6 Hour Respiratory Muscle Strength Clinical Training Workshop (Reno/Lake Tahoe)
Course Description:
Join us in beautiful Lake Tahoe for this in-person course to gain a comprehensive understanding of the evidence supporting Respiratory Muscle Strength Training (RMST), including its safety considerations, appropriate patient populations, troubleshooting tips, and how to implement a program at your facility. This presentation will explore the principles and clinical applications of RMST, providing insights into its theoretical foundations, outcome data, and treatment strategies for various patient groups using both inspiratory and expiratory training devices. Traditional methods for managing respiratory, swallowing, and cough impairments will be reviewed, followed by an in-depth examination of the latest research on RMST techniques. The course includes extensive hands-on demonstrations and role-playing exercises for practical learning.
Financial Disclosures: Presenter is being paid a speaker fee for this presentation.
Content Disclosure: During the course, various RMST devices will be presented.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Identify key anatomical and physiologic components of respiratory, swallow and cough, determining the effectiveness of RMST for patient care
- Identify which patient populations respiratory muscle strength is considered effective
- Demonstrate the ability to assess key measures of respiratory muscle strength and describe how these measures relate to the development of respiratory muscle strength training protocols
- Demonstrate knowledge of available devices for respiratory muscle strength training and describe advantages & disadvantages of each, as well as applicability to specific patient groups
- To plan and implement respiratory muscle strength training protocols for patients
- Assess respiratory muscle strength training outcomes in terms of measures of respiratory muscle strength, swallow and cough
Course Agenda:
8:30 am – 9am Arrival and Sign in
9:00 am What is RMST : Review of Literature and peripheral mechanisms associated with inspiratory and expiratory strength training protocols. (1)
10:00 am Airway Protection: Review of anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, passive and active mechanisms of breathing and the physiology of cough and swallow. (1)
11:00 am Break
11:15 am Applications for Assessment & Treatment, Demonstration (Use, Troubleshooting, Measurement) Device types will be reviewed, assessment and treatment protocols for both inspiratory and expiratory pressure threshold training. Demonstration of devices. (1.75)
1:00pm Lunch
2:00pm Cases and Critical Thinking: Evidence based cases, group and randomized trials will be presented. (2.0)
4:00pm Q &A
Audience: Speech Pathologists, Respiratory Therapists, Physical Therapists
Additional Course Information:
Handouts will be available in digital format prior to the event.
Respiratory muscle strength training devices and assessment tools will be demonstrated.
Course attendees who meet the completion requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion
Directions to St. Mary’s Medical Center
Completions Requirements
In order to receive your certificate of completion you must:
- Attend the entire course
- Complete our course evaluation
Refund Policy
Aspire Products reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable. Should circumstances arise that result in the postponement of a registration or event, registrants will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer the registration to the same course at the new future date.
Registration Cancellation by Participant
Registration cancellations received prior to the course start date may be eligible to receive a full refund. The participant or credit card holder must make the refund request. Registration cancellations must be received at least 3 business days before the start of the course.
Non-discrimination Statement and Policy
Aspire Products, LLC does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
Special Needs:
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Gail Wiley at (252) 764-2842 or gail@emst150.com. Please be aware that 14 days advance notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for us to arrange.
Resolution of Complaints Policy
Participants having a complaint regarding this or any workshop should contact the CE Administrator either verbally or in writing within 7 business days of the event. Participants will be notified, in writing, within 10 business days regarding a resolution. Email the CE Administrator Gail Wiley @ mail to: gail@emst150.com. Phone: 252-764-2842.
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