"Being able to provide more detailed reports re: results of VFSS for physicians and families is most beneficial. I liked the ability to rewatch the learning and training videos." E.L. (Jun. 2025)
"The differences between infant and adult MBSs was very interested and helpful to me. I will be conducting both so I really valued this course. I liked the multiple opportunities to see and assess real MBSs of children." K.D. (Jun. 2025)
"It was helpful to review the swallow as a whole. In the radiology suite it can become routine to only focus on airway. This course reminded me how much helpful information can be gained for treatment once airway safety is established. I liked that I could move at my own pace with all the resources available." S.S. (Jun. 2025)
"I think the learning zone was most helpful. I work in a pediatric inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Often, we get babies who have had swallow studies before admission. This will help me to better understand the results of their MBSS, and help me to interpret the swallow study when I accompany them on a repeat MBSS. I liked how many training videos were available during this course." C.M. (Jun. 2025)
"All of it was very helpful. Being able to go back and review all the anatomy in different sections was very useful." T.D. (May 2025)
"Understanding how the anatomy varies is super helpful. I enjoyed the self-paced aspect." C.G. (May 2025)
"Dynamic function divided into components to assess was helpful. Comprehensive training." M.N. (May 2025)
"Standardization of scoring for modified barium swallow studies in bottle fed children was most beneficial. I appreciated having the 3 sections (learning zone, training zone, reliability zone)." A.S. (May 2025)
"Having standardization for infant video swallow studies will be helpful when completing infant swallow evaluations. I liked that you were able to complete the course any time." D.C. (May 2025)
"The explanations given in the video modules were great. I liked the learning zone." L.S. (May 2025)
"I previously had difficulty using the MBSimp to score pediatric/neonatal MBS and now I feel like I have better understanding of what is normal/abnormal, how to assess bolus control, and how to better assess the variations in penetration/aspiration. I liked the swallow by swallow and full swallow." B.M. (May 2025)
"Evaluation of the pharyngeal phase, specifically at levels of residue and movement of epiglottis in small infants was most beneficial. User friendly format. I liked the ability to relook at information, complete in own time, and repeat any tasks as needed." A.H. (May 2025)
"I liked the breakdown of the components. The course was very thorough." M.K. (May 2025)
"Standardizing assessment of swallow physiology with example videos was most helpful. I liked that the course was self paced and examples of all components." M.L. (May 2025)
"I appreciated the interpretation of instrumental examination for infants. I liked the examples and the hints." Z.A. (May 2025)
"Going over how to score with an NG tube was most beneficial. I liked the number of examples in the course." A.P. (Apr. 2025)
"I really liked the idea of breaking down the swallow into 21 components, really helps you identify the problem and progress. The course was very organized and it was helpful that you could go back as many times to review the information, train on it and then take the test while referring back to the training. Each component was explained very well." K.H. (Apr. 2025)
"I liked the levelled practice - from learning to training to reliability zone. Parameters of the oral domain, the differentiation of early and late laryngeal vestibule closure, and the differentiation of amount/ timing of penetration/ aspiration." K.C. (Apr. 2025)
"I appreciated how in depth this looks at physiology of the swallow. I liked learning how to better identify what exactly is occurring in a disordered swallow." M.N. (Apr. 2025)
"Video examples. Teaching tools; very glad penetration and aspiration were included." S.D. (Apr. 2025)
"I do infant VFSS on a regular basis, this course will help partially standardize my hospital's practice. The handouts and video explanations were beneficial." L.Y. (Apr. 2025)
"I liked the idea of attempting to standardize the VFSS exam. The guidelines for scoring and the course structure was good." J.M. (Apr. 2025)
"I enjoyed the intro video that covered purpose of tool and anatomy and physiology review prior to initiation of the course. I liked the variety of videos used for instruction." E.H. (Apr. 2025)
"Anatomy/physiology was beneficial. The format is similar to MBSImP for adults." A.H. (Apr. 2025)
"I liked the guided practice. The format is nice because you can go at your own pace." A.H. (Apr. 2025)
"I liked the volume of VFSS videos to review in isolation and then in full studies. Ability to access all parts of the course as needed. Ability to retake the test." E.E. (Apr. 2025)
"I liked the scoring sheet and multiple studies." A.G. (Apr. 2025)
"Any time we can standardize practice it benefits the field as a whole." J.F. (Apr. 2025)
"Breaking down certain components of the swallow more than I typically would was beneficial. I liked the videos and practicing." K.W. (Apr. 2025)
"I'm grateful there was the ability to reach out to an instructor to clarify." A.B. (Apr. 2025)
"Learning anatomical differences. Easy to access course, learn on your own time." K.C. (Apr. 2025)
"Great training and rigorous reliability testing provided a lot of opportunities to practice. Will be helpful to specify the area of impairment to better inform treatment." R.D. (Mar. 2025)
"I appreciate a standardized way of scoring infant VFSS." C.L. (Mar. 2025)
"Different timing of laryngeal closure, frequency of contrast in laryngeal vestibule, pharyngeal stripping and reasoning for nasopharyngeal regurgitation. I liked the variation of swallows to assess." J.R. (Mar. 2025)
"Thank you for the consistent form of presentation, and I really appreciated the feedback from the expert raters! I liked breaking down and streamlining the components of swallowing in a sequential swallow pattern! Thank you for doing this work! The original MBSImP was transformative for me as a clinician working with older kiddos and adults, and now that I work in the NICU, this course couldn't have come at a better time. Our entire pediatric and NICU SLP staff are taking this course and we are happy to have clear cut verbiage/standards! We are excited to incorporate this into our documentation!" D.L. (Mar. 2025)
"I have a better understanding now of infant anatomy. I liked being able to watch real videos of MBSS." E.S. (Mar. 2025)
"It was very helpful to know which specific areas to assess within the study. Having started working with adult patients with dysphagia, there were often times where I noticed the similarities between adult and baby swallows. As such, I frequently wanted to comment on, for example, pharyngeal stripping wave or other measures of the swallow which are components on the BaByVFSImP; however; there is a culture within the infant swallowing world wherein noting similarities between adults and infants is almost looked down upon. Now, I can be confident that these areas are not only areas of adult dysfunction but also apply to babies. Additionally, I think this very specific and organized assessment tool will help me to be more precise with my therapeutic interventions. The overall format including a variety of resources (reading, visuals, videos, explanations, email help) with a step by step (learning, training, reliability) learning process was very conducive to learning." M.V. (Mar. 2025)
"Multiple video and visual descriptions. I liked the visual examples and ability to repeat the learning tasks." L.Q. (Mar. 2025)
"I like that this course is specific and measurable to infants vs adults. It gives a lot of detail into each area of swallow specific to infants. It’s a great way to measure swallowing and breaking it down into multiple areas vs generalized function. I liked the repetition and variety of videos." M.M. (Feb. 2025)
"Standardizing the components that are needed when describing bottle feeding on VFS. I liked the ability to review material." S.M. (Feb. 2025)
"The training section was beneficial. I liked the clear information regarding scoring." E.R. (Feb. 2025)
"Standardized testing/results and reporting amongst clinicians. I liked the printable resources." S.W. (Feb. 2025)
"I liked the learning and training zones. I also liked the ability to flip back and forth between zones and access all the information when needed was really helpful." N.S. (Feb. 2025)
"Everything was amazing. I needed this course so badly since we do not have a reliable test like BabyVFSImP in the Middle East." R.A. (Jan. 2025)
"Functional scoring methods (i.e. the protocol allows for changing bottles/nipples). I love the ability to save and go back again while not losing progress. After watching so many video clips so intently, eye strain kicks in, so taking breaks is a must!" M.P. (Jan. 2025)
"It’s helpful to have the content of this course for pediatrics." N.M. (Jan. 2025)
"It was helpful that the domains of swallowing were more complex than simply "oral phase" and "pharyngeal phase." I liked the ability to practice scoring." C.A. (Jan. 2025)
"All the information was helpful. I liked the training module." A.W. (Jan. 2025)
"I liked the different clinical examples of videos." J.B. (Jan. 2025)
"This is an excellent course that is beneficial to clinicians interested in elevating their MBSS skills and practice to include more comprehensive and objective assessment of oropharyngeal physiology." H.M. (Jan. 2025)
