Advanced Interpretation of FEES Instrumental Assessments ecourse

Whether passing the scope or assisting while the endoscopist passes the scope, this course will help the therapist wade through the challenges of interpreting FEES and creating treatment strategies following the assessment. Course material presents interpretation of the instrumental assessment from a physiological standpoint. The instructor will provide guidelines to dysphagia therapists regarding traditional therapy, modalities such as VitalStim®, and pharmacological implications. In addition, participants will gain strategies for collaboration, consultations, and referrals to other disciplines. This course aims to educate SLPs on comprehensive interpretation of FEES and treatment approaches. Course Disclosure: This is an intermediate course, and basic knowledge of FEES and FEES interpretation is recommended.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Summarize professional topics and guidelines related to FEES
Describe and Identify all anatomical structures observed during FEES
Identify pathology related to swallowing observed during FEES
Differentially Diagnose root cause of swallowing pathology, and develop treatment plan and consultation referrals based on this diagnosis
Use FEES as a biofeedback treatment approach
Analyze and differentiate treatment protocols for swallowing treatment to include pharmacology, modalities, exercises, and diet modifications
Interpret abnormal FEES videos and recommend treatment strategies based on information learned in this class

Course Instructor(s)

Lubna Nabulsi

CCC-SLP

Lubna Nabulsi is a Speech-Language Pathologist that has been practicing in Skilled nursing rehabilitation for 20 years. She graduated with her Masters in Speech-Language Pathology from Towson University in Baltimore Maryland. Prior to becoming and SLP, Lubna was a Medical and Research Technologist working at University of Maryland Hospital Immunology Department. This created a unique knowledge of overall medical pathology and how it related to disease and disorders that affect swallowing. Lubna is currently the Senior SLP at Futurecare Health and Management. Lubna developed a successful inhouse FEES program at all Futurecare skilled nursing facilities., and in the past 10 years has trained over 20 SLP in FEES instrumentation and competency.

Financial Disclosure: Lubna receives honoraria from CIAO for the presentation of her live courses and royalties for the sale of her online courses.
Non-Financial Disclosure: There are no non-financial relationships to disclose.

Course Agenda

60 Minutes

Professional topics and review and evaluation of the anatomy

60 Minutes

Instrumentation and supplies for FEES. Mobile fees. PPE and infection control

65 Minutes

FEES Assessment (swallow physiology, dysfunction, and sensory testing)

25 Minutes

Identifying pathology

120 Minutes

Video interpretation practice

45 Minutes

Treatment approaches, referrals, and when to re-FEES

75 Minutes

Inhouse FEES program vs. Outsourced vendor

7.5 Hours

Total

Contact hours pre-approved for:

7.5 Hours
CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider #AAWA (0.75 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet submission required
ASHA CE Provider Approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

This course is offered for 0.75 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Area)

CIAO Automatically reports to CE Broker for Florida Occupational and Physical Therapists and Assistants. Florida SLPs can either use the ASHA CE Participant Form (Bubble Sheet) or self-submit through CE Broker.

CIAO is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). CIAO complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, CIAO is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.