Brochure 2014 - Atos Medical US

Speech Pathologists, Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. Continuing Education Credits:
Upon successful completion, the participant will be awarded 6.0 contact hours of continuing education credit. 
This course meets the qualifications for 6.0 hours of continuing professional development credit for Speech‐Language Pathologists as required by the California Speech‐Language Pathology and Audiology Board, (Provider #PDP42) 
Loma Linda University Medical Center staﬀ development is au‐
thorized by the California State Board of Registered Nursing to oﬀer this course for 6.0 contact hours. (Provider #00239) 
This course meets the qualifications for 6.0 continuing education credits by the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC). 
Respiratory Care Practitioners reciprocate with Provider #00239. Loma Linda University Medical Center Staﬀ Development 11255 Mt. View Ave. Ste. 11 Loma Linda, CA 92354 Hotel Information:  Fairfield Inn & Suites San Bernardino 909‐382‐4560  Hilton Hotel 909‐889‐0133  Loma Linda Inn 909‐583‐2500  LaQuinta Motel 909‐888‐7571  Residence Inn San Bernardino 1‐909‐382‐4564 *Ask for the Loma Linda University Rates 7th Annual Laryngectomy Conference Friday, November 7, 2014 Target Audience 7th Annual Laryngectomy Conference Presented by: Loma Linda University Medical Center Speech Pathology Department Friday, November 7, 2014 8:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m. Loma Linda University Centennial Complex Damazo Room 7th Annual Laryngectomy Conference Conference Description Conference Schedule FREE This conference focuses on the interdisciplinary approach to 7:30 am Registration caring for the laryngectomy patient. Participants will learn General Participants—Free LLUMC Employees & Students—Free about evaluating and treating this complex patient popula‐
tion from the perspective of the disciplines working with the patient and their caregiver. The scope of this conference will include the assessment process the ENT physician uses to diagnose laryngeal cancer and the recommended treatment, and the Speech Pathologist’s treatment to restore voicing through various alaryngeal communication options. The eﬀects of physical changes and how this impacts treatment will be discussed. Respiratory considerations, including the unique needs for Life Safety measures needed for the post laryngectomy patient will be presented. When Radiation and chemotherapy treatments are targeted to the patient’s head and neck, a unique set of challenges can occur, and these aﬀects and treatment options will be shared. Discus‐
sion highlighting the patient’s perspective will also be in‐
8:15 am Welcome/Introductions Melissa Backstrom, MS CCC‐SP Clinical Manager Inpatient Rehabilitation LLUMC 8:30 am ENT’s Diagnostic Process of Laryngeal Cancer Dr. Nathaniel Peterson & Dr. Paul Walker ENT, LLUH 9:30 am Life Safety Measures for Laryngectomy Patients Dr. Nathaniel Peterson & Dr. Paul Walker ENT, LLUH 10:30 am Break & Exhibits 10:45 am The Role of the Speech Pathologist in the Post– OP Management of Laryngectomy cluded. Julie Bishop‐Leone, MA CCC‐SLP Senior Clinical Education, Atos, Medical Inc. 12:00 pm Lunch & Exhibits Objectives At the end of this conference, the participant will be able to: 
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Describe treatment options and the Speech Pathologist’s role in restoring voicing through various alaryngeal communication options. Describe the ENT’s diagnostic process as they evaluate laryngeal cancer. Describe the changes to Life Safety measures for the patient with a Laryngectomy. Identify the types of changes to the skin, muscles and oral mucosa that come from Radiation and Chemotherapy and how these aﬀect the patient’s quality of life 1:00 pm The Role of the Speech Pathologist in the Post– OP Management of Laryngectomy Julie Bishop‐Leone, MA CCC‐SLP Senior Clinical Education, Atos, Medical Inc. Registration Registration includes course materials, CE certificate, and lunch buﬀet. 2:45 pm Break & Exhibits 3:00 pm Laryngeal Rehabilitation: The Patient’s Perspective John E. Ready, Director of Outreach Services Foundation for Voice Restoration 4:00 pm Closing Remarks Gary Allen Lucas, MS CCC‐SP 1:45 pm Eﬀects of Radiation and Chemotherapy on Head and Neck Cancer Patients Carol Davis, PsyD, DrPH, RTT Assistant Professor, Radiation Technology School of Allied Health Professions, LLU * Select Calendar and November Primary Sponsorship Provided by: Register—Online https://ce.llu.edu Contact Information: Staﬀ Development: 909.558.3500 Fax: 909.558.3541 Email: Staﬀ[email protected] LLU Centennial Complex 24760 Stewart Street, Loma Linda, CA 92350

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