Tracheostomy: Journey to Decannulation

Webinar date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Event time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm CT
CEUs offered: ASHA CEUs - 0.1

Course description:

This course will review the criteria for tracheostomy decannulation including airway patency, effective swallowing, cough, and secretion management. The integral role of the speech-language pathologist in facilitating readiness for decannulation will be emphasized. Practical and evidence-based strategies, along with a multidisciplinary team approach will be discussed.

Course objectives:

• Explain physiologic changes following tracheostomy
• State common criteria for decannulation
• Describe the role of the SLP in facilitating readiness for decannulation

Speaker: Carmin Bartow, MS, CCC-SLP

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