Course Information

LIVE WEBINAR NOVEMBER 14, 2024, 5-7PM EST. CAN'T MAKE THE LIVE WEBINAR. NO WORRIES! REGISTER FOR THE RECORDED WEBINAR OFFERED NOVEMBER 15-30TH. LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS NOVEMBER 30TH. POST-TEST MUST BE COMPETED BY NOVEMBER 30TH.

Course Cost

$45

Course Description

Introduction to the total laryngectomy for the Speech-Language Pathologist is intended for professionals with novice experience with the laryngectomy population. This course will cover fundamental content as it relates to procedures, anatomy and physiology, terminology, care/management regarding voice/ communication restoration and swallowing, identification within the healthcare environment, introduction to laryngectomy specific education, supplies, and devices as well as acute airway management. This course should be utilized as a precursor for more advanced level training.

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe surgical interventions for laryngeal cancer and identify a total laryngectomee.
  • Summarize basic anatomy/physiology and terminology related to the laryngectomy population.
  • Identify the changes in respiration, communication and swallowing within this patient specific population from non-laryngectomized patients.
  • Guide staff education for acute airway management of the laryngectomee.
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of pre-operative education and assessment.
  • Explain basic care management of the post-operative and chronic laryngectomee.


Time Ordered Agenda

  • 5:00-5:10 - Introduction
  • 5:10-5:30 - Laryngectomy procedure and identification in the healthcare environment
  • 5:30-5:50 - Anatomy, physiology, and terminology.
  • 5:50-6:10 - Respiration, communication, and swallowing
  • 6:10-6:30 - Acute airway management
  • 6:30-6:50 - Care Management of post-operative and chronic laryngectomee
  • 6:50-7:00 - Conclusion and questions


Joining the Webinar

You will find information on how to join and complete this live webinar and webinar recording  in the course portal located on our Thinkific dashboard once you complete the course registration. One the day of the webinar please log in approximately 10 minutes before the start time to ensure you do not have any technical challenges.

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.  

This course is offered for 2.0 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

There are no refunds for this course, as it is offered both live and as a recording for a limited time.



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

Instructor(s)

  • Jacob Tabor

    MEd CCC-SLP

    Jacob Tabor

    Jacob Tabor completed his undergraduate work at the University of Arkansas and subsequently moved to Georgia to complete his masters in Speech-Language Pathology at Georgia State University. Jacob has over 15 years of experience across various healthcare settings including subacute rehabs, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, in-patient rehab units and long-term acute care facilities while spending the majority of his career within the acute care setting including Trauma Centers and Certified Stroke Centers. Over his years he has completed thousands of instrumental assessments (MBSS/FEES) and has worked with hundreds of patients with artificial airways including patients status-post tracheostomy and laryngectomy. He has had the pleasure of serving on the Tracheostomy Team as well a laryngectomy clinician within the acute care setting with his experience including pre-op laryngectomy education, post-op laryngectomy care, TEP management, swallowing evaluations, discharge/family education and electrolarynx training. These opportunities lead to the ability to train fellow clinicians as well as to be able to provide in-services to other healthcare professionals. Jacob currently works as an endoscopist for Patheous Health as well as a Clinical Educator for Passy-Muir Valve where he continues to share his passion and knowledge for patients with artificial airways. Mr. Tabor receives financial compensation for the completion of this presentation.
  • Samone Martin

    M.S. CCC-SLP

    Samone Martin

    Samone Martin, M.S. CCC-SLP, is a speech language pathologist within the WellStar Healthcare System with 14 years of acute care and inpatient rehabilitation experience evaluating and treating swallowing and communication disorders. Specializing in neurological disorders, tracheostomy care and head and neck cancer with a focus on the laryngectomy population, Samone attended Tennessee State University and completed her master’s program 2010. This is where she developed her passion for the tracheostomy and laryngectomy populations while interning at The Dept of Veteran Affairs, Nashville. Over the years, Samone’s strengths in collaboration, communication and laryngectomy management have garnered her some recognition within the WellStar Healthcare System for authoring laryngectomy policies and procedures. She has had the opportunity to author and co-author laryngectomy and tracheostomy specific education and training protocols as well as collaborate with EPIC specialists to develop laryngectomy specific documentation for improved patient safety and identification. Ms. Martin receives financial compensation for the completion of this presentation.