Course Offerings
Esophageal Dysphagia: Applications for the Speech-Language Pathologist (MOST POPULAR COURSE!)
2 Day Course (16.5 credit hours, 1.65 ASHA CEUs) (April 27&28, July 20&21, Sept 28 &29, Dec 7 &8, 2024)
Completely updated with an additional hour of CEUs! This cutting-edge, intensive course provides essential training for the dysphagia therapist. The SLP will become knowledgeable on various esophageal disorders affecting the oropharyngeal stage of swallowing. There is a significant focus on improving diagnostic ability and treatment planning by learning to decipher primary oropharyngeal versus esophageal dysphagia. The SLP will learn to identify laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and GERD and become knowledgeable regarding available diagnostic evaluations and medical/ surgical management for esophageal dysphagia. Training is provided for advanced interpretation of FEES and MBS including implementation of the Reflux Finding Score (RFS) and esophageal sweep. Consideration for appropriate candidacy for various tube feeding options is provided. Evaluation and treatment options for the xerostomic patient will be discussed.
Course Tuition:
$425- Standard rate (comprehensive handout, live communication with Julie before, during, and after course)
$410- Discounted rate for groups of 3 or more from the same facility
$325- Student rate (not currently licensed or working as SLP)
*This is a hybrid course with both live and recorded segments* *I am happy to consider additional discounts for larger groups*
Gulp! Esophageal Dysphagia for the SLP
2 hour Webinar (2 credit hours, 0.2 ASHA CEUs) (Live recorded webinar for individuals or groups, virtual Q&A with Julie available) (Mar 22, May 25, August 3, October 12 )
This highly rated webinar is a “crash course” on esophageal dysphagia for the SLP. The clinician gains imperative knowledge on the interrelationship between the oropharynx and the esophagus. Primary esophageal disorders are highlighted. Differential diagnosis regarding primary oropharyngeal vs esophageal dysphagia will be discussed. Learn clinical and endoscopic signs and symptoms consistent with esophageal dysphagia and laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) on FEES. The implementation of the esophageal sweep on VFSS/ MBS and making recommendations is a primary focus in review of case studies.
Course Tuition:
$80.00: Standard Rate
Group rates available for 10 or more
Consideration of the Esophagus in the Evaluation and Treatment of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
7-hour Course (7 credit hours, 0.7 ASHA CEUs)
**Private, live or recorded with live Q&A, one-day course for groups only at this time** Private booking available by request** Price determined based on the number of participants**
This vital, one-day course is designed for the intermediate dysphagia therapist. The SLP will become knowledgeable on various esophageal disorders and how they may affect the oropharyngeal stage of swallowing. The SLP will learn to decipher primary oropharyngeal versus esophageal dysphagia for clinical decision-making and identify signs and symptoms of larygopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and GERD. FEES and MBS case studies will be discussed in detail including scoring of the Reflux Finding Score (RFS) and implementing an esophageal sweep respectively.