Mitigating Medication Interactions in Individuals with Pill Dysphagia
Mitigating Medication Interactions in Individuals with Pill Dysphagia
- December 10th at 7:00 pm EST
- January 7th at 12:30 pm EST
- January 21st at 7:00 pm EST
- February 11th at 12:30 pm EST
- February 23rd at 7:00 pm EST
This course explores current practices in medication administration for pill dysphagia and Medication Intake Problems (M.I.P.). Participants will learn about food and liquid interactions, risks of crushing pills, and effective solutions for safe medication delivery, ensuring optimal patient and provider safety.
Learning Outcomes:
Following completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify current practices in medication administration when pill dysphagia or Medication Intake Problems (M.I.P.)
- Describe the interactions encountered when medications are given with food and liquids other than plain water.
- Identify the risks to the patient and the health care provider when pills are given in a crushed form.
- Describe solutions for safe and effective medication administration when pill dysphagia or M.I.P is present.
Time Ordered Agenda
- 0-5 minutes: What is pill dysphagia or Medication Intake Problems (M.I.P.)?
- 5-10 minutes: Current practices in medication administration
- 10-20 minutes: Medication interactions and risks to the patient and health care provider with medication administration.
- 20-25 minutes: Solutions for safe medication administration when pill dysphagia or M.I.P. is present
- 25-30 minutes: Question and answer period and post-test
If you would like a Certificate of Completion or your participation reported to ASHA for ASHA CEUs, you must complete this form.
The link to the form will also be sent to you in the registration confirmation email.
Satisfactory completion:
To complete this course and receive a certificate of completion, the learner must:
- Attend the entire course. No partial credit will be awarded.
- Complete a post-test with 80% accuracy or higher.
Content Disclosure: Descriptions and use of the medical device Gloup will be discussed in the course. No other medical devices will be discussed.
Special accommodations: If any special accommodations are required or requested, please send those to info@patcommedical.com at least 3 days prior to the course.
Cancellation and Refund Policy: This course can be cancelled for a full refund up to 24 hours before the course. Please see our full policies here.
Savannah Moore was born and raised in Wooster, Ohio, and received her Master’s in Speech Language Pathology at The University of Akron. She currently lives in Jacksonville, Florida. Savannah is a passionate SLP with experience in the post-acute and outpatient settings. She has been working for PatCom Medical as a Clinical Specialist for a year and a half and loves being able to provide support and positive experiences for SLPs and other medical professionals gaining access to instrumental assessments.
Disclosures:
Financial: Salary from PatCom Medical USA Inc.
Non-Financial: None
Katie Decker is a Clinical Specialist with PatCom Medical where she focuses on providing clinicians nationwide with access to state-of-the-art swallowing and voice diagnostic equipment to enhance their practice and patient care. She has previously worked in a variety of medical setting including owning and operating a Mobile FEES business in Iowa.
Disclosures:
Financial: Salary from PatCom Medical USA Inc.
Non-Financial: None
Samantha Kuehner is a Clinical Specialist with PatCom Medical, where she supports clinicians and providers in accessing advanced dysphagia diagnostics. Given her extensive experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center, Samantha brings a deep understanding of clinical practice and patient care. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and helping others enhance their expertise in dysphagia management.
Disclosures:
Financial: Salary from PatCom Medical USA Inc.
Non-Financial: None
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Live-virtual
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0.5
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United States
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Reviews (3)
- AS
Very good presentation!
Abigail S•June 2025•
- EB
"Mitigating Medication Interactions in Individuals with Pill Dysphagia" is an informative course. The information is valuable and immediately applicable to clinical practice.
Ed B•April 2025•
- VC
I never received instructions on how to attend the course, so I was unable to attend
Valerie C•April 2025•
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Mitigating Medication Interactions in Individuals with Pill Dysphagia
Mitigating Medication Interactions in Individuals with Pill Dysphagia
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