Description

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SEMINAR DESCRIPTION:

This seminar will cover in depth optimal patterns of care for head & neck patients with swallowing, speech/voice, and communication disorders. Types of treatment for head & neck cancer and their impact on swallowing and communication function will be described, including surgical and organ preservation (radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy). Assessment and evidence-based practice relevant to the head & neck cancer population will provide support for the clinician in developing a holistic approach to rehabilitation in order to optimize functional outcomes. Extensive case presentations will be an integral part of this seminar.

SEMINAR TUITION:

• $325 individual
• $300 per person for groups of two, three or four
• $275 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

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

8:00-8:30         Overview: Anatomical and functional considerations in treating head and neck cancer,

                                           primary tumor and staging, and multidisciplinary care. (Donna Lundy)

8:30-9:30          Interventional approaches and their impact on swallowing, speech/voice, and communication; surgical
                                           resection and reconstruction and organ preservation protocol. (Donna Lundy)

9:30-9:45          Break

9:45-10:45        Interventional approaches (continued)

10:45-11:45       Evaluating the impact of cancer of the head and neck: health related quality of life, VFSS, FEES, voice,
                                           speech, and swallowing functional outcomes. (Paula Sullivan)

11:45-12:45       Lunch (on your own)

12:45-1:15         Evaluating the impact of cancer (continued)

1:15-2:15           Communication and interventional approaches following oral, oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal, laryngeal, and
                                           hypopharyngeal cancer. (Donna Lundy)

2:15-2:30           Break

2:30-3:30           Communication and interventional approaches (continued)

3:30-4:00           Swallowing and interventional approaches following oral, oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal, laryngeal, and
                                          hypopharyngeal cancer. (Paula Sullivan)

       4:00             Adjourn and Sign Out

 

                                                     DAY TWO

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

8:00-9:30            Swallowing and interventional approaches (continued)

9:30-9:45            Break

9:45-10:45          Nutritional considerations: PO/NPO, prophylactic feeding tubes, diet recommendations. (Paula Sullivan)

10:45-11:45        Timing and stages of care: pre-treatment planning and support, timelines for recovery, rehabilitation options, long-term  

                                          outcomes, palliative care. (Donna Lundy)

11:45-12:45        Lunch (on your own)

12:45-1:15          Improving patient adherence to optimize outcomes. (Paula Sullivan)

1:15-2:15            Case Review  (Donna Lundy and Paula Sullivan)

2:15-2:30            Break

2:30-3:30            Case Review (continued)

        3:30            Adjourn and Sign Out

Speaker Profile

Donna S. Lundy, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-S, is an Adjunct Associate Professor and the Co-Director of the Vocal Disorders Laboratory within the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami, FL. Her clinical practice is focused on the management of individuals with head & neck cancer, swallowing disorders and voice disorders. Dr. Lundy has published more than 30 articles in peer-reviewed journals and authored numerous book chapters. She is involved in a number of multi-institutional research grants investigating swallowing difficulties in head & neck cancer patients. On a national level, Dr. Lundy is on the review board for ASHA Publications/Materials and serves on the Neurolaryngology Subcommittee for the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery. 

Paula A. Sullivan, MS, CCC-SLP, BRS-S, is a Speech-Language Pathologist in the Department of Neurology/Speech Section within the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System in Gainesville, FL.  Her clinical expertise and research is focused on swallowing disorders in head and neck cancer and at end of life.  Ms. Sullivan has published numerous articles and book chapters, and co-authored books related to these topics.   She is an ASHA Fellow and a former coordinator of ASHA's Division 13, Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders. She is also coauthor of the Easy-To-Swallow, Easy-To-Chew Cookbook.

Location & Lodging

Seminar Location:

Crowne Plaza Boston-Natick
1360 Worcester Street
Natick, MA 01760

Phone: 508-653-8800
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Intended Audience

• SLPA
• SLP

Accreditation

This course is offered for 1.2 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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