Secretions! Managing Saliva & Mucus in the Head & Neck Cancer Population
Presented by: Craig Clary M.S., CCC-SLP
🗓️ October 29th, 2026 – 8:30-9:30 PM EST
After this course, you will be able to…
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Apply evidence-based guidance to revise or create clinical protocols
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Demonstrate improved clinical skill competency by working through head and neck cancer case studies with guidance.
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Formulate resources to provide patients to improve their clinical outcomes.
COURSE CONTENT
LIVE AGENDA:
8:30-8:40 PM EST: Introduction
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Reframing dysphagia: why it’s more than aspiration, or even swallowing
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The scope of the secretion challenge in the head and neck cancer population, and why saliva and mucus management is both so common and tough to treat
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A quick roadmap of the medical and therapeutic strategies the session will cover
8:40-9:15 PM EST:Demonstration and Case Study
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Applying evidence-based guidance to create or revise secretion management protocols
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Guided demonstration of clinical strategies to build skill competency
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Case study walk-through that puts those strategies into practice
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Patient-facing resources that support better clinical outcomes
9:15-9:30 PM EST:Q&A
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Open floor for member questions and case-specific discussion
SPEAKER INFORMATION & DISCLOSURES
Craig Clary M.S., CCC-SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist in clinical practice at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, where his areas of clinical specialty include voice disorders, swallowing, and the management of patients with head/neck cancer. He is a member of the Piedmont Health Atlanta CNS Tumor Board, collaborating with radiation oncologists and other providers for the management and care of patients with head and neck cancer. He is also an Adjunct Professor at New York University, teaching courses in dysphagia and instrumental assessment/treatment methods, and currently serves as a Clinical Supervisor for graduate students at Georgia State University and the University of Mississippi. He holds an M.S. from New York Medical College and has practiced in acute care, outpatient clinics, subacute rehab, and long-term acute care hospitals in Georgia, New York, and New Jersey.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
- Medical SLP Collective – Honoraria
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
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none
ADDITIONAL FAQS
Can I get ASHA CEUS for this Course?
To successfully complete this course, participants must receive complete the full quiz and receive at least 4/5 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?
Please contact us at info@medslpcollective.com
Who is this webinar 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