CNA112 - Swallowing Disorders (0.5 HR)

This course aims to enable the CNA to better understand dysphagia by recognizing signs and symptoms of the disorder and the interventions in patient care needed to aid medication administration, prevent aspiration, maintain hydration, provide adequate nutrition, and aid medication administration.

Objectives:
1. Identify the stages of the swallowing process.
2. Define dysphagia and its common causes.
3. List signs and symptoms of dysphagia.
4. Define aspiration and aspiration pneumonia.
5. Identify treatment approaches used for the dysphagic patient.
6. Identify actions the CNA can implement to promote adequate hydration and nutrition.

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.