Presented by Ianessa Humbert, PhD
Originally Broadcast on April 10, 2025
Webinar Description: Join Dr. Ianessa Humbert for an engaging and informative webinar that takes on some of the most common myths and misconceptions about swallowing and swallowing disorders. Through evidence-based insights and real-world examples, Dr. Humbert will challenge outdated beliefs, clarify misunderstandings, and empower attendees with accurate knowledge in the field of deglutology. Perfect for clinicians, patients, and caregivers alike, this presentation will leave you with a fresh perspective on the complexities of swallowing.
Length: 1 Hour
Target Audience: Speech-language pathologists, healthcare professionals who work with patients with dysphagia, people with swallowing disorders, loved ones and family members of people with swallowing disorders
Learner Objectives:
1. Learners will be able to identify and critically evaluate common misconceptions about swallowing and swallowing disorders using evidence-based insights.
2. Learners will gain a clearer understanding of the complexities of swallowing physiology and pathophysiology, enabling them to make more informed decisions in clinical practice or caregiving.
3. Learners will be equipped with accurate, research-backed information to challenge outdated beliefs and integrate best practices into patient care, education, and advocacy.
Meet the Presenter
Ianessa Humbert, PhD
Ianessa Humbert, Ph.D. is an accomplished scientist, professor, and highly sought-after speaker with expertise in swallowing and swallowing disorders. With over 100 speaking invitations around the world, the most common feedback from attendees continues to be “This is the first time a course has really forced me to think about what I’m doing”. Dr. Humbert’s teaching philosophy requires attendees to question everything they think they know before learning can begin.
Dr. Humbert’s innovative training style has been funded by ASHFoundation and extends to non-traditional learning formats. She is the co-creator of the popular Down the Hatch podcast and has co-founded online learning tools including STEP (Swallowing Training and Education Portal), lovingly known as Swallowing Netflix, and has developed high-quality, no-cost learning tools available on her YouTube Channel. Dr. Humbert has demonstrated her gift for creating images that depict the dynamism of swallowing via her Swallowing Pocket Guide and Swallowing Neuro Anatomy and Physiology Shorts or SNAPS (on STEP).
Dr. Humbert has been on faculty at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, the University of Florida, and the University of Iowa.
CEUs: The live broadcast of this webinar was available for .1 ASHA CEUs (1 hour). If you would like to receive a Certificate of Participation for viewing the recording, please reach out to info@nfosd.com.
Cost: FREE. This webinar has been made free to all registrants thanks to a generous unrestricted educational grant provided by Bracco Diagnostics and the educational sponsors of the NFOSD.
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