Welcome to the Global Postlaryngectomy Rehabilitation Academy
The GPRA organization is led by the Head and Neck team of the Netherlands Cancer Institute and organizes teaching in the field of rehabilitation, mainly after laryngectomy. The GPRA courses are held in Amsterdam and several other sites and specific courses are offered online. More information about each course and the virtual program can be found in the course tab. The courses are sponsored by Atos medical
The programs offer engaging, interactive and inspiring experiences, including surgical video's, and ample time for discussion and Q&A.
The on-site and online courses are accredited by the Dutch ENT association (9 CPD points) and course certificates can only be issued to participants who have attended the course in full. In exceptional circumstances, certificates may be issued for fewer points.
To allow for hands-on practice, even in online GPRA courses, the participants will receive a 'classroom kit' prior to the course, which will be theirs to keep.
The programs offer engaging, interactive and inspiring experiences, including surgical video's, and ample time for discussion and Q&A.
The on-site and online courses are accredited by the Dutch ENT association (9 CPD points) and course certificates can only be issued to participants who have attended the course in full. In exceptional circumstances, certificates may be issued for fewer points.
To allow for hands-on practice, even in online GPRA courses, the participants will receive a 'classroom kit' prior to the course, which will be theirs to keep.
In preparation for the workshop, it is recommended to study the recently updated 5th edition of "A practical guide to postlaryngectomy rehabilitation, including the Provox system". This book is available as flipbook on the NKI-AVL website with all videos embedded and can be opened by clicking on the image below. There is also a flip book available on olfaction rehabilitation after total laryngectomy.
Supplement (in flipbook format)
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New manuals for easier introduction to the Polite Yawning technique in addition to the
reference book below: Manual for SLP's Manual for Laryngectomized Individuals 
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Although the goal of every clinician is to preserve organ and organ function with laryngeal and hypo pharyngeal cancer patients, total laryngectomy is still unavoidable in patients with advanced and recurrent disease. The quality of life following a total laryngectomy can be quite good, but is very much dependent on rehabilitation efforts. Over the last several decades considerable progress in voice, pulmonary and olfaction rehabilitation of the total laryngectomy patient has been made.
To improve worldwide expertise, the Global Postlaryngectomy Rehabilitation Academy (GPR Academy) was founded by Prof. Frans Hilgers of the Netherlands Cancer Institute in Amsterdam as a method to teach on rehabilitation in 2009. Using the research and experience at the Netherlands Cancer Institute as a base, the GPRA will bring the latest thinking, techniques and clinical evidence to a global audience.
Who should attend? Otolaryngologists/Head and Neck Surgeons, Residents, Speech-Language Pathologists, Head and Neck Oncology nurses and anyone interested in expanding their clinical knowledge of the laryngectomized patient.
Prof. Dr. Michiel WM van den Brekel, organizer
To improve worldwide expertise, the Global Postlaryngectomy Rehabilitation Academy (GPR Academy) was founded by Prof. Frans Hilgers of the Netherlands Cancer Institute in Amsterdam as a method to teach on rehabilitation in 2009. Using the research and experience at the Netherlands Cancer Institute as a base, the GPRA will bring the latest thinking, techniques and clinical evidence to a global audience.
Who should attend? Otolaryngologists/Head and Neck Surgeons, Residents, Speech-Language Pathologists, Head and Neck Oncology nurses and anyone interested in expanding their clinical knowledge of the laryngectomized patient.
Prof. Dr. Michiel WM van den Brekel, organizer
