Description

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SEMINAR DESCRIPTION:

This clinically focused seminar will examine the latest clinical research related to treating frail and complex elderly patients with dysphagia.  A model for determining whether a patient’s “aspiration pneumonia” is dysphagia-related will be discussed to better clarify the role of the Speech-Language Pathologist. Information will be presented on interpreting pulmonary function tests as well as treatments for respiratory diseases.  Covered will also be a decision-making process for recommending oral vs non-oral nutrition and how to hydrate patients including when to allow free water. Additionally, treatments for specific diagnostic groups will be presented as well as end-of-life issues to help the Speech-Language Pathologist understand when, and under what conditions, to discharge patients. 

 

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

                                                    DAY ONE 

 

                        (Material to be presented by James Coyle)

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 with Complex Diagnoses Including COPD

    3:45           Adjourn and Sign Out

                                                     DAY TWO

 

                        (Material to be presented by Paula Sullivan)

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

7:55–8:00       General Seminar Information

8:00-9:30       Evidence-Based Treatments for Stroke, MS and ALS 

9:30-9:45       Break

9:45-11:15     Evidence-Based Treatments for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia

11:15-11:30   Break

11:30-12:30   Making Treatment Decisions When A Patient’s Prognosis Is Declining

12:30              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.

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:

DeKalb Medical Decatur Campus
Bobby Bailey Tower / Auditorium (Lower Level)
2701 North Decatur Rd
Decatur, GA 30033

Phone: 404-501-1000
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Meeting Room: the Auditorium located on the lower level.  From hospital main lobby, walk down main hallway to Elevator A and go down to ground level.  Auditorium is to your left.

Parking: Free.** Follow signs and park in the Visitor Parking Deck to the right of the hospital.  Park on the 3rd level for a pedestrian bridge connecting to the hospital.  Follow signs to main lobby. Take Elevator A down to the ground level to find the auditorium.

**Take a parking stub on entering the parking deck.  Passes will be handed out at seminar check in to validate the parking cost.

Lodging:

Courtyard Executive Park - Emory
1236 Executive Park Drive
Atlanta, GA 30329

Phone: 404-728-0708
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Request the Northern Speech rate of $74 and make room reservations at least 30 days prior to seminar date. A free hotel shuttle will run between the Medical Center and the Courtyard. Inquire with hotel staff for times and availability of the shuttle.

Numerous other hotels can be found in the area. Negotiate your best rate.

Intended Audience

• SLPA
• SLP

Accreditation

This program is offered for 1.0 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area).

 

NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Provider #SPA-026

Past Participant Comments

"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..."

"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."

"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."

"I am looking forward to sharing all the great information with my co-workers. The conference was awesome! Thank you for your willingness to share information and mentor!"

"I just wanted to write a quick note and say how I much enjoyed the conference this weekend.  I got a lot of great information and ideas from you...."

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

"NSS has been consistent in providing interesting and educational opportunities — thanks!"

"Always do a great job; I don't worry about organization and content of your courses."