Trach and Vent Management: Clinical Decision-Making for Complex Patients
Presented by: George Barnes,MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
🗓️ SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 – 8:00 PM EST – 9:00 PM EST
After this course, you will be able to…
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Analyze complex clinical cases involving tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation by synthesizing patient history, respiratory status, and clinical findings to guide clinical decision-making.
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Apply an objective risk-benefit framework to evaluate candidacy for oral intake in medically complex patients with tracheostomies.
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Integrate interdisciplinary perspectives to optimize weaning goals and develop evidence-based dysphagia management plans for ventilator-dependent populations.
COURSE CONTENT
LIVE AGENDA:
8:00-8:30: Introduction to trach and vent management: key concepts and a risk-benefit framework for evaluating oral intake candidacy
8:30-8:55: Case studies: applying interdisciplinary decision-making to weaning goals and dysphagia management for ventilator-dependent patients
8:55-9:00: Question & Answer
SPEAKER INFORMATION & DISCLOSURES
George Barnes, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is a nationally recognized leader in dysphagia diagnostics and clinical decision-making. As a Board-Certified Specialist (representing only 0.2% of the field) and an appointed member of the 2026 ASHA Convention Adult Swallowing Topic Committee, George is actively involved in establishing and advancing national standards of care. His clinical career is defined by a dual commitment: preserving the physiological safety and dignity of eating for medically complex patients, and providing the rigorous, objective diagnostic data required to guide clinical teams, healthcare organizations, and legal partners through complex decisions.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
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Paid contractor of Medical SLP Collective
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 submit a reflective statement (150-250 words in length) within 14 days of taking the course addressing the following: Identify one key concept, technique, or insight you learned during the course and describe how you plan to apply this learning in your clinical practice.
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