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Course Description

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

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.

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

Delivery VIA:

  • Online - This course is offered in an online, on demand format.

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.


Reviews

"This course was a good basic overview. However, it could have been delivered in a shorter period of time. I felt that too much time was spent on talking about dysphagia basics and not enough time on how to improve and advance FEES skills. "

- Georgetown, ME / Feb 2023

"Thank you! "

- Johnson City, TN / Feb 2023

"Excellent course!"

- Fairview, NC / Feb 2023

"Good information. "

- Callaway, FL / Nov 2022

"Thank you so much for offering this course!"

- Mount Vernon, OH / Sep 2022

"Ciao Seminars never disappoint. Thank you!"

- Krugerville, TX / Aug 2022

"Thank you very much!"

- Põlva, AL / Feb 2022

"great course!"

- Cincinnati, OH / Jul 2021

"There was too much emphasis on the use of VitalStim during this presentation. Many of these issues could be improved upon without necessarily needing a certification in NMES. "

- Atlanta , GA / May 2021

"Remarket this course as an Introduction to FEES. This course if not appropriate for clinicians who have already taken a FEES course and are interested in advanced interpretation practice."

- Palos Park, IL / May 2021

"I would like to continue my growth for more advanced FEES interpretation and report writing."

- Schaumburg, IL / May 2021

"Excellent information and presenter"

- Whitesburg, GA / Apr 2021