FIVE-DAY FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPIC ASSESSMENT OF SWALLOWING PATIENT CLINICAL COMPETENCY

3.75 ASHA CEUs

INTERMEDIATE PROFESSIONAL LEVEL

This is a five-day FEES clinical competency training conducted at your location.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Participants will identify a minimum of three ASHA guidelines for speech language pathologists performing endoscopic procedures.

2. Participants will identify a minimum of three contraindications for safety when performing a flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing procedure (FEES).

3. Participants will identify a minimum of two differences between a modified barium swallow and a FEES procedure. This information is essential when the speech language pathologist needs to identify the appropriate procedure, whether fluoroscopy or nasoendoscopy.

4. Under supervision, participants will conduct a minimum of twenty-five normal passes with the nasoendoscopy scope, safely on volunteers. Speech language pathologists will gain technical experience that will be applied to patient anatomy.

5. Participants will identify CPT codes for flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing procedures.

6. Participants will explain the risks, indications, and contraindications of a FEES procedure.

7. Participants will identify bolus preparation of liquids and solids. These options are needed by the speech language pathologist when preparing for the patient’s FEES procedure.

8. Participants will identify two compensatory strategy maneuvers. The compensatory strategies will be demonstrated on participants. Strategies are required for patients, and the speech language pathologist will identify the appropriate maneuvers to incorporate as needed.

9. Participants will describe a minimum of ten medical terms for clinical documentation.

Our clinical specialist will begin onboarding for the FEES clinical training with a day of lectures and didactic instruction. You will receive an updated qualitative and quantitative PowerPoint tool.

Please review the program outline below and contact us at your convenience to discuss your onsite training needs. We are here to help!