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2024
In-Person Seminars

Speaking Valve Use with Tracheostomy and Mechanical Ventilation: Now, We’re Talking!

Open to nursing, respiratory therapists (RT), speech-language pathologists (SLP), and any healthcare professional who works with this medically complex patient population.

Date: Saturday, June 1st, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST

Location:
University of South Florida
Marshall Student Center, Plaza Room 2708
4103 USF Cedar Circle
Tampa, FL, 33620

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

Handouts: Will be provided on-site and are included in the cost of the course.

Food: Morning refreshments and lunch are included. If you have any dietary restrictions, please email seminars@passymuir.com

Overview

This interactive and hands-on seminar is designed to take the clinician from understanding the basics of a tracheostomy, including the physiologic impact on a patient’s respiratory, speech, and swallowing functions, to participating in assessment and treatment discussions for no-leak speaking Valve use. Clinicians will learn step-by-step methods for evaluating a patient for use of the Valve both with and without mechanical ventilation. Strategies for restoring communication, improving swallow function, improving secretion management, and restoring pressures in adults who require tracheostomy will be reviewed. Attendees will receive practical application experience during breakout sessions which include demonstrations, hands-on training, and round table discussions. Attendees also will learn the early intervention considerations and strategies for utilizing a no-leak speaking valve through case studies, mock assessments, and patient videos.

Bonus education opportunity: Registered seminar attendees will be granted access to a pre-recorded webinar, Fundamentals: Tracheostomy Tubes to Mechanical Ventilation. Approximately two weeks prior to attending the seminar, a link for this special one-hour webinar will be provided via email. 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 as a prerequisite to the in-person seminar. To receive continuing education for the webinar, attendees complete the course, quiz, and evaluation.

Speakers

Kristin King, PhD, CCC-SLP

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.


Robin Helms, BS, RRT
Robin Helms is a registered respiratory therapist who has over 5 years of clinical experience working with acute care patients at a Level 1 trauma center. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care in 2018. Robin has experience working with patients in many different critical care areas, such as medical, cardiac, trauma, emergency, and more. Robin has recently joined our Passy Muir clinical team to explore a new role in education. She is currently a full-time clinical specialist for Passy Muir.

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


Agenda

Agenda

8:45 – 9:00 Welcome and Introductions
9:00 – 10:00 Assessment and Placement with demonstration – Non-Vent
10:00 – 11:30 Breakout Session – trach tubes, cuff management, and mock assessment
11:30 – 12:00 Troubleshooting and treatment with case study
12:15 – 1:00 Lunch & Learn: Dysphagia Discussion and Panel/Round table
1:00 – 2:15 Basics of ventilator application of the No-leak valve
2:15 – 3:45 Breakout Session – Ventilator application and mock assessments
3:45 – 4:45 Trachlore, Barriers, & More: Panel/Round Table Discussion
4:45 – 5:00 Summary Discussion, Q&A, & Adjournment

CEU Information

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

ASHA

This seminar is offered for .75 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

AARC

Application for continuing education credit has been made to AARC for 7.5 CRCEs.


Passy-Muir, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #CEP11239). Each seminar is 7.5 contact hours.

Passy-Muir, Inc. has developed and patented a licensed technology trademarked as the Passy Muir® Tracheostomy and Ventilator Swallowing and Speaking Valve. This presentation will focus primarily on the bias-closed position Passy Muir Valve and will include little to no information on other speaking valves.

Registration / Cost

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

Early Bird Registration (Before May 11): $149.00
Registration (After May 11): $199.00

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

Handouts: Handouts will be provided at the time of the seminar and are included in the cost of the seminar.

Cancellation & Refund Policy: All cancellation requests by registered attendees must be sent to education@passymuir.com. Refunds will not be granted after the start of the seminar. Cancellation of the event by Passy-Muir, Inc. will result in a full refund of monies received. Passy-Muir, Inc. is not responsible for the refund of travel or hotel expenses under any circumstances. Passy-Muir, Inc. reserves the right to cancel or change any programs for due cause. In the event of a course cancellation, participants will be notified via email & contact phone number listed on the registration form. Please fill out all information on the registration form.

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.

Download Handouts

If you would like to download copies of our agenda or seminar overview handouts, click the links below:

Agenda
Seminar Overview

Parking

Visitor Parking Map
Building Map & Directions

The seminar will be held in the Marshall Student Center (Plaza Room 2708). The best parking option for this event is the Crescent Hill Garage (the black square to the upper right of the Marshall Center on the Visitor Parking map above). Daily parking is $5.00 and can be purchased ahead of time through the Parkmobile app (zone 9300) or at the kiosk in the garage. For more information on the Parkmobile app, please scan the QR code on the Visitor Parking Map or visit USF Parking & Transportation