Description

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SEMINAR DESCRIPTION:

Presented by one of the leading experts in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, this seminar will cover in depth voice, speech, communication, and swallowing disorders in patients with treated cancers of the head and neck. Assessment, diagnostic procedures, management strategies including surgical reconstruction, and treatment efficacy will be presented with video x-ray swallow studies. Current research and practice implications will be discussed.

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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        Evaluation Options Including Bedside/Clinical, FEES and MBS;
                        Advantages and Disadvantages of Each

 8:30–10:00      Types and Management of Voice, Speech and Swallowing Disorders in Partial and
                          Total Laryngectomy; Video x-Ray Samples

 10:00–10:15     Break

 10:15–11:45     Voice, Speech and Swallowing Disorders in Partial and Total Laryngectomy (continued)

 11:45-12:45      Lunch on Own

 12:45–2:15      Types and Management of Swallowing Disorders Seen in Oral Cancer
                         Patients – Anterior Resection; Video x-Ray Samples

 2:15-2:30         Break

 2:30–4:00        Types and Management of Swallowing Disorders Seen in Oral Cancer
                         Patients – Posterior Resection; Video x-Ray Samples

 4:00-4:30         Use of Intra-Oral Prosthetics in Oral Cancer Patients

 4:30-4:45         Final Questions

         4:45        Adjourn and Sign Out

 

                                                          DAY TWO

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

 7:55–8:00        General Seminar Information

 8:00–9:30        Types and Management of Swallowing Disorders after Radiotherapy Including
                         Primary Chemoradiotherapy

 9:30–9:45        Break

 9:45–11:15     Types and Management of Swallowing Disorders after Radiotherapy (continued)

11:15–12:15     Types and Management of Voice, Speech and Swallowing Disorders after
                        Skull Base Surgery

12:15-12:30      Break

12:30–1:30       Review of Videofluoroscopic Studies To:

• Identify Swallow Physiology
• Determine Therapy Strategies in x-Ray
• Determine PO/NPO; Select Diet
• Determine Therapy Recommendations

            1:30     Adjourn and Sign Out

Speaker Profile

Cathy L. Lazarus, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-S, is one of the premier researchers in the field of Speech-Language Pathology. She has conducted research and lectured internationally for over 20 years on swallowing disorders in the head & neck cancer population. Dr. Lazarus is the Director of Research for the Thyroid Head & Neck Research Center at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, and also an Associate Professor at New York University, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.  She is an ASHA Fellow.

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
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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.

• Crowne Plaza Downtown Seattle 206-464-1980
• Sorrento Hotel: 800-426-1265
• Homewood Suites: 206-682-8282

Intended Audience

• SLPA
• SLP

Accreditation

This course is offered for 1.2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

 

Past Participant Comments

"Truly enjoyed this presenter. I wish all presenters were as knowledgeable, humble and interesting as Dr. Lazarus."

"In almost 30 years, I've never yet been to an NSS seminar that wasn't informative, stimulating, and wonderfully organized."

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