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This course will enable the course participants to: 

• Develop their knowledge of cancer of the pharynx, larynx and post cricoid region; including presentation, assessment, diagnosis and treatment options.
• Develop the knowledge and advanced clinical skills to optimise swallowing and voice rehabilitation, with particular reference to Surgical Voice Restoration.
• Diagnose and manage post-operative complications including ones related to the stoma, tracheo-oesophageal puncture, prosthesis and reconstructed/vibratory segment.
• Learn to perform and interpret videofluroscopy evaluation of swallow and voice function after laryngectomy.
• Learn to assess vibratory segment tonicity including how to perform air insufflation assessment with and without videofluoroscopic guidance.
• Understand methods to modify tonicity including the use of chemical neurectomy using Botox.

Successful completion of the innovative and award winning E-Learning module “Understanding Laryngectomy Surgery to Optimise Swallow and Voice Outcomes” is included as a compulsory pre-requisite.

This course is taught at Masters' Level and requires that participants have a solid working knowledge in the field of laryngectomy and surgical voice restoration to be able to follow and benefit from the information being taught. It is recommended that delegates have previously attended some form of basic training e.g. a one day hands-on Macmillan Basic Level course.

As a guideline, it is suggested that candidates should ideally have practised in the field of Head and Neck Oncology for a minimum of 3 years, however it is recognised that some therapists working in larger Head and Neck units alongside more experienced colleagues may have gained the equivalent experience in a shorter period of time.

The fee covers e-learning module, tuition, a comprehensive set of notes, and lunches, but does not cover travel or accommodation.  

If you have any queries regarding your booking please contact us via email or by phone: +44 (0)20 7594 6885

Detailed joining instructions will be sent to all participants 10-14 days prior to the commencement of the course. Places on these courses are limited, EARLY BOOKING IS ADVISED.

A 20% administration fee will be levied for cancellations made up to two weeks prior to the start of the course.  Cancellations thereafter will be liable to the loss of the full fee.  Notice of cancellation must be given in writing by letter or fax and action will be taken to recover, from the delegates or their employers, that proportion of the fee owing at the time of cancellation. 

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ reserves the right to cancel an advertised course at short notice.  It will endeavour to provide participants with as much notice as possible, but will not accept liability for costs incurred by participants or their organisations for the cancellation of travel arrangements and/or accommodation reservations as a result of the course being cancelled or postponed.  If a course is cancelled, fees will be refunded in full. Imperial College also reserves the right to postpone or make such alterations to the content of a course as may be necessary.