FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPIC ASSESSMENT FOR PATIENT CLINICAL COMPETENCY

1.5 ASHA CEUs

INTERMEDIATE PROFESSIONAL LEVEL  

This is two-day clinical FEES competency training conducted at your location. The prerequisite for clinicians attending this onsite training requires written proof that they have attended a two-day introductory FEES course and have completed a minimum of twenty-five normal passes.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Participant will identify a normal versus an abnormal swallow.

2. Identify landmark structures in the function of the swallow.

3. Participant will accurately identify vocal fold mobility and integrity.

4. Participant will perform three patient Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) procedures, with supervision.

5. Identify bolus preparation and selection of liquids and foods.

6. Identify with supervisor the levels of pooling, pocketing, penetration aspiration of foods and liquids, during the Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing procedures.

7. Participant will identify three compensatory strategies.

8. Identify the risks, indications and contraindications of the flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing.

9. Participant will complete three FEES clinical reports with supervision.

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