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JULY 2010 July 31 - Aug 1 VitalStim® Therapy Certification July 31 - August 1, 2010 Denver, CO This dynamic and innovative program is revolutionizing dysphagia therapy! Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists will bring their facilities to a state-of-the-art-level with certification from this course. VitalStim® Therapy is the only FDA cleared treatment approach that successfully combines Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and traditional dysphagia techniques. This energetic certification course will focus on topics such as muscle physiology, kinesiology of the swallowing mechanism and on pathological swallowing mechanisms and processes. The basic principles and concepts of neuromuscular electrical stimulation will be taught and the VitalStim® Therapy protocol will be extensively reviewed and practiced. The participants will receive one-on-one attention from two instructors, a certified SLP and a PT. Through extensive hands-on labs; attendees will apply the theory of neuromuscular electrical stimulation to the treatment of dysphagia. This exclusive program will provide participants with the building blocks to implement a successful VitalStim® Therapy program and will add value to therapists, facilities, and most of all patient care! Location: Embassy Suites Denver - International Airport 7001 Yampa Street Denver, CO 80249 303-574-3000 CEUs: 2.8 Total (Includes online prerequisite course) Price: $475 Super Group $575 Large Group $675 Small Group $775 Individual For details and registration visit www.CIAOseminars.com or call 888-909-CIAO(2426)