Description

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SEMINAR DESCRIPTION:

Speech-Language Pathologists are commonly consulted to identify the likelihood that a patient's "aspiration pneumonia" was dysphagia-related and then to intervene accordingly. SLPs are also expected to predict and mitigate future risk of dysphagia-related respiratory diseases based on assessment findings. Yet, SLPs receive little formal training in the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system and in the differential diagnosis of the various types of pneumonia. The medical record contains clues, which can inform the SLP in establishing an objective pneumonia risk profile. This seminar summarizes anatomy and physiology and current literature to facilitate the objective estimation of dysphagia-related pneumonia risk, and provides information on the decision-making process to determine the use of oral or non-oral nutrition.

View Dr. Coyle's recent article in the ASHA Leader:

A Dilemma in Dysphagia Management: Is Aspiration Pneumonia
the Chicken or the Egg?

Cancellation Policy & Late Registration

Outline

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

7:55–8:00      General Seminar Information

8:00–8:30      Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System as Related to Dysphagia

8:30–9:30      Types of Pneumonia and the Differential Diagnosis of Aspiration Pneumonia

9:30–9:45      Break

9:45–11:15     Differential Diagnosis of Aspiration Pneumonia continued

11:15–12:15   Lunch on own

12:15–1:00    Non-Dysphagia Risk Factors for Pneumonia: Attributing Risk Using Logic

1:00-1:45      Understanding Pulmonary Function Tests and Treatments for Respiratory Diseases

1:45–2:00      Break

2:00–2:45      Dysphagia Interventions and Aspiration: Thick Liquids, Water Protocols and Common Sense

2:45–3:45      Case Studies

         3:45     Adjourn and Sign Out

Speaker Profile

James L. Coyle, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-S, is a clinician, researcher, and author with interests in evidence-based practice, meta-analyzing research, and dysphagia outcomes measurement. Dr. Coyle is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Science and Disorders at the University of Pittsburgh, where he teaches Dysphagia, Medical Speech Pathology, Neuroscience and Head & Neck Anatomy coursework.  At the University Medical Center he performs dysphagia consultations and trains SLP students in acute and intensive care practice. In addition, Dr. Coyle has served as a reviewer for Dysphagia, the Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research, the American Journal of Speech Language Pathology, and other peer-reviewed journals.

Location & Lodging

Seminar Location:

KCI Expo & Conference Center
11730 N. Ambassador Drive
Kansas City, MO 64153

Phone: 816-891-7694
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Parking:  FREE at the Conference Center.

Meeting Room: Salons A & B located on the ground level of the conference center. Use the main doors into the lobby area. Turn right.

Lodging:

Holiday Inn KCI Airport
11728 N. Ambassador Drive
Kansas City , MO 64153

Phone: 816-801-8400
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The Holiday Inn is attached to the Conference Center.  Ask for the Northern Speech rate of $79
and be sure to make hotel reservations prior to September 1, 2010. 

The Holiday Inn offers a free shuttle van to/from MCI Airport.

Intended Audience

• Respiratory Therapist
• OT
• SLPA
• SLP

Accreditation

This course is offered for .6 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

AOTA

First Content Focus: Occupational Therapy Process: Evaluation

Second Content Focus: Occupational Therapy Process: Intervention

AOTA: Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. #4095.
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

 

Past Participant Comments

"Level of knowledge of presenter is phenomenal.   Wow!!  Good show!"

"This is one of the best programs I have attended. Thank you!"

"Dr. Coyle's clear presentation facilitated learning. Excellent explanations and definition of terms and pulmonary events."

"Very current research is included and instructor tells SLPs how to apply it to everyday practice."

"Dr. Coyle is personable & well-informed, easily holding my attention..."

"Excellent presentation – very useful in rehab setting.  Enjoyed case studies and questions/answers."

"Clear, concise presentation of practical, useful information; presentation style outgoing/open, conducive to learning."

"Knowledge level is obvious in all related subject areas prompting very useful presentation & discussion."

"Excellent speaker on a very relevant, well presented subject matter with clinical relevance!"

"Very approachable, humble and willing to explain anything..."

"Good use of anecdotes, humor and information. Really held my attention and made presentation interesting."

"Great to hear a lecture from a practicing professional with current knowledge in the field."

"Great presentation — one of the best I've attended!"

"Down to earth — real life perspective."

"Great presenter — good material & excellent speaker. Funny sense of humor."

"So helpful to take info back to acute care physicians."

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