Pediatric Swallowing & Feeding: Solving Problems with Complex Patients
Sunny Hill presents:
Pediatric Swallowing & Feeding:
Solving Problems with Complex Patients
Date: Thursday, April 19th & Friday, April 20th, 2012 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Chan Centre Auditorium 950 – West 28th Avenue, Vancouver
A two-day intensive workshop on clinical evaluation and intervention of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders with internationally renowned clinician, teacher, and researcher - Joan C. Arvedson, PhD, CCC/SLP, BRS-S, Program Coordinator of Feeding and Swallowing Services, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Infants and children with complex feeding and swallowing problems require that all professionals involved in their care have a thorough understanding of medical and health issues. The best assessment and evidence-based management decisions for these children and their families are made within an ethical framework so that adequate nutrition and pulmonary health are always top priorities in therapeutic decisions. Evaluation and management issues with case studies will be discussed through lecture, videotapes, and interactive discussions for problem solving across a range of ages and problems.
LEARNER OUTCOMES/EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
- Identify physiologic components of multiple systems (e.g., neurologic, airway, and gastrointestinal) that affect or are affected by swallowing and feeding deficits (Outcome measure: List 3 reasons why a stable airway is needed for oral feeding.)
- Analyze oral sensorimotor function/swallowing in an ethical framework taking into account health, medical, and developmental factors (Outcome measure: List 3 factors in a clinical feeding evaluation that would allow recommendations for oral feeding without the need for an instrumental examination.)
- Describe reasons for consideration of an instrumental swallow evaluation for infants and young children with neurologic impairments affecting swallowing (Outcome measure: List 3 criteria for referral for an instrumental swallow evaluation.)
- Incorporate information related to clinic and instrumental evaluation of swallowing along with health status into evidence-based decision making for management of infants and children with dysphagia (Outcome measure: List 3 primary findings that can aid in decision making related to whether a tube-fed child could increase oral feeding.)
To Register:
- Early Bird Registration – before February 29th, 2012: $325 (+ HST) per person
- Registration after February 29th, 2012: $375 (+ HST) per person
- Fees include course materials and breakfast and lunch both days. Payment may be made using VISA, MasterCard or cheque.
Online: To register and pay online with your VISA or MasterCard, go to the PHSA Learning Hub:
- Click “Sign Up for an Account” and follow the steps to create your Learning Hub account
- Click on the link in the login email to activate your account (you need a valid email address to register online)
- Click on “Find a course” and type in “Sunny Hill Pediatric Swallowing & Feeding Workshop”
- Complete your registration and payment
Register by mail: To register and pay by cheque, complete and return the linked PDF registration form. You may also register and pay by VISA or MC by mailing your completed form (mailing address on registration form)
Questions? Please contact Linda MacLean (Sunny Hill) at 604-453-8319 or by email LMacLean-02@cw.bc.ca