Patheous Health FEES Training Course Dallas, Texas

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. Upon registration, you will receive access to the online component, which must be completed prior to Day 1 of the in-person course.

Online Introduction to FEES Course Description:

This online Introduction to FEES 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 research papers and links to other resources to enhance your understanding. Finally, we have included downloadable handouts throughout. 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 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 Introduction to FEES prerequisite included in this course, visit: https://carolinaspeechpathology.thinkific.com/courses/intro-to-fees-2026

*If you have already taken our online Introduction to FEES course, email education@patheoushealth.com 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 completion of the online course, the live, in-person FEES Training Course is the next step in your journey toward FEES competency. This is where we go through 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 these courses, 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 (plus eventbrite fees)

The cost includes access to the online prerequisite (16 hours, 1.6 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 2.8 ASHA CEUs (28 hours), which is less than $25 per continuing education unit. These are technically two separate courses bundled into one price.

Course Location:

Methodist Dallas Medical Center
1441 N. Beckley Avenue, Dallas Texas 75203
The FEES Conference will be held in the Hitt Auditorium. The Hitt Auditorium is located directly inside the building next to the parking lot.

Parking Directions:
You may park in the parking lot in front of the auditorium off West Colorado Boulevard. To enter, turn in at the traffic light at the intersection of West Colorado Boulevard and North Bishop Avenue. There is no fee for parking in this lot. The Hitt Auditorium is located directly inside the building next to the parking lot. Fees may apply if alternative lots on the Methodist Dallas campus are utilized.

Nearby Hotels:

The Madison: 1159 N Madison Avenue, Dallas, TX 75208 (walking distance to course)

Bishop Arts Hotel by Qresorts: 975 Zang Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208 (walking distance to course)

Hyatt Regency Dallas: 300 Reunion Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207

Fairmont Dallas: 1717 N Akard St., Dallas, TX 75201

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dallas Downtown: 555 Evergreen St., Dallas, TX 75201

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

(7.5 hours)

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 Instructors:

Beth Cormell, M.S.,CCC-SLP

Beth Cormell has been a Speech-Language Pathologist for over 25 years. She graduated from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and is currently working as a clinical SLP at UNCRex Healthcare in Raleigh, NC. She initiated the FEES program at UNCRex in 1997, and since, has completed thousands of FEES. Beth not only trains all UNCRex speech staff on FEES, but has also been instrumental in training clinicians and implementing new FEES programs throughout the country. She has taught FEES courses for more than 18 years, has presented short courses on FEES implementation and application at NCSHLA’s Annual Convention and at the ASHA Convention. She has been deemed competent for supervision and training in FEES by a board certified Otolaryngologist

Beth Cormell has the following financial relationship to disclose: Ms. Cormell is a paid employee of RexUNC in Raleigh, NC and receives payment for this course. Ms. Cormell is also the owner of Dysphagia Seminars, PLLC. Ms Cormell has no non-financial relationships to disclose.

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 Patheous Health, LLC. Jennifer 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 education@carolinafees.com or call 877-390-1887.

Cancellations/Tranfers:

If the course is cancelled on behalf of Patheous Health, 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 Education, Selena Reece (sreece@patheoushealth.com, 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 education@carolinafees.com 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.

The in-person course is offered for 1.2 ASHA CEUs and the online prerequisite is offered for 1.6 ASHA CEUs. Both are included with the purchase of this course for a total of 2.8 ASHA CEUs.