the activity to receive CE.

Dr. Brown’s Medical is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval #XX. This webinar is offered at 0.1 CEUs, educational level, Intermediate. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Notes

For questions re: webinars or CE credit, please contact us at medinfo@drbrownsmedical.com

For ADA accommodations, please call: 844.967.6767

Cancellation policy: If Dr. Brown’s Medical is unable to provide webinar at stated date and time, the registered learner will be notified via email of rescheduled date. Contact us at medinfo@drbrownsmedical.com to review the course cancellation policy.