Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients often face significant financial burdens from treatment, rehabilitation, and assistive tools recommended by speech-language pathologists (SLPs). This advanced course explores the economic impact of HNC care, including treatment costs, SLP services, and patient-purchased technology. Through a case study model, participants learn strategies to provide high-quality care while minimizing financial hardship.
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Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Advanced, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze the financial disparities and challenges associated with head and neck cancer treatment, including the economic impact of speech-language pathology services.
- After this course, participants will be able to compare and contrast tools and technology available to head and neck cancer patients, with attention to their effects on quality of life and financial outcomes.
- After this course, participants will be able to differentiate the costs and benefits of multidisciplinary management strategies for head and neck cancer patients using a case study model.
Course created on October 9, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Clinical Overview, Diagnostic Pathways, and Economic Impact |
| 15-25 Minutes | Speech-Language Pathologist Role in Head and Neck Cancer Care |
| 25-50 Minutes | Tools and Technologies SLPs Recommend for HNC Patients: Clinical Applications and Cost Considerations |
| 50-55 Minutes | Case Study: Evidence-Based Literature and Patient Experience |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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Carolyn Abraham
MS CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLT
Carolyn Abraham, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLT is a Board-Certified Swallowing Specialist working in Outpatient Rehabilitation at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, AZ. She integrates evidence-based practice and advanced therapeutic techniques to treat oropharyngeal dysphagia and communication impairment associated with a wide variety of conditions. Her primary areas of expertise include complex swallowing and speech disorders related to head and neck cancer, cancer and cancer treatments, surgical procedures (e.g., lung transplant recipients), and neurological conditions. She has mentored numerous graduate student clinicians and has presented at state and national conferences.
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Financial: Carolyn Abraham was paid an honorarium for this presentation. Non-financial: Carolyn Abraham has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Advanced Level
0.10 ASHA CEUs
California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board
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International Association for Continuing Education and Training
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Kansas Dept for Aging and Disability Services
Approved for 1.00 continuing education clock hour(s) for Kansas licensed Speech Pathologists by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Long-Term Sponsorship number: LTS-S1370.
Speech-Language and Audiology Canada
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