TIMS University Webinar
A Multimodal Approach to Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer
April 17, 2025 at 8:00PM EST | 0.1 ASHA CEUS / 1 PDH
Course Instructor
Brooke McGivern MS, CCC, SLP
Brooke McGivern is a full-time member of the TIMS Medical leadership team, an adjunct professor, and serves patients in the acute care, inpatient, and outpatient rehabilitation settings. She is a three-time recipient of the ASHA ACE Award, the ASHA Distinguished Early Career Professional (ECP) Certificate, the Tactile Medical Leadership Award, and is a graduate of the ASHA Leadership Development Program. She is the co-founder of Servant Leadership and a member of DRS, NFOSD, and SIG13. Brooke has presented at the state and national levels, and has been a guest on the podcasts Understanding Dysphagia, Speech Path Pod, Lymphedema Podcast, and First Bite. She has been the host and guest speaker for continuing education webinars. Brooke is passionate about improving clinician access to resources for evidence-based practice and leadership development.
Disclosures
Financial
Brooke receives a salary from TIMS Medical, Maryville University, and serves patients in the acute care, inpatient, and outpatient settings at Mercy Medical Center.
Non-Financial
Brooke has no non-financial disclosures for this course.
Course Information
Description
A Multimodal Approach to Dysphagia in Head & Neck Cancer will examine the critical role of speech pathology in assessing and managing dysphagia in individuals with head and neck cancer. This presentation will cover both acute and chronic ramifications, shifting caseload trends, the value of interdisciplinary collaboration, and the impact of proactive intervention on swallowing outcomes. Additionally, the use of FEES and MBSS in evaluating swallow function for this population will be reviewed, along with a multimodal approach to treatment and strategies for long-term success.
Learning Outcomes
Describe acute and chronic ramifications secondary to head and neck cancer related to swallow function.
Summarize the benefits of intervention for dysphagia during treatment for head and neck cancer.
Compare and contrast the benefits and differences between FEES and MBSS for people with head and neck cancer.
List modalities that may be beneficial in supporting improved swallowing outcomes for people with head and neck cancer.
Agenda
8:00 - 8:15 Current Statistics, Causes of Head and Neck Cancer, Interventions, and Decisional Regret
8:15 - 8:30 Acute and Chronic Ramifications, Baseline Imaging, and Proactive Intervention for Dysphagia
8:30 - 8:50 The Benefits of Interdisciplinary Collaboration, a Multimodal Approach to Dysphagia, and Case Study Review
8:50 - 9:00 Q&A
Satisfactory Course Completion Requirements
To successfully complete the course, participants must attend the entire live event and submit the post-course survey.
