The course will provide comprehensive foundational training for speech language pathologist for diagnosing and managing swallowing disorders through nasoendoscopy. Anatomy, phyisiology, indications/contraindications for FEES, the procedure including equipment, technique and safety will be provided.

Learning Outcomes:

• Discuss research regarding instrumental swallow studies, including FEES
• Identify 5 anatomical parts from the superior view
• Identify normal and abnormal anatomy and swallow physiology as viewed endoscopically
• Identify risks and contraindications for FEES
• Summarize components of FEES equipment
• Describe at least 4 steps for competency in FEES
• Describe a protocol for administering FEES
• Apply appropriate therapeutic interventions during FEES based on physiological deficits

Course Presenters: Nicole DePalma, MS CCC-SLP

Nicole is the owner of NDoscopy Dysphagia Specialists, a mobile FEES (flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing) company servicing New York and New Jersey.  Her areas of expertise include dysphagia management and critically complex patients including tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation in a variety of settings including acute care, long term acute, subacute, and skilled nursing.  She is also a Clinical Consultant for Passy-Muir, Inc.

Financial disclosures: Paid by Tracheostomy Education. Owner of NDoscopy Dysphagia Specialists. Passy-Muir Consultant.

Non-financial disclosures: No relevant non-financial disclosures

Course Format: Video Powerpoint with author narration and video samples

Course access: Available to purchase individually. Course is not included with Virtual Tracheostomy MasterClass

In order to receive a certificate of completion, learners must:

• Agree to our terms of use, including copyright.
• Fully complete the course videos
• Complete and pass a 10 question multiple choice quiz with a score of 80% or higher and complete and submit the course survey. If needed, learners may re-take the test in order to achieve a passing score.

Accessibility:

Tracheostomy Education is committed to ensuring accessibility to the widest possible audience. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone. If you have questions, requests, or would like to report an accessibility-related issue, please email nicole@tracheostomyeducation.com.  We will review your request and respond in a timely manner. Please note that it may take up to 14 days to make reasonable accommodations.

Times agenda:

FEES competency and safety (60 minutes)

Article 1 (1hr 40 min)

Normal swallowing viewed on endoscopy (30 minutes)

Equipment for FEES (18 minutes)

Endoscope insertion and procedure (83 minutes)

Article 2 (1hr 50 minutes)

Report writing and strategies (30 minutes)

FEES Sample report (14 minutes)

Rating Scales for FEES article (6 minutes)

Implementation of treatment plan and Infection Control (60 minutes)