Head and Neck Cancer: A Hard Thing to Swallow

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the epidemiology, etiology, Presentation and prognosis of Head and Neck Cancer (HNC).
Illustrate the adverse short- and long-term effects of cancer treatment.
Demonstrate the need for interdisciplinary rehabilitation for individuals with Head and Neck Cancer.
Illustrate how physical therapy interventions and speech and swallowing therapies complement each other.
Explain normal swallowing mechanics, tools to assess the swallow and effective therapy approaches to retrain swallow function.
Explain and demonstrate PT/OT assessment and treatment of functional deficits resulting from head and neck cancer and treatments
Create a timeline for the appropriate implementation of physical, occupational and speech interventions through-out the diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship from Head and Neck Cancer
Devise a Head and Neck Cancer Pathway that implements a comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment approach.

Course Instructor(s)

Stacey Brill

M.S. CCC-SLP

Stacey Brill M.S.CCC-SLP is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist certified by the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association since 1993. She graduated with her B.S in Communicative Disorders from University of Central Florida and her M.S. in Speech Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern. She has specialized in the area of Dysphagia associated with Oral/Head/Neck Cancer rehabilitation since 2004. Advanced skills include Video Fluoroscopic Swallow Studies, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), Videostroboscopy, Vital Stim provider, Tracheo-Esphogeal Puncture (TEP) management, and Myofascial release in the area of Trismus and Dysphagia. STAR certified. Founder and facilitator of local chapter of SPOHNC (Support for People with Oral, Head, Neck Cancer). Event Chairperson of annual awareness walk/run for Head/Neck Cancer to raise funds for local head/neck cancer grant. Organizer of annual free community wide screenings for Oral, Head, Neck Cancer. Created Head/Neck cancer pathway, Head/Neck Cancer Clinic/Education Class and Laryngectomy education modules for the Lee Health System. Interested in identifying new or better ways to treat dysphagia and dysphonia in order to maximize functional outcomes and quality of life following cancer treatment. Dedicated to community and healthcare education of oral/head/neck cancer.
Financial Disclosure: Stacey receives honoraria from CIAO Seminars for the presentation of this course.
Non-Financial Disclosure: No relevant disclosures.

Brianne Carter

PT, DPT

Brianne Carter PT, DPT has been practicing as a physical therapist since 2006. Brianne treats a variety of adult and pediatric patients with orthopedic, oncological and neurological diagnoses, specializing in oncology and disorders of the neck and spine. She developed comprehensive physical therapy program for head and neck cancer and is a member of the Head and Neck Cancer Pathway for Lee Memorial Health System. Brianne has completed the STAR Certification for Oncology. She is Graston Certified and has extensive training in manual therapy. She served as an adjunct faculty member in the Physical Therapy Department at FGCU. She served as a Board member and President of the Southwest Florida Physical Therapy Association.
Financial Disclosure: Brianne receives honoraria from CIAO Seminars for the presentation of this course.
Non-Financial Disclosure: No relevant disclosures.

Course Agenda

Day 1

07:59 - 08:00

Offering #1 is 8:00am - 11:15pm, Offering #2 is 12:00pm - 3:15pm (all times are CST)

08:00 - 08:15

Head and Neck Cancer the need for interdisciplinary rehab

08:15 - 08:30

Development of interdisciplinary rehab pathway

08:30 - 09:00

Speech and swallowing deficits and therapy approaches

09:00 - 09:30

Physical & Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment approaches

09:30 - 09:45

Break

09:45 - 10:15

Physical & Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment approaches continued

10:15 - 10:45

Laryngeal Cancer communication and safety protocols

10:45 - 11:00

Patient advocacy in your community

11:00 - 11:15

Discussion and questions

Contact hours pre-approved for:

0.3 CEUs (3.0 Contact Hours)
CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider (0.3 ASHA CEUs) ASHA bubble sheet submission required
This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (3.0 PDUs)
CIAO is an Illinois Approved Provider for PT/PTA Continuing Education
CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT
This activity is provided by the TBPTE Accredited Prov. #2202009#TX
This activity meets the continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
Approved for:
3.0 Hrs PT/PTAs in IL, OK(#201913800), TX(3 CCUs)
3.6 Hrs PT/PTAs in NY
3.5 Hrs OT/COTAs in FL(CE#20-797744)

This course is offered for 0.3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Area)

CIAO Automatically reports to CE Broker for Florida Occupational and Physical Therapists and Assistants. Florida SLPs can either use the ASHA CE Participant Form (Bubble Sheet) or self-submit through CE Broker.

CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)