The Vanderbilt Voice Center Stroboscopy Performance & Interpretation Course

This course is designed for SLPs & otolaryngologists to cultivate their understanding and performance of the laryngeal videostroboscopy exam
About this Event

The 43rd Annual Vanderbilt Voice Center Laryngeal Videostroboscopy & Interpretation Course

OCTOBER 19-20, 2026 | NASHVILLE, TN

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Vanderbilt Voice Center Laryngeal Videostroboscopy Course is designed as a tutorial for speech-language pathologists and otolaryngologists to cultivate their understanding and performance of the endoscopic laryngeal videostroboscopy exam. Principles of laryngeal function will be discussed, and the diagnostic potential of stroboscopy will be covered in depth. A robust amount of hands-on practice in the clinical performance of both rigid and flexible endoscopy will be provided. Interpretation and analysis of both percptual and stroboscopic parameters will be presented through didactic coursework and applied during practical instruction. This course is approved for AHSA CEUs only and is not CME-accredited.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

After participating in this continuing education activity, participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the diagnostic value of the endoscopic laryngeal videostroboscopy exam

• List the components of a clinicially comprehensive laryngeal videostrobscopy exam

• Demonstrate emerging hands-on skill performing both rigid and flexible laryngeal videostrobscopy

• Demonstrate emerging skill in the interpretation of the laryngeal videostroboscopic exam and in the formulation of clinical managment recommendations

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

The course registration fees are as follows:

VANDERBILT VIDEOSTROBOSCOPY COURSE: Professional ($615)

Early Bird Professional ($575) Ends May 31, 2026

VANDERBILT VIDEOSTROBOSCOPY COURSE: Student ($515)

Early Bird Student ($475) Ends May 31, 2026

This course is pending ASHA CEU accreditation (intermediate level; professional area). AMA PRA Category 1 CME is not offered.

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Questions-Please send inquiries to Liz at [email protected] or visit the course website.

We have secured a block of rooms at a discounted rate for this meeting at Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville at Vanderbilt. The address is1811 Broadway,Nashville, TN 37203USA. To get that rate, click HERE.

Agenda

🕑: 07:45 AM - 08:30 AM
The Vanderbilt Voice Center Laryngeal Videostroboscopy Course

Info: Registration and Breakfast

🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Welcome to the Voice Center, Meet Our Team
Host: Jenny Muckala, MA, CCC-SLP
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:15 AM
Performing Rigid and Flexible Endoscopy
Host: Amy Stone, CCC-SLP
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Interpreting Laryngeal Videostroboscopy
Host: Jenny Muckala, MA, CCC-SLP
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Perceptual Analysis
Host: Lydia Pion, MM, MSc, CCC-SLP
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Evaluation of Pediatric Voice
Host: Liz Tremblay, MS, CCC-SLP
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Working Lunch with Case Studies
Host: Daniella Dellisanti, CCC-SLP
🕑: 01:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Hands-On Stroboscopy Practice in the Voice Center
🕑: 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Social Hour and Reception at the Voice Center
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Day 2

Info: Breakfast

🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Physiology to Function through Research
Host: Dr. Emily Kimball, PhD, CCC-SLP
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Voice Therapy: From Stroboscopic Exam to Behavioral Intervention
Host: Emily Wishik, CCC-SLP
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Reimbursement and Legislative Challenges in Endoscopy
Host: Dr. Barb Jacobson, PhD.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Physical Therapy and the Voice: When Big Takes Over Little
Host: Kim Coon, PT
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Working Lunch with Case Studies
Host: Rachel Crews, CCC-SLP
🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Hands-on Stroboscopy Practice in the Voice Center
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Wrap-up and Course Evaluations