May 15-17, 2015 
Course Directors-David G. Lott, MD, Lisa R. Crujido, MS, CCC-SLP, Christina H. Kang, MM, MS, CCC-SLP, Rosemary A. Lester, PhD, CCC-SLP, Jaime Matthaeus, MS, PA-C

This conference will provide a state-of-the-art discussion on comprehensive evaluation and management of dysphagia related to head and neck cancer and neurological disorders, as well as a thorough assessment of laryngeal hyper-responsiveness, including chronic cough. 

Registration Fees

Physicians Active in Practice – Discount for Early Registration: $550
Registration on or after 5/15/2015: $625

Resident, Retired, and Allied Health – Discount for Early Registration: $375
Registration on or after 5/15/2015: $450

Course Webcast (#2015S280) - $450.00 
Optional TNE Workshop (Sunday Only) – Limited Registration: $160.00

The intended audience includes: Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Speech-Language Pathologists. Specialists are welcome in the areas of Otorhinolaryngology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Speech-Language Pathology, Allergy, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology and Neurology.

Note: If you are unable to attend the live-course, you may register for the live-stream webcast, which will include the option to submit questions via email and Twitter. 

We are proud to present a faculty of world-renowned experts in the field of laryngology, dysphagia, and laryngeal hyper-responsiveness from across the country. The course format will include evidence-based lectures, panel discussions with case presentations, and the opportunity to interact with Mayo and Guest faculty members.

The program is based on a multidisciplinary team approach, with presentation topics including: 
• Physiology of Normal Swallowing 
• Skill Acquisition in Volitional Laryngeal Control
• Muscle Tension Dysphagia
• Dysphagia Evaluation and Treatment in Head and Neck Cancer
• Diagnostic Imaging of Swallowing
• Collaborative Management of Chronic Cough
• Paradoxial Vocal Fold Motion • Neural Control of Swallowing

Exhibit Opportunity
This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in exhibit space during this course, please contact us. 

Course Objectives
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
1.) Identify common laryngoscopic findings in the diagnosis of laryngeal hypersensitivity. 
2.) Integrate breathing techniques for management of paradoxical vocal fold motion into their therapy services. 
3.) Identify neural structures  involved in swallowing and the functions that they control. 
4.) Describe common characteristics of dysphagia that are secondary to neurological disorders. 
5.) Develop a protocol for the assessment and treatment of dysphagia associated with head and neck cancer. 
6.) Identify lymphedema of the face and neck, explain the rational for manual lymphatic drainage and decompression therapy, and make appropriate referrals for the management of lymphedema.  
7.) Identify the proper role of office-based dysphagia evaluation. 
8.) Differentiate appropriate utilization of therapeutic and surgical management of dysphagia.  

Workshop Objectives 
1.) Identify normal and pathologic change in the esophagus. 
2.) Perform technical aspects of a Trans-Nasal Esophagoscopy.

Credit Information
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, designates this live activity for a maximum of 22 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (18.0 for the General Session and 4.0 for an Optional TNE Workshop).  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This program has been accredited by the American Osteopathic Association for 22.0 credits of AOA Category 2-A. 

A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state medical boards, specialty societies, or other professional 

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