GOLD Bootcamp: Mastering TEP Management: A Step-by-Step Bootcamp for Assessment, Prosthesis Changes, and Troubleshooting

Mastering TEP Management: A Step-by-Step Bootcamp for Assessment, Prosthesis Changes, and Troubleshooting
You’re standing in front of a patient with a TEP, and suddenly, you realize your foundational knowledge isn't enough.

This Bootcamp Is for You If…
You’ve observed TEP management but haven’t had structured, step-by-step training
You’re expected to manage prostheses but feel unsure about where to start (or what to do when things go sideways)
You want a clearer process for troubleshooting leaks, dislodgement, or patient complaints
You’re building (or hoping to build) a TEP program in your setting
You’re ready to move from “I hope I’m doing this right” → clinical certainty you can defend

What You’ll Walk Away With
This isn’t a lecture you passively listen to.
This is a step-by-step, clinically grounded breakdown of how TEP management actually looks in practice.
By the end, you’ll be able to:
Describe key clinical criteria for determining candidacy for tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) and voice prosthesis placement
Apply a systematic, step-by-step process to safely perform voice prosthesis changes
Analyze common complications and determine clear, appropriate troubleshooting strategies
Develop clinic protocols and safety procedures to implement TEP management in your own setting
Because knowing the theory is one thing…But having a process you can rely on in the moment?
That’s where all MedSLPs need to live.