Laryngeal and Pharyngeal Anomalies

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Describing Laryngeal and Pharyngeal Anomalies for the Speech Pathologist-Endoscopist (.3 Continuing Education Units) Course Overview: This live webinar provides the learner with examples and practice of describing the physical qualities and locations of various laryngeal and pharyngeal anomalies that can be encountered by a competent Speech Pathologist-Endoscopist during FEES and Videostroboscopy. The learner will practice writing descriptions in an articulate manner, using medical language, while staying within the scope of Speech-Language Pathology. Learner Outcomes: Upon completion of the webinar, the learner will be able to: - Visually identify laryngeal and pharyngeal anomalies as seen through a Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing or videostroboscopy. - Use appropriate terminology to describe laryngeal and pharyngeal anomalies while staying within the scope of Speech-Language Pathology. - Identify the characteristics and causes of laryngeal/pharyngeal anomalies. For whom is this webinar appropriate? This course is appropriate for any medical Speech-Language Pathologist practicing in the areas of dysphagia and voice. Prior experience with FEES and/or Videostroboscopy is encouraged but not a pre-requisite. Number of Participants: 20 Location: This is a live online course that will be offered through Zoom. Links to the remote course and to the course content will be emailed to participants approximately 1 week prior to the course. Agenda: 12:00 pm-12:10 pm Introduction 12:10 pm -12:05 pm Role of the Speech Pathologist in Describing Laryngeal and Pharyngeal Anomalies 12:05 pm -12:15 pm Review of Laryngeal and Pharyngeal Anatomy 12:15 pm -12:30 pm Terminology 12:30 pm -1:30 pm Anomalies Laryngeal Pharyngeal Laryngeal/Pharyngeal Movement Disorders 1:30 pm-2:30 pm Description Workshop 2:30pm-3:00 pm Question & Answer ASHA CEUs: .3 ASHA CEUs are provided to course participants.  These CEUs are at the intermediate level, professional area.  Presenter: Valeria Krivelevich M.A. CCC-SLP, BCS-S Relevant Financial Relationships: - Valeria receives a salary from Effective Expression Speech Therapy PLLC, d/b/a Dysphagia Evaluation Specialists. - Valeria receives payment from sales of her self-published books and consulting services which are solid at www.dysphagia-fees.com Relevant Non-Financial Relationships Valeria Krivelevich has no relevant non-financial disclosures

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