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2020 Learner Objectives

Texas Laryngectomee Association Learner Objectives

Annual Conference January 2020

Dallas, Texas

 

Susan Reeves, M.Ed., CCC-SLP

  • Introduction to Esophageal Speech
  • Audience will be to identify the two methods of producing esophageal speech.
  • Audience will improve comprehension of basic assessment for esophageal speech.
    • Audience will be able to outline therapeutic goals for teaching esophageal speech with measurable goals
  • Esophageal Boot Camp
    • Participant will complete hands on training with instruction on how to assess esophageal speech and techniques for teaching your patients.
  • SLP Panel: Questions and answers TLA Clinical Staff
    • Participants will clarify new knowledge with experienced clinicians through question and answer
    • Participants will identify four different working environments for certified SLPs.

 

Lacey Martins, M.S., CCC-SLP

  • Vendor Roundabout
    • Clinicians and students will interact with vendors to acquire knowledge regarding products pertaining to Laryngectomee rehabilitation
    • Participants will improve knowledge regarding various types of products related to patient’s mode of communication
    • Acquiring knowledge of how to establish contact with vendors for potential Laryngectomees on caseload
  • Mix and Match
  • Participants introduced to alaryngeal speakers and their families and be able to name 3 features of alaryngeal speech they had not considered prior to session due to interaction from families.
  • Participants able to distinguish between three types of alaryngeal voices in conversational speech setting

 

               Speech Clinic

  • Participant will observe models for glossal press/injection and inhalation as well as be able to identify both types
  • Participant will outline therapeutic hierarchy from no ES to fluent ES after hands on session.
  • Participant will understand latency, timing and duration as primary success factors for ES after demonstration and hands on session

 

Caroline Nickel, M.S., CCC-SLP:

  • Critical Pathways to Head and Neck Cancer
    • Participants will be able to Identify steps of the pre-treatment pathway
    • Participants will be able to identify the role of different medical professionals who are part of the multidisciplinary team in pre-operative preparation period.
    • Participants will be able to describe the role of the tumor board meeting with the establishment of care.
    • Participants will be able to identify general goals for a pre-operative counseling session with the SLP
    • Participants will be to able identify commonly used voice prosthetics

 

Candy Moltz, M.S., CCC-SLP

  • Introduction to electrolarynx
    • The learner will be able to describe the differences in alaryngeal devices: neck type, intraoral-type, pneumatic type.
    • The learner will be able to determine which type of device is appropriate to use based on the patient’s medical status, intelligibility level and preference.
    • The learner will be able to state the pros and cons of each type of device.
  • Electrolarynx Bootcamp
    • Participants will be able to complete hands on training for placement and on/off timing with 50% accuracy using a variety of ALS.

 

Betsy Ruiz, M.S., CCC-SLP

  • Pre-Operative Counseling
    • After this lecture, participants will be able to describe anatomic and physiologic changes following total laryngectomy.
    • After this lecture, participants will be able describe various communication options following total laryngectomy.
    • After this lecture, participants will be able to describe the importance of support group involvement prior to total laryngectomy.

 

Brad Smith, M.S., CCC-SLP

  • Intro to Tracheo-Esophageal Puncture
    • The learner will be able to list 3 considerations for appropriateness of TEP placement
    • The learner will be able to explain the difference between indwelling and non-indwelling prostheses.
  • Intro to Housings/HME
    • The learner will be able to discuss rationales for choosing intraluminal vs peristomal attachments.
    • The learner will identify the advantages and disadvantages of the different HME systems presented
  • TEP Trouble Shooting
    • The learner will identify 3 main sources of difficulty achieving TE speech
    • The learner will list the 2 main reasons for premature prosthesis failure
  • Lymphedema
    • The learner will identify 2 main reasons lymphedema develops after total laryngectomy
    • The learner will be able to list 3 of the 4 major components of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)

 

Julie Bishop-Leone, M.A.,CCC-SLP

  • Insurance Reimbursement
    • The participants be able to identify products most frequently covered by major insurances companies.
    • The participants will improve comprehension of costs associate with each type of communication method.

 

Emily Poole, M.S., CCC-SLP

  • Swallowing after Total Laryngectomy
    • Participants will be able to understand the incidence of dysphagia in the total laryngectomy patient population
    • Participants will be able describe tools that can evaluate for incidence of dysphagia in the total laryngectomy

 

Diane Longnecker, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S

  • Making the Most out of your MBS
    • As a result of attending this presentation, the participant will be able to identify 3 anatomical features on the MBS image for patient s/p a total laryngectomy
    • As a result of attending this presentation, the participant will be able to list 3 types of contrast available for use in the MBS
    • As a result of attending this presentation, the participant will be able to list 3 uses of the MBS for patients after total laryngectomy.

 

Lenka Stankova, M.D.

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Participants will comprehend the Anatomy and physiology of laryngectomy patient
  • Participants will be expand knowledge of treatment of advanced laryngeal cancer
  • Participants will be expand knowledge of Laryngectomy and pharyngolaryngectomy reconstruction
  • Surgery/Treatment Options
  • Participants will be expand knowledge of treatment of advanced laryngeal cancer
  • Participants will be expand knowledge of Laryngectomy and pharyngolaryngectomy reconstruction

 

David J. Sher, MD, MPH

  • Radiation Treatment Options
    • Participants will be to understand the indications for larynx preservation therapy versus total laryngectomy for locally advanced larynx cancer
    • Participants will be to appreciate the important issues in radiation treatment planning for patients receiving definitive or adjuvant radiotherapy

 

 

Frank Brick: Laryngectomee & President of Texas Laryngectomee Association

  • Get Connected in the Community
  • Participants will learn about local club support to assist with laryngectomee and caregiver support
  • Participants will be able to identify 3 ways laryngectomees can connect in their community