Genetic etiologies play a substantial role in hearing loss and deafness, with the majority of pre-lingual hearing loss (HL) due to an underlying genetic cause. Identification of a genetic diagnosis of HL drives tailored medical, audiologic, and psychosocial care for persons with HL and their families. With increasing knowledge of genetic etiologies of HL, audiologists … Continued
This is an introductory course for students entering the clinical management of head and neck tumors. Risk factors for mucosal based malignancies will be presented. Clinical presentations of the tonsil, base of tongue, oral tongue, hypo pharynx and larynx malignancies will be discussed. This session target audiences include medical students, residents, physician assistants and nurse … Continued
Work practice controls are necessary for each work flow within ENT, including the ancillary departments such as audiology. This webinar will review the required elements of a written exposure control plan. We will review annual renewal components for managers and clinical teams, to allow for easier audit of work practice controls. In this session we … Continued
A panel of rhinologists and allergists will discuss the current understanding of the pathophysiology of sinonasal polyps and how that has led to current recommendations about medical and surgical options. After attending, participants will be able to: 1. Discuss the pathophysiology of sinonasal polyps 2. List current treatment paradigms for medical and/or surgical intervention 3. … Continued
This session is geared toward the new and seasoned APP with up-to-date clinical practice guidelines for the evaluation and treatment of Hoarseness. Pertinent history and physical examination, diagnostic tools at our disposal, special considerations, and differential diagnoses will also be presented. After this session, attendees will be able to: 1. Describe an overview of laryngeal … Continued
This session will examine the impact of the ever changing social media platforms upon the practice of otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery. While we most commonly consider Facebook and Instagram, it is important to recognize that TikTok has surpassed both Facebook and Instagram and even Google in terms of downloads and users. The successful social … Continued
This session will provide a brief overview the advanced practice provider's role within the specialty of Facial Plastics. Attendees will be able to: 1. Describe how facial plastic/reconstructive patients are different than ENT patients 2. List a spectrum of treatment in facial plastics
Speaker Clark Rosen, MD will review current advances in the care of unilateral vocal fold paralysis. Participants will be able to: 1. Describe unilateral vocal fold paralysis 2. List the considerations for medical versus surgical interventions. 3. Discuss the surgical approach
"This session will include a discussion around the presentation of 4 case presentations. The first presentation will highlight the importance of full-time device use in cases of pediatric SSD. Two cases will be contrasted, both with the same etiology and similar thresholds at presentation. One patient wore her device full-time while the other had extremely … Continued
Difficult patients can be hard to manage within a medical practice. This session provides insight to help teams with identifying factors that may contribute to non-compliant behaviors. In addition this session will use examples to aid in discussion of processes for discharging a patient from the practice, and strategies for handling these types of visits … Continued
This session will provide an overview of obstructive sleep apnea including diagnosis and management. It will review symptoms, screening tools, diagnostic testing, and both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Attendees will be able to: 1. Identify the obstructive sleep apnea patient based on risk factors, symptoms, and physical exam. 2. Discuss the ordering and interpreting … Continued
This session will provide a quick overview of the case history and chair-side exam for a patient with hearing loss complaints. Attendees will be able to: 1. Describe high-level ear anatomy 2. Identity the types of hearing loss 3. List the tuning fork tests that can be performed to assist with diagnosis and referral.
A panel discussion of national leaders in revision rhinoplasty about pearls and pitfalls in this type of surgery. After attending this session, the attendee should be able to: 1. Identify the key elements of the history and examination of the revision rhinoplasty patients; 2. Identify critical elements that need to be addressed during the revision … Continued
To discuss laryngeal inflammation and hypersensitivity causing symptoms of globus, chronic cough or VCD (which are frequent reasons for referral to the general ENT) and potential treatment options The participant will be be able to : 1. Describe the relationship between the anatomy and physiology of voice creation. 2. Recognize the effects of GERD on … Continued
Session provides graduating physician assistants (PA) and advanced practice registered nurses (ARPN) insight into job search, interview and contract negations pearls to help them land that dream ENT job. Learning Objectives: 1. Review the most important interview pearls to ensure a successful job interview 2. Highlight key factors relevant to APP employment in order to … Continued
The EVP from AAO-HNS will discuss the latest updates and future directions for the ENT specialty. Attendees will be able to: 1. Discuss what is new in the ENT specialty on a national and state levels in both insurance and legislative advocacy. 2. Indentify some upcoming issues the Academy will be helping with. 3. Recite … Continued
Cochlear implants (CIs) have been FDA-approved for both children and adults for more than 30 years, and even though they are widely accepted as the preferred hearing treatment for patients with significant hearing loss, great confusion exists regarding when it is best to refer a patient for a CI candidacy evaluation. This is particularly true … Continued
After this session, the attendees will be able to: 1. Identify some of the strategic directions the academy is working on to make the specialty stronger.
As indications for cochlear implantation expand, children with significant unilateral hearing loss (UHL) have become candidates. Children with UHL face unique difficulties with localization, hearing in noise, and speech recognition that trickle down into their performance in school and their ability to meet their full potential. This session will provide evidence-based guidance for cochlear implant … Continued
Besides rehabilitation approaches with hearing aids, there are no available treatment options for permanent hearing loss; however, significant contributions to the state of the science has been made at the drug discovery level, and with first-in-kind clinical trials, along with significant resources being allocated in the pursuit of more options for those with hearing loss. … Continued
Building a practice requires constant attention and intuition to allow one to adapt to their surrounding and ever-changing environment. With the advent of new social and mobile media platforms, digital capabilities are constantly evolving and need to be integrated into medical practices to stay relevant and accessible to our patient’s needs. The medical world tends … Continued
A high-level interactive discussion between specialty leading rhinologists David Kennedy and Corinna Levine with CEO leaders of companies who develop and produce the tools. the panelists will discuss where are the next advances coming, what the five-year vision looks like and what they perceive as the greatest challenges. Participants of this session will be able … Continued
The Student APP sessions will introduce training philosophy utilized in Network of Florida Otolaryngologists (NFO) approach to training advanced practice providers (APP) in otorhinolaryngology. Audiologists new to ENT will enjoy general perspective of how mid-level providers are trained to approach common disease presentations in ENT. This opening session will provide insight into the utilization of … Continued
Failures of care coordination and ineffective treatments waste more than US$175 billion in the USA alone. One of the most challenging problems is matching the right clinician to the right patient at the right time. Dizziness and vertigo exemplify this problem. Symptoms may be caused by illnesses that cross multiple medical specialties, requiring evaluations by … Continued
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