University of Colorado Stroboscopy & FEES Course
Spring 2023
Friday, May 19 - Saturday, May 20, 2023
We are pleased to announced our next Stroboscopy and FEES course to be held May 19-20, 2023. This will consist of in-person lectures and hands-on training 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. Per University of Colorado guidelines, medical and religious exemptions are permitted. Masking will be required for all participants (PPE will be provided).
Agenda
Friday:
8:00-8:25am: Registration and Breakfast
8:25-8:30am: Welcome and Intro
8:30-9:00am: Anatomy and Physiology of voice and swallow
9:00-9:20am: Performing Rigid and Flexible Endoscopy
9:20-9:35am: Rigid vs Flexible Endoscopy
9:35-9:45am: Scoping terminology
10:00am-12:00pm: Hands on Practicum with Flexible and Rigid Scopes
12:00-1:00pm: Lunch
1:00-1:20pm: Stroboscopy 101
1:20-2:20pm: Endoscopy evaluation and Stroboscopy Interpretation Practice
2:30-4:30pm: Hands on Practicum with Flexible and Rigid Scopes
5:00pm: Social Hour
Saturday:
9:00-9:30am: FEES 101: What, When, How?
9:30-10:00am: Therapeutic Techniques for FEES
10:00-10:45am: FEES Grading/ Cases Practice and Discussion
10:45am-12:30pm: Hands on Practicum with Flexible and Rigid Scopes
12:30-1:30pm: Lunch
1:30-1:45pm: Documentation of Strobe and FEES
1:45-2:30pm: FEES Interpretation Practice
2:30-4:30pm: Hands on Practicum with Flexible and Rigid Scopes
4:30pm: Conference adjourned
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
Juliana Litts, MA CCC-SLP
Financial Disclosures: University of Colorado School of Medicine
Non Financial Disclosures: None
Liz Cuadrado, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Financial Disclosures: University of Colorado School of Medicine
Non Financial Disclosures: None
Daniel Fink, MD
Financial Disclosures: University of Colorado School of Medicine
Non Financial Disclosures: None
CU Faculty: Taylor Lackey MD, Blair Whiteside CCC-SLP
Invited Faculty: Jonelyn Langenstein CCC-SLP, Northwestern University; VyVy Young MD, University of California San Francisco; Clark Rosen MD, University of California San Francisco; Emily Nauman CCC-SLP, National Jewish Health; Sydney Schroeder CCC-SLP Colorado Veterans Affairs Hospital
Registration
The registration fee for this course for a speech-language pathologist is $450. This course has a cap of 20 participants. Registration for the May 2023 Program will open in January.
Any questions regarding the course status please email juliana.litts@cuanschutz.edu.
Continuing Education (CEU) Credit
This course is offered for 1.30 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 our CME & Event Planner at carey.burgess@cuanschutz.edu
If you are not satisfied with the course, or if you have any concerns or complaints, contact carey.burgess@cuanschutz.edu; 303-724-1957 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).
Disclosure Statement
Olympus will be providing towers for instructional use.
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.