The InHealth Experience 2024
THE INHEALTH EXPERIENCE:
A HYBRID INTRODUCTORY LARYNGECTOMY COURSE
WITH OPTIONAL LIVE HANDS-ON TRAINING
Course Description:
This foundational educational program is an introductory course focusing on tracheoesophageal puncture, voice prosthesis management, and post-laryngectomy rehabilitation for the speech-language pathologist. This course is offered in two parts: virtual and hands-on. The virtual, on-demand component is offered two times per year. There is no cost for this program. Five hours of ASHA continuing education credits are available for those who complete the virtual course requirements.
To further the learning experience, optional hands-on training is offered regionally (US and Canada only). The virtual program must be completed before participating in this live training. InHealth Technologies and the hosting facility offer this program at no cost to the participant, however, the cost of travel is not provided, and space is limited.
These offerings will focus exclusively on InHealth Technologies® products.
2024 Course Dates:
REGISTRATION
SPRING REGISTRATION - CLOSED
Spring Virtual Program: April 1 – April 30, 2024
Lecture content will be available for on-demand viewing during these dates.
Pre-registration is required by March 28, 2024.
LIVE (optional) Spring Hands-On Training:
FALL REGISTRATION LINK BELOW-
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5490428244907484000
Fall Virtual Program: September 1 – September 30, 2024
Lecture content will be available for on-demand viewing during these dates.
Pre-registration for the Fall offering is required by August 28, 2024.
LIVE (optional) Fall Hands-On Training:
Dates and locations are subject to change. If you want to host a training at your clinic, please email education@inhealth.com.
Introductory Level
0.5 ASHA CEUs
AGENDA:
Total Laryngectomy from the Beginning: Laying a Foundation for Rehabilitation (60 min)
DESCRIPTION: This one-hour pre-recorded lecture will review the anatomical and physiologic changes that occur following the total laryngectomy surgery and the speech-language pathologist (SLP) role in rehabilitation.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: The learner will describe 3 anatomical/physiological changes that occur following total laryngectomy surgery.
PRESENTER: Eliza Peoples, M.S., CCC-SLP
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Ms. Peoples is a Clinical Specialist with InHealth Technologies and receives a salary for her position.
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Ms. Peoples has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Tracheoesophageal Puncture and Puncture Candidacy (60 min)
DESCRIPTION: This one-hour pre-recorded lecture will discuss the underpinnings of tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) and the social, emotional, and physiological factors that impact TEP rehabilitation and outcomes.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: The learner will describe 2 factors related to TEP candidacy and outcomes.
PRESENTER: Jennifer Starkweather, M.S., CCC-SLP
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Ms. Starkweather is a Senior Clinical Research Specialist with InHealth Technologies and receives a salary for her position.
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Ms. Starkweather has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Comprehensive Voice Prosthesis Fitting and (Re)Placement (60 min)
DESCRIPTION: The evaluation and fitting of a voice prosthesis is a skilled service that requires both manual skills and clinical knowledge/decision-making. This one-hour, pre-recorded lecture will review the foundational components of a comprehensive TEP/voice prosthesis visit.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: The user will describe 3 components of a comprehensive voice prosthesis evaluation.
PRESENTER: Elizabeth Lucarelli, M.S., CCC-SLP
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Ms. Lucarelli is a Clinical Specialist with InHealth Technologies and receives a salary for her position.
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Ms. Lucarelli has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Pulmonary Considerations for the Total Laryngectomee (60 min)
DESCRIPTION: This one-hour pre-recorded lecture will discuss the changes that are associated with loss of upper airway function following a total laryngectomy and the importance of an HME system for pulmonary rehabilitation in this patient population.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: The learner will describe at least 3 benefits of an HME system for pulmonary rehabilitation following total laryngectomy.
PRESENTER: Morgan Greve, M.A., CCC-SLP
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Ms. Greve is a Clinical Specialist with InHealth Technologies and receives a salary for her position.
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Ms. Greve has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Immediate Post Operative Care for the Total Laryngectomee (30 min)
DESCRIPTION: This half-hour, pre-recorded lecture will review the SLP role in immediate post-operative care for the total laryngectomee.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: The learner will describe 2 roles of the SLP in post-operative care following total laryngectomy.
PRESENTER: Jennifer Starkweather, M.S., CCC-SLP
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Ms. Starkweather is a Senior Clinical Research Specialist with InHealth Technologies and receives a salary for her position.
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Ms. Starkweather has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
InHealth Total Laryngectomy Product Introduction (30 min)
DESCRIPTION: This half-hour, pre-recorded lecture will introduce InHealth Technologies’ products for communication and pulmonary rehabilitation following total laryngectomy.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: The learner will compare voice prosthesis options for
common troubleshooting issues like central leakage.
PRESENTER: Eliza Peoples, M.S., CCC-SLP, and Morgan Greve, M.A., CCC-SLP
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Ms. Peoples and Ms. Greve are Clinical Specialists with InHealth Technologies and receive salaries for their positions.
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Ms. Peoples and Ms. Greve have no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Hands-on Program (7 hours)
Introductory Level
0.7 ASHA CEUs
Offered in various locations for additional ASHA CEU credit, as space permits. 
AGENDA:
Introduction to clinical tools for total laryngectomy management (1.5 hours)
Taking Lecture to Reality: TEP and Heat Moisture Exchange (HME) assessment and treatment protocols (1.5 hours)
Patient considerations and perspectives (0.5 hours)
Hands-On Practice: Voice prosthesis and pulmonary rehabilitation (3 hours)
Question & Answer (0.5 hours)
