Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Basic Course - English Version
Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Basic Course - English Version
Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) is an imaging-based, objective procedure for assessing swallowing disorders. It evaluates the effectiveness and safety of swallowing across various food consistencies and tests therapeutic maneuvers.
The German Society for Neurology (DGN) and the German Stroke Society (DSG) established a FEES training curriculum in 2014, later supported by the German Society for Geriatrics (DGG) since 2016.
This 3-day PatCom Medical FEES Basic Course follows the DGN curriculum and includes 24 hours of theory and hands-on training with head models and live partners. This course will be presented in English. Accredited FEES Basic Course – Certified per DGN, DSG, and DGG guidelines.
Digital seminar documents will be provided. We ask that you please bring a laptop.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify anatomy and describe the physiology of the swallowing mechanism
- Demonstrate execution of the standard FEES protocol for assessment of swallowing
- Interpret findings gathered during FEES evaluation and
- Interpret and summarize findings from evaluation in a written report
- Analyze findings to make appropriate intervention recommendations
- Apply knowledge of neurological evaluation protocols during evaluation
- Assess effectiveness of various treatment interventions
Satisfactory Completion
To complete this course and receive a certificate of completion, the learner must:
- Attend the entire course. No partial credit will be awarded.
- Complete the final theoretical examination with 80% accuracy or higher.
Time Ordered Agenda
Day One
9:00 - 9:30am
- Greetings and Introductions
- Organizational items
9:30 - 11:15am
- Anatomy of Swallowing
- Development of Swallowing
- Physiology of Swallowing
- Neuroanatomy of Swallowing
- Innovation of Swallowing
- Swallowing Pathology
- Definition Dysphagia, Odynophagia, Phagophobia, and Presbyphagia
- Causes, Symptoms, and Etiology of Dysphagia
11:30am - 1:00pm
- Clinical Evaluation of Neurogenic Dysphagia
- Medical History
- Screening- and Diagnostic Procedures to Assess Risk of Aspiration
- Clinical Swallow Evaluation
1:00 - 1:45pm
Lunch Break
1:45 - 2:30pm
- Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
- History and Goals of FEES
- Indications/Contraindications/Limitations
- Current Data on Safety and Complications FEES
- Necessary Preparations and Examination Procedure
- Technical Equipment
2:30 -3:30pm Practical Portion 1
- Live Demonstration of FEES
- Scoping of Head Model with Direct Supervision
3:30 - 4:00pm
Break
4:00 - 4:15pm
Cleaning and Preparation of Endoscope
4:15 - 5:00pm
Emergency Response Procedures in relation to FEES
Day Two
9:00 - 11:00am
- FEES-Standard Protocol
- Observation at Rest and Assessment of Anatomy
- Handling and Placement of Endoscope
- Positioning and Operation of Endoscope
- Physiological Evaluation
- Swallowing Evaluation
- Identification of essential physiology
- Examination of Therapeutic Maneuvers
11:15am - 1:00pm Practical Portion 2
- Scoping of Dummy Model under Direct Supervision
- Scoping of Partner, Following Standard FEES Protocol with Direct Supervision
1:00 - 1:45pm
Lunch Break
1:45 - 3:00pm
- Potential Findings
- Rating of Findings (Scales and Scores)
- Classification of Neurogenic Dysphagia
300 - 3:30pm
Break
3:30 - 5:00pm Practical Portion 3
- Scoping of Dummy Model under Direct Supervision
- Scoping of Partner, Following Standard FEES Protocol with Direct Supervision
Day Three
9:00 - 11:00am
- Reporting of findings via utilization of FEES Software
- Communication of examination findings and recommendations to patients and caregivers
- Therapy recommendations and indications for referral to other medical specialties (ENT, Gastroenterology, Respiratory)
11:15am - 1:00pm
- Dysphagia observed associated with various primary diagnoses
- Differential diagnosis of neurogenic dysphagia
- Special neurological examination protocols
- Alternative methods of instrumental dysphagia diagnostics and their indications
1:00 - 1:45pm
Lunch Break
1:45 - 3:00pm
- Therapy for neurogenic dysphagia
- Nutritional management for dysphagia
3:00 - 3:30pm
Break
3:30 - 4:15pm
Final Theoretical Exam
4:15 - 5:00pm
- Evaluation and Wrap Up
Special accommodations: If any special accommodations are required or requested, please send those to info@patcommedical.com at least 3 days prior to the course.
Cancellation and Refund Policy: This course can be cancelled for a full refund up to 24 hours before the course. Please see our full policies here.
- Category:Basic FEES Course
Format:
Live In Person
Number of attendees per course :
6
Number of passes provided during hands-on portion:
15
Contact Hour:
20
City, State:
Jagenbergstraße 4a, 41468 Neuss, Germany
Minimum requirements
Education Level:
Graduate Degree
Previous Training(s)
- Other ( Must be a Speech Pathologist or Physician with at least 2 years of experience working with neurological patients. )
Location
Instructors
Anke Arnold, Dipl.-Sprechwissenschaterlin
- Specialized Dysphagia Therapist
- Certified expert in tracheal cannula management for dysphagia
- Certified FEES trainer by the DGN, DGG, and DSG
- ESSD Accreditation for FEES Instruction
- Director of Clinical Education for PatCom Medical
Disclosure: Receives a salary from PatCom Medical
Rebecca Klickermann, M.A. CCC-SLP
- Specialized Dysphagia Therapist
- Clinical Program Consultant for Biofeedback
- Clinical Specialist for PatCom Medical
Disclosure: Receives a salary from PatCom Medical
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Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Basic Course - English Version
Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Basic Course - English Version
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