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FEES and FEESST:
A State-of-the-Art
Symposium
February 1-2, 2008
The Class is Now Filled
This course is designed for speech-language pathologists and physicians.
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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.
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 14 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 1.4 CEUs (advanced level;
professional area). ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply
endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Friday, February 1, 2008 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 | Indications for FEES vs. Videofluoroscopic Swallowing
Exams (VFSE); Risks and Benefits of FEES vs. VFSE Bonnie Martin-Harris, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BRS-S |
| 9:30 | Indications, Benefits, and Rationale for FEESST Stacy Wordell, M.S., CCC-SLP |
| 10:00 | Billing, Marketing, Reimbursement and Legal Issues
(Informed Consent, Anesthetic) Lori Burkhead, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, and James J. Rush, Jr., J.D. |
| 10:30 | Break |
| 10:45 | Nasal and Nasopharyngeal Anatomy – What to Know
When Performing Transnasal Endoscopy Subinoy Das, M.D. |
| 11:15 | Hypopharyngeal and Laryngeal Anatomy – The Endoscopic
View and Common Laryngeal Pathologies Gregory N. Postma, M.D. |
| 11:45 | LUNCH - box lunch provided |
| 1:00 | Normal Swallowing – The Endoscopic View Bonnie Martin-Harris, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BRS-S |
| 1:45 | Demo of Equipment, Scope Passage, Review of Standard
Protocols for FEES and FEESST Lori Burkhead, Ph.D., CCC-SLP |
| 2:00 | Hands-on Practice Passing the Endoscope in Simulation
Lab on Mannequins and with Other Participants Lori Burkhead, Ph.D., CCC-SLP; Stacy Wordell, M.S., CCC-SLP; Jennifer Pace, M.S., CCC-SLP; Alyssa Aikman, M.S.P., CCC-SLP; Neil N. Chheda, M.D. |
| 5:00 | Adjourn |
Saturday, February 2, 2008 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. |
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| 8:00 | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 | Utility of FEES in Dysphagia Assessment Across the
Life Lori Burkheaspand, Ph.D., CCC-SLP |
| 9:00 | Documentation and Use of FEES in Treatment Lori Burkhead, Ph.D., CCC-SLP |
| 9:45 | FEESST Interpretation and Case Reports Stacy Wordell, M.S., CCC-SLP |
| 10:30 | BREAK |
| 10:45 | Interpretation of FEES Exams and Case Reports Jennifer Pace, M.S., CCC-SLP; Alyssa Aikman, M.S.P., CCC-SLP |
| 11:45 | LUNCH - box lunch provided (Simulation lab will be open for extra practice) |
| 1:00 | Hands-on Practice Passing the Endoscope in Simulation Lab
on Mannequins and with Other Participants Lori Burkhead, Ph.D., CCC-SLP; Stacy Wordell, M.S., CCC-SLP; Jennifer Pace, M.S., CCC-SLP; Alyssa Aikman, M.S.P., CCC- SLP; Neil N. Chheda, M.D. |
| 2:00 | Interpretation of FEESST Exams Lori Burkhead, Ph.D., CCC-SLP; Stacy Wordell, M.S., CCC-SLP |
| 3:00 | Small-Group Practice of FEES Interpretation and
Documentation of Recorded Exams Lori Burkhead, Ph.D., CCC-SLP; Stacy Wordell, M.S., CCC-SLP; Jennifer Pace, M.S., CCC-SLP; Alyssa Aikman, M.S.P., CCC-SLP |
| 3:30 | Hands-on Practice Passing the Endoscope in Simulation Lab
on Mannequins and with Other Participants Lori Burkhead, Ph.D., CCC-SLP; Stacy Wordell, M.S., CCC-SLP; Jennifer Pace, M.S., CCC-SLP; Alyssa Aikman, M.S.P., CCC- SLP; Neil N. Chheda, M.D. |
| 5:00 | Adjourn |
COURSE DIRECTOR
Lori Burkhead, PhD, CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor,
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
DISTINGUISHED GUEST FACULTY
Bonnie Martin-Harris, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BRS-S
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Director, Evelyn Trammell Institute for Voice and Swallowing
Medical University of South Carolina,
Charleston, SC
Stacy Wordell, M.S., CCC-SLP
Northeastern University,
Boston, MA
Jennifer Pace, M.S., CCC-SLP
Veterans Affairs Medical Center,
Augusta, GA
Alyssa Aikman, M.S.P., CCC-SLP
Palmetto Health Richland,
Columbia, SC
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA FACULTY
Neil N. Chheda, M.D.
Clinical Instructor,
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Subinoy Das, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Associate Residency Program Director,
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
LOCATION
Sessions will be held on the Medical College of Georgia campus. Lectures will be held in the fourth-floor Otolaryngology Conference Room. Hands-on labs will be held in the Simulation Lab on the second floor of the Jennings Building.
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.
The FEES course on February 1-2, 2008 is now FULL. Call for availability if you are still interested in this course and want to be placed on a waiting list. Call 800-221-6437 for information.
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 Jan. 2; 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.
Comfort 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
Quality Inn
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.