"I better understand now the research behind Frazier Water Protocol. Course had nice pace, comprehensive review of research with practical application."
– J.N., prior course participant
Water protocols have long been controversial as dysphagia management practices and likely will continue to be controversial for the foreseeable future. This course covers the evolution of water protocols including why they were developed and why they continue to be relevant today.
Water protocol studies published by clinician researchers as well as supportive literature from the related fields of nutrition, nursing, pulmonology, dentistry and periodontology, and infectious disease are discussed. The integration of the interdisciplinary views of dysphagia, aspiration pneumonia, dehydration, hydration, optimal wellness, and quality of life form the basis for consideration of this humane approach to dysphagia intervention.
Offered for 0.3 CEUs – 3 contact hours.
Course Overview – Run Time: 3:15:04
"This course cleared up what the free water protocol is and how it should be used, and also that there is a limited evidence base, which is useful to know in discussions with colleagues. Course explained well the rationale and evidence base (including limitations)."
– F.M., prior course participant
The content of this online CE course does not focus exclusively on any specific proprietary product or service. Presenter financial and non-financial disclosures may be found in the Presenter & Disclosures area.
Video PowerPoint presentation with author narration & downloadable handout. Stop and re-start the course at any point. Learners retain access to course content after completion for ongoing reference and review.
