44th Annual
Voice Institute
5 - 10 July, 2004

The International Association of Laryngectomees (IAL) Voice Institute offers a premier, intensive training course designed to familiarize Speech Pathologists and Graduate Students in Speech-Language Pathology  (ST's), laryngectomees with excellent speech rehabilitation (LT's), laryngectomees desiring self improvement in communication skills who enroll as Voice Institute Pupils (VIPs), and other health professionals with state-of-the-art methods of alaryngeal speech restoration, and medical/surgical treatment for individuals with laryngeal cancer. Observations and selective hands-on experience with alaryngeal speech alternatives are unique features of the course.

The program highlights lectures, demonstrations, and interactions with nationally and internationally acclaimed faculty. All clinical experiences are supervised by IAL faculty and staff. Upon completion of the course, participants take the comprehensive examination toward registry in the IAL DIRECTORY OF INSTRUCTORS OF ALARYNGEAL SPEECH. The IAL Voice Institute runs simultaneously with the IAL Annual Meeting, combining further learning with social interaction and fun.

Course Objectives:

• To educate participants in the management of laryngeal cancer and current methods of alaryngeal voice restoration.
• To assist laryngectomees and/or their significant others interested in speech improvement.
• To provide participants with the resources and knowledge to solve problems associated with alaryngeal speech development and the overall rehabilitation of laryngectomees.
• To familiarize participants with the status of various alternatives to laryngectomy and the future of treatment for laryngeal cancer.

Knowledge Required:

While no advanced preparation is required, participants should have had general familiarity with laryngectomy.

Continuing Education:

This program offers approximately 4.0 ASHA CEU's through Vanderbilt University.  ASHA approval of continuing education sponsorship does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

Scholarship Availability:  A limited number of Batten scholarships are available to attend the Voice Institute as a Voice Institute Pupil (VIP) or as a Laryngectomee Trainee (LT) - (Laryngectomee Trainees must be well rehabilitated with a good voice and be at least two years post-op.)  The scholarship is for $500 plus the Registration Fee. The scholarship will be paid out on the last day of the Voice Institute. The attendee MUST attend all classes to receive the scholarship.  The scholarship application form and information can be obtained HERE.

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