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This
conference is dedicated to the memory of Marni Reisberg.
Marni Reisberg was a
dedicated speech-language pathologist and an active member of
NJSHA. Marni lost a long battle with cancer in May, 1996.
Among her many professional achievements were: President Elect
of NJSHA and Director of Speech-language pathology at
Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ, where she initiated
landmark Total Quality management efforts. Marni was a member
of ASHA’s Quality Improvement Committee and frequently
presented at ASHA regional and state conferences.
The Student Recognition Program
has been established in Marni Resiberg’s honor, celebrating
her dedication to growth and development within the field of
medical speech-language pathology. Marni had a strong belief
in quality education and positive practical learning
experiences. NJSHA celebrates her commitment to future
speech-language pathologists through this recognition
program.
A monetary award will be presented
to one student from each graduate program in NJ. Recipients
must meet the predetermined qualifications consistent with
Marni’s goals. Students will be recognized during lunch at
the Conference.
For
additional information on the Student Recognition Program
contact the office at
info@njsha.org .
When:
Friday, May 2, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Topic:
“The
Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist in Treating the
Wounded and Injured Soldier”
Speaker:
Lisa A. Newman, Sc.D.
Speaker Bio:
Lisa A. Newman,
Sc.D., is chief
of the Speech Pathology section and a Research Speech
Pathologist in the Army Audiology and Speech Center, Walter
Reed Army Medical Center. She received her Bachelor’s and
Master’s degrees at Northwestern University and Doctor of
Science at Boston University. She then completed a
post-doctoral fellowship in swallowing under Dr. Logemann at
Northwestern University. Dr. Newman has many years of clinical
experience. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles
and chapters in swallowing and swallowing disorders, and has
spoken nationally and internationally. Her areas of interest
are swallowing in infants, blast injuries, and patients with
head & neck cancer.
Abstract:
This
session will address the role of the speech-language
pathologist in treating the returning soldier. The present
conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have the highest survival
rate and lowest mortality rate of any conflict in U.S. history
due to advances in protective gear and medical care. As the
conflict has progressed, warfare in Iraq & Afghanistan has
changed with a greater use of explosive devices. Those wounded
in action have been experiencing “blast injuries” with
increasing frequency. As the wounded and injured veterans
recover and return to their civilian communities,
speech-language pathologists will be treating
cognitive-communication, swallowing, and speech issues in
blast injury survivors and other injured soldiers. It is
imperative that the speech-language pathologist understands
the nature and severity of injuries and the types of disorders
in an effort to address rehabilitative, educational and
vocational needs. Our role in treating these patients from
injury throughout community reintegration will be discussed.
Learner Outcomes - Participants will:
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describe
the mechanisms and consequences of blast injuries.
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describe
the multiplicity of injuries experienced by soldiers.
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describe
the variety of speech, language, cognitive-communication,
and swallowing disorders in the injured population of
soldiers.
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describe
the role of the Speech-Language Pathologist in treating
these soldiers across the continuum of care.
Registration Includes:
Cancellation Policy:
NJSHA
reserves the right to cancel this conference. If cancelled,
registrants will be notified by email, the website will be
updated and by US Postal mail. Registration money will be
returned to each attendee if the event is cancelled.
If an
attendees wishes to cancel, all cancellation requests must be
submitted in writing by Friday, April 25, 2008 at 4:00 pm.
You may email your cancellation request to
info@njsha.org or fax to (908) 450-1119. Cancellations
will not be taken by phone.
Conference Site:
Kean University
University
Center, Room 228
1000 Morris Avenue
Union, New Jersey 07083
908-737-KEAN (5326)
www.kean.edu
Campus Map:
www.kean.edu/campusmap.html
Directions to
Kean
University:
www.kean.edu/directions.html
University
Center is in the center of the campus. Parking is available
in the Vaughn-Eames parking lot, at the corner of Morris and
North Avenues, in the white-lined spaces. Driving
instructions are available at
www.kean.edu
Continuing Education
Information: If you
wish to have NJSHA submit for ASHA CEUs you will need to
register and pay the additional $5.00 fee. This fee covers
the administrative cost for NJSHA to process and verify all
paperwork required by ASHA.
This program is offered for 0.6
CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).
No variable credit will be offered
for this program. Attendees must participate in the entire
program to receive full CEU credit.
Registration:
Deadline
for registration is April 25, 2008
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NJSHA Members |
$140.00 |
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Non-member |
$180.00 |
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Full-time students (ID req.) |
$35.00 |
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ASHA
CEU processing |
$5.00 |
Three
ways to register:
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Online Registration, even if you are paying with a purchase
order you may still register online.
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Fax
this form to (908) 450-1119
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Mail
this form with purchase order or check to NJSHA, 203 Towne
Centre Drive, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Questions:
For
additional information / questions you may contact
NJSHA at:
info@njsha.org or (908) 359-5308 |
