Course Information

Course Description 

Cervical degenerative disc disease is surprisingly common with up to 60% of individuals over the age of 40 exhibiting some signs of wear and tear on their spine! Although SLPs are not responsible for diagnosing spinal pathology, the cervical spine can impact laryngeal and swallowing function due to its proximity to the upper aerodigestive tract, so we need to be aware of changes in this vital structure. In this two hour seminar, participants will learn about normal cervical spinal anatomy and the causes of spine degeneration. We will review the relevant literature and view laryngoscopic and videofluorscopic swallow studies to examine how cervical spine disease may impact laryngeal and swallowing function.



Learning Objectives

  • Correctly identify the common features of normal cervical spinal anatomy. 
  • Accurately identify at least two radiographic findings of cervical spine degeneration.
  • Name at least three symptoms or consequences of cervical spinal degeneration.


Agenda

  • 00:00:  The Normal Anatomy of the Cervical Spine
  • 00:15:  The Degenerating Cervical Spine
  • 00:30:  Laryngoscopy: the effect of spine disease on laryngopharyngeal function
  • 01:00:  Videofluoroscopy: the effect of spine disease on swallowing
  • 01:30:  Questions/Summar02:00:   Adjourn/Post-Test


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 2.0 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 

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(s)

  • Ashli O’Rourke

    Ashli O’Rourke, M.D., MS

    Ashli O’Rourke

    Ashli O’Rourke, M.D., MS, joined the MUSC Evelyn Trammell Institute for Voice & Swallowing in September 2012. Dr. O’Rourke began her professional career as a SLP, earning her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from Florida State University. After more than seven years of clinical speech therapy practice at Emory University Hospital, she attended medical school at the Medical College of Georgia. She completed her residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville and her fellowship in Laryngology – Voice and Swallowing disorders at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. O'Rourke is Professor and Director of Laryngology at the Medical University of South Carolina where she holds the Mark & Evelyn Trammell Endowed Chair in Otolaryngology. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Dysphagia Research Society and the Exam Council for the American Board of Otolaryngology. Instructor Disclosure: Dr. O’Rourke has the following financial relationships. She is a paid employee of the Medical University of South Carolina and is a consultant to Medtronic. She receives payment for this webinar from CSP. Dr. O’Rourke has the following non-financial relationships to disclose. Dr. O’Rourke serves on CSP’s Advisory Board.