Post-Laryngectomy Communication and Swallowing Management (Simulation)
Contributed by: George Barnes, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S & Katie Moore, MS,CCC-SLP
🗓️ COURSE AVAILABLE APRIL 1, 2026 – APRIL 1, 2031
After this course, you will be able to…
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Identify key candidacy considerations for tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) based on patient medical history and current status.
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Analyze common communication and swallowing changes post-total laryngectomy.
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Formulate evidence-based recommendations for alaryngeal communication and swallowing management, including patient counseling and interprofessional referrals.
COURSE CONTENT
Table of Contents:
Arthur Simulation Video
Tracheoesophageal Puncture (TEP) Candidacy Read Only Resource
Quiz Embedded in Simulation
SPEAKER INFORMATION & DISCLOSURES
George Barnes, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is a board-certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders. As a medical speech-language pathologist, he has developed expertise in adult dysphagia management, focusing on diagnostics and clinical decision-making in the medically complex population. George is passionate about making education useful and providing accessible, quality care. With a deep appreciation for the joy and connection that food brings to our lives, he has dedicated his life to helping others enjoy this simple but deep-rooted pleasure.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
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Paid by Medical SLP Collective to create simulations
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
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None
Katie Moore is a Speech Language Pathologist for Life Point Rehabilitation at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, North Carolina where she sees pediatrics and adults in the outpatient setting and adult in the acute care setting. She has diverse experience working across the healthcare continuum as well as served as an adjunct professor at the graduate level for courses in dysphagia and voice disorders. Katie manages diverse patient caseloads with a large focus on head and neck cancer and neurological disorders.
Financial Disclosures:
- Katie received and honoraria for the development of these resources from the Medical SLP Collective. She also receivea a salary from Life Point Rehabilitation.
Non-financial Disclosures:
- None
ADDITIONAL FAQS
Can I get ASHA CEUS for this Course?
To successfully complete this course, participants must meet the following requirements: achieve a minimum score of 100 on the course quiz, complete all questions on the quiz, and submit the quiz within 14 days of taking the course.
What is the Refund/Cancellation Policy?
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What can I do if I have a complaint?
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Who is this course appropriate for?
The target audience for this content is licensed speech-language pathologists. There are no prerequisite skills or knowledge needed beyond the basic speech-language pathology training and licensing.
What if I need special accommodations?
If you require accommodations to access these materials due to a disability, please email us at info@medslpcollective.com