CERTIFICATION COURSE
What is MDTP (McNeill Dysphagia Therapy
Program)? The McNeill Dysphagia Therapy
MDTP is a systematic exercise-based approach to dysphagia
therapy in adults. Rather than a specific technique, MDTP is a
framework from which to provide individualized therapy to
adult patients. This one day intermediate course introduces
participants to the conceptual basis of MDTP, provides the
McNeill
results of initial clinical studies documenting functional and
physiologic benefits from MDTP intervention, describes in detail
the components of MDTP, and provides step by step instruction
for the evaluation and treatment of patients receiving the MDTP
approach.
What are the basic components of MDTP?
MDTP is based on exercise principles. These are reviewed and
explained in this course. MDTP components include a
structured and validated clinical and instrumental assessment,
Dysphagia Michael A. Crary, PhD., (FASHA)
is a Professor of Speech-Language Pathology at
the University of Florida Health Science Center
Therapy
application of food hierarchy with clinical decision strategies,
and specific recommendations for monitoring patient and Director of the Swallowing Research
performance and advancing safe oral intake. Laboratory. The Swallowing Research
Laboratory has funding from the American
Are modalities used with MDTP? Cancer Society, corporate contracts, the
Program
Though we have used MDTP with NMES and sEMG biofeedback, University of Florida’s Clinical Translational
MDTP is a stand alone clinical approach to dysphagia therapy in
Science Institute, and the NIH. Dr. Crary's
adults. While some patients might benefit from application of
adjunctive modalities in dysphagia therapy, this course will not current clinical and research interests focus on
address the inclusion of adjunctive modalities. disorders of swallowing, specifically improving
assessment and treatment strategies. Current
(MDTP)
Who benefits from MDTP? research projects include studies of the
Our clinical research to data has focused on adult patients who characteristics of dysphagia and related
have chronic dysphagia (a minimum of 6 months) and who have morbidities in stroke patients, outcomes of
'failed' at prior dysphagia interventions (no improvement in dysphagia treatment in patients with head/neck
safe oral intake). We have used MDTP with patients who
survived stroke, head/neck cancer treatment and traumatic An exercise based therapy cancer or stroke, and outcomes associated with
exercised-based therapy and adjunctive
brain injury. While not every patient has improved following
MDTP intervention, our success rate is over 90% for increased for swallowing disorders modalities in the treatment of dysphagia in adult
safe oral intake and nearly 70% for removal of feeding tubes in patients. He has a long history as a practicing
these chronic, treatment refractory patients. clinician and remains active in patient care. His
most recent text is “Dysphagia Management in
Will I be able to use the MDTP approach after this Adults and Children” with Michael Groher. Dr
one-day course? Crary is a Fellow of ASHA and has served on the
Yes, the one day course will provide you will all the basics that
board of SID 13.
an experienced clinician needs to conduct MDTP therapy. If you
have questions once you start using MDTP, the course
instructors are available via email to respond to your questions.
Who is McNeill? Program has scheduled another course
MDTP has been tested in clinical research since 2005. Hannibal
McNeill was one of the first patients who volunteered to offering for
participate in this line of clinical research. Hannibal had
survived both a brainstem stroke and treatment for head and January 21st, 2012
neck cancer. He entered MDTP therapy on a thick liquid diet
and left three weeks later eating his favorite food...hamburger @ Best Western Lake Buena Vista
and french fries. Nearly two years after completion of therapy Resort in Orlando, Florida Giselle Carnaby-Mann
Hannibal died from a brain hemorrhage. With the permission of
MPH, PhD, SLP/ CCC
his family, we honored his memory by naming this therapy
approach after him.
THIS IS AN Giselle Carnaby-Mann is an Associate Professor
MDTP PROVIDER in Behavioral Science and Community Health,
and Co director of the University of Florida,
Swallowing Research Laboratory. Her research _________________________
focus lies in the rehabilitation of swallowing
disorders. She specializes in research
_________________ 6. Conduct MDTP therapy sessions and monitor
epidemiology and biostatistics, and has worked patient progress and outcomes.
extensively in neurology and dysphagia research Signature__________________________
trials. Confirmation & Refund Information
Registration Form- Please print clearly Upon receipt of your registration, confirmation will be Timed Agenda
emailed to you. This will also be your receipt and provide 7:30 - 8:30am Registration / Coffee
Name_____________________________ hotel/conference information. If ProCourse must cancel
the conference for any reason, a full refund of registration 8:30 - 9:15am MDTP - What is it? How
__________________________________ does it differ from what we
cost will be issued within two weeks of cancellation. No
Address_______________________________ other remuneration for travel or lodging will be issued. currently do?
Cancellations received in writing until the day of the
______________________________ course will receive a full refund less a $50 processing fee. 9:15 - 10:00am Current evidence
There will be no refund after the course has been supporting MDTP
City_____________________ State_____
completed.
Zip_______ 10:00 - 10:15am BREAK
Phone_____________________________ 10:15 - 11:15am Exercise principles in
MDTP
Email_____________________________
11:15 - 12:00pm The MDTP Food Hierarchy
Amount enclosed $_____________________ 12:00 - 1:00pm LUNCH (on your own)
$375 early registration (before 10/1/11) 1:00 - 3:00pm Swallowing Assessment
$400 regular tuition (after 10/2/11) and Outcome Protocols
$450 for registrations after January 1, 2012 for MDTP
$350 per person for 5 or more from same This program is offered for .8 CEUs (Intermediate 3:00 - 3:15pm BREAK
facility by 10/1/11(registrations must be sent Level, Professional Area) 3:15 - 5:45pm Step by Step Therapy
together) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Objectives: Procedures for MDTP
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Please send registration and check to: Upon completion of this course participants will be 5:45 - 6:00pm Questions & Answers/
ProCourse able to... CEUs
PO Box 15023 1. Describe the components of MDTP therapy and Conference and Hotel Information
Gainesville, Florida 32604 differentiate this approach from more traditional Conference location and hotel
therapy. information: Best Western Lake Buena
Or fax to 352-373-6451 Vista Resort 2000 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
2. Describe current clinical research supporting Lake Buena Vista, Fl 32830
Visa__ MasterCard__ Discover____ 1-800-348-3765
MDTP therapy.
Room rate is $75 + taxes.
Card#___ ___ __ ___ ___ ___ ___ __ 3. Explain how MDTP uses exercise principles to They are waiving the daily resort fee, as
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ improve swallow function. well. Ask for the ProCourse Group rate
when you call. The sleeping rooms and
conference are all being held here, and
Expiration date_____________ 4. Explain physiologic changes in swallowing that there is free parking.
may result from various foods/liquids.
Address and Zip Code of billing address on
credit card 5. Use specific clinical tools in the evaluation of
____same as above or if different patients for participation in MDTP therapy.