This course is designed for healthcare professionals who work with patients with tracheostomy. The program will review the physiology of the respiratory system in patients with tracheostomy, highlighting the importance of early intervention in this population. Use of a no-leak speaking valve and respiratory muscle training (RMT) in-line with mechanical ventilation will be discussed. The program will highlight the benefits of these interventions in ICU patients, including improvement in voicing, swallow function, cough strength, and secretion management. Discussion will include a review of clinical considerations for successful use of a no-leak speaking valve and RMT, including assessment, placement, and appropriate intervention protocols. Supporting data and notable clinical studies will be shared. Attendees will gain a core knowledge of both interventions and will have an opportunity to use critical thinking during case studies and discussion about clinical practice. This seminar includes demonstrations and panel discussions under the guidance of expert clinicians.

Christine Sapienza, PhD, CCC-SLP
Dr. Sapienza currently serves as provost of Jacksonville University. She is an academician, a strong female leader and mentor to 1000’s of students, with a professional career spanning more than two decades in college education. Dr. Sapienza holds a Bachelor of Science, and Master of Science and PhD. Today, Dr. Christine Sapienza is highly regarded throughout the country for her sustaining and innovative work in speech-language pathology. Dr. Sapienza’s expertise is relied upon by academic colleagues and clinicians worldwide.

Disclosure:
Financial – Dr. Sapienza is being paid a speaker fee for this presentation.
Nonfinancial – Although Dr. Sapienza is a co-inventor of the EMST150, she receives no financial benefit from the sale of the EMST150 and has no non-financial disclosures to disclose.

Kristin King, PhD, CCC-SLP
With over 25 years of experience in medical, academic, and industry settings, Dr. King brings a unique perspective to medical speech-language pathology. With a focus on neurological disease processes, her research and teachings have investigated traumatic brain injury, swallowing disorders, and aspects of critical care (tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation). She regularly speaks both domestically and internationally and publishes in peer-reviewed and clinical journals. She also has acted as an expert witness.

Disclosure:
Financial – Dr. King is an employee of Passy Muir Inc.
Nonfinancial – Dr. King has no non-financial disclosures to disclose.

Bari Hoffman, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow
Dr. Bari Hoffman is the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs in the College of Health Professions and Sciences at the University of Central Florida. She also serves as the Director of the Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates, Center for Voice Care and Swallowing Disorders in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Hoffman is known for her education and numerous publications for treating upper airway issues that affect voice production and impair respiratory airway resistance. She is an author of three widely disseminated textbooks as well as the author of chapters in other leading industry books. She has been awarded the Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Florida Association of Speech Pathology and Audiology.

Disclosure:
Financial – Dr. Hoffman is being paid a speaker fee for this presentation.
Nonfinancial – Dr. Hoffman has no non-financial disclosures to disclose.

Maribel Ciampitti, MS, CCC-SLP
Maribel Ciampitti received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She has been a certified speech-language pathologist since 1998 and has worked in a variety of settings with both pediatric and adult populations. Her expertise is in the evaluation and management of communication and swallowing disorders in medically complex adult and geriatric patients requiring tracheostomy and ventilator support. She has developed CEU courses and presented on the topic of Passy Muir^® Valve application in the assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing-related issues in the tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent population. Maribel also serves as a clinical site instructor and guest speaker at Jacksonville University.

Disclosure:
Financial – Maribel Ciampitti is being paid a speaker fee for this presentation and is a clinical consultant for Passy Muir Inc.
Nonfinancial – Maribel Ciampitti has no non-financial disclosures to disclose.

Vicki Lewis, MA, CCC-SLP
Vicki Lewis has been working in the field of speech-language pathology since 1993. She currently works as an instructor at the University of Central Florida. Vicki has worked in medical settings throughout her career and has experience with clinical use of respiratory muscle strength training (RMST) in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Disclosure:
Financial – Vicki Lewis is being paid a speaker fee for this presentation.
Nonfinancial – Vicki Lewis has no non-financial disclosures to disclose.

Corey Mohnike, BS, RRT
Corey Mohnike is a registered respiratory therapist at a Level II Trauma Center. Corey joined the Passy Muir consultant team with significant experience regarding the Passy Muir^® Valve. His experience includes use of the Valve both as a patient requiring a tracheostomy after a motor vehicle accident and working with the Valve in medical facilities as an RRT. Corey worked at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, a Passy Muir Center of Excellence, in areas that served many ventilator patients using the Valve. He has co-authored multiple procedures regarding Passy Muir Valve assessment and application with patients on mechanical ventilation. Corey served as the Clinical Educator for a multidisciplinary staff at Bryan Health in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was also involved with the Nebraska Society for Respiratory Care, and has spoken at multiple state meetings and national conferences. He is now the RT Educator at The Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO.

Disclosure:
Financial – Corey Mohnike is being paid a speaker fee for this presentation and is a clinical consultant for Passy Muir Inc.
Nonfinancial – Corey Mohnike has no non-financial disclosures to disclose.

Jenny Opalinski, MA, CCC-SLP
Jenny Opalinski is a practicing medical Speech-Language Pathologist with 10 years of experience in acute care. She is a member of the interdisciplinary trach/vent weaning team at her facility. She is currently employed at CareOne LTACH, a PMV Center of Excellence. She also utilizes Respiratory Muscle Strength Training (RMST) as a part of her daily clinical practice and for research. She has interests in pursuing evidence-based practice that will enhance the care of her patients for both the areas of communication and swallowing.

Disclosure:
Financial – Jenny Opalinski is being paid a speaker fee for this presentation.
Nonfinancial – Jenny Opalinski has no non-financial disclosures to disclose.

Continuing education credit offered for RTs, SLPs, and RNs. All others will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Space is limited and registrations will be accepted in the order received.

Regular Registration: $299.00

Student Registration: Please contact kking@passymuir.com or seminars@emst150.com for information.

Print outs: Handouts will be given on registration and are included in the cost of the course.

Assistance: All participants in Passy-Muir, Inc. Continuing Education Courses are entitled to an accessible, accommodating, and supportive teaching and learning environment. Please inform us of any specific needs so that we may assist you.