Foundations in Manual Therapy Seminars

Manual Therapy in Voice/Swallowing Disorders: Hands-On Online Course (1)

NOTE: ONLY PURCHASE THIS COURSE IF YOU HAVE ALREADY PURCHASED AND COMPLETED THE INTRODUCTION TO THE EVIDENCE AND APPROACH COURSE.  FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOU BEING UNENROLLED IN THIS COURSE. 

Course Description

The clinician learned to apply the techniques of manual therapy as a multifactorial method of impacting issues of voice and swallowing. By using a biopsychosocial approach, the SLP understood how a patient-led model optimizes clinical outcomes. Through lecture and demonstration videos, the SLP saw how theory flows into practice and was given opportunity to practice with a partner.

ASHA and NCBTMB Learning Objectives

After successful completion of this online module, the therapist will:

1.    Be offered the ability to apply an effective patient-directed method of manual therapy evaluation.

2.    Through observation of demonstrations and lab experiences, had the opportunity to explore the various hands-on treatment options in a manual therapy session, including cross handed, single handed, compression, gathering/lifting, and traction.

3.    Be exposed to multiple options and applications for effective treatment for the remediation of a variety of voice/swallowing and related disorders.

4.    Be asked to apply the learned material first with a partner at home, followed by incorporating the work into their caseload.

Successful completion of the course and associated award of ASHA CEUs and NCBTMB CEs are contingent upon:

1.    Completion of the full online course.

2.    A passing score on the two written multiple-choice examinations, given at both the completion of the Introductory module (10-question multiple choice examination ) and at end of the Hands-On module (5-question multiple choice examination). A grade of 80% or higher on both examinations is required to pass. 

3.    Failure to complete the course or pass the quiz will result in the forfeiture the ASHA CEUs.

Timed Agendas

0.82 hours:        Introduction to hands-on

0.67 hours:        Lower chest and respiratory diaphragm region

0.58 hours:        Upper chest and lower cervical region

0.78 hours:        Laryngeal and hyoid region

0.99 hours:        Anterior cervical region

0.39 hours:        Sublingual and submental region

0.65 hours:        Tongue region

0.47 hours:         Jaw and mouth region

0.24 hours:        Facial, bucchal, and lip region

0.51 hours:        Demonstrations and quiz

6.0 instructional hours

This course is offered for 0.6 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area)

Disclosures

Walt Fritz has the following relevant financial relationship to disclose: He receives royalties from similar course content delivered through Medbridge Massage, has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose, and there are no content disclosures or financial/in-kind disclosures.

Target Audience

Intended for SLPs/Voice Professionals, SLPAs, Massage Therapists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and other appropriately licensed health professionals.

While some approvals are already in place, CEUs for PTs/OTs will be approved on an as-needed basis, please inquire early.

Massage Therapy (NCBTMB and NYS MTs, 6.0 CE Hrs) are approved.