Outpatient Management of Speech and Swallowing After Total Glossectomy
Course: #9770Level: Introductory 1.5 Hours 1044 Reviews
This is Part 2 of a two-part series. This course introduces a “road map” for rehabilitation and restoration of speech and swallowing, following a total glossectomy in the outpatient setting. It discusses unique treatment approaches including the use of palatal augmentation, augmentative communication, and other methods that have been successful at improving functional speech and swallowing outcomes. Sequelae of radiation therapy are also reviewed.
Part 1: Course 9768
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.15 Introductory, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.5; IACET/0.2; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.5; SAC/1.5
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe methods of speech rehabilitation following glossectomy, including articulation therapy and the important role of the palatal augmentation prosthesis.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain the importance of adaptive equipment, swallowing maneuvers and intensive dysphagia rehabilitation following glossectomy.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the effects of postoperative radiation therapy on both speech and swallowing rehabilitation.
Course created on July 6, 2021
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Speech Evaluation |
| 15-25 Minutes | Palatal augmentation prosthesis |
| 25-35 Minutes | Speech treatment |
| 35-45 Minutes | Swallowing evaluation, modified barium swallow (MBS) |
| 45-60 Minutes | Swallowing treatment |
| 60-70 Minutes | Radiation sequelae |
| 70-80 Minutes | Case Study |
| 80-90 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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1044 ReviewsPresented By
Jodi Knott
MS CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLT
Jodi Knott is a speech pathologist working at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Houston, Texas. Jodi is the first speech pathologist to work within the institution and is working to build the speech pathology program.
Jodi received her graduate degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1993. She has worked as a speech pathologist for 31 years,18 of those years at The MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Jodi has extensive experience evaluating and treating patients with head and neck cancer, specifically those who will or have undergone glossectomy and laryngectomy. She is particularly known for her management of laryngectomized patients who have undergone complex reconstructions and require specialized and novel treatment approaches.
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Introductory Level
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