Due to the COVID19 pandemic, the GPRA courses will be offered virtually, also during 2022. More information about each course and the virtual program can be found in the course tab.
The program has been adapted to offer an engaging, interactive and inspiring experience in a reduced number of hours, including surgical video's, live demonstrations, and ample time for discussion and Q&A. The registration fee has been reduced to reflect the reduced number of hours and the number of participants per course will remain small, as usual, to allow for personal interaction with the other participants and the presenters.
As this is a course accredited by the Dutch ENT association (9 CPD points) 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, 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 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) to the 5th edition of the practical guide below:
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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. Fortunately, the quality of life following a total laryngectomy is very good provided surgical and rehabilitation efforts are optimal. Over the last several decades considerable progress in voice, pulmonary and olfaction rehabilitation of the total laryngectomy patient has been made.
To further improve on this progress and to share the current level of expertise the Global Postlaryngectomy Rehabilitation Academy (GPR Academy) was founded 2009. Using the highly successful 70+ workshops and lectures conducted at the Netherlands Cancer Institute in Amsterdam over the past 15 years as a base the GPRA will bring the latest thinking, techniques and clinical evidence to a global audience. The GPRA will conduct multiple courses throughout the world presented by a team of internationally recognized experts.
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
To further improve on this progress and to share the current level of expertise the Global Postlaryngectomy Rehabilitation Academy (GPR Academy) was founded 2009. Using the highly successful 70+ workshops and lectures conducted at the Netherlands Cancer Institute in Amsterdam over the past 15 years as a base the GPRA will bring the latest thinking, techniques and clinical evidence to a global audience. The GPRA will conduct multiple courses throughout the world presented by a team of internationally recognized experts.
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
