[Dysphagia] Voice Restoration Following Total Laryngectomy

[bmessing at gbmc.org (BARBARA MESSING)]

Voice Restoration Following Total Laryngectomy

March 17-18, 2006  

Location:
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Milton J. Dance Head and Neck Rehabilitation Center, Baltimore, Maryland

About the Program:
This two-day course is designed for the speech-language pathologist working with patients who have undergone a total laryngectomy and tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP).  The course focuses exclusively on management of the TEP including InHealth and Provox prostheses.  Participants will have extensive hands-on training with models and patients.

Program Objectives:
Become familiar with the evolution of TEP.  Learn basic anatomy and physiology related to TEP. 
Identify and become familiar with various models of voice prostheses and tracheostoma valves. 
Demonstrate safe and accurate measurement of the TEP tract. 
Demonstrate safe and accurate insertion of the TEP voice prostheses. 
Identify potential problems associated with the TEP and determine possible solutions to these problems.
ASHA CEUs will be provided.   

For registration or content information call (443) 849-2087.
For the conference brochure:  go to www.gbmc.org/voice  select the upcoming conferences page and you will be able to link to the brochure.

Barbara P. Messing, M.A., CCC-SLP, BRS-S
Board Recognized Specialist in Swallowing Disorders
Speech Pathology Manager
Clinical Specialist, Head and Neck Rehabilitation
MJ Dance Head and Neck Rehab Center
GBMC
Baltimore, Maryland 21204
443-849-2087
bmessing@gbmc.org



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