Endo Education Practical voice and swallowing education for medical speech-language pathologists MAP LOCATION Eclaris USA ADDRESS World Trade Drive San Diego, CA DATES May 19 August 3 November 4 COURSE DIRECTORS Liza Blumenfeld, MA, CCC-SLP, BRS-S Liza is an expert in dysphagia management. She has practiced as a medical speech- language pathologist since Currently, she serves as a clinical manager in a thriving hospital-based practice that includes a dedicated voice and swallowing center. She has authored two publications exploring efficacy of e-stim and the validity of blue dye dysphagia assessment. Her special interests include FEES, head and neck cancer and tracheostomy management. She is passionate about educating her peers in the effective use of endoscopy for improved patient outcomes. Erin Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP, IBCLC Erin has worked exclusively in professional voice rehabilitation since She holds an undergraduate degree in vocal performance and has sung professionally. As a voice pathologist, Erin enjoys developing creative and efficient therapeutic techniques that lend to rapid recoveries. She lectures throughout the community about vocal health and collaborates with university music faculty to prevent laryngeal injuries. Erin has a well established outpatient practice at a hospital-based voice and swallowing center, where she also provides expert care for newborns with feeding difficulty. She holds dual certification as a lactation consultant.
COURSE Objectives Achieve a minimum of 5 transnasal and 5 transoral endoscopy passes Name materials required for each type of endoscopy Verbalize relevant anatomical structures while passing the scope Discuss nasal, pharyngeal and laryngeal appearance while performing endoscopy Complete 4 patient reports based on recorded FEES and/or strobe exams Indicate process for scope sterilization applicable to place of employment SCHEDULE Registration We only accept 20 participants per course to allow for maximum hands-on practice. Receipt of registration will be provided via PayPal. Cancellation of registration must be submitted no later than 2 weeks prior to the course date. Full refund minus 12% PayPal processing fee will be provided. Tuition: $ Please complete your registration at education.com/livecourses, providing your name, place of employment, address, phone number and address. education.com/livecourses Contact: A full list of disclosures is available at: 07:45-08:00 Sign in 08:00-08:30 Welcome Scope handling Demonstration 08:30-12:00 Hands-on practice 12:00-13:00 Lunch on your own 13:00-16:00 Hands-on practice 16:00-16:30 Report writing: Interpretation and discussion 2 videostrobes, 2 FEES cases 16:30-17:00 Question & Answer Please remember to complete your 0.6 CEU prerequisites prior to attending this hands-on course, available at This course is offering 0.8 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area)