PRIVATE CSP Hand-On FEES Training Course: Richmond, Virginia

This course is offered for 1.2 ASHA CEUs (Professional Area, Intermediate Level)

Prerequisite:

Prior to taking our in-person FEES training course, you must complete Introduction to FEES: A Self Study Course. This course covers all of the basic knowledge required to begin FEES training including:

• Review of recent research regarding instrumental swallowing assessments, specifically FEES
• Review of the nasal, pharyngeal, and laryngeal anatomy, including normal and abnormal variants
• Brief review of normal swallowing in adults and geriatrics
• Information on advocating for instrumentals, developing a FEES program, and incorporating FEES into clinical practice
• Introduction to 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 understand FEES interpretation

This link to register for this prerequisite course is here: https://carolinaspeechpathology.thinkific.com/courses/introduction-to-fees

About Hands-On FEES Training with CSP

Following completing of our online introductory course, this live, in-person FEES Training Course is the next step in your journey toward FEES training. 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. Will 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.

Learning Objectives:

Following this course, participants will be able to:

• 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.

Course Location:

Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Place Henrico, Virginia 23233

Parking instructions: Park in the visitor parking lot.

Nearby Hotels:

Wyndham Richmond Short Pump: 13991 North Gayton Road Richmond, VA 23233

Hilton Richmond Hotel and Spa Short Pump: 12042 W Broad Street Richmond, VA 23233

Hyatt House Richmond West: 11800 W Broad Street STE 1098 Henrico, VA 23233

Course Agenda:

Prior to the course, you MUST complete the online Intro to FEES course.

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 Review Donning and Doffing PPE

10:30 Hands on Practice: Getting Through the Nose

12:00 Lunch

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

8:00 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

(4.5 hours)

Course Instructors:

Selena Reece, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Selena Reece received a Master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2003. She has worked in acute care, outpatient, and inpatient rehabilitation settings. She currently serves as the Director of Educational Resources for Carolina Speech Pathology, while carrying an active caseload providing mobile FEES services. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and an ACE continuing education award recipient. Selena was featured on Swallow Your Pride Podcast, Episode 18 and has presented on FEES at state and national conferences.

Disclosures: Selena Reece has the following financial relationship to disclose. She is a full-time salaried employee of Carolina Speech Pathology. Selena Reece 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 course completion certificate via email within one week of completing this course. If you would like your participation reported to ASHA, you must complete the ASHA Participation form that was provided to you at the course and submit to the course instructor prior to leaving the course. ASHA CE Providers have up to 45 days from the course's end date to send your participation to the ASHA CE Registry. 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 education@carolinafees.com or call 877-390-1887.

Cancellations/Tranfers:

Full refunds are offered 30 days prior to the course date less 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 with available seats for a $50 transfer fee.

Product Disclosure:

The FEES systems utilized in this course were provided by Altaravision, LLC, maker of the NDOhd Portable FEES System.