May 15-16, 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 for Webcast:
You may register for the LIVE WEBCAST on this site. (Click on “Register Now” in the Course Summary box along the right-hand side) The WEBCAST registration fee includes tuition and access to an online syllabus. The registration fee is $450.

NOTE: This is not the registration page for the onsite course, which is being held concurrently at Mayo Clinic Taylor Auditorium in Scottsdale, Arizona. 

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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 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.

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

Course Materials
Your registration fee includes access to a detailed online syllabus, emailed one week prior to the conference. This allows you to download the syllabus prior to the conference.

Activity Evaluation
Webcast participants will be sent an email with the electronic  evaluation links via email at the beginning of each day.

The evaluation is very brief and will only take a few minutes to complete. Your feedback is very important and will be used for planning future educational programs. 

At the end of the webcast, you will be asked to complete a Record of Attendance (emailed to you) with the number of hours you participated. 

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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.  

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 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  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 18.0 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 associations.

This course is offered for 1.7 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).