Conference Overview
This conference is an opportunity to hear experts in the field of otolaryngology—head and neck surgery present the most up-to-date surgical techniques, clinical care and research findings for the management and care of patients, with a specific focus on otology, head-and-neck oncology, thyroid, and rhinology.
Target Audience and Objectives
This course is designed for health care providers in the fields of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, radiation oncology, hematology oncology, speech and language pathology, and audiology.
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Outline commonly used approaches to intraoperative margin assessment in oral cancer
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of specimen-based and defect-based margin assessment.
- Recognize emerging techniques and their potential role in oral cancer margin assessment.
- Explain the risk of poor surgical ergonomics that leads to Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorder (WRMSD) injury, disability and recovery.
- Use a checklist approach to creating personal, professional and psychological safety.
- Explain why a diet high and excessive in cow dairy and sugar leads to epidemic of acid reflux that cause common chronic upper airway and nasal symptoms
- Outline the extent of primary tumor surgery needed in the management of parotid cancer
- Describe the appropriate management of involved or at-risk cervical nodes in patients with salivary cancer
- Recognize indications for adjuvant radiotherapy following salivary cancer surgery
- Describe emerging options for targeted systemic therapy in management of salivary cancer
Questions? Email us at diamondconference@uams.edu.
Accreditation
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statements
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC Credit Designation Statement
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.5 ANCC contact hours. Nursing contact hours will be awarded for successful completion of program components based upon documented attendance and completion of evaluation materials.
AAPA Credit Designation Statement
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 10.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Special Needs: We are committed to making this CME activity accessible to all individuals. If you need auxiliary aid(s) or service(s) as identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act, or have a dietary restriction, please describe your needs on the registration form. Most requests can be accommodated if notification is received by March 15.