Associate Professor, Speech-Language-Hearing Science Curriculum Vitae Office Number: St. Benilde Tower 2213 Office Hours: M-W-TH 1:30PM to 3:00PM or by appointment 215.951.1985 ruiz@lasalle.edu

• SLP.D. - Nova Southeastern University
• M.A. - St. Louis University
• B.S. - St. Louis University
• Certifications:
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
  • Certified in the McNeil Dysphagia Treatment
  • Certified in VitalStim Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

• Dysphagia
• Voice Disorders
• Head and Neck Cancer
• Clinical Practice Areas
• Rehabilitation of individuals with Dysphagia , Voice Disorders, and/or Head and Neck Cancer
• Multicultural Issues

Malaisrie, N., Prendes, B., Ruiz, C., Campe, L., Webner, D., & Mirza, N. (2009). Sports related dyspnea in female athletes: Diagnosis and management. Triological Society Eastern Section Program. Boston, MA.

Mirza, N., & Ruiz, C. (2008). Sinusitis y Disfonia. In de Sousa, A (Ed.), Cirugía endoscópica de nariz, senos paranasales, y base de cráneo (pp. 91-98). Caracas, Venezuela: McGraw Hill..

Guss, J., Berman, M., Ruiz, C.,  Weinstein, G., & Mirza, N. (2008). Injection augmentation of the arytenoid for aspiration after supracricoid partial laryngectomy. Triological Society Eastern Section Program, p. 20. Philadelphia, PA.

Ruiz, C. (2006). Development of a measurement tool to assess acquisition of basic knowledge necessary before performing flexible nasendoscopy (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Mirza, N., Bleier, B.S., Ruiz, C., & Howard, J. (2006). Post-chemoradiation dysphagia: A challenge in management. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, 135(2), 191  doi: 10.1016/j.otohns.2006.06.750 

Presentations

Ruiz, C., Bergin, C., Heese, J., Gould, R. & Boyd, M. (2009). Dysphagia Management with FEES: A Case-Based Approach. Panel Presentation. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. New Orleans, November 21, 2009.

Ruiz, C. (2009). Supracricoid partial laryngectomy. Voice-Swallowing-Airway Conference. Singer Island, Florida. April 24, 2009.

Ruiz, C. (2009).  Dysphagia in School Settings. Burlington County Special Services School District. Mt. Holly, New Jersey. January 15, 2009.

Ruiz, C., (2009). Swallowing issues: evaluation and treatment. School of Nursing. University of Pennsylvania.  February 17, 2009

Ruiz, C., (2009). Dysphagia in school settings. Burlington County School District Special Services. New Jersey. January 15, 2009.

Ruiz, C. (2008). Supervision of Speech-Language Pathology Student Clinicians via Telepractice: A Pilot Study. Poster Presentation. ASHA Annual Convention. Chicago. IL.

Bergin, C., Ruiz, C., Langmore, S., Murray, J., Heese, J., & Gould, R. (2008). Dysphagia management with FEES: a case-based approach. Panel Presentation. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Chicago. November 21, 2008.

Ruiz, C. & Bergin, C. (2007). Training Pattern of Speech-Language Pathologists Performing Nasolaryngoscopy: A National Trend. Poster Presentation. ASHA Annual Convention. Boston. MA.