Description

This speech pathology online CEU course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs.

Course Format: Text - including diagrams & picture references.

 

Speech restoration for the patient with tracheostomy is becoming a primary focus of the health care team. Those who work with this population are well aware of the frustration that occurs when a patient is unable to effectively communicate with family and staff. We have also seen the dramatic effect that occurs when the patient can once again speak.

Authored by a Speech-Language Pathologist and a Respiratory Therapist, this e-course focuses on the use of one-way speaking valves for the patient with a tracheostomy tube. This presentation begins with a review of the physiological effects of a tracheostomy. Features of a tracheostomy tube are examined. Eight different one-way speaking valves and the unique characteristics of each are highlighted.  Case studies are included to highlight problem solving and interdisciplinary management.

 

Please note:  This eCourse is set up to be flexible to accomodate all schedules.  You do not have to complete this program in one sitting.  You can access the course materials as many times as you need to in order to complete all the sections.  

Course Objectives

At e-course conclusion, participants will be able to:

1. List four one-way speaking valves.
2. List three physiological changes after tracheotomy or placement of a tracheostomy tube.
3. Identify the primary purpose of a tracheostomy tube cuff.
4. Identify two contraindications for use of a one-way speaking valve.
5. List two ways to monitor a patient during a trial with a one-way speaking valve.

A score of 80% or better must be received on the post-test in order to
receive a certificate of completion.

Author Profile

Lisa Fornataro-Clerici, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist employed by Heritage Valley Health System, The Medical Center Campus in Beaver, Pennsylvania. Lisa specializes in the treatment of tracheostomized and laryngectomized patients. She has over 20 years of direct patient experience during which time she has developed an expertise in the areas of communication and swallowing. Lisa has presented information on patients with tracheostomy tubes and ventilators both nationally and internationally. She has contributed publications on communication issues related to both laryngectomized and tracheostomized patients and continues to conduct clinical research with tracheostomized patients. Her publications include the resource manual, Clinical Management of Adults Requiring Tracheostomy Tubes and Ventilators. 

Thomas A. Roop B.Ed, RRT, RCP, is an Associate Professor of Respiratory Therapy and Program Director of the Respiratory Therapy Programs at the Community College of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA. Tom also is founder and program director of the Institute for Careers in Critical Care at the Community College of Allegheny County in affiliation with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Children's Hospital and Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. He has over 20 years of experience in Critical Care and education. Tom has extensive experience in airway management of the intubated and tracheostomized patient, respiratory trauma care, as well as acute and longer-term ventilator management. He also continues to conduct clinical research in this area and has contributed a publication in JSLHR. His other publications include the resource manual, Clinical Management of Adults Requiring Tracheostomy Tubes and Ventilators.

Location & Lodging

 

Intended Audience

• SLP

Accreditation

This program is offered for .1 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area).

 

Per our longstanding procedures with ASHA, we submit CEU information to ASHA quarterly, so your CEUs will be reflected as completed on the last day of that quarter.  For instance, if you complete a course on December 7th, 2011, it will be reported to ASHA in January 2012, and it will be reflected in your ASHA account as completed on December 31st, 2011.  However, for submitting to your state board or for your own records, you will receive a certificate of completion with the actual completion date.