Advancing Speech Pathology Care in the Trauma Population
Advances in trauma care have increased survivorship following burns and facial trauma, expanding the role of the Speech-Language Pathologist within interdisciplinary trauma teams. This webinar examines the SLP’s role in facial trauma management, with a focused discussion on orofacial contractures, assessment and treatment strategies, and practical clinical resources. Designed for clinicians seeking evidence-based continuing education in facial trauma and dysphagia-related care.
Presented by: Kathleen M. Kerr, MS, CCC- SLP
AUDIENCE: Undergraduate, graduate students, Clinical Fellows, experienced clinicians, clinicians who would like to transition from school-based SLP to medical-based SLP.
Medical advances in trauma care have lead to innovative treatments and procedures which are saving lives that once were unsalvageable. Survivorship in traumas such as burns and facial trauma now calls on a larger group of medical professionals to treat and care for these patients. More active movements towards the incorporation of the Speech Language Pathologist into trauma teams calls for a new and unique continued education needs, particularly in facial trauma.
Learning Objectives (3-4)
1. Identify the role of speech in facial trauma
2. Discuss orofacial contractures in trauma and the role of speech pathology
3. Identify resources and tools for treatment of orofacial contractures
This webinar is approximately 60 minutes in length. This is a recording of a live webinar.
This webinar is offered for Professional Development Hours (PDHs), previously Certification Maintenance Hours (CMHs). For more info: https://www.asha.org/certification/factdef/.
Certificate of completion available upon request once completed.
Presenter:
Kathleen’s career spans a rich spectrum of clinical environments, beginning with leadership roles in hospitals and rehabilitation centers across California, Florida, Wisconsin, and Texas. Since joining UTMB in 2014, she has been instrumental in developing interdisciplinary programs in otolaryngology, leading initiatives in dysphagia management, tracheostomy care, and burn rehabilitation. In 2022, she was appointed Director of UTMB’s Center for Speech Pathology, where she continues to mentor clinicians and shape best practices for medically complex patients.
