"This was primarily a review of other courses, with a few new facts/vocabulary specifically related to hospital settings. The course was well organized; the slides were easy to read and concepts were clearly stated. I enjoyed the anecdotes that were included, not just the facts, but how they applied. These helped me stay engaged." N.L. (May. 2025) 

"All of the information was helpful. I liked the accessibility of the course." E.E. (Apr. 2025)

"Discussion on infection control & prevention was beneficial. I liked the downloadable handout/PDF file." M.W. (Mar. 2025)

"Working in hospitals & just daily errand running, it's important to refresh on infection prevention." J.V. (Mar. 2025)

"Clear, interesting examples, engaging presenter. The importance of hand washing between activities and wiping/soaking manipulatives was beneficial." A.C. (Jan. 2025)

"I liked the flow of information and the visuals." J.R. (Dec. 2024)

"All of the information was beneficial." J.R. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked all the practical examples that were given when working with both adults and children." J.C. (Sep. 2024)

"Review of PPE procedures was helpful. This course was factual and organized." H.M. (Jul. 2024)

"The review of nosocomial infections and the various causes was beneficial as well as the proper steps for using personal protection equipment. I liked the resources and visual charts." T.M. (Jun. 2024)

"Sanitation of manipulatives was beneficial. The course was easy to follow, and engaging." H.J. (May. 2024)

"Most functional in terms of prevention for SLP's. I liked the focus on how to wash hands and materials. Clear and well organized- much more useful as an SLP than other courses I have taken." A.D. (May. 2024)

"Review of all infection control was helpful." C.G. (Mar. 2024)

"The specifics regarding the passing of infections were beneficial. I liked the practical tips for keeping myself and my clients safe." K.H. (Dec. 2023)

"Tom speaks from experience and also thoroughly researched the topic." K.P. (Dec. 2023)

"Practical tips. I liked the discussion on precautions." S.K. (Nov. 2023)

"Well-organized course. I liked the rundown of transmission routes matched with specific diseases." S.N. (Nov. 2023)

"This, I must say, was well done! It was refreshing to take a course like this that discussed situations/materials we come across in Speech Pathology. I learned a few more specifics and terminology." N.P. (Sep. 2023)

"Good review of all areas. As an SLP that works with small children, the need to clean equipment more often was a beneficial topic." J.P. (Sep. 2023)

"Learning the specific names of the most common types of infections (to help me educate staff and peers) was beneficial. Also, the reminders to treat all clients as if they have an infection that could be transmitted to others is very important!" M.G. (Jun. 2023)

"The visuals were clear and concise and were directly related to the instructor's words. It helps me (personally) a LOT when the visuals and language truly compliment one another." M.G. (Jun. 2023)

"Discussing types of transmission was beneficial." V.R. (May 2023)

"I liked the specific infection control practices. And that the slides were all very readable - not packed with small print." K.C. (Apr. 2023)

"Great review. All content was beneficial!" M.K. (Mar. 2023)

"Excellent reminder of why we should always utilize good infection control practices." B.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Sequence of donning PPE was beneficial. This course was very organized." A.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Course was quick and information-packed. The information about infection control in pediatric settings was beneficial." N.C. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning ways to prevent nosocomial infections. I liked the clear explanations." S.B. (Jan. 2023)

"Easy to follow procedures for infection control." S.E. (Jan. 2023)

"Breaking the chain of transmission is very important and can happen at any point in the chain. The handout was easy to read and follow along during the course." K.W. (Dec. 2022)

"The information kept my focus throughout the course. Learning the overall importance of good hygiene practices while working with patients and how germs are easily spread in medical facilities." L.J. (Dec. 2022)

"Detailed examples from real-life practice. It was helpful to hear examples of unexpected infection transmission locations (i.e., handles under bathtub)." D.W. (Dec. 2022)

"Quick and easy to understand. Learning how to curb infections, procedures with hand washing, keeping ill people away, sanitizing equipment." J.N. (Nov. 2022)

"Sequence of donning and doffing PPE were an excellent review. Learning the various sources of infection, transmission, and spread were also beneficial." E.D. (Nov. 2022)

"Very informative and clearly presented. Thank you for the fine handout. Exam preview was a unique way to establish an increased understanding of key elements of the presentation." E.D. (Nov. 2022)

"Liked that I can complete this course on my own time." K.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Good review on infection prevention. The overall benefit of having this reminder." A.H. (Nov. 2022)

"Appreciated the practical measures discussed. I liked that there were speed options so that the information could be processed at an appropriate pace." M.B. (Oct. 2022)

"The outlining of when to wash hands and disinfect materials was helpful. Liked thoroughness of course." M.T. (Oct. 2022)

"Good reminders of hand hygiene, use of PPE, and wiping down equipment. The slides were easily readable; the presenter was very clear." K.F. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the flexibility of completing the course." L.B. (Oct. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." A.S. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the clear structure and organization of the course." H.W. (July 2022)

"Good review of all infection prevention protocols. Very well presented." B.S. (July 2022)

"Well organized and applicable." M.D. (July 2022)

"It was a good overall review. I liked the breadth of the material covered." R.D. (July 2022)

"Well organized and applicable to my practice. Good reminders for washing toys between sessions." M.D. (July 2022)

"I appreciated the review of donning PPE before entering and the removal procedures afterward as a reminder of the CORRECT way to do this. I liked that I could complete course at my own time and pace." E.S. (June 2022)

"Manipulative washing was very informative. I really liked that you offered the post test preview before hand and closed captions for the video." R.R. (May 2022)

"The course was very organized." J.G. (Apr. 2022)

"Liked the real-life examples to understand better the information and make it more entertaining." E.M. (Mar. 2022)

"ALL of it was helpful – to the point and informative." K.E. (Mar. 2022)

"The presenter was very knowledgeable about the subject, and presented the material in a clear, concise manner." J.B. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the relatable style of his teaching." C.S. (Feb. 2022)

"Presenter is clear, concise, with pertinent handouts; affords easier grasp of course content." R.A. (Jan. 2022)

"Perfect refresher to infection prevention. Precise and to the point." S.M. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked learning how things have changed over the years, and learning how certain precautions came into existence." C.M. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the use of practical pictures to explain the difference between normal and abnormal." M.U. (Apr. 2025)

"All content was helpful and relevant. This course was very practical." E.N. (Feb. 2025)

"This information was easy to understand and follow. Oral care with other disciplines was a beneficial topic." V.S. (Feb. 2025)

"Beneficial topics were financial ramifications of HAP, research designating bacterial load is the major factor, not aspiration itself, defining what constitutes gold standard oral care, and explaining the need for regular oral care assessment. I liked the suggestions for additional research articles." S.V. (Jan. 2025)

"It was beneficial to discuss the frequency of assessing oral hygiene at each shift change. How brushing, swabbing, and suctioning have different roles in oral hygiene and should be used in combination based on the patient's needs. I liked the Ontario and Iowa references." L.M. (Dec. 2024)

"The breakdown of the types of pneumonia was helpful." L.W. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked the broad review of current oral care guidelines and updated information about the study that indicated 10-15 degree bed elevation was as effective as 30-45. Liked all the guides and options for handouts." L.L. (Dec. 2024)

"I found it all very interesting and plan to discuss this with our hospital. Detailed explanations." A.G. (Nov. 2024)

"Learning the role oral heath plays in a patient's clinical outcomes, especially when related to dysphagia and the interventions we recommend and the functional guidelines to implement these practices. I liked the ease of understanding and direct application to acute care practice." L.T. (Nov. 2024)

"Oral care assessment and programming were beneficial. Research support was in depth." K.R. (Nov. 2024)

"The handouts and advice on starting an oral care program were very helpful. I liked learning tangible ways to implement better oral care practices that are backed by research." A.P. (Nov. 2024)

"I liked the ease of listening." A.S. (Nov. 2024)

"The setting up of an effective oral care program was beneficial. I enjoyed the information." B.P. (Aug. 2024)

"Factual statements to bring to my team in order to push better oral care. I liked the ideas for developing an oral care program." D.R. (Aug. 2024)

"All aspects were applicable. I liked the thorough knowledge of the presenter." K.T. (Jun. 2024)

"Discussing the impact of oral care on pt status was helpful. Concise and relevant. Photos were beneficial." T.G. (Jun. 2024)

"Very enjoyable speaker. Discussing the need for daily assessment of mouth hygiene and reducing risks of pneumonia in ventilated patients was helpful." C.S. (Jun. 2024)

"The criteria Tom listed for dx of PNA and, since I work in a SNF, the implementation of an oral care program was especially useful, including the buy-in from all parties. I appreciated his references and citing resources. The review of information about the importance of oral care and how to implement it in one's healthcare setting." S.L. (Jun. 2024)

"Discussing oral hygiene was beneficial. I liked the convenience of the course." K.M. (Jun. 2024)

"The stats involving oral care and illness to support oral care program were helpful. All helpful information that was relevant and detailed." R.W. (Apr. 2024)

"I enjoyed the discussion of the oral care program." V.R. (Apr. 2024)

"Discussing components of a program and cost versus benefit statistics was helpful. I liked the ability to take the course over time." L.R. (Mar. 2024)

"It was beneficial discussing the three main predictors of aspiration being related to oral care!!! I liked the ease of access and the wealth of information." A.M. (Feb. 2024)

"The oral hygiene protocols were helpful." R.J. (Dec. 2023)

"Beneficial topics in this course were Bi-Directional Relationships; Risk Factors; Developing Oral Care Programs; Components of Oral Care Programs; Research Studies; Interventions." M.B. (Dec. 2023)

"The use of chlorhexidine as an effective oral cleaner w/o brushing. The slides were brief and carried essential information." D.O. (Nov. 2023)

"Great for LTC setting." A.M. (Nov. 2023)

"The whole course was helpful. To my knowledge, my hospital doesn't have an actual oral care program, so I look forward to leading the way on this! I liked the high topic of interest, easy to understand, the presenter was engaging, easy to listen to, and provided excellent resources." V.O. (Nov. 2023)

"Straight forward presentation. The oral hygiene programs and statistics were beneficial." D.D. (Nov. 2023)

"Clear information. Easy to understand and implement. Oral hygiene considerations for hospital patients that I see daily." M.M. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked the discussion on the development of an oral care program, costs, and increased length of stay data to support "buy-in" by administrators." C.C. (Oct. 2023)

"Description of VAP was beneficial. This course gave me new knowledge that I can immediately implement in my practice." J.C. (Sep. 2023)

"Discussing the causes of aspiration pneumonia was helpful. I liked the emphasis on what to do." S.W. (Sep. 2023)

"All of this seminar was beneficial! I liked the handouts given and ideas for a facility program handout." E.N. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the practical suggestions for implementing an oral care program even in a very tough setting (I work in an LTC nursing home with 200 residents and high CNA turnover)." L.D. (Jul. 2023)

"Practical guidelines. Research-based." J.B. (Jul. 2023)

"The assessment suggestions were beneficial. I liked the clear presentation." E.S. (May 2023)

"I liked the whole presentation. This course was easily accessible." L.P. (Apr. 2023)

"Discussion of suction types was beneficial." J.K. (Apr. 2023)

"Great overview of the importance of oral care." S.K. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the processes for assessment, and actual treatment practices for oral care." H.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Risk factors for PNA. Covered topics to the appropriate depth. Good rate of speech." A.B. (Mar. 2023)

"Lots of evidence! Importance and simplicity of oral care, and how easy it is to train the family to implement the program." R.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Definitions of oral care practices. I liked the flow of course." L.L. (Feb. 2023)

"I found the entire topic to be beneficial. I enjoyed the convenience of the course." A.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning specific causes of aspiration pneumonia and the oral treatments was beneficial." S.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Resources online for starting an oral care program. I liked the photographs of healthy vs unhealthy lips, gums, etc." J.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the importance of good oral hygiene in order to prevent other diseases in the body." L.J. (Dec. 2022)

"Very helpful information, very beneficial to my practice." J.H. (Dec. 2022)

"The discussion of biofilm was enlightening. I liked the recommendations for an oral care program and how best to implement it." E.D. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the research and background knowledge presented." C.C. (Nov. 2022)

"This course was concise. Good protocols for oral care." J.R. (Oct. 2022)

"Hands on guidance on how to perform and implement an oral care program. I liked the mix of evidence based information with the presenter's own experience." N.S. (Sept. 2022)

"I need to be a better advocate for oral care and ensure that we have a protocol in place. I loved the discussion about Free Water Protocol. I advocated for this and jumped through many hoops to get it initiated in our large University Hospital. It is being used on our acute Rehab units but not as much on our acute units." J.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." M.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the speaker's expertise and ability to convey his personal experience relative to currently limited protocols for oral hygiene assessment/practice within health care settings."  R.A. (Jul. 2022)

"Immediately relevant to acute care practice." J.B. (Jun. 2022)

"The data to bring to the team about the importance of oral care programs, such as money saved and reduced risk of other diseases. Very helpful!" Q.H. (May 2022)

"Learning how to develop an oral hygiene program – it was all very applicable and beneficial to my practice." J.N. (May 2022)

"Learning the components of a good oral care program and oral care interventions to take into consideration. I liked the research studies and resources provided throughout the lecture. And background information provided before discussing the components of a good oral care program." J.G. (May 2022)

"I found the whole lecture to be very useful. I appreciated the discussion on suction equipment as it can easily be overlooked." L.G. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the handouts and content as I am developing an oral care protocol for my company." J.B. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the studies on the importance of oral care. This course encouraged me to continue the fight for oral care at my facility." C.H. (Jan. 2022)

"Learning all of the reasons why oral hygiene is so important with prevention of PNE, and other health issues!" L.C. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the excellent examples of oral care protocols. The detailed discussion of different types of pneumonia was most beneficial." R.M. (Jan. 2022)

“The discussion on the different topics of pneumonia and the practices to assist patient's w/oral hygiene will benefit me the most when working in the nursing home. I enjoyed learning about the statistics with each pneumonia in these settings and how much it can cost the institution. The outline of the course is a nice refresher to use as a reference when working with patients in this population.” H.B. (Jan. 2022)

"I enjoyed the discussions on lifestyle modifications and medication info. I liked the course's practical implications." R.W. (Apr. 2025)

"LPR associated sx and testing for LPR. Anatomy/physiology/treatment of GERD. Very detailed and very relevant to the issues that SLPs frequently see with our pts. Very helpful to SLPs when counseling pts with LPR/GERD." J.M. (Mar. 2025)

"All of the information will be beneficial to my practice and work. I liked the detailed explanations listed in the topic areas covered." V.F. (Mar. 2025)

"Symptoms & diagnosis were helpful. I liked the visuals." J.K. (Feb. 2025)

"I found the long list of causes very enlightening. Great pictures that help myself and patients see the issues they have." A.B. (Feb. 2025)

"It was beneficial to discuss the importance of SLP's understanding the esophagus/stomach and its role in GERD/LPR." L.D. (Feb. 2025)

"Differences in GERD and LPR, treatment, and lifestyle changes. All the symptoms that could be associated with reflux." R.J. (Feb. 2025)

"Surprise causes of reflux were beneficial to discuss. I liked the course ease of access." S.N. (Jan. 2025)

"Treatment for minimizing GERD symptoms was most beneficial. The course was easy to follow." E.B. (Dec. 2024)

"The effect of GERD on swallowing was helpful to discuss. I liked the fact-based information." J.F. (Dec. 2024)

"All of the detail about the esophagus was helpful working on a multi-disciplinary team treating dysphagia. I liked the info about the Gut-Brain Connection." J.C. (Dec. 2024)

"Anatomy and physiology were beneficial to discuss. I liked the course convenience." C.M. (Dec. 2024)

"It was helpful to discuss the extra esophageal symptoms of GERD and LPR. I liked the research." M.F. (Nov. 2024)

"This will help explain VFSS results to patients with globus sensation & GERD. The topic was extremely interesting." K.A. (Nov. 2024)

"Integrating treatment strategies including lifestyle and medications together was beneficial. I liked the detailed description of the information by the presenter." E.S. (Nov. 2024)

"Clear information and great visuals. I enjoyed the various treatments for GERD." M.M. (Oct. 2024)

"Various treatment options were beneficial. I liked the ease of accessibility, ability to complete on my own time." J.B. (Oct. 2024)

"Causes and symptoms of GERD were helpful to discuss. I liked the thoroughness of content." A.P. (Aug. 2024)

"Treatment was beneficial. I liked the knowledge of the presenter." J.R. (Aug. 2024)

"The various procedures were helpful. I liked the ease with when you can take the course." B.P. (Aug. 2024)

"GERD and LPR were beneficial to discuss, and I liked the images." N.M. (Aug. 2024)

"More thorough assessment, additional things to consider when screening and evaluating GERD. The presenter is so knowledgeable! He made it interesting and engaging - really great. Love that videos of these procedures we are familiar with but may not have seen are included in this." D.U. (Jul. 2024)

"Beneficial discussion of unanticipated side effects of GERD and LPR." A.J. (Jun. 2024)

"Discussing how to treat LPR and GERD was helpful. I liked the anatomy review with illustrations and thorough description of LPR and GERD and how they affect swallowing and voice." N.A. (May. 2024)

"We have several outpatients who come in for MBSs who actually have GERD and not an oropharyngeal swallow disorder. This will be helpful in giving them more information. Material presented in an easy to understand format." K.P. (May. 2024)

"It was beneficial to discuss the importance of medication in combination with lifestyle changes. I enjoyed the expertise of the presenter, the use of illustrations and videos in order to provide a better understanding of procedures, anatomy, and physiology regarding this topic." M.S. (Apr. 2024)

"The various tests used to diagnose GERD and LPR were helpful. I liked the discussion on other causes of GERD that you may not have considered." M.S. (Apr. 2024)

"All of the information was beneficial. I liked the presenter." E.G. (Apr. 2024)

"Excellent graphics/videos and interesting content. It was helpful to discuss symptoms of and medications that promote reflux." J.P. (Mar. 2024)

"Correlations between findings on MBSS and GI concerns/diagnoses." J.P. (Jan. 2024)

"Causes of GERD and LPR and that lifestyle changes can make such a difference. The progression of the material allowed for easy following." M.S. (Dec. 2023)

"Discussing symptoms of LPR was helpful. I liked that the course was to the point." J.B. (Dec. 2023)

"A wealth of functional information for carryover into practice. LPR symptoms and differences between it and GERD were beneficial to discuss." J.W. (Dec. 2023)

"All of the content was relevant as I am a rehab SLP and frequently encounter esophageal dysphagia. The content was presented in a way that was easy to understand." N.S. (Nov. 2023)

"Understanding the huge impact reflux can have on so many parts of the body. I liked being able to listen and re-listen to either complex parts or info of particular interest." T.M. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the presenter's extensive personal experience in combination with extensive research. I specifically liked the context in the acute setting following intubation/prolonged TF." D.K. (Nov. 2023)

"Well presented and extremely informative course." K.K. (Nov. 2023)

"The comparison between LPR and GERD was helpful. Overall, excellent information." B.G. (Nov. 2023)

"Excellent coverage of reflux causes and treatments. The role of the SLP was explained well. Comprehensive and practical clinical information." S.D. (Nov. 2023)

"The explanation of the various surgical procedures helped me better understand the differences, pros, and cons so that I can use that information when working with patients who experience swallowing difficulty with esophageal components. I liked the visuals (diagrams, videos) utilized in conjunction with the audio explanations." K.B. (Oct. 2023)

"This whole course was beneficial, particularly the discussion of various patients. I liked the discussion of clinical experience, the pictures, and videos." S.V. (Oct. 2023)

"The expertise of the presenter was outstanding. Significantly increased my understanding of this subject. The connection between disorders we treat and how it relates to the anatomy and physiology of digestion was beneficial—really good charts and videos." L.G. (Oct. 2023)

"Discussing all the signs and symptoms associated with GERD that may be referred to SLPs was helpful. Great explanations of each process and I liked the videos." S.H. (Sep. 2023)

"Learning the external symptoms of LPR and testing was beneficial." C.C. (Sep. 2023)

"Discussion of causes of LPR/GERD was beneficial. I liked the breadth of information included, the expertise & experience of the presenter, and his personal stories." C.W. (Sep. 2023)

"This course is very helpful for SLP daily practice at SNF and other medical facilities. Conditions associated with Reflux, Diagnosing LPR, and treatment were beneficial topics." A.T. (Jun. 2023)

"Learning the importance of the esophageal scan during MBS was beneficial. I liked the videos, pictures, and the pace of the presentation." E.M. (Jun. 2023)

"Clearly organized information and engaging speaking style. The whole topic was very interesting." G.R. (Jun. 2023)

"The different symptoms of GERD and LPR were interesting. I liked the easy-to-follow slides and handouts." K.S. (Jun. 2023)

"Very informative course - beyond what I was expecting. The esophageal disorders and impacts were beneficial. The link to reflux and many reasons why someone would present to the clinic." J.L. (May 2023)

"Informative and applicable content. Helpful for understanding my pts with reflux and what they may have already had completed in the hospital and complications I may see once they are discharged home." A.J. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the real-life examples, and the discussion on the causes of GERD." M.B. (Apr. 2023)

"Discussion of side effects of PPIs was beneficial. I liked the pace and course content." S.A. (Apr. 2023)

"This course went by so fast because it was so interesting!! I really enjoyed listening to speaker's real-life experiences. The pictures and graphs were extremely helpful." K.D. (Feb. 2023)

"Excellent speaker. All of Tom's courses are awesome! He explains the material in a manner to easily understand the content. " K.H. (Feb. 2023)

"Testing explanations were beneficial. Tom F's esophageal courses are always full of info that is very difficult to get in other dysphagia trainings. Always very detailed and easy to understand. So thankful that he continued to explore esophageal dysfunction as part of the swallowing process......even when he was told not to years ago!!" M.W. (Feb. 2023)

"All discussions related to my daily practice. Course was easy to follow and comprehend." M.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Causes of GERD that I was unaware of. I liked the incidental stories related to treatment and patient cases." L.S. (Jan. 2023)

"All topics were beneficial! I liked the slides of actual procedures." J.W. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the assessment information." C.R. (Jan. 2023)

"Education to provide Pt regarding the effects of GERD on voice and swallowing was beneficial. I liked the images and videos for visualization of topics being discussed." L.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the speaker's expertise. And learning treatment approaches and better understanding of the medical treatments including surgery." D.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Extremely helpful for my work in Home Health. Practical and overall thoroughness of content." B.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Discussing the diagnosis of esophageal pathologies and what is current in treatment methods. Course was practical for clinicians who specialize in swallowing disorders." B.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked all of it. So many of the symptoms of GERD that are commonly seen in elderly and adult patient populations go unnoticed or ignored. I'm glad to be one more clinician with eyes on pts who may need GI consults and ultimately, get relief from symptoms." L.T. (Dec. 2022)

"The whole course was excellent. There are many things that were helpful such as the GERD questionnaires and the educational references. The slides and diagrams were great as well. The presenter provided little clinical stories throughout to make the material more relatable. Using real life clinical examples was a nice touch." S.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Very clear, lots of examples and graphics. Very thorough." J.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Interesting causes or contributors to GERD of which I was unaware. Easy to follow. Contained enough medical terminology, description of studies, etc. to provide a sound foundation." B.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the practical advice and experience of the presenter including discussions of actual patient cases. Learning differences between GERD and LPR as well as the possible links with asthma." J.L. (Nov. 2022)

"The presenter was excellent." K.I. (Nov. 2022)

"The whole topic was fascinating and the four hours went by quickly. The presenter is fantastic. His anecdotal information makes it easy to remember the information. The differential diagnostic information was very beneficial for deciding referrals to other disciplines, what tests or meds might be helpful, etc." G.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Presentation was fantastic. The presenter was very informative." R.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Easy access and flexibility of the course." R.L. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the diagnostics and prevention, presenter's knowledge-base, and the examples." C.H. (Oct. 2022)

"Great signs and symptoms and lifestyle strategies to address reflux." B.H. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the topic of SLP's role in reflux and ease of course access." C.D. (Sept. 2022)

"The flow and format of the course is excellent." T.M. (Aug. 2022)

"Clearly presented with excellent handouts." L.F. (July 2022)

"Very informative course. I work in a SNF and I see a lot of GI related issues. I liked learning the effects of reflux disease and swallowing." J.M. (July 2022)

"Great speaker. Content was excellent." A.H. (June 2022)

"Learning more in-depth information about signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for GERD and LPR." J.G. (May 2022)

"All content was great – useful and relatable to my practice." C.S. (May 2022)

"The pictures and videos were super helpful. Liked learning how GERD is diagnosed and how to appropriately refer patients." J.V. (May 2022)

"Photos, graphics, videos, images, and description of real procedures and tools were very helpful. Thank you. This course increased my knowledge and understanding of GERD and LPR." R.G. (Apr. 2022)

"Presenter was fluent, precise, articulate with excellent slides and videos. Excellent information about a condition I was not well educated about." S.M. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the patient examples and the slides showing procedures. Good info on behavioral and treatment options." W.W. (Apr. 2022)

"I really enjoyed this class – great explanations, examples, pictures/videos, etc." K.M. (Apr. 2022)

"The visuals of the different esophageal issues in order to adequately label them for GI to further assess was beneficial. I liked the fact that it's online and I can do it when I have time, and that I can also review the course when I have questions during my practice." I.D. (Apr. 2022)

"S/s of various conditions to indicate importance of GI referral, review of anatomy, process of digestion – very thorough, well explained, supported by anecdote and diagrams." E.M. (Mar. 2022)

"Instructor was great! Perfect level of information." L.C. (Feb. 2022)

"The importance of LPR and GERD in dysphagia patients will help me with my patients in SNF. The presenter was knowledgeable about symptoms, pharmacy, etiology and made relevant recommendations." V.J. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the extraesophageal symptoms, link to asthma." J.A. (Jan. 2022)

"I appreciated going over the different esophagus disorders. I liked the case examples." E.B. (Apr. 2025)

"I liked the videos." S.G. (Apr. 2025)

"Really enjoyed learning about esophageal dysfunction including esophageal cancer. Learned the importance of the esophageal stage of swallow." N.Z. (Apr. 2025)

"The videos were helpful in visualizing the impairments." E.H. (Mar. 2025)

"The images of the enlarged aorta and the esophageal pathologies helped me better understand how symptoms might present and how the esophageal phase of the swallow is performing. This speaker was well spoken, very informed, and did a wonderful job of using visuals, including imaging to expose the clinician to anatomical and/or physiological anomalies that we do not typically see." M.O. (Mar. 2025)

"The entire presentation will be beneficial to my daily practice." V.F. (Feb. 2025)

"Causes of esophageal dysphagia, and my role as an SLP in the evaluation/treatment was a beneficial topic. I liked the specific cases that illustrated the various causes." J.R. (Jan. 2025)

"This information confirms my current practice of doing esophageal sweeps and reporting any concerns with the GI MD. Explanations of disorders were clear and easy to understand." E.H. (Jan. 2025)

"It was beneficial to understand the screening process for esophagus for those who have dysphagia. The flow and presentation were easy to follow. Very informative, the presenter was very knowledgeable." A.M. (Dec. 2024)

"UES dysfunction and treatments. I liked the images, and the discussion re: treatment for esophageal disorders." L.C. (Dec. 2024)

"Specifics regarding the esophageal swallow and how to proceed with recommendations were helpful. I liked the images of the esophagus." D.B. (Dec. 2024)

"It was beneficial to discuss common disorders of esophagus (strictures, diverticulum, etc); causes, anatomy, viewing the endoscopies. Relevant topics for SLPs. We often have pts who have esophageal swallow disorders and we need to do a lot of education of pts, as well as to their medical providers. I am happy to now be much more informed about the most common esophageal disorders." J.M. (Nov. 2024)

"Everything was helpful. The speaker was very knowledgeable and explained the content well with great videos and visuals." L.B. (Nov. 2024)

"The entire course was very informative and definitely will change the way I look at esophageal symptoms. I appreciated the review of the basics as well as the visual examples provided of the different conditions." K.F. (Nov. 2024)

"How to include esophageal function into daily practice. I liked that the presenter went into detail from the beginning without making assumptions of knowledge." D.S. (Nov. 2024)

"Treatment options were beneficial. I liked the pictures and videos to show examples." K.M. (Nov. 2024)

"Great speaker and easy to listen to. I liked the videos/pictures." L.M. (Nov. 2024)

"It was helpful to discuss cranial nerves, esophageal disorders, and related symptoms. I liked the photos and videos." M.M. (Nov. 2024)

"All of the material relating to common esophageal disorders and video swallows was beneficial. I liked the visuals and video examples." P.W. (Oct. 2024)

"All the information was helpful. Great presenter. I will look for more of his courses." K.G. (Oct. 2024)

"I liked the research that backs up why the esophageal stage of swallowing should be assessed during a VFSS. I liked all the pictures and videos that were shown of real cases." C.G. (Oct. 2024)

"This information will be beneficial for re-orienting to anatomy and physiology. I liked all the videos and diagrams." R.H. (Sep. 2024)

"I will be more proficient in recognizing specific esophageal dysmotility symptoms during the MBSS and sweep, as well as when to request sweeps and further testing if indicated. I liked the topic!" A.C. (Aug. 2024)

"I enjoyed the videos and the knowledge base of the presenter." E.N. (Aug. 2024)

"Identifying structures via a videofluoroscopic sweep -- including Zenker's Diverticulum and a cricopharyngeal bar. The instructor was knowledgeable and explained concepts very clearly." E.C. (Aug. 2024)

"Discussing how to integrate esophageal function aspects of assessment and management of dysphagia was helpful. Very easy to listen to style, useful handouts, and verbal descriptions." C.S. (Jun. 2024)

"The entire presentation was excellent! All content will be beneficial to me. I liked the picture and video examples with written content." A.J. (Jun. 2024)

"Beneficial discussion on the anatomy of esophagus and signs and symptoms of various esophageal disorders and how they relate to swallowing." K.H. (Jun. 2024)

"The explanation of the various esophageal conditions, including pictures and videos was helpful. Great overview with good detail." T.O. (Jun. 2024)

"The entire presentation was beneficial to my practice. I enjoyed the review of the neurology of the swallow." A.J. (Jun. 2024)

"Anatomical information was helpful. This course was learner-friendly." A.S. (May. 2024)

"I enjoyed the cranial nerve review." A.F. (May. 2024)

"All the information was beneficial. The presenter was excellent." E.G. (Apr. 2024)

"The importance of evaluating the esophagus of the dysphagic patient. I enjoyed the thoroughness of the speaker/instructor as well as the many excellent visual aids (i.e., videos and pictures)." M.S. (Apr. 2024)

"Esophageal disorders was a beneficial topic. The presenter was very well-spoken and explained the content well." A.G. (Apr. 2024)

"SLPs have so much to learn about esophageal dysphagia! I will definitely take more personal responsibility in assisting to tx these patients. Extremely informative!" S.B. (Apr. 2024)

"Beneficial discussion on the relationship between oropharyngeal dysphagia and esophageal dysphagia." S.K. (Jan. 2024)

"Esophageal disorders detailed along with fluoro images and EDG images were beneficial. I liked the flow and multimedia presentation." L.P. (Dec. 2023)

"Having specific therapy approaches to help with UES opening that I can immediately assess on VFSS was helpful. It also helps to know what is specifically only addressable by physicians vs SLP involvement. There was a lot of thorough discussion of research and GI input." D.K. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the first-hand examples, reported experience & EBP of the importance of considering the entire GI tract when evaluating swallow function. Accessible and easy-to-follow course. Love that the material is available long term to return to reference." S.E. (Nov. 2023)

"I feel more comfortable now with addressing esophageal dysphagia. I liked the presentation's clarity." P.T. (Nov. 2023)

"The communication and education for collaboration with professionals was helpful. I liked the ease of taking the course - it fit well into my schedule." M.F. (Nov. 2023)

"Discussed common esophageal disorders. I liked the visuals." A.C. (Nov. 2023)

"The diagnosis info was beneficial. I enjoyed the verbal presentation and slides." T.S. (Nov. 2023)

"The entire course was eye-opening to me in regards to the SLP role in esophageal dysphagia. The lecture slides were concise and not overwhelming. I liked the graphs/models/videos." J.M. (Nov. 2023)

"Discussing the rarer esophageal disorders was helpful. I liked the course organization." Y.P. (Nov. 2023)

"The speaker was very thorough and obviously extremely knowledgeable on this subject. The data presented from the Radiology literature (i.e. Dr. Jones and Dr. Donner) gave me insight as a clinician to push for an esophageal view during the VFSS. The esophageal view and all the disorders that it can reveal during the VFSS was beneficial." P.T. (Oct. 2023)

"Excellent slides and videos. Learning the esophageal disorders that are most common and the treatment options." B.G. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked the manner in which the presenter spoke and the simple ways he was able to describe complex concepts." C.C. (Oct. 2023)

"Diagnosis of different types of esophageal dysphagia." J.K. (Oct. 2023)

"Anatomical images and the definitions of different esophageal disorders were beneficial." V.T. (Oct. 2023)

"Review of the cranial nerves was helpful. I just learned that those with Parkinson's may develop tighter UES opening, and head rotation increases intrabolus pressure. I liked the examples, imaging and case studies." L.T. (Oct. 2023)

"Every part of this course was beneficial. I especially appreciated the information re: UES and the oropharyngeal symptoms that may result from esophageal dysphagia. Information re: referred sensation was also very interesting. The presenter's pacing & concentration of useful information was in perfect balance." B.H. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the organization of material presented and actual photos of esophageal conditions." J.H. (Aug. 2023)

"Specific interventions and referrals. I liked the discussion on the correlation between images seen under fluoro and endoscopy." E.G. (Aug. 2023)

"Lots of videos and visuals! I liked the tube feed considerations." M.L. (Aug. 2023)

"The presenter was excellent. He was engaging, his slides were well organized. Charts, pictures, and videos helped me to conceptualize the information that he presented." E.M. (Jul. 2023)

"Thorough review of esophageal anatomy and physiology." A.M. (Jul. 2023)

"Learning to screen for esophageal disorders was beneficial. I liked all the images and videos." V.H. (Jun. 2023)

"Extremely educational and valuable course for SLPs. The presenter was very knowledgeable about the topic and I personally enjoyed listening to the stories about real patients and simultaneously watching videos that corresponded with their issue or disorder. I liked the fact that you can stop and go as you please. Rewind and re-listen to important information." F.M. (Jun. 2023)

"Discussing esophageal disorders and the review of anatomy and physiology were beneficial." C.C. (May 2023)

"I liked the anatomy and physiology review. Good images and videos and clear delivery." S.R. (Apr. 2023)

"Facts that can positively affect dysphagia assessment and management. Easy to learn from this course. Good references." R.C. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the examples provided. The general esophagus knowledge was beneficial." M.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Love Tom's courses. He is so easy to follow and a very good speaker overall. I have seen him in person and would love to attend another one of his courses live. The vast majority of my residents have GERD, which our facility has been assessing at MBS with a modified esophagram for many years." K.H. (Feb. 2023)

"I work in a hospital setting and get referrals for oropharyngeal dysphagia - that turns out to be esophageal - all of the time." S.K. (Feb. 2023)

"Information about xerostomia impacting the esophagus, reflux information, visuals on what CP bar, Zenkers look like on MBSS. I liked the visuals - fluoroscopy images and scope images, and images of different esophageal conditions." J.K. (Feb. 2023)

"The presenter was very clear and concise in explaining the causes of the various types of esophageal dysphagia as well as what to look for during the VFSS." A.R. (Jan. 2023)

"The presenter was easy to understand - he was clearly extremely knowledgeable about the topic and provided lots of real-life patient examples." A.R. (Jan. 2023)

"Terminology, treatments, issues with the aorta, causes related to different types of reported dysphagia (i.e. solids vs solids and liquids), reflux, NSAID effects. Good visuals and examples." C.A. (Jan. 2023)

"Excellent information for patients I see every day. Esophageal dysphagia is an area that often gets glossed over in our practice. I'm glad to be an advocate for these patients." L.T. (Dec. 2022)

"I have been to several of Tom F's courses and he is by far the most knowledgeable in this area. Learning all of the disorders of the esophagus explained in detail...not only what they are but what causes them and s/s. Great details." M.W. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked how the presenter acknowledged how important the esophageal stage of the swallow is during assessment and treatment of dysphagia. Also the refresher on anatomy was helpful." J.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Tom's style of case presentation is engaging and educational. He gives excellent courses. I liked learning the symptoms of esophageal dysphagia and resources for evaluating dysphagia." S.M. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the esophagitis discussion and seeing images of disorders during endoscopy and videofluoroscopy." M.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning common esophageal disorders with descriptions and videos was helpful. I liked the examples." J.L. (Nov. 2022)

"Very informative, I learned a lot from this course - identification of esophageal dysfunction during my swallow studies." L.N. (Nov. 2022)

"It was beneficial seeing different disorders of the esophagus I may encounter based on liquid or solids dysphagia." L.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Interesting to listen and stay attentive to the presentation." B.C. (Nov. 2022)

"The whole course was very useful. The EGD images were really helpful to better understand pts complaints and the nature of esophageal disorders." L.G. (Oct. 2022)

"The images/videos of esophageal disorders on both fluoro and when being scoped were helpful." C.B. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the efficiency/thoroughness of this course." H.P. (Oct. 2022)

"Many patients come up with symptoms of esophageal disorders along with oropharyngeal problems. This presentation has greatly helped me in understanding the various disorders." P.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the mix of pictures and videos demonstrating different disorders." A.B. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the case studies, videos, and tips about how to approach radiologists who are resistant to esophageal sweep." E.G. (Aug. 2022)

"Very knowledgeable speaker." L.S. (Aug. 2022)

"This course exceeded my expectations! Learning the different esophageal disorders, and the references to justify the need for further esophageal assessment in the management of dysphagia will be beneficial. And I liked the imaging studies that were used to demonstrate the various esophageal disorders." C.S. (Jul. 2022)

"Speaker explained a difficult function in an easy-to-follow manner. I see esophageal dysphagia every day in long term care settings." J.M. (Jul. 2022)

"Excellent presenter with great slides. It's hard to say exactly what specific topic would be most beneficial to my practice...probably motility disorders of the esophagus, esophagitis and candidiasis. Great presentation style and very nice breadth of discussion; lots of area covered." G.F. (Jun. 2022)

"I appreciated the videos and images associated with each esophageal disorder. This course was very thorough. Thank you." B.B. (May 2022)

"I liked the scope of SLP practice with esophageal dysphagia disorders and learning how the disorders presented – good course information." J.C. (May 2022)

"I liked all of it. The images and video examples along with clear explanations were great." L.H. (May 2022)

"Liked the esophageal disorders and review of treatment. And that I could watch course over time / asynchronous instead of 3 straight hours." E.T. (May 2022)

"The discussion of when to consider cancelling an MBS and requesting either an EGD or UGI instead (ideally with SLP to observe) was very beneficial. Excellent stories to drive home main points. Great images and videos to solidify understanding." K.C. (Apr. 2022)

"The instructor's knowledge and enthusiasm about the topic was great! I love that he has a favorite cranial nerve!" T.L. (Apr. 2022)

"The videos and images used to accompany the educational material were great!" K.K. (Apr. 2022)

"Esophageal disorders and review of cranial nerves were beneficial. I liked the video examples." W.W. (Apr. 2022)

"Interesting topic; good, clear presentation; great course!" H.K. (Apr. 2022)

"Very good speaker. I liked the discussion r/t the nerve innervations and the different causes of esophageal dysfunction." K.S. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the review of anatomical function of swallowing in its entirety as well as more detailed education on the esophagus. Great presenter!" J.G. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the strategies for poor UES opening, and the Push, Pull, Close, Clear." J.M. (Feb. 2022)

"Excellent class. Very helpful information. Great videos and slides." L.D. (Feb. 2022)

"Mr. Franceschini is a fantastic presenter. He provides direct, evidence-based, and practical approaches to medical SLP practice. To the point, very useful information." J.H. (Jan. 2022)

"Really great information about diagnosing these problems and how treating these esophageal issues ties into SLP practices we may already be using and now can see them through the lens of how to help with esophageal dysphagia patients." J.H. (Jan. 2022)

"Excellent class. Very helpful information." L.D. (Jan. 2022)