"Everything was helpful! I really enjoyed learning about the esophagus. Very detailed, easy to follow." K.P. (Dec. 2024)

"Evidence of treatment and discussion of diet modifications as it relates to increased risks for pneumonia. I liked the amount of resources and bonus information!" G.N. (Dec. 2024)

"Esophageal-structural and physiological issues were beneficial to discuss. The whole course really was great, very informative." E.H. (Dec. 2024)

"The knowledge that aspiration does not occur with all respiratory concerns was helpful and that there has to be a dx to cause dysphagia. Informative, well-spoken, and clear." E.O. (Dec. 2024)

"Extremely relevant to my acute care practice. Everything alveoli was beneficial." O.A. (Nov. 2024)

"I liked the information on trach and vent!" T.G. (Nov. 2024)

"Amazing course! Very thorough." J.B. (Nov. 2024)

"I liked review of treatment and current research. And being able to complete course at my leisure." C.N. (Nov. 2024)

"Respiratory swallow coordination was beneficial to discuss. Dr. Coyle made concepts easy to understand." M.R. (Oct. 2024)

"The slides and presentations breaking down respiration/ventilation and interpretation of X-rays were excellent. I also appreciated the deep dive on esophageal structure and disorders. The thoroughness of the material covered. And James Coyle is an excellent presenter." J.P. (Oct. 2024)

"Chest x-ray interpretation, treatment for dysphagia were beneficial. I like the ability to review and have access to a great instructor." S.D. (Oct. 2024)

"I think all the topics were very relevant to my daily work and some challenges raised were also similarly experienced. I think the lecturer was very engaging, and he gave very detailed yet simple explanations for everything." S.L. (Oct. 2024)

"The presenter was excellent and very engaging listening to his passion and knowledge of material." K.G. (Oct. 2024)

"All of the information was beneficial. The presenter was engaging." E.D. (Sep. 2024)

"Esophageal dysphagia was helpful to discuss, and I liked the depth of content presented." D.D. (Sep. 2024)

"Chest film review, Dysphagia in ICU, Trachs were all beneficial topics. I liked everything in this course." J.S. (Aug. 2024)

"The most beneficial topic for me was the respiratory system review/ new information. I liked the pictures of the chest x-rays, the video swallows. I really like Dr. Coyle's style." H.K. (Aug. 2024)

"The management of patients with respiratory and esophageal disorders was beneficial to discuss. The content was extremely comprehensive with interesting examples using instrumental assessments/ imaging." C.T. (Aug. 2024)

"The review/explanation of the pulmonary and digestive systems, in the context of oropharyngeal dysphagia intervention and management was helpful. I enjoyed the presenter and presentation modality." L.S. (Aug. 2024)

"The discussion on esophageal disorders, compensatory measures, and treatment efficacy was beneficial. Segments were broken down nicely. The information was directly & concisely delivered. I found Dr. Coyle to be an engaging presenter." S.C. (Aug. 2024)

"Discussing the importance of obtaining thorough MBS results and incorporating specifics into treatment was helpful. The instructor was very knowledgeable on topics discussed, and he was easy to listen to throughout the course." S.S. (Jul. 2024)

"Very informative course." S.P. (Jul. 2024)

"It was beneficial to discuss the importance of considering the entire respiratory and medical profile of a patient when considering a clinical pathway. I liked that I could complete it in my own time and that the resources remain available for review whenever I need to refer back to them." L.D. (Jul. 2024)

"An in-depth explanation across multiple areas increasing my overall knowledge. I liked the patient videos." J.M. (Jul. 2024)

"Chest x-ray review and respiratory review were beneficial. I enjoyed the material presented." M.W. (Jun. 2024)

"Respiratory system with swallowing was helpful. The presenter was interesting." L.L. (Jun. 2024)

"CHF and COPD were beneficial topics. I enjoyed the flexibility of the course." R.S. (Jun. 2024)

"ICU and Aspiration PNA section was helpful. I liked the real clinical examples." G.M. (Jun. 2024)

"Xray findings/ overview of PNA were beneficial. Also, the overlap of cardio, pulmonary and esophageal components within SLP practice. Acute care, ICU applicable information." M.G. (Jun. 2024)

"All of the information was helpful! Esophageal and learning the science behind GI and airway topics." J.K. (Jun. 2024)

"Both respiratory and esophageal fundamentals were helpful to discuss. I enjoyed the anatomy and physiology." H.A. (May 2024)

"Review of the literature on swallowing interventions was beneficial. I like the inclusion of digestion." B.M. (May 2024)

"A better understanding of pulmonary function and chest imaging. Detailed information about the entire disease process, not just the relation to swallowing." K.J. (May 2024)

"Discussing the importance of thoroughly understanding the aerodigestive tract, chest imaging terms and findings and the diseases. Research and evidence-based studies to support the management of the patient. The instructor effectively explained and illustrated all of the course concepts." M.S. (May 2024)

"This was, by far, the best course on dysphagia I have had in a long time. This course should be required learning for all SLPs working in the health care setting." W.M. (Apr. 2024)

"Excellent all across the board. Excellent content, speaker and presentation." N.D. (Apr. 2024)

"This course provided complex medical information in a way that was simple to digest for a medical SLP. This was one of the most helpful and thorough medical SLP courses I have taken." A.W. (Apr. 2024)

"Respiratory information was helpful to discuss. I liked being able to work on course a little at a time." J.B. (Apr. 2024)

"I enjoyed the incorporation of multiple body systems and their relationship in the management of dysphagia." B.H. (Apr. 2024)

"This course covered a lot. I liked the discussion on pulmonary disease." V.K. (Apr. 2024)

"All of this course was helpful and I liked the presenter." E.G. (Apr. 2024)

"The topic of treatment and texture modification was beneficial. The presenter was easy to follow and understand." K.C. (Apr. 2024)

"This course was thorough, detailed, and relevant. VFSS and SLP involvement in esophageal observations and referrals was beneficial to discuss as well as pulmonary physiology and understanding." O.B. (Apr. 2024)

"Esophageal information was helpful. I enjoyed the knowledge base of the presenter." B.B. (Apr. 2024)

"Very good, new information. It is hard to find this level of complexity in CEUs. It was beneficial to discuss respiration vs ventilation, CXR information, respiratory diseases and impacts on dysphagia." N.S. (Mar. 2024)

"Imaging on chest x-ray and how to interpret in relation to dysphagia, and treatments and evidence base for dysphagia were helpful to discuss. I liked that I was able to return to the course in my own time." C.R. (Mar. 2024)

"Discussing esophageal structures was beneficial. I liked that I could do the course on my own time." A.C. (Mar. 2024)

"Pulmonary system was helpful to discuss. I liked how I was able to take the course at my own pace." C.W. (Mar. 2024)

"Discussion of aspiration and aspiration PNA were beneficial. I liked that this was an online course available in multiple components to make for watching across multiple sessions." J.D. (Mar. 2024)

"All of this course was beneficial! It was very detailed with excellent explanations." L.M. (Mar. 2024)

"I liked discussing the medical terminology related to cardiopulmonary diagnoses. Dr. Coyle is very engaging." K.A. (Feb. 2024)

"In-depth explanation of respiratory disorders and imaging and considerations with dysphagia. I liked the simple and clear explanations of complex subjects." M.B. (Feb. 2024)

"Respiratory function and relationship to swallowing were helpful topics. I enjoyed the engaging and passionate presentations." A.B. (Jan. 2024)

"The diagnostics and treatment review were beneficial. I liked the pending studies that show promise for therapeutic techniques." S.V. (Jan. 2024)

"Clear explanations and definitions of respiratory diseases and related terms. Very detailed course; helpful because I'm transitioning from education to medical." H.G. (Jan. 2024)

"I liked being able to complete the course at my own speed." L.M. (Jan. 2024)

"The breakdown of the respiratory system and impact on swallowing was beneficial. I liked the incorporation of real-life explanations." J.F. (Jan. 2024)

"The treatment strategies were helpful. I liked that you could go at your own pace and the real-life examples." N.R. (Dec. 2023)

"All subjects were beneficial, especially the ventilation vs respiration process. I liked all the videos." R.D. (Dec. 2023)

"Beneficial review of chest x-ray terminology and relevant vitals vs. irrelevant vital signs." H.J. (Dec. 2023)

"Aspiration risk factors was a beneficial topic. The anatomy review was very well done, and I liked the examples of chest X-rays." F.D. (Dec. 2023)

"This course was incredibly comprehensive. Discussing respiratory system functions was beneficial." T.O. (Dec. 2023)

"The speaker was engaging, thorough, and very informative. I really enjoyed all of the references to the evidence and the citations of articles." L.B. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked discussing therapy and problem-solving issues." A.P. (Dec. 2023)

"Discussing dysphagia treatment options was helpful. I liked that I was able to complete the course at my own pace." C.M. (Dec. 2023)

"All of Dr. Coyle's info he presented is beneficial for my daily practice, especially the aging swallow and chest x-ray findings. Good info to help with my daily practice in providing my pt's with ethical and evidence-based care." B.O. (Dec. 2023)

"The compensatory techniques were beneficial. I liked that the course was self-paced and the ability to review the material again." S.B. (Dec. 2023)

"There were so many beneficial topics. If choosing one, I would say the notion that we SLPs have been overreacting to aspiration and is really unnecessary since it is just one risk factor among many, and research has shown it is not as detrimental as once believed. I liked the presenter's delivery of the material - he was very easy to listen to and gave excellent analogies to help improve understanding of the material. I also appreciated the slides and videos." V.O. (Nov. 2023)

"Learning how respiration and digestion systems can impact swallowing and signs of swallowing difficulties at bedside assessment. I liked the references to research studies and emphasis on the practicality of research vs. in the real-world working practices." I.L. (Nov. 2023)

"Relating anatomy to deficits, then intervention was beneficial. I liked the review of anatomy." C.G. (Nov. 2023)

"Very functional information. I liked all of it." S.H. (Nov. 2023)

"Speaker is fun to listen to! I enjoyed the great detail with which the speaker discussed the Respiratory System and the impact of ventilation & respiration on swallowing." N.A. (Nov. 2023)

"Every talk was relevant and interesting, with a well-pitched delivery for the audience. The flow of content was excellent. I liked the research evidence for treatment options and respiratory processes." D.C. (Oct. 2023)

"Dr. Coyle is fantastic at breaking down this information so it can be easily understood. I appreciate his analogies and examples." M.S. (Oct. 2023)

"Everything was beneficial - stellar material, very thorough." K.F. (Oct. 2023)

"Very informative course. I liked all of it. Breaking down chest x-rays and their meanings was beneficial." H.H. (Oct. 2023)

"Learning how lungs function was beneficial. I liked discussion of the research behind the exercises we do." A.S. (Oct. 2023)

"The description of CXR and esophageal imaging was helpful. I liked the demeanor of the speaker and the usefulness of information." J.L. (Oct. 2023)

"Easy to follow course. Informative info regarding EBP." J.S. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked discussion of esophageal disorders. And the various modalities used for the presentation." A.Z. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked that I could stop and start course to take notes at my leisure." A.B. (Oct. 2023)

"Excellent instructor! All information was relevant and of benefit to me." H.S. (Sep. 2023)

"This course was easy to follow and had extremely interesting and helpful information for the medical setting. The presenter was engaging and explained things well. The chest x-ray interpretation and independent factors for aspiration pneumonia were beneficial." M.R. (Sep. 2023)

"I have a better understanding now of the pulmonary system in general." J.C. (Sep. 2023)

"The discussion of treatment options and efficacy behind those was beneficial. I liked the variety of topics discussed for medical SLP practice." M.W. (Sep. 2023)

"Dr. Coyle is so good at diving into what's relevant and bringing it all together for a clinician to understand. Good strategies for educating other providers and medical professionals about aspiration pneumonia and dysphagia." A.J. (Aug. 2023)

"Every component of this course will help me improve my ability to care for patients in an acute medical setting. During this course I realized how deficient my knowledge has been. This course opened my understanding of the patients I serve immensely. I liked how much detail and information was included in the lectures." R.C. (Aug. 2023)

"The lecturer was very personable and easy to understand." M.G. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the treatment considerations. It was useful having extended time to be able to dip in and out of the course content." C.B. (Aug. 2023)

"This course was fantastic and all of the content will be beneficial in daily practice. I really enjoyed learning all of the esophageal components. I liked the speaker, very knowledgeable, and he really broke everything down." R.M. (Aug. 2023)

"Really good information that I will continue to refer to and use in my hospital setting. Background respiratory function, interpretation & understanding of pulmonary diseases, tracheostomy - I liked everything." K.L. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the clinical examples given throughout. Learning about different esophageal disorders and presentations. Being able to stop and revisit course content whenever." R.P. (Aug. 2023)

"Supports my belief that we are not aspiration therapists and need to consider the wider picture. Very relevant and pragmatic approach." T.S. (Aug. 2023)

"I'll be spreading the message about this course! The speaker engaged practicing SLPs in a LONG overdue, pragmatic discussion about aspiration prevention versus mitigation, thickened liquids, realistic outcomes and interventions. This discussion is imperative to our credibility and clinical efficacy." J.A. (Jul. 2023)

"Explaining my rationale in more medical terms for the medical & nursing staff will be beneficial. I liked that I could complete course at my own pace." B.M. (Jul. 2023)

"This course was informative and easy to understand. Learning relationship between swallowing and breathing was beneficial." S.B. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the depth and breadth of information. Esophageal Motility topic was beneficial." D.H. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the discussion on the pulmonary process." L.G. (Jul. 2023)

"Very pragmatic focus. The information on pulmonary and on the esophagus was beneficial." J.W. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the discussions around the relationships between aspiration vs aspiration pneumonia and how to diagnose this. The explanation of medical terms was beneficial. Well paced, well laid out. Great to be able to come in and out of the course as needed." O.C. (Jun. 2023)

"This course supported and further provided data to support my clinical approach to diagnosing the presence of, assessing, and treating dysphagia. It provided supportive materials to facilitate communication of POC / nonPOC to MD and other caregivers." B.W. (May 2023)

"Extremely comprehensive course and presented in a tangible manner. I like Dr. Coyle! He is endearing, and his passion of the material is obvious." S.C. (May 2023)

"Information on CXR was beneficial. I liked the speaker's style of presentation." E.M. (May 2023)

"Good speaker, information, and examples. Discussing respiratory and esophageal impacts on swallowing and SLP's role was beneficial." B.E. (May 2023)

"Chest x-ray interpretation was beneficial." S.Q. (May 2023)

"All of it was great. Dr. Coyle is always wonderful and has a great way of making difficult information clear." V.W. (Apr. 2023)

"The Compensatory and Restorative treatment sections were beneficial. I liked the ability to 'dip in and out' of course as time allowed." P.M. (Apr. 2023)

"This course was very realistic and open about what actually occurs and our misconceptions/discomforts about aspiration. The sections focusing on the role of the esophagus and the realities of aspiration were beneficial." A.W. (Apr. 2023)

"The information specific to the imaging relative to dysphagia was beneficial." A.M. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the updated research information on traditional therapy treatments along with ideas for new treatment methods, including efficacy. The progression of topics was easy to follow." K.A. (Mar. 2023)

"Esophagus material was very beneficial. I liked all course content." R.P. (Mar. 2023)

"Well-explained and very detailed course. Learning the different types of pneumonia and that it is not always caused by aspiration." S.W. (Mar. 2023)

"Very easy-to-follow videos and great examples of respiratory and esophageal disorders. I liked the debunking of non-evidence-based dysphagia treatment approaches and the focus on patient-centered evidence-based practice." M.P. (Feb. 2023)

"Everything! This was the best CEU course I have ever taken! I learned so much and it also confirmed many of my own beliefs and ideas." D.D. (Feb. 2023)

"The presenter did a great job at keeping me engaged and interested. Aspiration and linking respiratory function to swallowing and daily practice with reading status and discussing with the medical team." C.P. (Feb. 2023)

"It was great to be able to skip back to clarify points." C.T. (Feb. 2023)

"Interpretation of chest x-rays was beneficial. I liked the lecturer's application of all topics to real-life scenarios." K.P. (Jan. 2023)

"Really most of the content will help me, especially the information about the effects of aging on the respiratory system, types of effusions, esophageal disorders, and respiratory diseases. The course was organized in a way where I could take notes, especially for the less familiar topics of the respiratory system and esophagus." E.B. (Jan. 2023)

"Esophageal disorders and SLP approaches. Loved the background information about pulmonary physiology. I liked the personal experiences described by the speaker." L.H. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked all of the content. Very detailed course." K.C. (Jan. 2023)

"Very thorough with so much research to back up decision-making and treatment plans." J.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I really enjoyed the respiratory portion of this lecture. I implemented it into my practice right away." A.T. (Dec. 2022)

"Well organized. Covered all the medical aspects that are usually only learned once on the job." S.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Pulmonary / respiratory review and discussion. All pertinent information! Excellent course!" L.M. (Dec. 2022)

"The entire course was invaluable. I liked Dr. Coyle's presentation." G.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Dr. James Coyle's explanations were easily comprehensible. Respiration, digestion, aspiration pneumonia, ICU management." J.B. (Dec. 2022)

"The ventilation and respiration and info about CHF and COPD were really helpful. The ability to go at my own speed was nice and I re-watched several parts to make sure I had full understanding." S.W. (Dec. 2022)

"The design and progression of the course was perfect. The specific topic I found most beneficial was the background knowledge in the first several presentations that I did not receive at the graduate level and the treatment guidance." K.H. (Dec. 2022)

"This course went through respiratory conditions and how they affect swallowing. This course has a great presenter!" E.W. (Dec. 2022)

"All of it was great and super applicable." H.C. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the topics of pulmonary, airway, and digestion physiology. The course is easy to get in and out, can preview the test, can take our time, can stop when needed to finish notes, and can go back and listen again to certain info." V.S. (Nov. 2022)

"The detailed knowledge of pulmonary and esophageal physiology was very informative. This course had good pacing and clear explanations." C.G. (Nov. 2022)

"The entire presentation is so informative and educational. I liked the depth, content, and evidence presented." R.P. (Nov. 2022)

"All of it was beneficial!! The evidence related to treatment methods was especially helpful." N.A. (Nov. 2022)

"Review of respiratory system was helpful. The ability to watch in shorter periods of time was nice." K.W. (Nov. 2022)

"The course content was amazing. Dr. Coyle covered very important medical topics for medical Speech Pathology. Excellent course." O.T. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the respiration and aspiration-related topics." A.V. (Nov. 2022)

"The esophageal section was beneficial for my daily practice." L.D. (Nov. 2022)

"This was the best online course I have ever taken with Northern Speech. The speaker was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. He kept me engaged for the entire duration of the course." D.Z. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked that I can go back and review the course. Learning how cardiac disorders impact respiratory system." A.F. (Oct. 2022)

"Learning about esophageal anatomy and disorders, how they can affect the pharyngeal phase, what can be done to tx, and how and who to refer to were beneficial to my daily practice. I liked the mix of evidence-based teaching and clinical utility." J.B. (Oct. 2022)

"All sections were helpful in acute rehab." H.M. (Oct. 2022)

"Everything was beneficial for my practice! We do not learn enough about digestive and pulmonary issues and their relation to dysphagia when studying to become an SLP. Several topics were most beneficial: The anatomy relevant to diseases and dysphagia, discussion of evidence-based practice, and what research has to say about the efficacy and efficiency of exercises given to patients with dysphagia." N.S. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the review of respiration and ventilation, and the digestive system." E.L. (Oct. 2022)

"I couldn't wait to hear more! One of the few CEU classes I've attended where I actually learned something functional. He is a great speaker and teacher." K.B. (Sept. 2022)

"Lots of great information." C.I. (Sept. 2022)

"I really appreciated most of the topics from the instant respiration began to be discussed." A.F. (Sept. 2022)

"I like the way the topic has been simplified enough to understand the topic in great depth." P.M. (Sept. 2022)

"The presenter is engaging and has extensive clinical experience." E.G. (Sept. 2022)

"The understanding of the respiratory and digestive system was good information. I like the presenter's solid knowledge bases, evidence, established links between physio-anatomy and swallowing disorders." S.T. (Sept. 2022)

"The complex information was delivered in a very engaging and user friendly way." S.S. (Aug. 2022)

"ALL of the A and P and evidence are excellent." C.Y. (Aug. 2022)

"Very digestible content."  C.B. (Aug. 2022)

"All of the course was very informative." J.M. (July 2022)

"Speaker is very knowledgeable." E.H. (July 2022)

"I like that I can watch certain sections again." M.L. (July 2022)

"In-depth explanations of medical terms to increase our skill set for medical based practice. Course was very thorough." J.H. (June 2022)

"Enjoyed the content of the entire course. I like the ability to stop and start the course." E.P. (June 2022)

"Consistently clear and comprehensive presentation style, supported by visual illustrations and videos." M.C. (June 2022)

"I enjoyed the content of the entire course." E.K. (June 2022)

"Everything regarding the relationship between respiration and swallowing was beneficial. Dr. Coyle is a great speaker. Very useful information presented in a straightforward manner."  K.I. (June 2022)

"The instructor!! Presented info as a pragmatic clinician/researcher. Truly appreciate Dr. Coyle's extensive knowledge base and ability to convey in such a succinct and memorable fashion." T.S. (June 2022)

"The entire course was informative. Provided a very comprehensive look into how to assess and treat those with dysphagia that are compromised due to pulmonary issues."  L.A. (June 2022)

"The information regarding chest x-rays was valuable in helping me understand how to determine what might be aspiration related." J.B. (May 2022)

"Presenter was very clear and personable." R.C. (May 2022)

"Dr. Coyle was very thorough and explained things in a clear, concise manner. As a clinician who works both in the outpatient setting performing MBS's and FEES, as well as in acute care, I found helpful information in all areas covered. I honestly soaked up every little thing of this course." K.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I appreciated learning how to approach referring physicians so that they will appreciate and trust your input." S.R. (Apr. 2022)

"The additional information regarding chin down posture and its impact on aspiration was beneficial." M.D. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the section on Dysphagia in the ICU, the depth of the conversations, and how much the presenter went into detail on interventions." B.B. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the knowledge and comfort level of the presenter. It was a lot of material. The presenter was aware of the old theories and pressed the audience to take the journey to explore new possibilities after understanding the basics." V.J. (Mar. 2022)

"The diversity and depth of information in one course was beneficial." J.B. (Mar. 2022)

"The speaker was clear and kept me interested." I.H. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the two lectures on compensatory and restorative treatments, and the thoroughness and vast knowledge of the presenter." F.B. (Feb. 2022)

"The presentation of information was well organized and easy to follow. The presenter was excellent and knowledgeable. I love that the course was broken down into sections / separate videos. That made the content easier to get through and it allowed me to view small amounts at a time when I had availability during my work day." J.D. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the discussion about the language doctors use and interpreting the radiographic studies. Lots of good information about the studies the doctors perform and I developed a better understanding of the radiologists' findings." R.K. (Jan. 2022)

This program is offered for 1.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).

ASHA CEUs: NSS online courses are registered with ASHA and are offered for ASHA CEUs. The number of ASHA CEUs is noted above. Note that 0.1 ASHA CEU = 1 contact hour = equals 1 CEE.

ASHA CEUs: Attendees must meet at least one of the following conditions in order to be eligible to earn ASHA CEUs:

• Current ASHA Member
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Holder
• Licensed by a state or provincial regulatory agency to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology
• Credentialed by a state regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology
• Credentialed by a national regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology
• Engaged in a Clinical Fellowship under the supervision of an individual with their ASHA CCC
• Currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in SLP or audiology

If an attendee is not an ASHA member or CCC holder but meets any of the above criteria, they may inform the ASHA CE Registry of their eligibility by visiting this site.