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Perioperative Voice Therapy: From Polyps to Paralysis and More - Disclosure

Course Description

Interview of the combined staff at the UW-Madison Voice and Swallowing Clinic in Madison, Wisconsin, and identified a need for continued education in the area of the importance of voice therapy in patients who are undergoing surgical intervention.

Objectives

1. Participants will identify appropriate topics for peri-procedural patient education and goal-setting.
2. Participants will summarize the state of evidence regarding the purpose and duration of peri-procedural voice rest.
3. Participants will list examples of voice exercises appropriate for peri-procedural voice care and provide a physiologic rationale for their use.

Method of Participation

The estimated time to complete this online activity and exam is 1 hour(s). To receive credit, a passing grade of 100% is required on a short online quiz. You will have opportunities to retake the quiz to achieve a passing score. After you have completed your exam and evaluation you will be able to automatically print your credit letter.

Credit

ASHA Approved Provider

This activity is offered for 0.10 ASHA CEUs
(Intermediate level, Professional area).

Faculty

Emerald Doll, MS, CCC-SLP

Carol Tolejano, MA, CCC-SLP

Faculty Disclosure

In compliance with requirements of ASHA's Continuing Education Board concerning transparency in course planning, delivery and marketing, below is information of speakers' financial and non-financial interests relevant to the content of their presentations.

Instructional Personnel/Guest Speakers

MODERATOR
Amy Baillies, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Financial disclosures: Employment by UW Health
Non-financial disclosures: none.
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Emerald Doll, MS, CCC-SLP
Financial disclosures: Employment by UW Health, Voice Manager
Non-financial disclosures: None

Carol Tolejano, MA, CCC-SLP
Financial disclosures: Employment by UW Health
Non-financial disclosures: None

Commercial Support

There is no commercial support for this activity.

Computer Requirements

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