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This extensive FEES Training course includes an online prerequisite course and will jump start your journey to FEES competency!About this Event
This course is offered for 1.2 ASHA CEUs (Professional Area, Intermediate Level). The prerequisite course takes place online and is offered for 1.5 ASHA CEUs (Professional Area, Intermediate Level). Following completion of both courses, you will receive two separate course completion certificates for a total of 2.7 ASHA CEUs.
Description
This two-day FEES Training Course consists of two parts: an online prerequisite component and an in-person hands-on training component. This is essential for starting your journey toward FEES competency. Once you register for this course, you will receive access to the online prerequisite, which must be completed prior to Day 1 of the in-person course.
*If you have already take our online Intro to FEES course, email [email protected] and we will provide you with a discount code to register for this live course.
Online Intro to FEES Course:
This online FEES training course provides the foundation for starting your journey toward FEES competency. Throughout this course we infuse citations from research. In each section, we have included access to papers for you to read. Also, we provided links to other resources that you can look over to enhance your understanding where appropriate. Finally, we have included handouts throughout this course that you can download. This course includes:
-A review of recent research regarding instrumental swallowing assessments, specifically FEES
-A review of the nasal, pharyngeal, and laryngeal anatomy, including normal and abnormal variants
-A review of normal swallowing in adults and geriatrics
-Information is provided on advocating for instrumentals, developing a FEES program, and incorporating FEES into clinical practice
-A FEES protocol including anatomy/physiology assessment, bolus trials, and intervention application
-An overview of rating scales available for use with FEES
-A review of clips from recorded FEES exams to allow the participants to begin to interpret FEES
For more details on the online Intro to FEES, visit: https://carolinaspeechpathology.thinkific.com/courses/introduction-to-fees
In-Person Hands-On Practice:
Following completing of our online introductory course, this live, in-person FEES Training Course is the next step in your journey toward FEES competency. We will go over a FEES protocol in detail and teach you how to perform FEES. You will learn how to pass the endoscope utilizing good body mechanics, achieving ideal pre-swallow and post-swallow views. We will discuss tips for tricky scope passes and suggestions for improving the comfort of your patient. Our instructors will mentor and supervise you completing a minimum of 15 normal scope passes. Our course instructors have been deemed competent for supervision and training in FEES by board certified Otolaryngologists. Time is spent reviewing FEES exams to begin fine tuning those FEES interpretation skills.
Learning Objectives:
Following this course, participants will be able to:
-Discuss research supporting use of FEES
-Label swallowing anatomy from a superior view
-Identify normal and abnormal swallowing physiology on FEES
-Describe rating scales that can be used with FEES
-Outline a FEES protocol, incorporating an Anatomy and Physiology Assessment
-Identify swallowing structures from a superior view
-Utilize a FEES protocol while scoping normal subjects
-Demonstrate the ability to safely pass the endoscope and achieve adequate pre and post-swallow positions
-Maneuver endoscope while patients eat, drink, and utilize compensatory techniques
-Begin to analyze FEES exams by identifying swallowing variations and underlying physiology contributing to deficits
Location:
Baylor Scott and White - Baylor University Medical Center
3500 Gaston Avenue
Dallas, TX 75247
Nearby Hotels:
Element Dallas Downtown East (walking distance)4005 Gaston AvenueDallas, TX 75246(469) 399-1049
Home 2 Suites by Hilton Dallas Downtown at Baylor Scott and White (walking distance)3301 Gaston AvenueDallas, TX 75426(214) 765 -2690
CampusMap: https://www.bswhealth.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/locations/dallas/campus-parking-map-bumc.pdf
Parking and Directions: Park in Visitor Lot 4 (3500 Junius Street)From this lot, enter Jonsson Hospital and follow first sign to “all hospitals” and then signs to “Truett”. Once in Truett Lobby, take stairs or elevator to basement. The Conference room will be in the Truett basement, Room 8.
In-Person, Hands-On Course Agenda:
DAY 1
8:00 Arrive, sign in
8:15 Introductions
8:30 Updates in FEES Research
9:00 Review FEES Protocols and Possible Complications and What to Do
9:30 Discuss FEES Equipment and Scoping Mechanics
10:00 Break
10:15 Donning and Doffing PPE
10:30 Hands on Practice: Getting Through the Nose
12:00 Lunch (provided)
1:00 Hands-on Practice: Achieving Optimal Pre-Swallow Position
3:00 Hands-on Practice: Complete Protocol with Post-Swallow Position
5:00 Adjourn
(7.5 hours)
DAY 2
8:00 Q and A regarding Day 1
8:30 Introduction to FEES Interpretation
10:00 Hands-On Practice: Complete Protocol with PO Trials and Compensatory Techniques
12:00 Final Q and A; Complete Scope Sign Offs
12:30 Adjourn
Course Instructors:
Jennifer Barnett, M.S., CCC-SLP
Jennifer Barnett completed her undergraduate and graduate education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, graduating in 2007. She is currently an owner of Mobile FEES, LLC providing mobile endoscopic swallow studies in the Midwest. She has received multiple ACE continuing education awards and has presented at area dysphagia study groups, state associations meetings, and guest lectured at local universities.
Disclosures: Jennifer Barnett has the following financial disclosure. She is an owner of Mobile FEES, LLC and receives payment from Carolina Speech Pathology for teaching. Ms. Barnett has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Lyndsay Parker, M.S., CCC-SLP
Lyndsay Parker completed her undergraduate education at the University of Oklahoma and received her Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Texas-Dallas in 2008. She has worked as a Medical SLP in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient rehabilitation settings. She is currently a Mobile FEES Endoscopist and Sales Specialist for Carolina Speech Pathology.
Disclosures: Lyndsay Parker has the following financial disclosure. Lyndsay is an salaried employee of Carolina Speech Pathology. Ms. Parker has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Course Completion:
Successful participation in this course includes 100% attendance. All participants who successfully completed this course will receive a certificate via email within one week of completion. If you would like your participation reported to ASHA, you must include that information upon registering for this course. The ASHA CE Registry processing time usually takes one week. During periods of heavy volume, processing time may be longer. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call 877-390-1887.
Cancellations/Tranfers:
Refunds are offered 30 days prior to the day one less a $295 cancellation fee (which covers the cost of the online Intro to FEES registration). If cancellations are less than 30 days from the course date, no refunds will be issued; however participants are welcome to transfer to another course with available seats for a $50 transfer fee.
NOTICE: If you fail to complete the prerequisite online training prior to the in-person course, time will not be spent getting you up to date on course material.
Product Disclosure:
The FEES systems utilized in this course were provided by Altaravision, INC, maker of the NDOhd Portable FEES System.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Select Specialty Hospital (DallasDowntown), 3500 Gaston Avenue, Floors 3 & 4 Jonsson Hospital, Dallas, TX 75246, United States
Tickets
USD 575 to USD 625