September 23, 2022

Title: The Role of Speech-Language Pathology in the Management of Cognitive Impairment and Dysphagia for Rural Veterans

Presenter:  Joanne Yee, MS, CCC-SLP

Date / Time:  Friday, September 23 2022 12:00-1:00PM EST and 3:00-4:00PM EST

Register for either time

Program Description:
This live, knowledge-based program will provide an overview of speech-language pathology services suited to the needs of older adult Veterans. This session will focus on swallowing disorders/dysphagia and offers a case presentation demonstrating the use of specific strategies to facilitate care to address cognitive-communication goals and therapies for swallowing disorders for rural older adult Veterans.

Location:  Access the training at your computer workstation: Virtual Classroom will be entered through TMS and/or VHA Train

Registration links:

• VA Learner:  TMS-The Role of Speech-Language Pathology in the Management of Cognitive Impairment and Dysphagia for Rural Veterans.
  (TMS ID# 131004983)
  
  
• Non-VA Learner:  TRAIN-The Role of Speech-Language Pathology in the Management of Cognitive Impairment and Dysphagia for Rural Veterans.
  (TRAIN ID# 1105659)

Audience: Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, and other clinicians interested in the training

Modality: Virtual conference (webinar)  

Credit/hours: 1

Accreditations: ACCME, ACCME-NP, ACPE, ANCC, AOTA, APA, APTA, ASHA, ASWB, JAIPCE, NYSED-SW, NYSED-P

Questions? 
Sean Gamble, MBA
Employee Education System
E-mail: Sean.Gamble@va.gov    

This course is jointly offered by the Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care and the Veterans Health Administration Employee Education System.  Please forward this note to other VHA employees who might also be interested in this learning opportunity.

The Veterans Health Administration Employee Education System partners with clients in VHA’s program offices, Veterans Integrated Service Networks and facilities to provide quality workforce education and training that facilitates excellence in health care for our nation’s Veterans.  To learn more about EES and its programs, products and services, visit myees.lrn.va.gov (VA Intranet) or email the EES Customer Service Center at EESCSC@va.gov.