NMES and sEMG in Dysphagia Management: The Guardian Way®

Pediatrics and Adults

Course Schedule

This course is offered for 1.3 ASHA CEUs in an interactive live webinar format

Live Interactive Virtual Training

Two-Day Schedule (Times in CST)

Day 1

40 MinsModule 1

Introduction to course
Fundamentals of Swallowing
Assessment & Screening
Quiz
20 MinsModule 2

Cranial Nerve Assessment
Quiz
20 MinsModule 3

Prevalence and Management of Swallowing Dysfunction in Adults and Children
Quiz
25 MinsModule 4

Introduction to Electrotherapy
Historical Research
Examining the Evidence
Current Evidence
Challenges of Interpretation
Quiz
15 MinsModule 5

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
Fundamental Principles of Electrotherapy
Quiz
25 MinsModule 6

Parameters: Definitions and Customization to Individualize Treatment
Quiz
15 Mins Module 7

Neuroplasticity and Cortical Reorganization
Quiz
10 MinsModule 8

The Guardian Way NMES Programs
Quiz
20 MinsModule 9

Implementing The Guardian Way Protocol
Quiz
40 MinsModule 10

Electrode Placement and Rationale
Determining Candidacy, Contraindications, Precautions
Quiz
25 MinsModule 11
Facial Stimulation
Etiology of Facial Nerve Dysfunction Anatomy/Physiology
Scoring Asymmetry
Electrode Placements
Rationale and Demonstration
Quiz
20 MinsModule 12

Electrode Facts Materials and Construction
Impedance and Independent Testing
Goals of treatment, Typical session, Demonstration
Quiz
45 Mins Module 13

sEMG Fundamental Principles Current Evidence
Typical Therapy Session Demo
Quiz
15 MinsModule 14
Documentation
Competency
Additional Resources
30 MinsLab 1: sEMG

Placing and Securing Electrodes
Data Collection and Interpretation
Use of the Guardian Suite App
30 MinsLab 2: NMES with placement for pharyngeal dysphagia

Skilled introduction of NMES
Placing and Securing Electrodes
Introducing the Current
Assessing for Contraction
Adjusting the Parameters
60 MinsLab 3: NMES with Facial placement
Placing and Securing the Electrodes
Facial Placement 1
Facial Placement 2
Assessing for Contraction
Adjusting the Parameters