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This course addresses access and equity of care for patients who have undergone a total laryngectomy. Specific barriers such as race, culture, socioeconomic status, distance from clinics, and clinic resources will be discussed.

This course delves into the upper airway's vital roles in secretion management, humidification, and filtration. For patients with tracheostomy tubes, these functions are bypassed, leading to unique challenges.

This course reviews research on voice prosthesis device life, discussing features, benefits, and patient factors affecting longevity including the impact of biofilm on the prosthesis.

Tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) can be undertaken either primarily during the initial surgery or as a separate secondary procedure. Join experts to explore the benefits of primary vs secondary TEP, including clinical evidence and decision-making.

Laryngectomy Bootcamp is a self-paced, online learning experience that blends education with real-world application. Over five focused modules, we’ll walk through the laryngectomy patient journey—from initial diagnosis and pre-operative counseling to voice prosthesis management, troubleshooting, and long-term pulmonary rehabilitation.

This course delves into the design of tracheostomy tubes and their impact on decannulation time. Participants will explore critical factors such as the inner to outer diameter ratio and learn how these design elements influence patient outcomes.

This course will review anatomy and physiology of the upper aerodigestive system, physiologic changes following tracheostomy, and tracheostomy tube types and components. Teamwork, appropriate cuff management techniques, use of HMEs, and speaking valves will be emphasized.

This webinar is now available on-demand for 0.1 ASHA CEUs.

This webinar takes a closer look at how diameter and airflow characteristics of a voice prosthesis (VP) influence voice quality for people using tracheoesophageal voice following total laryngectomy; various patient scenarios will also be discussed. The speakers will further discuss the airflow characteristics of specific VPs and clinical evidence that demonstrate enhanced voicing characteristics.

This course will discuss new evidence highlighting the use of an optimal day-and-night heat and moisture exchanger (HME) regimen for the total laryngectomy. New research examines changes to pulmonary health and related symptoms with use of new generation HMEs. Specific clinical outcomes will be discussed.

Healthy peristomal skin is the foundation for optimal use of adhesives after laryngectomy, facilitating successful pulmonary rehabilitation. This webinar will include an introduction to skin health including the structure and function of skin, research to identify challenges laryngectomy patients face and strategies to promote successful use of adhesives from experts in dermatology and laryngectomy.

Webinar and Panel discussion exploring the practice of Above Cuff Vocalization (ACV).