FEES Training with Dr. Eric Blicker
In Person Training
With a limited number of spots available (only 6 spots available). It is on a first come, first serve basis. It’s typically a two day course packed into one day.
Date & Time:
Friday, October 20, 2023
6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Location:
Jacksonville University (5491 Dolphin Point Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32277)
In order to participate in this course, you must have proof of a COVID vaccine
unless there is a medical or religious exemption. PPE will be provided during the hands-on portion, where participants will be passing scopes on others. A mask is not required during the lecture portions of the course.
$645
Early Registration
- JASPA Members Only
- July 17 – August 19
$720
Open Registration
- JASPA and the Public
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August 20 – September 17
In addition to the powerpoint, you will receive additional FEES related materials.
You will have unlimited access to Eric and his team via email, phone, text for additional FEES questions. You will receive the slides online as well as additional FEES materials via email.
TIME-ORDERED AGENDA
- 6:30am- Introduction/course overview
- 6:45am- FEES/MBS compared anatomy/physiology
- 7:15am- Salient findings and secretions
- 8:15am- FEES video review
- 8:45am- BREAK
- 9:00am- Gastro-esophageal reflux
- 9:15am- FEES patient criteria and patients with neurological impairment
- 9:45am- Patients with pulmonary impairment, Pts with head/neck cancer
- 10:30am- Begin hands-on training with anatomical head model
- 11:30am- LUNCH BREAK (light lunch provided)
- 12:00pm- HANDS ON TRAINING
- 4:00pm- BREAK
- 4:30pm- Bolus delivery methods/exam prep and voice assessment
- 5:00pm- FEES video review
- 6:00pm- FEES exam abnormal/atypical findings
- 6:15pm- FEES documentation/referrals post exam
- 7:00pm- Starting a FEES program
- 7:30pm- Self assessment and Q&A
You will also receive complimentary recorded courses for 2023-2024 at no additional cost for additional CEU.
These additional courses include:
- Clinical Swallow Exam Post Extubation Timing is Everything
- Reflux Associated Desaturations
- Lab Values and Dysphagia
- Internal Branch superior laryngeal nerve sensory and swallow functions
- Tracheostomy and Ventilator Dependent Population: Dysphagia
- Utilization of FEES in the tracheostomy and ventilator dependent population
- Multidisciplinary Dysphagia Team for pressure ulcer management
- FEESST exam to assess aspiration risk
- FEESST exam and the use of anesthesia
- Breath Sounds and Xrays: Information for the Dysphagia Clinician
- Six Hour Reflux Course by Dr Jonathan Aviv
- Three hour FEES video
- FEES exam post extubation Timing is Everything
- Trans-nasal Esophagoscopy
- Tracheostomy tube downsizing, one size does not fit all
- Tracheostomy tube use in the adult and geriatric population
- Dementia and dysphagia utilizing FEES for optimal patient outcomes
- NG tubes and dysphagia what the SLP should know
- What would you say FESS documentation
- FEES, COPD, LPRD, learn about the burn
- FEES, extubation, LPRD, not all edema is the same
- Retained Secretions and dysphagia what the SLP should know
- Acute Care FEES
- FEES and MBS when is the right time
- And many more courses…