The goal of this course is to update and enhance the skills and knowledge base of healthcare professionals, thereby increasing the quality and cost effectiveness of patient care.
Note: California RCPs - This course meets the requirements for CE for RCPs in California.
Course Publication Date:
September 16, 2019
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Denise L. Gray RN, MAS, BSN, CCM |
| Course No: | AIA081619 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Community & Home Health
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe the three phases of normal swallowing.
- Enumerate predisposing factors for aspiration in adults and elderly patients.
- The healthcare professional will be able to list strategies they can use to reduce the risk of aspiration.