Self-Study: Laryngeal Variations Identified on FEES: What’s an SLP to Do? (4419)

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Course Information

Course Description

This 2-hour recorded webinar provides an opportunity to familiarize the SLP with normal nasolaryngoscopic anatomy and function. Participants will be able to identify “normal” anatomic variations seen on laryngoscopic examination. Pathologic lesions requiring referral to an otolaryngologist will be covered.


Learning Objectives

  • Correctly identify normal nasolaryngoscopic anatomy.
  • Accurately identify when a variation of normal laryngeal anatomy or function exists.
  • State at least three “normal” variations of laryngeal anatomy or function that are not considered pathologic.
  • Describe when to recommend appropriate referral for evaluation of potentially pathologic laryngeal variations.


Agenda

  • 00:00-00:15:     Normal anatomy and physiology
  • 00:15-01:00:       “Normal” variations of laryngeal anatomy and/or function 
  • 01:00-01:30:       Pathologic laryngeal function and/or lesions
  • 01:30-01:45         When do I refer?
  • 01:45-02:00        Summary and questions


Webinar Notice

Successful participation in this course includes completion of the post-test with a score of 80% or higher, then participants will automatically receive a course completion certificate.  You will have access to the course for 365 days after registration.

This course is offered for 2 Professional Development Hours. We can report your participation to ASHA if you choose for 0.2 ASHA CEUs, just be sure to include your ASHA number when you register. If you do not want your participation reported to ASHA, you have the option to decline on the course registration page. 

Refund Policy 

No refunds for self-study courses.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call 877-390-1887.

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Instructor

Ashli O’Rourke, M.D., MS Ashli O’Rourke

Dr. Ashli O’Rourke, MD is a Laryngologist and Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), where she serves as Director of Laryngology and holds the Mark and Evelyn Trammell Endowed Chair in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. A leader in the field of swallowing, airway and voice disorders, she specializes in high-resolution pharyngeal manometry and innovative treatments for dysphagia. Dr. O’Rourke’s unique career path includes prior experience as a clinical speech-language pathologist, which informs her patient-centered and interdisciplinary approach to care. She holds prominent leadership positions, including Treasurer and Executive Council Member of the Dysphagia Research Society, Senior Examiner for the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, and Board Member of the Alliance for Airway, Voice, and Swallowing Education, the nonprofit organization that oversees the Fall Voice Conference. An accomplished researcher, Dr. O’Rourke has authored numerous publications and is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences. She is dedicated to advancing the field through innovations in diagnostic techniques and therapeutic interventions for upper aerodigestive tract disorders. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to improving patient outcomes and mentoring the next generation of otolaryngologists, speech pathologists and interdisciplinary clinicians. Disclosure: Dr. O'Rourke will receive financial support from Patheous for presenting this content.