CNA112 - Swallowing Disorders (0.5 HR)
The direct care worker will better understand dysphagia by recognizing the signs and symptoms of the disorder and actions to utilize with the dysphagia patient/resident/client.
Purpose: The direct care worker will better understand dysphagia by recognizing the signs and symptoms of the disorder and actions to utilize with the dysphagia patient/resident/client.
Objectives:
- Describe dysphagia.
- Explain the occurrence of dysphagia and the problems that can result;
- Describe causes of dysphagia;
- Explain aspiration pneumonia;
- List the signs and symptoms of dysphagia;
- Discuss approaches that can be taken with most dysphasic residents.
- Discuss fluid balance and the individual with dysphagia.
Continuing Education Credits: 0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 0.5 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.