Presented by: Rachael Silveira M.A CCC-SLP Course available from July 1, 2024 – July 1, 2029. Members link to the course quiz: https://medslpcollective.com/courses/talking-through-tracheostomies-advanced-focus-on-slp-understanding-knowledge-and-practice-with-tracheostomies-rec/ 0.2 ASHA ADVANCED CEUs / 2 ADVANCED PDHs Available.   To get ASHA CEUS/ PDHs for this course, you can join the MedSLP Collective Membership here: https://medslpcollective.com/invite After this course, you will be able to… * Identify different tracheostomies across the spectrum of populations (ie transplants vs trauma) to compare and contrast indications/treatment plan. * Describe different mechanical ventilation modes, types and settings as well as determine patient’s candidacy for speaking valve use on a ventilator. * Summarize literature related to dysphagia and communication deficits associated with tracheostomies in different populations. Course Agenda: 0-5 minutes: Introduction 5-15 minutes : Tracheostomy Refresher- (Purpose, Indications, Parts/Types/Styles, Care/cleaning) 15-30 minutes : Tracheostomies Population Specific- (Compare and contrast trauma vs transplant) 30-45 minutes: Research (Dysphagia and communication) 45-60 minutes : Speaking Valve Use (Basics, thinking it through, literature) 60-85 minutes : Vent, Vents and More Vents (Specific modes and parameters) 85-95 minutes : Walk through a Passy Muir Valve (PMV) report! 95-120 minutes : Closing and QA Speaker Bio and Disclosures: Rachael Silveira is an ASHA licensed/credentialed Speech- Language Pathologist currently working at a Level 1 Trauma/Transplant Hospital in Miami specializing in dysphagia and communication disorders, with diverse training in dysphagia management associated with respiratory compromised/artificial airways and medically complex neurogenic populations. Rachael strives to be a lifelong student by earning yearly ACE (awards of continuing education) recognition and continually supporting the SLP community by providing clinical mentorship as well as providing support for Medical SLP platforms to promote continued growth for SLPs. Rachael has made patient advocacy and improving overall patient quality of life a personal mission and goal. She has spearheaded a robust multidisciplinary Tracheostomy Teams in multiple facilities with a mission of providing exceptional care to the population by utilizing standardized protocols to streamline care. In addition, Rachael has curated multiple avenues for education for SLPs including a “Badge Buddy Series” and an open collaborative called TRACHtalks, for promoting tracheostomy evidence-based research in an accessible manner. As our field is growing rapidly Rachael focuses on continued efforts to improve medical SLP education with ongoing participation in national and international conference lectures, active research, and guest lectures to multiple universities and hospitals. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: * TrachTalks monthly lectures * SLP Badge Buddy Company * Medical SLP Collective- Honoraria NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: I am on the Board of Global Tracheostomy Collaborative which promotes tracheostomy education (professional bias) * Currently in the progress of publishing a manuscript on Tracheostomy research for ASHA perspectives (not the same content as this presentation).