Course Description

This is an introductory-intermediate course designed for the SLP who is not currently performing and/ or using FEES or Videostroboscopy, but would like to be introduced to the basic elements of these procedures to see if these tools would enhance their practice. It is also for the intermediate practitioner who would like to further develop their skills. Time will be allowed to practice handling the scope & passing it on volunteers.

Learning Outcomes

• Participants will be able to describe the use of FEES & Videostroboscopy as effective evaluation tools and explain how they correlate with video swallow studies for swallowing and acoustic & perceptual measures for voice.
• Participants will be able to demonstrate specialized knowledge in performing & interpreting endoscopic swallowing & voice disorders
• Participants will be able to gain experience using flexible & rigid scopes for evaluating voice & swallowing disorders.

Audience

• Speech & Language Pathologists
• Physicians