Description

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SEMINAR DESCRIPTION:

This seminar will discuss the syndromes and conditions commonly associated with medical fragility, frailty, or compromise in elderly patients with dysphagia. The session will review salient features of the physical examination and chart review, pertinent lab values in Failure To Thrive (FTT), instrumental assessment and management of the adult FTT patient. Further discussion will include the Speech-Language Pathologist's critical role in assisting the patient, his/her decision maker, and the medical team in the decision making process relative to artificial nutrition and hydration. Discussion will include risks and benefits of artificial nutrition and hydration, effects of starvation and dehydration, quality of life considerations, and resources available to Speech-Language Pathologist serving the terminally ill.

SEMINAR TUITION:

• $315 individual
• $295 per person for groups of two, three or four
• $265 per person for groups of five or more
  • Groups must register together. Please contact NSS at 888.337.3866 for more details.
  • Late Fee: Add $20 if registering less than two weeks prior to seminar date.
  • Registration Cancellation Policy

NEARBY HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:

Inn at Virginia Mason
1006 Spring St 

Seattle, WA 98104

Phone: 206-583-6453

Located within walking distance of Downtown Seattle, The Inn is directly attached to the Medical Center. Call at least 40 days prior to the seminar date and ask for the Northern Speech rate of $109.

Cancellation Policy & Late Registration

Outline

                                    DAY ONE

7:30-7:50        Check In and Onsite Registration (Coffee and Tea)

7:55-8:00        General Seminar Information

8:00-9:30        The Mission of Dysphagia Management in Senescence

9:30-10:30      The Importance of the Clinical Examination

• Historical Intake, Lab Values

10:30-10:45     Break

10:45-12:00     Additions to the Clinical Examination

• Oral biology
• Auscultation
• Cough assessment

12:00-1:00      Lunch (on your own)

1:00-2:30        Instrumental Findings of FTT; Indications for Instrumental Assessment

• VFSS
• FEES

2:30-2:45       Break

2:45-4:00       Instrumental Findings (continued)

       4:00        Adjourn and Sign Out

 

                                     DAY TWO

7:30-7:55       Sign In (Coffee and Tea)

7:55-8:00       General Seminar Information

8:00-8:45       Treatment Considerations in Senescence

8:45-10:15     Direct and Indirect Interventions

10:15-10:30   Break

10:30-11:45   Case Studies, Discussion and Wrap-Up

          11:45   Adjourn and Sign Out

Speaker Profile

Joseph Murray, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-S, is a researcher, author and international lecturer who specializes in the assessment, treatment, and management of dysphagia, including FEES.  He is author of the Manual of Dysphagia Assessment in Adults. Dr. Murray is Chief of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Ann Arbor, MI. He is also currently vice chairperson for the Specialty Board on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders.

Location & Lodging

Seminar Location:

Virginia Mason Medical Center
Lindeman Pavilion - Volney Auditorium
1201 Terry Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Phone: 206-223-6600
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Seminar to be held in the Volney Auditorium which is located within the Lindeman Pavilion.  Use the 1201 Terry Ave entrance and proceed down to the first level. **Due to security protocol, the Terry entrance will be locked on Sunday.  Announcements will be made at the seminar about alternative access for Sunday morning.

For onsite parking options, see map.

• $5 daily using the Terry—University Parking Lot.  Corner of Terry Ave & University Ave. 
  Pre-pay & cash only. 
• $18 daily using the Lindeman Garage directly underneath the auditorium.  Use Seneca Ave. 
  Pre-pay & cash only.
• Street parking is free on Sundays.

Lodging:

Inn at Virginia Mason
1006 Spring Street
Seattle, WA 98104

Phone: 206-583-6453
Click for Directions

The Inn at Virginia Mason is located within walking distance of downtown Seattle.  It is also attached to the seminar venue via indoor walkways.  Inquire with hotel staff for directions to the Volney Auditorium. 

Request the Northern Speech rate of $109 and make room reservations at least 30 days prior to the seminar date.  Numerous other hotels are located nearby.  Please negotiate your best rate.

• Sorrento Hotel: 800-426-1265
• Homewood Suites: 206-682-8282

Intended Audience

• SLPA
• SLP

Accreditation

This course is offered for 1.0 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

 

NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. Provider #PDP4.

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