Preventing Aspiration in Vulnerable Populations
Preventing Aspiration in Vulnerable Populations is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 02/23/2023
Date of Most Recent Review: 02/23/2023
Course Termination/ Update Date: 12/31/2026
Description:
Swallowing is a complex process that can be disrupted by many conditions that increase the risk of aspiration. Dangerous complications that can be prevented include aspiration pneumonitis and aspiration pneumonia. Due to the prevalence of the population at risk for aspiration, all healthcare professionals must recognize risk factors, screen, and intervene to protect their patients.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to provide nurses, speech-language pathologists, respiratory therapists, and physicians with education about how to identify patients at risk for aspiration and protect patients from aspirating.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Identify the stages of normal swallowing and how they can be disrupted.
• Identify risk factors for aspiration.
• Describe strategies to reduce the risk of aspiration.
