"A very well rounded presentation. It was very interesting to hear a detailed account of the underlying processes impacting OSA. The presenters shared a lot of very important information regarding the impact of OSA on a person's overall health and life." J.K. (Nov. 2024)

"It was beneficial to discuss anatomical vs. non-anatomical factors and to consider OSA other conditions." L.C. (Oct. 2024)

"I enjoyed learning about the literature associated with OSA and that there is a lack of research surrounding dysphagia evaluation and treatment with OSA. I liked that the content of the course was easy to view." H.B. (Oct. 2024)

"Easy to navigate course. I liked the review of key points. Discussed the presence of OSA concurrent with other neurological disorders and impact on swallow function." L.G. (Oct. 2024)

"Increased incidence of OSA with reflux and with neurogenic disorders, I'm glad there's someone researching this topic. Over the years I've had a number of patients with dysphagia following uvuloplasty and other surgical interventions for OSA and it would have been nice to know specific characteristics to check for such as impaired sensation. I began to notice also that OSA and reflux tended to be more common after neurogenic event such as CVA. I always notified MD's about new reflux symptoms but didn't realize I should make referrals for OSA too." S.N. (Sep. 2024)

"The knowledge about OSA and the role of SLP was beneficial. I liked the treatment options and research data." Y.W. (Sep. 2024)

"All of this information was beneficial." M.S. (Aug. 2024)

"This course was beneficial as many of my patients have OSA." L.B. (Jul. 2024)

"The relationship between OSA and dysphagia was helpful to discuss. I liked the assessment tools for assessing, screening for sleep apnea." S.G. (Jun. 2024)

"Discussing OSA and dysphagia was beneficial, I try to note if a patient has OSA, but don't necessarily screen for dysphagia." L.W. (Jun. 2024)

"Beneficial reinforcement of respiratory training for swallowing. I liked the course format." T.S. (Jun. 2024)

"Beneficial therapeutic interventions that an SLP can provide on an adjunctive basis. Also, the understanding that if the patient has a history of OSA in the absence of a dysphagia diagnosis, that OSA in and of itself would be an indication for a swallowing screening. I enjoyed the detailed information regarding the prevalence of OSA with respect to dysphagia, information about symptoms of OSA and treatment strategies regarding dysphagia in this population." S.L. (May. 2024)

"Discussing the research linking the two was beneficial. I liked the possibility for future research direction." C.J. (May. 2024)

"The research presented was Interesting." M.S. (Apr. 2024)

"Wow, how much you covered in 1 hour is amazing. Truly beneficial and well done!!! Best class I’ve had in a long while." K.K. (Apr. 2024)

"The correlation of OSA and dysphagia and which impacts the other was a helpful topic. I liked that there were some well thought out hypotheses that should be pursued." O.B. (Mar. 2024)

"Discussing the causes of OSA, not just anatomical, was beneficial. I liked the content." T.S. (Mar. 2024)

"It was helpful learning that OSA can be associated with dysphagia. The course was easy to understand." K.P. (Feb. 2024)

"Discussing OSA prevalence was beneficial, especially w/ GERD and management options. I liked the course accessibility." C.M. (Jan. 2024)

"This course will expand my questions to my patients and include further research on my own related to OSA. I didn't have any prior knowledge about this, so it was very interesting to make more connections with anatomy, neurological changes, and possible areas of concern for patients." J.D. (Dec. 2023)

"The background knowledge of OSA and review of treatment options were helpful. The presenters were organized and presented well together." M.S. (Dec. 2023)

"The SLP considerations were beneficial. I enjoyed the information." A.S. (Dec. 2023)

"Excellent topic maintenance and slides. Sleep apnea and its overall health issues are becoming increasingly prevalent in my line of work." S.C. (Dec. 2023)

"The impairments specific to OSA and treatments were beneficial. I enjoyed becoming informed about OSA and dysphagia." N.R. (Dec. 2023)

"Discussing reflux rates in OSA was helpful. Easy to understand content - nice explanations with clear findings from studies." G.A. (Dec. 2023)

"The discussion of delayed swallow onset being affected was beneficial. Good stats." A.B. (Dec. 2023)

"This course made me think about OSA and the need to address it in my assessments. The correlation with cardiovascular and neurologic diseases was a beneficial topic." M.M. (Nov. 2023)

"After this course, I understand how OSA impacts swallowing. The explanation of the causes and consequences of OSA was beneficial." S.H. (Nov. 2023)

"This course has opened my eyes to something I had never thought about. I enjoyed the openness of what needs to be researched and why." C.O. (Nov. 2023)

"The presenters were both engaging. The course was very organized. I liked the discussion on how OSA may contribute to dysphagia and how to target dysphagia with those who suffer from OSA." L.W. (Nov. 2023)

"The most common swallowing issues associated with OSA was a helpful discussion." L.O. (Nov. 2023)

"The relationship between OSA and dysphagia, the need to screen for OSA as part of the evaluation, especially with neurologically impaired clients, and therapy that an SLP could try to decrease OSA were beneficial topics. I liked the inclusion of therapeutic ideas to address OSA." J.R. (Nov. 2023)

"Organized presentation. OSA sensory and motor abnormalities were helpful topics." K.C. (Nov. 2023)

"Increased information about OSA as a medical diagnosis and how it impacts ventilation dispelled some of my erroneous pre-conceptions about who might have OSA. This was new information to me." N.A. (Nov. 2023)

"Everything in this course was beneficial. I liked the sleep studies." B.G. (Nov. 2023)

"Very nice overview of OSA, how it is diagnosed, and the role SLPs may play in this area. The handouts were great, easy to follow, great presenters." S.H. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked the list of targeted research regarding OSA as it relates to SLP and the list of different options for managing OSA." A.M. (Oct. 2023)

"After taking this course, I will be more alert to investigate if OSA may be a contributing factor for my dysphagia patients. The presentation was very concise. Both presenters had easy-to-understand styles of presentation." G.S. (Sep. 2023)

"New information. The presenters were good. Learning dysphagia symptoms in OSA was beneficial." J.M. (Sep. 2023)

"Apnea-Hypopnea index & research info were beneficial. Stressed the urgent need for the SLP's knowledge & education in this area for their patients! Also, the effect that OSA can have on dysphagia and vice versa." M.D. (Sep. 2023)

"It was helpful to learn about the overall lack of knowledge regarding OSA in speech pathology and to bring awareness of the impact on our patients." L.L. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the questionnaires. The course had good pace and clarity." J.G. (Sep. 2023)

"I enjoyed the entire contents of this course. I enjoy learning how many aspects of someone's life where we can intervene and help." E.N. (Aug. 2023)

"This course was clearly presented. I liked all of the information more for personal knowledge at this time than professional since I am in the schools presently." P.M. (Jul. 2023)

"Updated research. Learning the OSA and Dysphagia correlation." J.A. (Jul. 2023)

"Definition of OSA and its relationship to dysphagia was beneficial to discuss. I liked learning about something which is little known in our field." L.H. (Jul. 2023)

"I had very limited knowledge prior to taking this course & the information presented will be useful to patients on my caseload, especially treatment considerations that I was unaware of. I liked the topic and knowledge of the presenters." A.H. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the discussion on the other ways to treat OSA other than CPAP." A.B. (Jul. 2023)

"SLPs definitely need more training in OSA! I think the prevalence between OSA and dysphagia including higher risk factors such as higher Mallampati scores, airway invasion, and delayed swallow initiation affecting upper airway collapse, was beneficial. I want to learn more about RMST/EMST for treatment purposes. I liked learning that OMT exercises are improving sleep apnea, which is what I am currently doing." A.M. (Jun. 2023)

"Learning prevalence of OSA and dysphagia and neurological disorders. And how it may impact the population of patients we see in acute care." S.D. (Jun. 2023)

"The relationship of OSA-Dysphagia-Reflux was beneficial. I am now aware of OSA and that it has a relationship to dysphagia, and I will ask about it as I do swallow evaluations." J.D. (Jun. 2023)

"Coexisting conditions were a beneficial topic. I liked the explanation of OSA, and education of uses of information regarding OSA in case history." D.P. (Jun. 2023)

"Succinct. Clear. The possible benefits of oral motor strengthening and expiratory and/or inspiratory muscle training on OSA and OSA-related dysphagia." S.K. (Jun. 2023)

"An interesting, novel, quick CEU course. I liked the evaluation of patient w/ neurogenic disease and OSA w/ possibly dysphagia." L.S. (Jun. 2023)

"This entire presentation was relevant to my daily practice as I see both inpatients and outpatients for swallowing assessments and have recently been receiving referrals from our sleep docs for MBS studies on patients with OSA - and I honestly did not have knowledge around this topic!" J.L. (Jun. 2023)

"The presenters were engaging and informative. The information provided was timely, and the length of the course was perfect." J.L. (Jun. 2023)

"Very clear and concise. I liked the screening tools." E.C. (Jun. 2023)

"Survey results and dysphagia prevalence were beneficial topics. I liked the course duration and complexity." D.S. (Jun. 2023)

"The discussion of the prevalence of OSA in patients with Dysphagia and information about neurological changes in patients with OSA was beneficial. I liked the format of the course and appreciated the amount of literature review." J.S. (May 2023)

"This course definitely stimulated thoughts linked to dysphagia. The correlation between airway changes and most common deficits was beneficial." A.M. (May 2023)

"Discussing the additional health issues associated with OSA was beneficial." J.T. (May 2023)

"I liked that there were 2 instructors. This course was organized, backed up by research, and very informative. Discussing that patients with OSA should be screened for possible swallowing problems was beneficial." K.S. (May 2023)

"I found it interesting that so many SLPs were aware of the correlation between OSA and Dysphagia. I had never heard of the correlation of OSA and neurological disease." P.R. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the straightforward presentation style. The general info was beneficial." S.F. (Mar. 2023)

"All very good info. Learning the relative high co-occurrence of dysphagia and OSA and ways to treat." S.K. (Mar. 2023)

"Lots of information presented in a quick course! Understanding of the mechanism of OSA, and co-occurrence of OSA and dysphagia in neurogenic patient populations." B.H. (Feb. 2023)

"Good level of detail. Understanding OSA and how it relates to the SLP profession via dysphagia and other co-occurring disorders." S.V. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the explanation of OSA and the treatment for OSA." R.K. (Feb. 2023)

"I found the entire discussion beneficial. I enjoyed the convenience of course." A.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Detailed explanation of what OSA is. Short yet cohesive course." J.H. (Jan. 2023)

"Awareness of dysphagia and reflux in OSA was beneficial. I liked the specifics in dysphagia symptoms and treatment." M.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Reflux and OSA. New information." M.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Co-occurrence of OSA with other dysphagia causing neurological disease. I liked the visual and audio formats together." R.H. (Dec. 2022)

"The effects of OSA on swallowing specifically. I liked the handouts." M.R. (Dec. 2022)

"Awareness of the link between dysphagia and apnea. Short and excellent messaging." G.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Course was organized well, speakers were generally clear in their presentation and honest in the availability of research that was targeted and conclusive. I also found the charts, graphs and studies were helpful and interesting, contributing to a full presentation." A.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the incidence of OSA c/ neurogenic disorders. Liked that I could take course at my own pace." A.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Exercises to reduce OSA. I liked the international collaboration." C.W. (Dec. 2022)

"Description of OSA, tests that are used. Liked explanation of respiratory swallow incoordination. Very well organized, presented." B.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Lots of information. Good format." R.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning how OSA can lead to dysphagia, and its treatment." S.V. (Dec. 2022)

"Good visual slides accompanied the presentation. I liked the suggestions for oral motor and breathing exercises." P.D. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked both presenters who were knowledgeable and engaging. And learning treatment options for OSA." K.I. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning how and possibly why OSA might affect swallowing was beneficial. The knowledge of the presenters and the layout of the presentation made it easy to follow and understand the information." K.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Liked learning OSA's relationship to other neuromuscular disorders." S.F. (Nov. 2022)

"The whole presentation was excellent. Liked the oral motor and respiratory exercises." S.P. (Nov. 2022)

"The course is easy to follow." J.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Presenters were knowledgeable and explained concepts with clarity. Liked learning the connection between OSA and dysphagia." L.R. (Nov. 2022)

"Course was filled with information that I was not aware of - relationship of OSA to dysphagia." C.J. (Nov. 2022)

"I am most interested in this topic and look forward to the research that follows." C.B. (Oct. 2022)

"Instructors were knowledgeable. I liked all the reviews of research." K.G. (Oct. 2022)

"The topic could be very helpful. I'm really interested in the relationship between OSA and dysphagia." E.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked all of the content. It gave information on a under-studied topic." D.P. (Oct. 2022)

"The therapeutic interventions and identification were beneficial for my practice." D.C. (Oct. 2022)

"I like the treatment ideas from an slp perspective." S.B. (Sept. 2022)

"Good information on the topic in a concise manner. Liked learning the connection between dysphagia and OSA." A.V. (Sept. 2022)

"The presenters were knowledgeable and currently practicing in this area. The information about the unintended strengthening and thickening of upper airway muscles which can occur with OSA was beneficial." J.W. (Sept. 2022)

"New material that I didn't know about - OSA related swallowing disorders." K.N. (Sept. 2022)

"Very easy to follow - well presented - great instructors - research based - interesting and new." L.H. (Sept. 2022)

"Awareness that dysphagia may be present in patients with OSA and the discussion regarding treatment was interesting."  L.S. (Sept. 2022)

"The general overall awareness of the impact of OSA on swallowing, and more details toward evaluation and treatment were beneficial for my practice."  A.D. (Aug. 2022)

"Easy to follow course. I liked the screening tool for OSA patients related to dysphagia." A.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Good research based evidence for treatment of OSA in dysphagia." C.W. (Aug. 2022)

"Good slides. I liked the discussion of related problems, such as stroke and outcomes." C.M. (Aug. 2022)

"The content of this course is not something I encounter on a daily basis, however, it is something to consider and to be aware of. I do work with children who have various structural issues due to diagnoses (DS, etc) and some with very enlarged tonsils etc. It may serve to be useful in helping these children and their families." K.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the flexibility, brevity, and ease of access." K.S. (Aug. 2022)

"The course content was current and applicable." A.L. (July 2022)

1. Define Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
2. Describe how Obstructive Sleep Apnea impacts swallowing function.
3. Identify potential therapeutic targets to ameliorate dysphagia in OSA.

This program is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Introductory 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.