Description

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FACULTY:

Ikuo Hirano, MD, Gastroenterologist

James Coyle, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-S

Darlene Graner, SLP.D, CCC-SLP, BRS-S

Paula Sullivan, MS, CCC-SLP, BRS-S

Peter Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP

JoAnne Robbins, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-S

Stephanie Daniels, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-S

SEMINAR DESCRIPTION:

Empowered with the right information and resources, managing and treating elderly clients with dysphagia can be very rewarding. This clinically relevant seminar brings together leading dysphagia experts to examine current research and best practice when addressing the needs of elderly clients with swallowing disorders. Discussion will focus on matching specific treatments with specific swallowing disorders and the decision-making process when employing diet modification, exercise, postures, positioning, maneuvers, or specific techniques related to cognitive loss. Also discussed will be the recommendation of non-oral feedings.

A specific segment addressing esophageal disorders is included to help the SLP know when to refer to other health care professionals. Special considerations and treatment suggestions when implementing programs for patients with cognitive loss will be covered. Also included will be a session on pharmacology and dysphagia. Common diagnostic groups and targeted interventions appropriate for these disorders will be discussed for clients with CVA, Parkinson's disease, dementia, COPD, ALS, MD and MS.

 

Cancellation Policy & Late Registration

Outline

                                                        DAY ONE

7:45-8:20       Check In and Onsite Registration (Coffee and Tea)

8:25-8:30        General Seminar Information

8:30-10:00       Esophageal Considerations and Referral Guidelines (Dr. Hirano)

10:00-10:15     Break

10:15-11:45     Evidence–Based Practice in the Treatment of Post-Stroke Dysphagia (Dr. Daniels)

11:45-1:00       Lunch on own

1:00-2:30        Overview of Aging and Swallowing Including the Cross Over from Presbyphagia to Dysphagia (Dr. Robbins)

2:30-2:45         Break

2:45-4:15         Evidence-Based Practice In The Treatment of Dysphagia in Parkinson’s Disease (Ms. Sullivan)

        4:15        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         Evidence-Based Practice In the Treatment Of Dysphagia In Patients with Dementia (Ms. Sullivan)

9:30-9:45         Break

9:45-11:15       Aspiration Pneumonia And The Role Of The SLP: Risks and Benefits of Free Water  (Dr. Coyle)

11:15-12:15     Lunch on Own

12:15-1:45       Therapy Techniques And Management Strategies For ALS, MG (Myasthenia Gravis), and MS (Dr. Graner)

1:45-2:00         Break

2:00-3:30         Pharmacology and Dysphagia: Drugs That Can Cause and Drugs That Can Prevent Dysphagia (Dr. Johnson)

        3:30        Adjourn and Sign Out

Speaker Profile

JoAnne Robbins, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-S, is an internationally known researcher, lecturer, author and inventor.  She is a Professor in the Department of Medicine in the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and she also serves as Associate Director of Research for the Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC) at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital.  Dr. Robbins has over 20 years of experience in treating dysphagic patients.   Her work is known worldwide and published in numerous international and national peer-reviewed journals. She is also coauthor of the Easy-To-Swallow, Easy-To-Chew Cookbook.

Stephanie K. Daniels, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-S, is a research speech pathologist at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston, Texas and is Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine. Additionally she is faculty at the University of Houston where she teaches the graduate course in dysphagia and provides supervision in adult communication disorders. Her research and clinical work have focused on neurogenic dysphagia.

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.

Ikuo Hirano, M.D., Gastroenterologist, is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Fellowship Program Director in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

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.

Peter Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an author, lecturer and clinician with experience in acute care hospitals, home care, outpatient clinics and long-term care. He lectures nationally on cognition and dysphagia. Dr. Johnson is the Speech Mentor with Select Medical, for which he develops new clinical programs, conducts CE seminars, provides clinician mentoring nationally and maintains the clinic hotline. He is also active with the Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathology, the Florida Department of Health/Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, and with ASHA's Special Interest Divisions.  Dr. Johnson is also adjunct faculty and dissertation chair at Nova Southeastern University.  Among other publications he is co-author of the text Drugs and Dysphagia: How Medications Affect Eating and Swallowing.

Darlene Graner, SLP.D, CCC-SLP, BRS-S, is a clinical Speech-Language Pathologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She has over 30 years clinical experience, with expertise in evaluating and managing dysphagia associated with treatments for head & neck cancer and in patients with progressive neurological diseases. As a member of a certified ALS team for over 10 years she has assisted hundreds of patients with ALS in managing their dysphagia.

Location & Lodging

Seminar Location:

Alexis Park Resort Hotel
375 East Harmon Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89169

Phone: 702-796-3300
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Please make hotel reservations at least 40 days prior to the seminar date and ask for the Northern Speech rate of $89.  The Alexis Park is located across the street from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and less than 1 mile from the Las Vegas Strip.   The Alexis Park is 2.4 miles from Las Vegas McCarran International Airport.

 

Parking is FREE onsite.

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.

 

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

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