Imagine restoring a patient’s voice and improving their quality of life — even while they are on a ventilator. In this interactive, hands-on seminar, you’ll progress from foundational knowledge of tracheostomy and airway management to advanced assessment, placement, and troubleshooting of no-leak speaking valves. Through lectures, demonstrations, case studies, and mock assessments, you’ll learn to confidently assess, implement, and optimize Valve use for patients both with and without mechanical ventilation. By the end, you’ll be equipped with the clinical skills and strategies to enhance communication, airway safety, and patient outcomes in your practice.

Bonus education opportunity: Registered seminar attendees will be granted access to a pre-recorded webinar, Fundamentals: Tracheostomy Tubes to Mechanical Ventilation. This webinar is only available to seminar attendees and provides an overview of the basics of a tracheostomy tube, cuff management with inflation and deflation, and basic vent terminology. It is highly recommended that attendees view the webinar prior to the in-person seminar. To receive continuing education for the webinar, attendees complete the course, quiz, and evaluation, in addition to the seminar evaluation.

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.

Gabriela Ortiz, RCP
Gabriela Ortiz earned her Respiratory Care Practitioner license in 2006 and brings a wealth of experience across the full spectrum of respiratory care, including acute, sub-acute, sleep therapy, and homecare settings. In her previous role as Respiratory Clinical Director and General Manager for a respiratory care provider, she oversaw all aspects of company operations, focusing on patient assessment and case management for adult and pediatric patient populations. She transitioned into clinical education and sales, specializing in critical care ventilation solutions for ICU and PICU environments in acute and sub-acute hospitals. She now offers comprehensive training, in-service programs, and clinical support for healthcare professionals. Gabriela is an invited speaker for educational institutions, state and national conferences, and the Better Breather’s Club and ALS support groups. She also contributes to the field by authoring clinical articles and white papers, including peer-reviewed, on topics such as ALS progression, neonatal tracheostomy, speaking valves, and respiratory care strategies. She is a full-time Clinical Specialist with Passy-Muir, Inc.

Disclosure:
Financial – Gabriela Ortiz is an employee of Passy Muir Inc.
Nonfinancial – Gabriela Ortiz 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.

Early Bird Registration (Before May 1): $149.00
Registration (After May 1): $199.00

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

Handouts: Handouts will be provided.

Cancellation & Refund Policy: This seminar is offered for $199 (early bird $149) and provides 8 live continuing education hours. A full refund will be provided if canceled more than 3 days prior to the seminar. Passy-Muir reserves the right to withhold any fees ($10) associated with processing a refund. Please email seminars@passymuir.com if you must cancel or change your registration.

Cancellation of the event by Passy-Muir, Inc. will result in a full refund of monies received. Passy-Muir, Inc. reserves the right to cancel or change any program for due cause. In the event of a course cancellation, participants will be notified via email and contact phone number listed on the registration form. Please fill out all information in the registration form to assist with communication.

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.

Questions: Please contact education@passymuir.com..

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