I was so excited to see that you put out a FEES interpretation course and it did not disappoint. I also love the discussion you had with Ed as it is important to note that some of the interpretation is subjective/deduced and we each word things a ...
Read MoreI was so excited to see that you put out a FEES interpretation course and it did not disappoint. I also love the discussion you had with Ed as it is important to note that some of the interpretation is subjective/deduced and we each word things a little different. I think it was great to start with a functional swallow, but I am looking forward to some more complex patients in your series!
Read LessAn excellent course! As a newly qualified FEES practitioner working independently it was hugely beneficial to get Valeria's commentary during the study, and to discover the way in which she approaches the documentation of her findings. I loved tha...
Read MoreAn excellent course! As a newly qualified FEES practitioner working independently it was hugely beneficial to get Valeria's commentary during the study, and to discover the way in which she approaches the documentation of her findings. I loved that Valeria chose to begin with a functional swallow to illustrate the variation we can expect in the normal population and how this was developed further in her insightful discussion with Dr Ed Bice in the final part of the course around what is considered an interesting finding versus a pathological one. This course has given me a taste for more and I look forward to what Valeria has to offer in this series, I will be tuning in for sure!
Read LessI really enjoyed this course! Lots of good information and examples.
I really enjoyed this course! Lots of good information and examples.
Read LessI loved the discussion and analysis of the FEES video review between Valeria and Ed Bice. It was great to listen to two well respected swallowing specialists review a FEES together and discuss their thoughts and findings in detail.
I loved the discussion and analysis of the FEES video review between Valeria and Ed Bice. It was great to listen to two well respected swallowing specialists review a FEES together and discuss their thoughts and findings in detail.
Read LessIntroduction
Sample FEES Report Template
F.I.R.E 1 FEES Video Note-taking Forms
F.I.R.E Video 1: Un-edited (8 min 44 seconds)
F.I.R.E Video 1: Partially Edited (9 min 22 seconds)
F.I.R.E Video 1: Edited and Narrated by Valeria Krivelevich (46 min 25 seconds)
Discussion Between Valeria Krivelevich and Ed Bice (1 hour 17 minutes)
Relevant Journal Articles
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You will receive 2.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for this course. A PDH is a unit of continuing education that is recognized by ASHA. Additional information about PDHs can be obtained here: www.asha.org/certification/reportingunits
This course is self-paced and can take you as long as you need. Without breaks, this course will take you approximately 2.5-3 hours to complete.
This is an intermediate level course
You will have 1 year from the time you registered to complete your courses.
Upon completion of this course, the SLP will be able to: 1. Identify surface anatomical landmarks of the larynx and pharynx as seen on FEES. 2. Define the terms: bolus aggregation, piecemeal deglutition, pharyngoglottal closure reflex, posterior bolus loss, swallow delay 3. Identify laryngeal penetration as seen on FEES 4. Understand how the Penetration Aspiration Scale can be applicable in the interpretation of FEES 5. Write a complete FEES evaluation report based on the provided FEES video.
Valeria Krivelevich, M.A. CCC-SLP, BCS-S is a Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She is a graduate of Montclair State University with a Master of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics from Rutgers University. Throughout her career, Valeria has worked in a variety of clinical settings including private practice, university acute care hospitals, inpatient acute rehabilitation centers, an inpatient traumatic brain injury center and skilled nursing facilities. She has developed FEES (Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) and Videostroboscopy programs in several New York otolaryngology medical practices. Valeria has been an adjunct professor at Yeshiva University where she taught the Dysphagia, and Head & Neck Cancer graduate level courses, as well as a visiting lecturer at Montclair State University on the topic of the Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES). She has also been a clinical instructor on the hands-on application and interpretation of the Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing as part of a series of continuing education courses. Valeria is the author of: Detailed Surface Anatomy of the Larynx & Pharynx for the SLP-Endoscopist, and Describing Laryngeal and Pharyngeal Anomalies for the SLP-Endoscopist
Valeria receives a salary from Effective Expression Speech Therapy PLLC, d/b/a Dysphagia Evaluation Specialists. - Valeria receives payment from sales of her self-published books and consulting services which are solid at www.dysphagia-fees.com. Valeria has no non-financial disclosures.
All self-study courses are non-refundable
Please feel free to reach out to Valeria at [email protected] with any questions or concerns