This interactive and hands-on seminar is designed to take the clinician from understanding the basics of a tracheostomy, including the physiologic impact on a patient’s respiratory, speech, and swallowing functions, to participating in assessment and treatment discussions for no-leak speaking Valve use. Clinicians will learn step-by-step methods for evaluating a patient for use of the Valve both with and without mechanical ventilation. Strategies for restoring communication, improving swallow function, improving secretion management, and restoring pressures in adults who require tracheostomy will be reviewed. Attendees will receive practical application experience during breakout sessions which include demonstrations, hands-on training, and round-table discussions. Attendees also will learn early intervention considerations and strategies for utilizing a no-leak speaking valve through case studies and mock assessments enhanced with patient videos.

Bonus education opportunity: Registered seminar attendees will be granted access to a pre-recorded webinar, Fundamentals: Tracheostomy Tubes to Mechanical Ventilation. It is strongly recommended that this webinar be viewed. It is only available to seminar attendees and provides an overview of the basics of a tracheostomy tube, cuff management with inflation and deflation, and basic vent terminology. The webinar may only be accessed for the 48 hours before the in-person seminar. To receive continuing education for the webinar, attendees must complete the course, quiz, and evaluation in addition to the seminar requirements.

Kristin King, PhD, CCC-SLP
With over 25 years of experience in medical, academic, and industry settings, Dr. King brings a unique perspective to medical speech-language pathology. With a focus on neurological disease processes, her research and teachings have investigated traumatic brain injury, swallowing disorders, and aspects of critical care (tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation). She regularly speaks both domestically and internationally and publishes in peer-reviewed and clinical journals. She also has acted as an expert witness.

Disclosure:
Financial – Dr. King is an employee of Passy Muir Inc.
Nonfinancial – Dr. King has no non-financial disclosures to disclose.

Tiffany Oakes, MS, CCC-SLP
Tiffany graduated with a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2012. She has been a medical SLP in various settings from acute care to home health, treating both the adult and medically complex pediatric populations. Tiffany has experience developing patient care pathways to guide assessment and treatment selection for patients in home health, at both the state and national level. She has participated in research related to patients with TBI and sports concussions, and she has experience with research analysis and writing white papers. She is a volunteer for Remote Area Medical (RAM), assisting with medical services. She also participates in the development of multimedia education related to healthcare and clinical practice.

Disclosure:
Financial – Tiffany Oakes is an employee of Passy Muir Inc.
Nonfinancial – Tiffany Oakes has no non-financial disclosures to disclose.

Corey Mohnike, BS, RRT
Corey Mohnike is a registered respiratory therapist at a Level II Trauma Center. Corey joined the Passy Muir consultant team with significant experience regarding the Passy Muir^® Valve. His experience includes use of the Valve both as a patient requiring a tracheostomy after a motor vehicle accident and working with the Valve in medical facilities as an RRT. Corey worked at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, a Passy Muir Center of Excellence, in areas that served many ventilator patients using the Valve. He has co-authored multiple procedures regarding Passy Muir Valve assessment and application with patients on mechanical ventilation. Corey served as the Clinical Educator for a multidisciplinary staff at Bryan Health in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was also involved with the Nebraska Society for Respiratory Care, and has spoken at multiple state meetings and national conferences. He is now the RT Educator at The Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO.

Disclosure:
Financial – Corey Mohnike is a Clinical Consultant with Passy Muir Inc.
Nonfinancial – Corey Mohnike has no non-financial disclosures to disclose.

Gabriela A. Ortiz, BSRT, RCP
Gabriela Ortiz has been in the field of respiratory care since 2006. She lives in Southern California, graduating from California Paramedical College with her Associates degree in respiratory care, then earning her Bachelor’s degree in respiratory, as well. She has used her clinical knowledge to advance into clinical education and sales roles, with responsibility for critical care ventilation products for the ICU, PICU within acute and subacute hospitals in Southern California. Gabriela is recognized for her compassion and is an invited guest speaker at schools, Better Breather’s Group meetings, and the ALS Association-Golden West Chapter Support Groups. She provides education on the transition with invasive therapies following tracheostomy.

Disclosure:
Financial – Gabriela A. Ortiz is an employee with Passy Muir Inc.
Nonfinancial – Gabriela A. Ortiz has no non-financial disclosures to disclose.

Continuing education credit offered for RTs, SLPs, and RNs. All others will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Space is limited and registrations will be accepted in the order received.

Early Bird Registration (Before March 21, 2025): $149.00
Registration (After March 21, 2025): $199.00

Student Registration: Please contact seminars@passymuir.com for information.

Handouts: Handouts will be provided.

Cancellation & Refund Policy: All cancellation requests by registered attendees must be sent to education@passymuir.com. Refunds will not be granted after the start of the seminar. Cancellation of the event by Passy-Muir, Inc. will result in a full refund of monies received. Passy-Muir, Inc. is not responsible for the refund of travel or hotel expenses under any circumstances. Passy-Muir, Inc. reserves the right to cancel or change any programs for due cause. In the event of a course cancellation, participants will be notified via email & contact phone number listed on the registration form. Please fill out all information on the registration form.

Assistance: All participants in Passy-Muir, Inc. Continuing Education Courses are entitled to an accessible, accommodating, and supportive teaching and learning environment. Please inform us of any specific needs so that we may assist you.

Questions: Please contact education@passymuir.com.

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Agenda
Seminar Overview

Once you turn into the hospital from Loch Raven Blvd, take the first RIGHT to get to the parking lots. Stay on that road and drive past the Smyth Cancer Building Entrance, then turn RIGHT into the parking lot at the Russel Morgan Building. Parking is Free- Please park in the Russell Morgan Building parking lot (Lot H) which is towards the back of the parking lot and enter through the main entrance of that building.

You will need ID to check in at the security desk and obtain a visitor’s badge. Then proceed to the RIGHT, make a LEFT immediately and walk down the long hall of windows towards the Gift Shop/ ATM. Parker Room 4 will be on your left, immediately prior to the ATM/ Gift Shop.

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