University of Colorado Stroboscopy & FEES Course
Fall 2021
We are pleased to announced a modified Stroboscopy and FEES course to be held in Fall 2021. This will consist of two separate Zoom lectures and one four-hour hands-on session for videostroboscopy and FEES.
Course Overview
This course will include both lecture and hands-on exposure to videostroboscopy and FEES. There will be eight-hours of hands on practice in a small group setting with direct instruction from experts - physicians and speech-language pathologists - in the field of laryngology. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and refine skills in both flexible and rigid endoscopy, as well as heighten their skills in the interpretation of stroboscopy and FEES.
*Please Note - Course Participants will be required to be fully vaccinated in order to attend the October 2nd in-person training. Per University of Colorado guidelines, medical and religious exemptions are permitted. Masking will be required for all participants (PPE will be provided).
Agenda:
Friday, September 17, 2021
Online Webinar Training via Zoom
| Time (MST) | Presentation |
| 12:00 – 12:05 | Welcome and Intro Juliana Litts and Daniel Fink, MD |
| 12:05 – 12:30 | Voice Production: Anatomy and Physiology Daniel Fink, MD |
| 12:30 – 12:55 | Stroboscopy 101 Juliana Litts |
| 12:55 – 1:20 | Grading and Interpreting Stroboscopy Juliana Litts and Daniel Fink, MD |
| 1:20 – 1:45 | Infection Control : current practice, required practice, options Juliana Litts |
| 1:45 – 2:00 | Questions |
Friday, September 24, 2021
Online Webinar Training via Zoom
| Time (MST | Presentation |
| 12:00 – 12:25 | Swallow Function: Pharyngeal Anatomy of Swallow Daniel Fink, MD |
| 12:25 – 12:50 | FEES 101: What, When, and How? Liz Cuadrado, MS CCC-SLP |
| 12:50 – 1:20 | FEES Grading/ Cases Practice and Discussion Liz Cuadrado, MS CCC-SLP and Daniel Fink, MD |
| 1:20 – 1:45 | Documentation and Billing of Strobe and FEES Juliana Litts, MA CCC-SLP and Liz Cuadrado, MS CCC-SLP |
| 1:45 – 2:00 | Questions |
Saturday, October 2, 2021
In-Person Workshop (you will only attend one session in the morning OR afternoon)
Group 1
| Time (MST) | Presentation |
| 8:00 – 8:30 | Flexible and Rigid Endoscopy Techniques Daniel Fink, MD, Juliana Litts, MA CCC-SLP, and Liz Cuadrado, MS CCC-SLP |
| 8:30 – 9:30 | Hands on: Rigid Room / Flex Room |
| 9:30 – 10:30 | Hands on: Rotate: Rigid Room / Flex Room |
| 10:30 – 11:15 | Interpretation Practice |
| 11:15 – 12:00 | Questions and Final scope passes |
Group 2
| Time (MST) | Presentation |
| 1:00 – 1:30 | Flexible and Rigid Endoscopy Techniques Daniel Fink, MD, Juliana Litts, MA CCC-SLP, and Liz Cuadrado, MS CCC-SLP |
| 1:30 – 2:30 | Hands on: Rigid Room / Flex Room |
| 2:30 – 3:30 | Hands on: Rotate: Rigid Room / Flex Room |
| 3:30 – 4:15 | Interpretation Practice |
| 4:15 – 5:00 | Questions and Final scope passes |
Learning Objectives
Develop an intermediate level of skills in interpreting Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing.
Demonstrate basic endoscopic techniques for the use of rigid and flexible laryngeal endoscopy.
Develop an intermediate level of skill in interpreting laryngeal stroboscopy.
Course Directors
Daniel Fink, MD
Juliana Litts, MA CCC-SLP
CU Faculty
Liz Cuadrado, MS, CCC-SLP
Registration
The registration fee for this course for a speech-language pathologist is $400. This course has a cap of 6 participants. To register for the Fall 2021 course, CLICK HERE
Any questions regarding the course status please email juliana.litts@cuanschutz.edu
Continuing Education (CEU) Credit
This course if offered for 0.8 ASHA CEUs (intermediate level; professional area)
Attendees seeking education credit must attend sessions in full and must complete the course self-assessment and learning assessment and return them to Juliana Litts in person in order to receive ASHA CEUs.
Questions? Contact OTOEvents@cuanschutz.edu
If you are not satisfied with the course, or if you have any concerns or complaints, contact OTOEvents@cuanschutz.edu; 303-724-1950) immediately following the course.
Complaints will be brought to the attention of the course directors immediately and the complainant should receive a response from course directors within 7 business days.
Individuals are encouraged to contact the ASHA Approved CE Provider and attempt to resolve any problem before filing a complaint with the ASHA’s Continuing Education Board (CEB).
Speaker Disclosures & Biographies
Daniel Fink, MD
FINANCIAL: Dr. Fink receives a salary from the University of Colorado Hospital.
NON‐FINANCIAL: Dr. Fink has no relevant non‐financial relationships that exist.
Dr. Daniel Fink is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. His clinical expertise relates to care of voice, airway and swallowing disorders. His research focuses on the study of airflow and ventilation in airway stenosis and patient centered outcomes in voice disorders. His clinical practice involves comprehensive care of voice, airway, and swallowing disorders.
Juliana Litts, MA, CCC‐SLP
FINANCIAL: Juliana receives a salary from University of Colorado Hospital.
NON‐FINANCIAL: Juliana has no relevant non‐financial relationships that exist.
Juliana Litts, MA CCC‐SLP is an Assistant Professor and certified Vocologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of voice, cough and breathing disorders. She works on an interdisciplinary team of laryngologist and speech language pathologists to treat disorders related to the larynx.
Elizabeth Cuadrado, MS, CCC‐SLP
FINANCIAL: Elizabeth receives a salary from University of Colorado.
NON‐FINANCIAL: Elizabeth has no relevant non‐financial relationships that exist.
Elizabeth Cuadrado is a speech‐language pathologist in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Colorado’s School of Medicine. She is board certified in swallowing and swallowing disorders. Liz has acquired broad clinical experiences working in both adult and pediatric acute care hospitals. Her clinical focus is on pathophysiology of dysphagia, and practical dynamic treatment options.