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SUMMARY:The Biber Protocol® Certificate Practitioner Certificate training on dysphagia rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION:This training course pairs the principles of electrophysiology with traditional swallowing exercises in order to re-educate laryngeal muscles in patients with dysphagia. The course provides an overview of patient selection\, a rationale for Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) parameter settings\, and electrode placement.\nCourse Learning Outcomes:\nUpon successful completion of the training course\, clinicians will be able to:\n• Explain Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)\n• Describe the properties of electrical stimulation and its impact on muscle tissue\n• Describe the patient selection criteria for which NMES is indicated for the treatment of dysphagia\n• Identify the characteristics of NMES\n• Discuss the properties of Electrodes\n• Discuss and demonstrate the application of therapeutic protocol in the treatment of dysphagia • Describe and justify why there is a continued need for traditional swallowing exercises in conjunction with the therapeutic protocol\n• Explain why adjusting the electrical parameters of the Biber Protocol is so important\n• Demonstrate effective communication skills in patient education and allied health professionals regarding the candidacy and use of NMES for the treatment of dysphagia\n\nTraining Course Instructor: Teresa Biber\, M.S.\, CCC-SLP\n\nCourse Details:\n1. Pre-course by Pre-recorded Video\n   3 hours\n2. Live Course via online platform (Zoom)\n    Schedule : 04/Dec/ 2021 (Sat) 9:00am-12:30pm (3.5 hours)\n3. Practical course by Local Instructor\n    11/ Dec/ 2021 (Sat) 9:30am – 12:00noon ( 2.5 hours)\n\nFor more details and registration\, click here.
URL:https://speechtherapy.org.hk/event/the-biber-protocol-certificate-practitioner-certificate-training-on-dysphagia-rehabilitation/
LOCATION:Online + Face-to-face practice session\, Flat 26B\, King Palace Plaza\, 55 King Yip Street\, Kwun Tong
CATEGORIES:Online Workshop,Workshop
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