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FEES and FEESST:
A State-of-the-Art
Symposium
May 8-9, 2009
PURPOSE
This course will offer the latest information on the endoscopic swallowing
evaluation procedure, with and without sensory testing.
OBJECTIVES
This course should enable participants to:
- Demonstrate basic skills for passing the endoscope safely and to
maneuver the endoscope for both FEES and FEESST. - Discuss the role of FEESST in dysphagia evaluation including comparison with VFSE.
- Identify key structures and interpret basic swallowing physiology during the endoscopic exam.
TARGETED AUDIENCE
This course is designed for speech-language pathologists and physicians.
LOCATION
Sessions will be held on the Medical College of Georgia campus. Lectures will be held in the Health Sciences Building. Hands-on labs will be held in the Simulation Lab on the second floor of the Jennings Building.
ACCREDITATION
The Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide
continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION
The Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine designates this
educational activity for a maximum of 13.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
™ .
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.
Valdosta State University (VSU) is approved by the Continuing Education
Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to
provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and
audiology. This program is offered for 1.3 CEUs (advanced level;
professional area). ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply
endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
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COURSE SCHEDULE |
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Friday, May 8, 2009 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. |
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| 8:00 | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 | Welcome and Introduction to Course History of FEES/ST, Role of SLP & MD, Training Issues Lori Burkhead, Ph.D., CCC-SLP |
| 8:45 | FEES, FEESST and VFSE: Indications, Risks and Benefits
Across the Lifespan Dana M. Thompson, M.D. |
| 10:45 | Break |
| 11:00 | Nasal and Nasopharyngeal Anatomy: What to Know
When Performing Transnasal Endoscopy Jason Champagne, MD |
| 11:30 | Hypopharyngeal and Laryngeal Anatomy: The Endoscopic
View and Common Laryngeal Pathologies Gregory N. Postma, M.D. |
| 12:00 | Billing, Marketing and Legal Issues
(Informed Consent, Anesthetic) Lori Burkhead, Ph.D., CCC-SLP and James J. Rush, Jr., J.D. |
| 12:30 | Lunch - box lunch provided |
| 1:15 | Normal vs. Disordered Swallowing – The Endoscopic View Marty Driskell, M.Ed., CCC-SLP |
| 2:00 | Demo of Equipment, Scope Passage, Review of Standard Protocols for FEES and FEESST Lori Burkhead, Ph.D., CCC-SLP |
| 2:15 | Hands-on Practice Passing the Endoscope in Simulation
Lab on Mannequins and with Other Participants Lori Burkhead, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Jennifer Pace, M.S., CCC-SLP Brent Metts, M.D. Marty Driskell, M.Ed., CCC-SLP Jason P. McChesney, M.D. |
| 5:00 | Adjourn |
Saturday, May 9, 2009 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. |
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| 8:00 | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 | FEES /ST Procedure Lori Burkhead, Ph.D., CCC-SLP |
| 9:00 | Endoscopy or Fluoroscopy? Which, Why, When? Lori Burkhead, Ph.D., CCC-SLP |
| 9:30 | Interpretation and Documentation Lori Burkhead, Ph.D., CCC-SLP |
| 10:30 | Break |
| 10:45 | Interpretation of FEES Exams and Case Reports Jennifer Pace, M.S., CCC-SLP |
| 11:30 | Interpretation of FEES Exams and Case Reports Marty Driskell, M.Ed., CCC-SLP |
| 12:15 | LUNCH - box lunch provided |
| 1:00 | Hands-on Practice Passing the Endoscope in Simulation Lab on Mannequins and with Other Participants Lori Burkhead, Ph.D., CCC-SLP |
| 3:30 | Adjourn |
COURSE DIRECTOR
Lori Burkhead, PhD, CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor,
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
GUEST FACULTY
- Dana M. Thompson, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Jennifer Pace, M.S., CCC-SLP, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, GA
- Marty Driskell, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA FACULTY
- Jason Champagne, MD
PGY3 Otolaryngology Resident
- Brent Metts, M.D.
Otolaryngology Fellow
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery - Gregory N. Postma, M.D.
Professor, Director, MCG Center for Voice and Swallowing Disorders
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery - James J. Rush, Jr., J.D.
Risk Manager
Department of Risk Management - Jason P. McChesney, M.D.
Instructor and Laryngology Fellow
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
PRESENTED BY
Medical College of Georgia Department of Otolaryngology and Division of Continuing Education
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The registration fee includes a course syllabus containing supplemental
material of the presentations. Early registration is encouraged as
enrollment is limited.
Registration Fee Structure |
$425 for the lectures and hands-on simulation
laboratories |
Course enrollment is limited to 30 participants. |
The registration fee is $425 for the lectures and hands-on simulation
laboratories. Course enrollment is limited to 30 participants. NO
cancellation refunds will be made after April 3, 2009; half will be refunded before
that date. The Medical College of Georgia cannot be responsible for
reimbursement of airline or other transportation fares, hotel or rental car
charges, including penalties.
Send Registration Form to:
Division of Continuing Education
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, Georgia 30912
You may fax registrations with payment by credit card to 706-721-4642.
LODGING
The following lodging options are within five minutes of the MCG Campus.
Quality Inn,
1455 Walton Way,
Augusta, GA 30901
706-722-2224
Partridge Inn – The Grand Hotel of the Classic South
2110 Walton Way,
Augusta, GA 30904
706-737-8888 or 800-476-6888
Econo Lodge
1103 15th Street,
Augusta, GA 30901
706-724-5560
SPECIAL NEEDS
The Division of Continuing Education of the Medical College of Georgia complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. If you require special
services, facilities or dietary considerations (vegetarian or otherwise) to
support your participation in this continuing education activity, contact the
conference coordinator at 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967.
COMFORT ZONE
Although every effort is made to have a comfortable temperature in the
meeting room, we realize everyone’s comfort zone is different. Please bring a
jacket or light wrap in case the room is too cool for your comfort.