The 3rd Annual Multidisciplinary Speech Pathology Head & Neck Cancer Symposium is a 1-day virtual conference scheduled for October 30, 2020, designed for speech pathologists and other head and neck cancer providers including dieticians, nurse practitioners, social workers, and head and neck surgeons.  

The course offers a blend of didactic and interactive experiences highlighting state-of-the-art head and neck cancer management.

Renowned faculty members will demonstrate the most up-to-date information regarding the impact of head and neck cancer immunotherapy and multidisciplinary management to optimize functional outcomes.

Speech pathologists will learn novel diagnostic and therapeutic techniques to promote the highest level of care.

Target Audience

Speech pathologists and other head and neck cancer providers including dieticians, nurse practitioners, social workers, and head and neck surgeons.

Learning Objectives

Upon the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe clinical benefits of multidisciplinary head and neck cancer care
  • Interpret and assess an array of diagnostic and therapeutic tools available to manage complex voice and swallowing disorders
  • Discuss the advances in the areas of medical, surgical, and radiation oncology in individuals with head and neck cancer
  • Examine how integrating critical roles of nutrition management, dental care, and survivorship can optimize functional outcomes
  • Describe a head and neck cancer care delivery model in the era of COVID-19

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