Feeding Tubes and Implications for Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing

Due to medical advances, there is an increase in children who use a feeding tube to meet their daily nutritional needs. Are you aware of what the difference in the tube placement means for their ability to eat and swallow? Are you aware of the unique complications that each tube can present? Do you know how to be vigilant against these complications? This course is geared towards educating the therapists and caregivers of these children about the unique needs that feeding tubes bring to their child’s ability to eat and swallow.

Course Objectives

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Accreditation

ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

Intermediate Level

0.10 ASHA CEU

Speech Therapy PD is an approved provider with the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board, #PDP 481.

Course Timeline

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Course Disclosures

The content of this course is based on the research and experience of the presenter. You are responsible to do your own research to determine if the information and skills taught are appropriate for your clients/students/patients.