Feeding Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Beyond: An Overview - Part 2
Course: #9555Level: Introductory 1 Hour 2662 Reviews
This is Part 2 of a two-part series. SLPs involved in the care of infants with feeding and swallowing difficulties provide assessment and treatment to promote safe, positive feeding experiences. This course will describe assessment procedures and evidence-based treatment techniques that can be implemented with these infants, including a discussion of breastfeeding management.
Part 1: Course 9554
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Introductory, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; IL EITP/1.0; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the key elements of assessment for infants with feeding and swallowing difficulties.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the key elements of intervention for infants with feeding and swallowing difficulties.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain the role of the SLP in regard to breastfeeding management.
Course created on December 22, 2020
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-30 Minutes | Assessment components |
| 30-55 Minutes | Treatment considerations |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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Jennifer Pusins
CScD CCC-SLP, BCS-S, IBCLC
Dr. Pusins is a speech-language pathologist and board-certified lactation consultant who specializes in infant/pediatric feeding and swallowing. She also has been awarded board certification in swallowing disorders from the American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders. She has extensive experience in the area of infant/pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders and has worked in both the outpatient and inpatient settings, including the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Currently, Dr. Pusins is an Associate Professor/Clinical Supervisor teaching graduate-level courses and supervising graduate students during their clinical practicum.
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Introductory Level
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