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Supragastric Belching Evaluation and Treatment - Disclosure

Course Description

This course educated attendees regarding the pathophysiology and symptoms of gastric and supragastric belching. Course attendees were able to learn how speech language pathologists can implement effective evaluation and treatment for patients determined to have supragastic belching

Elements of Competence

Interview of the combined staff at the UW-Madison speech language pathologists, and identified a need for education in the area of evaluation and treatment of supragastric belching.

Objectives

1. Differentiate and define the pathophysiology of supragastric belching from gastric belching.

2. Identify and interpret key instrumental evaluation assessments including videofluoroscopic swallow study and pharyngeal manometry, which can assist with determining if belching is supragastric belching.

3. Identify relevant treatment options that speech language pathologists can offer and implement in patients identified to have supragastric belching.

Method of Participation

The estimated time to complete this online activity and exam is 1 hour(s). To receive credit, a passing grade of 100% is required on a short online quiz. You will have opportunities to retake the quiz to achieve a passing score. After you have completed your exam and evaluation you will be able to automatically print your credit letter.

Credit

ASHA Approved Provider

This activity is offered for 0.10 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area

Faculty

Amy Baillies, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Molly Knigge, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Faculty Disclosure

In compliance with requirements of ASHA's Continuing Education Board concerning transparency in course planning, delivery and marketing, below is information of speakers' financial and non-financial interests relevant to the content of their presentations.

Instructional Personnel/Guest Speakers

Lecturer: Amy Baillies, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Financial disclosures: Salary, Speech Language Pathologist, Swallow Expert, UW Health
Non-financial disclosures: None

Lecturer: Molly Knigge, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Financial disclosures: Speech Language Pathologist, Swallow Expert, UW Health
Owner, SwallowDx LLC
Non-financial disclosures: University of Wisconsin-Madison, research appointment

Commercial Support

There is no commercial support for this activity.

Computer Requirements

Free, current version of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome. Some older browsers could produce error messages or not display the content correctly.

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