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The Role of NMES & sEMG in Dysphagia Management: Intensive Adult Training Course
ΔΙΟΡΓΑΝΩΤΗΣ: ΣΕΛΛΕ
ΤΥΠΟΣ: Σεμινάριο
ΠΟΛΗ: webinar
ΤΟΠΟΘΕΣΙΑ: webinar
ΗΜ/ΝΙΑ: 18/12/2015 - 18/12/2015
The Association of Scientists of Speech Pathology/Speech Therapy of Greece (SELLE) is happy to welcome you to the Webinar: “The Role of NMES & sEMG in Dysphagia Management: Intensive Adult Training Course” to be held on December 18th 2015.
The Guardian Way® training course pairs the principles of electrophysiology with traditional swallowing exercises in order to re-educate laryngeal muscles in patients with dysphagia. The course provides an overview of patient selection, a rationale for Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) parameter settings, and electrode placement.
This presentation will focus exclusively on The Guardian Way® and will not include information regarding similar or related electrotherapy devices.
Learning Objectives:
• Define NMES and describe the properties of electrical stimulation and its impact of the electricity on muscle tissue.
• Define sEMG and describe its function in detecting the electricity of muscle movement.
• Identify the medical conditions for which NMES is indicated for the treatment of dysphagia.
• Determine candidacy criteria for use of NMES for the treatment of dysphagia.
• Identify the characteristics of the NMES stimulation unit and discuss the importance of the properties of electrodes.
• Discuss and demonstrate the application of the Guardian therapeutic protocol in the treatment of dysphagia
• Describe and justify why there is a continued need for traditional swallowing exercises in conjunction with NMES.
• Explain why adjustable electrical stimulation parameters maximize therapeutic outcomes.
• Explain the rationale behind the electrical parameters of the Biber NMES Protocol.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills for patient education regarding the treatment of dysphagia and the use of NMES and sEMG.
Instructor
Marissa A. Barrera, M.S., MPhil, TSHH, MSCS, CCC-SLP Speech –Language Pathologist & Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist.
Ms. Barrera is the owner of New York Neurogenic Speech-Language Pathology, P.C., and co-owner of the Aspire Center for Health + Wellness, New York City’s largest health & wellness center. She is a licensed speech-language pathologist (NY/NJ) & Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS) with extensive training in the evaluation & treatment of individuals with neurologic conditions. She is certified in the delivery of LSVT LOUD® and serves as a national training course instructor for Guardian™ by Spectramed. Ms. Barrera has previously worked in a variety of settings including, hospitals, outpatient rehab, home care & private practice. She has several publications in peer reviewed journals & has given invited lectures at both the local & international level. Ms. Barrera teaches at CUNY, Lehman College’s graduate program for Speech-Pathology where she teaches adult neurogenic coursework. In 2008, she became a NY state representative for the National Aphasia Association. In addition, Ms. Barrera sits of the Clinical Advisory Council for the NYC chapter of the National MS Society and the Clinical Advisory Board for the MSF. In 2010 she was the recipient of the MS Rehabilitation Fellowship and in 2012, Ms. Barrera was invited to serve as distinguished faculty for the Consortium of MS Centers.
Read Marissa’s Professional CV (link to the file)
Official Workshop’s Language is English.
The participants will receive:
• Aspire 2 (NMES / sEMG Device) with Carrying Case
• 1 Set of Electrodes
• Electronic Notes
• Certificate of Attendance signed by the instructor
• ASHA CEU’s
You can register for the Webinar filling out the Registration Form you can find here (link to the word file)
This course is offered for 1.35 ASHA CEUs (Advanced level, Professional area)
