Breathe Easy: Equipping Care Teams for Complex Airway Success 2026
Event Description: In-person lecture-based course given by experts across multiple disciplines including otolaryngology, respiratory therapy, and anesthesiology. This course is designed to provide an overview of complex airways including tracheostomy and laryngectomy. Topics will include key differences between tracheostomy and laryngectomy, precautions for each, cares, supplies, and emergency management.
CME and ASHA credit are provided for this course.
Learning Objectives:- Differentiate between tracheostomy and laryngectomy anatomy and function
- Identify common equipment and supplies used in daily care
- Perform routine tracheostomy and laryngectomy care safely
- Recognize and respond to airway emergencies
- Apply effective communication strategies for individuals with altered airways
- Describe discharge planning and DME considerations across care settings
This course offers 0.4 ASHA CEUs (intermediate level; professional area)
Attendees seeking education credit must attend sessions in full and must complete the course self-assessment and learning assessment and return them to Vicki Muscatello in person to receive ASHA CEUs.
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
You will be able to view speaker disclosures by clicking here.
Registration
Date/Time
October 8, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Full program below.
Location and Parking
Nighthorse Campbell Native Health, Shore Family Forum, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13055 E 17th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
Please park in the Barbara Davis Center visitor parking lot. You do need to pay to park. There is a 4 hour limit so please plan to renew at the stand or on the app. There is 8 hour paid parking available in the Henderson parking garage, it is just a further walk. For the campus parking map, click here.
Program
| Breathe Easy: Equipping Care Teams for Complex Airway Success 2026 | |
1:00 - 1:20 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Airway and Digestive Systems |
1:20 - 1:50 | Indications for Tracheostomy |
1:50 - 2:20 | Tracheostomy: Overview for Frontline Providers |
2:20 - 2:50 | Tracheostomy Supplies and Routine Care |
2:50 - 3:10 | Break |
3:10 - 3:40 | Laryngectomy Overview |
3:40 - 4:10 | Laryngectomy Supplies and routine care |
4:10 - 4:40 | Emergency Management |
4:40 - 5:00 | Communication Strategies |
5:00 - 5:20 | Case management and discharge planning |
5:20 - 5:30 | Break |
Vendor Presentations | |
For questions, please contact our Events team at events.oto@cuanschutz.edu.