FEES Training Course: Baltimore, MD 2024

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. Sixty days prior to the course date, you will receive access to the online component, 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

*If you have already taken our online Introduction to FEES course, email [email protected] and we will provide you with a discount code (deducting the amount you paid for the online course) to register for this live course.

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

Cost: $650

The cost includes access to the online prerequisite (15 hours, 1.5 ASHA CEUs) and the in-person/hands-on component (12 hours, 1.2 ASHA CEUs). The total amount of ASHA CEUs offered for both courses (online prerequisite and in-person/hands-on component is 2.7 ASHA CEUs (27 hours), which is less than $25 per continuing education unit. These are technically two separate courses bundled into one price.

Course Instructors:

Rory O'Bryan, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Rory O'Bryan is a Senior Speech Pathologist and Board-Certified Specialist in Swallowing at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC. She also serves as a fee basis employee at the Durham VA Medical Center. Clinical interests include dysphagia in pulmonary critical care, tracheostomy and ventilator dependent patient populations, as well as neurogenic dysphagia. She established and continues to lead her hospital’s multi-disciplinary tracheostomy team and has been instrumental in developing and bringing Respiratory Muscle Training, In-Line Passy-Muir Valve, and IDDSI programs to Duke Regional Hospital. She has published, presented, and been a podcast speaker on oxygen therapies, mechanical ventilation, and swallowing. Ms. O'Bryan earned her Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of North Carolina in 2010. Outside of work, Rory enjoys spending time with her husband and two young kids, exercising outdoors, and travelling with friends.

Disclosures: Rory O'Bryan has the following financial disclosure. She receives payment from Carolina Speech Pathology for teaching. Ms. O'Bryan has no non-financial relationships to disclose.

Candice Devlin, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Candice Devlin is a Senior Speech Pathologist and Board-Certified Specialist in Swallowing at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC. She also serves as a fee basis employee at the Durham VA Medical Center. Clinical interests include dysphagia in pulmonary critical care, tracheostomy and ventilator dependent patient populations, as well as neurogenic dysphagia. She established and continues to lead her hospital’s multi-disciplinary tracheostomy team, and has been instrumental in developing and bringing Respiratory Muscle Training, In-Line Passy-Muir Valve, and IDDSI programs to Duke Regional Hospital. She has published, presented, and been a podcast speaker on oxygen therapies, mechanical ventilation, and swallowing. Ms. Devlin earned her Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders from East Carolina University in 2009. Outside of work, Candice enjoys spending time with her husband and two young boys, live music, and traveling with friends.

Disclosures: Candice Devlin has the following financial disclosure. She receives payment from Carolina Speech Pathology for teaching. Ms. Devlin has no non-financial relationships to disclose.

Vanessa Lauf, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Vanessa Lauf received a Master's degree from Loyola University in 2006 and her BCS-S in 2018. She serves as Clinical Lead SLP for Carolina Speech Pathology while also carrying an active caseload. Vanessa has worked in the acute care and outpatient setting with adults and pediatrics. She has presented on topics related to dysphagia at ASHA and state conferences and teaches Advanced Dysphagia and Ethics at the graduate level.

Disclosures: Vanessa Lauf has the following financial relationship to disclose. She is a full-time salaried employee of Carolina Speech Pathology. Vanessa Lauf has no non-financial relationships to disclose.

Jackie Staley, M.A., CCC-SLP

Jackie Staley received a Master’s degree in 2006 from The George Washington University. She has worked in a variety of settings including LTACH, acute care, subacute care, skilled nursing, and outpatient rehabilitation before joining Carolina Speech Pathology in 2020. She has been integral in developing FEES programs across settings. Jackie is passionate about the vital role FEES has in developing appropriate intervention plans, as well as often bring back the joy of eating and drinking into patients’ lives.

Disclosures: Jackie Staley has the following financial relationship to disclose. She is a full-time salaried employee of Carolina Speech Pathology. Jackie has no non-financial relationships to disclose.

Location:

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center 4940 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, MD 21224

Conference will be held in the Harrison Library and Education Center. When you enter campus on either Lombard or Eastern, you approach a stoplight where you will follow the sign for the parking garage for the Harrison Library and Education Center. Enter the Harrison Library and Education Center under the blue awning.

Nearby Hotels:

Driving Directions:

Johns Hopkins Bayview is located on the eastern edge of Baltimore city, only minutes from the Baltimore County line. Driving directions also are available by phone at 410-550-5748.

From points south (including BWI Airport):Take I-295 north to the Harbor Tunnel Thruway (I-895). After exiting the tunnel, take exit 12, Lombard Street. At the first stop light, proceed straight onto Bayview Boulevard. Please be aware that 895 is undergoing major reconstruction, and there may be delays. Suggest using GPS to assess if it is backed up.-or-Take I-95 through the Fort McHenry Tunnel to exit 59 (Eastern Avenue). Turn left onto Eastern Avenue and proceed approximately one mile to Bayview Boulevard on the right.

From points north and east:Take I-95 south to exit 59 (Eastern Avenue). Turn right onto Eastern Avenue (west) and proceed approximately one mile to Bayview Boulevard on the right.-or-Take I-895 south to exit 12, Lombard Street. At the first stop light, turn right onto Bayview Boulevard.Please be aware that 895 is undergoing major reconstruction, and there may be delays. Suggest using GPS to assess if it is backed up.

*Parking Garage is available for $12 per day

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 Introduction to FEES Interpretation
• 2:00 Hands-on Practice: Achieving Optimal Pre-Swallow Position
• 3:30 Hands-on Practice: Complete Protocol with Post-Swallow Position
• 5:00 Adjourn

DAY 2

• 8:00 Q and A regarding Day 1
• 8:30 More FEES Interpretation Practice
• 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

*Agenda may vary slightly

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:

If the course is cancelled on behalf of CSP, you will receive the cost of the course less the cost of the prerequisite self study course. Refunds are offered 30 days prior to the day one less the cost of the prerequisite course ($295), plus a $50 cancellation fee. 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 (within twelve months of the original course date) with available seats for a $100 transfer fee.

NOTICES:

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.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Director of Educational Resources, Selena Reece ([email protected], 919-749-9159).

Product Disclosure:

Most of the FEES systems utilized in this course were provided by Altaravision, INC, maker of the NDOhd Portable FEES System. Other products may be utilized when available.

If an in-person course does not meet a participant's reasonable expectations, they must email [email protected] with details within 7 days of the course. The participant should receive a response within two business days. Participants will be given the option to attend another in-person course with open seats or receive a partial refund.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, 4940 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, United States