FEES Training Course Indianapolis, IN 2025

Description

This two-day FEES Training Course consists of two parts: an online prerequisite component (15 hours, 1.5 ASHA CEUs) and an in-person hands-on training component (12 hours, 1.2 ASHA CEUs). This course covers all of the essentials for starting your journey toward FEES competency. CSP's FEES Training course includes 27 hours of instruction for the price $650 (plus Eventbrite fee), which breaks down to $25 per hour of instruction.

*If you paid full price for the online Intro to FEES course in the past 12 months, email [email protected] and we will provide you with a discount code to register for this live course.

Online Intro to FEES Course:

This online FEES training 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 papers for you to read. Also, we provided links to other resources that you can look over to enhance your understanding where appropriate. Finally, we have included handouts throughout this course that you can download. 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 is provided 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 Intro to FEES, visit: https://carolinaspeechpathology.thinkific.com/courses/introduction-to-fees

In-Person Hands-On Practice:

Following completing of our online introductory course, this live, in-person FEES Training Course is the next step in your journey toward FEES competency. We will go over 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 - 20 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 this course, 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

Course Location:

Community Hospital South 1440 East County Line Road, Indianapolis, IN 46227

Parking and Walking Directions:

The main parking lot is right by the main entrance. You can see the parking lot from County Line Road.

Education Center, conference rooms 1-4. When you walk in the main entrance to the hospital, there is a set of double doors on the right (still in the main lobby) with “Education Center” labeled on top of the doors. Walk through those doors and take the first hallway on the left (you will pass restrooms on your left). Conference rooms 1-4 are immediately on your right.

Nearby Hotels:

Candlewood Suites: 1190 N Graham Rd Greenwood, IN 16143

Hilton Garden Inn: 5255 Noggle Way Indianapolis, IN 46237

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites: 1180 Wilson Drive Greenwood, IN 46143

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

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:

Selena Reece, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Selena Reece received a Master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2003. She has worked in acute care, outpatient, and inpatient rehabilitation settings. She currently serves as the Director of Educational Resources for Carolina Speech Pathology, while carrying an active caseload providing mobile FEES services. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and an ACE continuing education award recipient. Selena was featured on Swallow Your Pride Podcast, Episodes 18 and 162 and has presented on FEES at state and national conferences.

Disclosures: Selena Reece has the following financial relationship to disclose. She is a full-time salaried employee of Carolina Speech Pathology. Selena Reece 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 Carolina Speech Pathology, 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 [email protected] 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, concerns or complaints, please reach out to Director of Educational Resources, Selena Reece ([email protected], 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 [email protected] 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.

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