NMES & sEMG in Dysphagia Management: The Guardian Way® (eLearning + Live Lab) Schedule
Pediatrics and Adults
Course Schedule
This course is offered for .65 ASHA CEUs in a self-study + live lab format
Time is approximated
| 40 Mins | Module 1 Introduction to course Fundamentals of Swallowing Assessment & Screening |
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| 20 Mins | Module 2 Cranial Nerve Assessment |
| 20 Mins | Module 3 Prevalence and Management of Swallowing Dysfunction in Adults and Children |
| 25 Mins | Module 4 Introduction to Electrotherapy Historical Research Examining the Evidence Current Evidence Challenges of Interpretation |
| 15 Mins | Module 5 Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) Fundamental Principles of Electrotherapy |
| 25 Mins | Module 6 Parameters: Definitions and Customization to Individualize Treatment |
| 15 Mins | Module 7 Neuroplasticity and Cortical Reorganization |
| 10 Mins | Module 8 The Guardian Way NMES Programs |
| 20 Mins | Module 9 Implementing The Guardian Way Protocol |
| 40 Mins | Module 10 Electrode Placement and Rationale Determining Candidacy, Contraindications, Precautions |
| 25 Mins | Module 11 Facial Stimulation Etiology of Facial Nerve Dysfunction Anatomy/Physiology Scoring Asymmetry Electrode Placements Rationale and Demonstration |
| 20 Mins | Module 12
Electrode Facts Materials and Construction Impedance and Independent Testing Goals of treatment, Typical session, Demonstration |
| 45 Mins | Module 13
sEMG Fundamental Principles Current Evidence Typical Therapy Session Demo |
| 15 Mins | Module 14 Documentation Competency Additional Resources |
| 30 Mins | Lab 1: sEMG Placing and Securing Electrodes Data Collection and Interpretation Use of the Guardian Suite App |
| 30 Mins | Lab 2: NMES with placement for pharyngeal dysphagia Skilled introduction of NMES Placing and Securing Electrodes Introducing the Current Assessing for Contraction Adjusting the Parameters |