Presenter: Jeanna Winchester, PhD
This course explores the multisystem breakdown of the swallow as well as the broadening role of the SLP in dysphagia therapy. The five systems of dysphagia (cognitive - neurological - respiratory - gastrointestinal - muscular) are discussed with explanation of how disorders in these systems can have a devastating effect... more+
"The neuro discussion was beneficial." L.L. (Mar. 2024)
"The speaker was clearly knowledgeable." J.W. (Mar. 2024)
"Discussing poor nutrition/malnutrition in the dementia and AD populations was beneficial. I liked the steady pacing and clear course slides that coincided with the presentation." E.L. (Dec. 2023)
"Interesting speaker and she was able to speak to her cervical spine issue. Appreciated her comments about how she felt swallow strategies were helping her manage - best of luck to you! I liked the review of swallowing and highlights pertaining to COVID - challenging times in healthcare." J.H. (Dec. 2023)
"Beneficial discussion on Covid-related dysphagia. The course was quick and to the point." T.B. (Dec. 2023)
"The discussion on COVID was helpful. Good stats." A.B. (Dec. 2023)
"Interesting information. I liked the discussions on dementia and dysphagia." B.O. (Nov. 2023)
"New research on Covid effects on aging population and dysphagia." J.W. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked that course emphasized SLP role." E.P. (Nov. 2023)
"The impact of dysphagia on aging patients with regard to the decline in specific swallow functions and the attention to bedside and instrumental assessment was beneficial. I appreciated the emphasis on the value of SLP services with regard to dysphagia across the board." C.W. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked the discussion and elaboration of the 5 systems and how they impact overall swallow function. I appreciated the elaboration on the neurological and cognitively impaired patients, which are the primary areas we see in our hospital setting. Also appreciated the information provided about dysphagia in the post-hip fracture patient." C.W. (Sep. 2023)
"Involvement of neurogenic disorders associated with dysphagia, and specifics to dysphagia in acute care setting were beneficial." M.W. (Aug. 2023)
"Informative, timely, and self-paced. I liked the information on dysphagia during COVID-19 and AD." A.B. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the comprehensive nature of this course. Specific review of the 5 systems was beneficial." L.M. (Jun. 2023)
"I found the overall topic interesting. The information was delivered in a way that was easily understood and provided practical implications for use in practice as well as general knowledge." D.H. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the discussion on dysphagia as it relates to Covid virus. The presenter was easy to listen to and knowledgeable." J.P. (Jun. 2023)
"Very informative. I liked all of it." Y.C. (Apr. 2023)
"Covid-19 info was beneficial." J.K. (Apr. 2023)
"AD and the clinical recommendations were beneficial. It’s a simple yet thorough coverage of information." B.H. (Apr. 2023)
"I liked the topic on dysphagia in patients with dementia. Good detail provided." K.H. (Mar. 2023)
"Great information that was clearly presented. I liked the incorporation of information relative to COVID-19." A.M. (Mar. 2023)
"Consideration of ways that dysphagia contributes to worsening of cognitive and physical function in geriatric populations." L.M. (Mar. 2023)
"All areas related to AD, especially in the rehabilitation setting. I liked that there were topics discussed that are not discussed in other courses re: neurological conditions." K.H. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the presenter's style and the 5 systems of dysphagia." A.C. (Dec. 2022)
"Specifying the 5 systems of dysphagia and their interactions was beneficial." A.V. (Dec. 2022)
"Learning the expanding role of the SLP in dysphagia treatment was interesting. I liked the explanation of the systems involved with dysphagia." C.H. (Dec. 2022)
"Malnutrition effects - including all of the systems that can be involved." M.W. (Dec. 2022)
"Good information especially with COVID-19. Very thorough." C.B. (Nov. 2022)
"The class provided an excellent overview of how discretely connected the systems of dysphagia are. The section on how insurances factor into how hospitals and care centers prioritize patient care was very enlightening!" J.K. (Nov. 2022)
"The presenter was very thorough and presented information well." C.B. (Nov. 2022)
"Great work on the statistics topic." J.C. (Nov. 2022)
"All the information related to AD and dementia was good. The course has easy-to-follow slides." K.C. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the COVID info and all the examples." K.A. (Oct. 2022)
"The layout was easy to follow and the content was very informative and pertinent to the clinical setting." K.C. (Sept. 2022)
"The real clinical examples were good." S.A. (Sept. 2022)
"Her discussion was easy to follow." E.B. (Sept. 2022)
"The course covered a range of conditions." M.H. (Sept. 2022)
"The information regarding management of dysphagia in acquired & progressive neurologic conditions was good." B.J. (Sept. 2022)
"The information about the neuroanatomy and physiology involved in the swallow appeared well understood by the presenter and was at an appropriate complexity level for experienced clinicians. The content about characteristics of dysphagia in particularly populations (e.g., impaired closure of UES in Alzheimer's dementia patients) and the content about recent regulatory changes (e.g., CMS focusing on factors that will reduce re-hospitalization rates) was the most helpful." E.G. (Aug. 2022)
"The flow and format are excellent!" D.M. (Jul. 2022)
"The case studies related to AD patients was beneficial. This is a majority of my caseload. Thorough overview of background info, and clinical application." E.P. (Jun. 2022)
"The use of universal dysphagia screening was good." J.B. (Jun. 2022)
"Speaker's knowledge was good." M.S. (Jun. 2022)
"This course highlighted topics that I deal with on a daily basis when working in a SNF and when working in acute care at a hospital." K.B. (Jun. 2022)
"A lot of this information can also be applied to children with neurological impairments. Very informative and well organized." A.P. (Jun. 2022)
"Loved the different stages for swallowing." D.P. (Jun. 2022)
"Relevant information. Easy to follow and understand." T.M. (May 2022)
"The speaker made the material interesting and related it to everyday practice." R.P. (May 2022)
"I thought the information related to dementia and dysphagia was helpful to know what to expect with these patients. I liked the different examples of different diagnoses and how dysphagia progressed and occurred in each of these diagnoses." J.S. (April 2022)
"The presenter kept my interest, and provided many examples and personal experiences from her practice, which enhanced the total presentation of the course." J.B. (Feb. 2022)
"It was comprehensive and pertinent to my current place of employment." R.A. (Dec. 2021)
"Comprehensively, it was helpful to review the systems involved in dysphagia and aspiration risk. This course pointed me, once again, to how important it is to know type and severity of diagnosis and how it related to consideration of the care plan and communication with the family or facility. The handout reinforced the verbal presentation which is helpful for later review of pertinent information." A.H. (Nov. 2021)
"The outline and presenter helped pace the material." V.G. (Oct. 2021)
“The information on the relationship between COVID-19 and its association with dysphagia was insightful. It was very informative in how it related to the current pandemic situation.” A.P. (Oct. 2021)
“I found that relating the 5 systems to relevance in treating ALL patients who may present with dysphagia to be very helpful. The course was easy to listen to, good pace, relevant and current info.” V.G. (Oct. 2021)
"I appreciated the consideration of the whole person. I liked the inclusion of Covid-19." H.T. (Sept. 2021)
"Going over dysphagia among dementia patients was most helpful. I liked the realistic presentation." S.T. (Sept. 2021)
"I liked the practical implications. The COVID-19 information was most beneficial." G.W. (Sept. 2021)
"The link among the five systems which are interconnected was interesting. The course was easy to follow even for SLPs who are not specialized in the area." R.C. (Aug. 2021)
"Being aware of how dementia can affect dysphagia was a good lesson. The integration of systems and how they interact with or cause dysphagia was interesting." S.M. (Aug. 2021)
"Very current. Great course!" V.B. (Aug. 2021)
"Helpful information on new roles for SLP with the onset of COVID 19, along with patient's that have AD. It was easy to follow and pertinent to my current setting." J.D. (Aug. 2021)
"I found all the presentations interesting." I.C. (Aug. 2021)
"The knowledge and complete presentation regarding Dysphagia and management of it in many disorders was good." P.M. (Aug. 2021)
"Discussing the different types of dementia and how each impacts swallowing will be beneficial to my daily practice. The teacher did not waste any time, and solely focused on the material - since it was online, it could be paused and I could rewind if needed." B.F. (Jul. 2021)
"I am looking to transition from the school-based setting to a medical setting. This course was a help refresher for me. This course was engaging and informative." K.G. (May 2021)
“The information was timely and applicable to long-term settings.” S.F. (Mar. 2021)
“I liked the review of the multiple regions of the brain involved in swallowing. The influence of the pons and medullary coordination for CO2 was insightful. Also, the involvement of regions of the brain affecting memory and how this contributes to dementia-related dysphagia was very interesting.” G.O. (Feb. 2021)
“The information on reducing repeat hospital admissions, connection between cognition and malnutrition was very informative. I liked that it was designed in terms of body systems, which is the way doctors and nurses learn about the disease. When I was in school, the approach was primarily neurological.” S.N. (Dec. 2020)
“I found it particularly beneficial that the current COVID-19 crisis is discussed. And how it is having a major impact on our profession. It was timely and very relevant. Jeanna Winchester, Ph.D. was an excellent presenter. Very knowledgeable, easy to listen to, and a champion for the profession. Thank you!” K.A. (Dec. 2020)
Presenter: James L. Coyle, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA Fellow
This course provides essential information on managing complex patients who have multiple diagnoses impacting swallowing function. Discussed will be swallow function and treatment planning as related to body systems, the aging process, and patient diagnostic reports... more+
"Imaging on chest x-ray and how to interpret in relation to dysphagia, and treatments and evidence base for dysphagia were helpful to discuss. I liked that I was able to return to the course in my own time." C.R. (Mar. 2024)
"Discussing esophageal structures was beneficial. I liked that I could do the course on my own time." A.C. (Mar. 2024)
"Pulmonary system was helpful to discuss. I like how I was able to take the course at my own pace." C.W. (Mar. 2024)
"Discussion of aspiration and aspiration PNA were beneficial. I liked that this was an online course available in multiple components to make for watching across multiple sessions." J.D. (Mar. 2024)
"All of this course was beneficial! It was very detailed with excellent explanations." L.M. (Mar. 2024)
"I liked discussing the medical terminology related to cardiopulmonary diagnoses. Dr. Coyle is very engaging." K.A. (Feb. 2024)
"In-depth explanation of respiratory disorders and imaging and considerations with dysphagia. I liked the simple and clear explanations of complex subjects." M.B. (Feb. 2024)
"Respiratory function and relationship to swallowing were helpful topics. I enjoyed the engaging and passionate presentations." A.B. (Jan. 2024)
"The diagnostics and treatment review were beneficial. I liked the pending studies that show promise for therapeutic techniques." S.V. (Jan. 2024)
"Clear explanations and definitions of respiratory diseases and related terms. Very detailed course; helpful because I'm transitioning from education to medical." H.G. (Jan. 2024)
"I liked being able to complete the course at my own speed." L.M. (Jan. 2024)
"The breakdown of the respiratory system and impact on swallowing was beneficial. I liked the incorporation of real-life explanations." J.F. (Jan. 2024)
"The treatment strategies were helpful. I liked that you could go at your own pace and the real-life examples." N.R. (Dec. 2023)
"All subjects were beneficial, especially the ventilation vs respiration process. I liked all the videos." R.D. (Dec. 2023)
"Beneficial review of chest x-ray terminology and relevant vitals vs. irrelevant vital signs." H.J. (Dec. 2023)
"Aspiration risk factors was a beneficial topic. The anatomy review was very well done, and I liked the examples of chest X-rays." F.D. (Dec. 2023)
"This course was incredibly comprehensive. Discussing respiratory system functions was beneficial." T.O. (Dec. 2023)
"The speaker was engaging, thorough, and very informative. I really enjoyed all of the references to the evidence and the citations of articles." L.B. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked discussing therapy and problem-solving issues." A.P. (Dec. 2023)
"Discussing dysphagia treatment options was helpful. I liked that I was able to complete the course at my own pace." C.M. (Dec. 2023)
"All of Dr. Coyle's info he presented is beneficial for my daily practice, especially the aging swallow and chest x-ray findings. Good info to help with my daily practice in providing my pt's with ethical and evidence-based care." B.O. (Dec. 2023)
"The compensatory techniques were beneficial. I liked that the course was self-paced and the ability to review the material again." S.B. (Dec. 2023)
"There were so many beneficial topics. If choosing one, I would say the notion that we SLPs have been overreacting to aspiration and is really unnecessary since it is just one risk factor among many, and research has shown it is not as detrimental as once believed. I liked the presenter's delivery of the material - he was very easy to listen to and gave excellent analogies to help improve understanding of the material. I also appreciated the slides and videos." V.O. (Nov. 2023)
"Learning how respiration and digestion systems can impact swallowing and signs of swallowing difficulties at bedside assessment. I liked the references to research studies and emphasis on the practicality of research vs. in the real-world working practices." I.L. (Nov. 2023)
"Relating anatomy to deficits, then intervention was beneficial. I liked the review of anatomy." C.G. (Nov. 2023)
"Very functional information. I liked all of it." S.H. (Nov. 2023)
"Speaker is fun to listen to! I enjoyed the great detail with which the speaker discussed the Respiratory System and the impact of ventilation & respiration on swallowing." N.A. (Nov. 2023)
"Every talk was relevant and interesting, with a well-pitched delivery for the audience. The flow of content was excellent. I liked the research evidence for treatment options and respiratory processes." D.C. (Oct. 2023)
"Dr. Coyle is fantastic at breaking down this information so it can be easily understood. I appreciate his analogies and examples." M.S. (Oct. 2023)
"Everything was beneficial - stellar material, very thorough." K.F. (Oct. 2023)
"Very informative course. I liked all of it. Breaking down chest x-rays and their meanings was beneficial." H.H. (Oct. 2023)
"Learning how lungs function was beneficial. I liked discussion of the research behind the exercises we do." A.S. (Oct. 2023)
"The description of CXR and esophageal imaging was helpful. I liked the demeanor of the speaker and the usefulness of information." J.L. (Oct. 2023)
"Easy to follow course. Informative info regarding EBP." J.S. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked discussion of esophageal disorders. And the various modalities used for the presentation." A.Z. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked that I could stop and start course to take notes at my leisure." A.B. (Oct. 2023)
"Excellent instructor! All information was relevant and of benefit to me." H.S. (Sep. 2023)
"This course was easy to follow and had extremely interesting and helpful information for the medical setting. The presenter was engaging and explained things well. The chest x-ray interpretation and independent factors for aspiration pneumonia were beneficial." M.R. (Sep. 2023)
"I have a better understanding now of the pulmonary system in general." J.C. (Sep. 2023)
"The discussion of treatment options and efficacy behind those was beneficial. I liked the variety of topics discussed for medical SLP practice." M.W. (Sep. 2023)
"Dr. Coyle is so good at diving into what's relevant and bringing it all together for a clinician to understand. Good strategies for educating other providers and medical professionals about aspiration pneumonia and dysphagia." A.J. (Aug. 2023)
"Every component of this course will help me improve my ability to care for patients in an acute medical setting. During this course I realized how deficient my knowledge has been. This course opened my understanding of the patients I serve immensely. I liked how much detail and information was included in the lectures." R.C. (Aug. 2023)
"The lecturer was very personable and easy to understand." M.G. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the treatment considerations. It was useful having extended time to be able to dip in and out of the course content." C.B. (Aug. 2023)
"This course was fantastic and all of the content will be beneficial in daily practice. I really enjoyed learning all of the esophageal components. I liked the speaker, very knowledgeable, and he really broke everything down." R.M. (Aug. 2023)
"Really good information that I will continue to refer to and use in my hospital setting. Background respiratory function, interpretation & understanding of pulmonary diseases, tracheostomy - I liked everything." K.L. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the clinical examples given throughout. Learning about different esophageal disorders and presentations. Being able to stop and revisit course content whenever." R.P. (Aug. 2023)
"Supports my belief that we are not aspiration therapists and need to consider the wider picture. Very relevant and pragmatic approach." T.S. (Aug. 2023)
"I'll be spreading the message about this course! The speaker engaged practicing SLPs in a LONG overdue, pragmatic discussion about aspiration prevention versus mitigation, thickened liquids, realistic outcomes and interventions. This discussion is imperative to our credibility and clinical efficacy." J.A. (Jul. 2023)
"Explaining my rationale in more medical terms for the medical & nursing staff will be beneficial. I liked that I could complete course at my own pace." B.M. (Jul. 2023)
"This course was informative and easy to understand. Learning relationship between swallowing and breathing was beneficial." S.B. (Jul. 2023)
"I liked the depth and breadth of information. Esophageal Motility topic was beneficial." D.H. (Jul. 2023)
"I liked the discussion on the pulmonary process." L.G. (Jul. 2023)
"Very pragmatic focus. The information on pulmonary and on the esophagus was beneficial." J.W. (Jul. 2023)
"I liked the discussions around the relationships between aspiration vs aspiration pneumonia and how to diagnose this. The explanation of medical terms was beneficial. Well paced, well laid out. Great to be able to come in and out of the course as needed." O.C. (Jun. 2023)
"This course supported and further provided data to support my clinical approach to diagnosing the presence of, assessing, and treating dysphagia. It provided supportive materials to facilitate communication of POC / nonPOC to MD and other caregivers." B.W. (May 2023)
"Extremely comprehensive course and presented in a tangible manner. I like Dr. Coyle! He is endearing, and his passion of the material is obvious." S.C. (May 2023)
"Information on CXR was beneficial. I liked the speaker's style of presentation." E.M. (May 2023)
"Good speaker, information, and examples. Discussing respiratory and esophageal impacts on swallowing and SLP's role was beneficial." B.E. (May 2023)
"Chest x-ray interpretation was beneficial." S.Q. (May 2023)
"All of it was great. Dr. Coyle is always wonderful and has a great way of making difficult information clear." V.W. (Apr. 2023)
"The Compensatory and Restorative treatment sections were beneficial. I liked the ability to 'dip in and out' of course as time allowed." P.M. (Apr. 2023)
"This course was very realistic and open about what actually occurs and our misconceptions/discomforts about aspiration. The sections focusing on the role of the esophagus and the realities of aspiration were beneficial." A.W. (Apr. 2023)
"The information specific to the imaging relative to dysphagia was beneficial." A.M. (Apr. 2023)
"I liked the updated research information on traditional therapy treatments along with ideas for new treatment methods, including efficacy. The progression of topics was easy to follow." K.A. (Mar. 2023)
"Esophagus material was very beneficial. I liked all course content." R.P. (Mar. 2023)
"Well-explained and very detailed course. Learning the different types of pneumonia and that it is not always caused by aspiration." S.W. (Mar. 2023)
"Very easy-to-follow videos and great examples of respiratory and esophageal disorders. I liked the debunking of non-evidence-based dysphagia treatment approaches and the focus on patient-centered evidence-based practice." M.P. (Feb. 2023)
"Everything! This was the best CEU course I have ever taken! I learned so much and it also confirmed many of my own beliefs and ideas." D.D. (Feb. 2023)
"The presenter did a great job at keeping me engaged and interested. Aspiration and linking respiratory function to swallowing and daily practice with reading status and discussing with the medical team." C.P. (Feb. 2023)
"It was great to be able to skip back to clarify points." C.T. (Feb. 2023)
"Interpretation of chest x-rays was beneficial. I liked the lecturer's application of all topics to real-life scenarios." K.P. (Jan. 2023)
"Really most of the content will help me, especially the information about the effects of aging on the respiratory system, types of effusions, esophageal disorders, and respiratory diseases. The course was organized in a way where I could take notes, especially for the less familiar topics of the respiratory system and esophagus." E.B. (Jan. 2023)
"Esophageal disorders and SLP approaches. Loved the background information about pulmonary physiology. I liked the personal experiences described by the speaker." L.H. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked all of the content. Very detailed course." K.C. (Jan. 2023)
"Very thorough with so much research to back up decision-making and treatment plans." J.S. (Dec. 2022)
"I really enjoyed the respiratory portion of this lecture. I implemented it into my practice right away." A.T. (Dec. 2022)
"Well organized. Covered all the medical aspects that are usually only learned once on the job." S.L. (Dec. 2022)
"Pulmonary / respiratory review and discussion. All pertinent information! Excellent course!" L.M. (Dec. 2022)
"The entire course was invaluable. I liked Dr. Coyle's presentation." G.B. (Dec. 2022)
"Dr. James Coyle's explanations were easily comprehensible. Respiration, digestion, aspiration pneumonia, ICU management." J.B. (Dec. 2022)
"The ventilation and respiration and info about CHF and COPD were really helpful. The ability to go at my own speed was nice and I re-watched several parts to make sure I had full understanding." S.W. (Dec. 2022)
"The design and progression of the course was perfect. The specific topic I found most beneficial was the background knowledge in the first several presentations that I did not receive at the graduate level and the treatment guidance." K.H. (Dec. 2022)
"This course went through respiratory conditions and how they affect swallowing. This course has a great presenter!" E.W. (Dec. 2022)
"All of it was great and super applicable." H.C. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the topics of pulmonary, airway, and digestion physiology. The course is easy to get in and out, can preview the test, can take our time, can stop when needed to finish notes, and can go back and listen again to certain info." V.S. (Nov. 2022)
"The detailed knowledge of pulmonary and esophageal physiology was very informative. This course had good pacing and clear explanations." C.G. (Nov. 2022)
"The entire presentation is so informative and educational. I liked the depth, content, and evidence presented." R.P. (Nov. 2022)
"All of it was beneficial!! The evidence related to treatment methods was especially helpful." N.A. (Nov. 2022)
"Review of respiratory system was helpful. The ability to watch in shorter periods of time was nice." K.W. (Nov. 2022)
"The course content was amazing. Dr. Coyle covered very important medical topics for medical Speech Pathology. Excellent course." O.T. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the respiration and aspiration-related topics." A.V. (Nov. 2022)
"The esophageal section was beneficial for my daily practice." L.D. (Nov. 2022)
"This was the best online course I have ever taken with Northern Speech. The speaker was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. He kept me engaged for the entire duration of the course." D.Z. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked that I can go back and review the course. Learning how cardiac disorders impact respiratory system." A.F. (Oct. 2022)
"Learning about esophageal anatomy and disorders, how they can affect the pharyngeal phase, what can be done to tx, and how and who to refer to were beneficial to my daily practice. I liked the mix of evidence-based teaching and clinical utility." J.B. (Oct. 2022)
"All sections were helpful in acute rehab." H.M. (Oct. 2022)
"Everything was beneficial for my practice! We do not learn enough about digestive and pulmonary issues and their relation to dysphagia when studying to become an SLP. Several topics were most beneficial: The anatomy relevant to diseases and dysphagia, discussion of evidence-based practice, and what research has to say about the efficacy and efficiency of exercises given to patients with dysphagia." N.S. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the review of respiration and ventilation, and the digestive system." E.L. (Oct. 2022)
"I couldn't wait to hear more! One of the few CEU classes I've attended where I actually learned something functional. He is a great speaker and teacher." K.B. (Sept. 2022)
"Lots of great information." C.I. (Sept. 2022)
"I really appreciated most of the topics from the instant respiration began to be discussed." A.F. (Sept. 2022)
"I like the way the topic has been simplified enough to understand the topic in great depth." P.M. (Sept. 2022)
"The presenter is engaging and has extensive clinical experience." E.G. (Sept. 2022)
"The understanding of the respiratory and digestive system was good information. I like the presenter's solid knowledge bases, evidence, established links between physio-anatomy and swallowing disorders." S.T. (Sept. 2022)
"The complex information was delivered in a very engaging and user friendly way." S.S. (Aug. 2022)
"ALL of the A and P and evidence are excellent." C.Y. (Aug. 2022)
"Very digestible content." C.B. (Aug. 2022)
"All of the course was very informative." J.M. (July 2022)
"Speaker is very knowledgeable." E.H. (July 2022)
"I like that I can watch certain sections again." M.L. (July 2022)
"In-depth explanations of medical terms to increase our skill set for medical based practice. Course was very thorough." J.H. (June 2022)
"Enjoyed the content of the entire course. I like the ability to stop and start the course." E.P. (June 2022)
"Consistently clear and comprehensive presentation style, supported by visual illustrations and videos." M.C. (June 2022)
"I enjoyed the content of the entire course." E.K. (June 2022)
"Everything regarding the relationship between respiration and swallowing was beneficial. Dr. Coyle is a great speaker. Very useful information presented in a straightforward manner." K.I. (June 2022)
"The instructor!! Presented info as a pragmatic clinician/researcher. Truly appreciate Dr. Coyle's extensive knowledge base and ability to convey in such a succinct and memorable fashion." T.S. (June 2022)
"The entire course was informative. Provided a very comprehensive look into how to assess and treat those with dysphagia that are compromised due to pulmonary issues." L.A. (June 2022)
"The information regarding chest x-rays was valuable in helping me understand how to determine what might be aspiration related." J.B. (May 2022)
"Presenter was very clear and personable." R.C. (May 2022)
"Dr. Coyle was very thorough and explained things in a clear, concise manner. As a clinician who works both in the outpatient setting performing MBS's and FEES, as well as in acute care, I found helpful information in all areas covered. I honestly soaked up every little thing of this course." K.C. (Apr. 2022)
"I appreciated learning how to approach referring physicians so that they will appreciate and trust your input." S.R. (Apr. 2022)
"The additional information regarding chin down posture and its impact on aspiration was beneficial." M.D. (Apr. 2022)
"I liked the section on Dysphagia in the ICU, the depth of the conversations, and how much the presenter went into detail on interventions." B.B. (Apr. 2022)
"I liked the knowledge and comfort level of the presenter. It was a lot of material. The presenter was aware of the old theories and pressed the audience to take the journey to explore new possibilities after understanding the basics." V.J. (Mar. 2022)
"The diversity and depth of information in one course was beneficial." J.B. (Mar. 2022)
"The speaker was clear and kept me interested." I.H. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked the two lectures on compensatory and restorative treatments, and the thoroughness and vast knowledge of the presenter." F.B. (Feb. 2022)
"The presentation of information was well organized and easy to follow. The presenter was excellent and knowledgeable. I love that the course was broken down into sections / separate videos. That made the content easier to get through and it allowed me to view small amounts at a time when I had availability during my work day." J.D. (Jan. 2022)
"I liked the discussion about the language doctors use and interpreting the radiographic studies. Lots of good information about the studies the doctors perform and I developed a better understanding of the radiologists' findings." R.K. (Dec. 2021)
"I enjoyed the amount of time spent on each topic. I feel like I learned a lot while being engaged." E.S. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked the entirety of efficacy in treatment methods/modes for dysphagia. Dr. Coyle's presentations are always so interesting and, of course, research-based." L.F. (Dec. 2021)
"I did enjoy the in-depth discussion of the esophageal phase." C.R. (Dec. 2021)
"Very thorough for medical SLPs, great resource for speaking with physicians and other medical professionals." A.G. (Dec. 2021)
"Extensive explanation of anatomy/physiology of medical diagnoses (COPD, CHF) that are commonly treated. Allows for more understanding and critical thinking when managing these patients." A.R. (Dec. 2021)
"Being able to access & stop, return to information & continue was good." N.M. (Oct. 2021)
"The comprehensive review of pulmonary diseases, pneumonias, respiratory diseases, and reviewing chest films was extremely beneficial. I feel much more knowledgeable in these areas after this course. The self paced aspect of this course made it very easy to watch components of the course, take notes, and even look up referenced literature to support learning." C.C. (Oct. 2021)
"Understanding the physiology behind the respiratory and digestive systems and how this impacts our work as SLPs will be beneficial for my daily practice. Dr Coyle is an engaging and knowledgeable lecturer who made the material easy to follow and understand." M.K. (July 2021)
"The evidence-based treatment strategies will be beneficial for my daily practice. Overall, the course gave me a different perspective and approach to dysphagia evaluation and treatment." C.M. (July 2021)
"I really enjoyed the whole course but I truly appreciated how in-depth the presenter went on dysphagia treatments. I find in a lot of courses, this is an area that is not as thoroughly discussed. I loved that it was a medical speech language pathology course. I am a med/surg therapist and it can be hard to find courses on this subject matter. This is one of the best courses I have ever taken!" M.H. (July 2021)
"All which was discussed was vary important and useful. I enjoyed the speaker's enthusiasm and clarity." M.R. (July 2021)
"The basis of respiration was extremely helpful in providing a foundation for the vent/recently extracted patients. The variety of topics pertinent to medical SLP was excellent." A.H. (July 2021)
"My knowledge regarding this topic has increased tremendously, will surely benefit my patients. I liked Dr. Coyle's depth, and explanation of more difficult material." P.R. (July 2021)
"Reading of CXRs and the use of a radiology dictionary was most beneficial for my daily practice! The course had excellent background information into pulmonary and digestive processes." S.M. (June 2021)
"The instructor brought together a large amount of information and provided the SLP with the tools to diagnose swallowing difficulties as related to total patient health." B.W. (May 2021)
"The explanation of pulmonary systems, normal vs impaired in associated diseases/conditions, and its impact on swallowing was informative." L.I. (May 2021)
"The detailed discussions of underlying medical anatomy & physiology was helpful." K.F. (May 2021)
"I enjoyed the whole course! Dr Coyle does an amazing job of doing a functional but deep dive into the hows and whys of what Medical Speech Pathologists work with on a daily basis. The result is a greater understanding of what we see and how we can treat it." A.L. (May 2021)
“I liked the fact the instructor incorporated research articles, and he provided real-life examples.” J.S. (May 2021)
“This course really focused on the diagnosis/disease/etiologies of problems instead of putting band aids on something we don't fully understand. I think looking at the etiology, and the underlying cause for things will make us all much better clinicians.” M.H. (Feb. 2021)
Presenter: Tom Franceschini, MS, CCC-SLP
This course is intended to educate SLPs about GERD and LPR as it affects both swallowing and voice disorders in adults. Learn how anatomy and physiology relate to the genesis of reflux for a more complete understanding of the syndromes. Understand the role SLPs can play in assessment, as well as behavioral and medical treatment.... more+
"Beneficial discussion of 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)
"All of this course was beneficial. 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 are commonly seen in elderly and adult patient populations that 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)
"Symptoms of LPR, extraesophageal symptoms of GERD, medications and surgeries, advice to patients. The thoroughness, easy to follow and understand." P.A. (Jan. 2022)
"Speaker was a real pleasure to listen to – knowledgeable, organized, and passionate." S.S. (Dec. 2021)
"Practical tips to address behavioral modifications needed and the contra-indications for PPI with other meds." V.G. (Dec. 2021)
"The treatment portion of the presentation, including lifestyle changes as well as meds." S.S. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked the review of the differences between GERD and LPR; different diagnostic tests." S.M. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked the interesting information, presenter moved at a good pace through info. Also, different treatment options besides meds." S.S. (Nov. 2021)
"The information was applicable. The presenter explained the information in a clear concise, and well organized manner." B.O. (Oct. 2021)
"The ways to make a differential diagnosis between LPR and GERD and lifestyle changes related to managing GERD and LPR were beneficial. The instructor was informative and had working knowledge of subject and cases to relate." M.K. (Sept. 2021)
"Learning about the role that LPR and GERD can play with voice and swallowing. This is going to be something I now add to my case history with all clients. I also feel prepared to be making relevant recommendations in my reports to clients and back to their GPs. The presenter's manner was engaging and his anecdotes and experience were helpful." S.S. (Aug. 2021)
“Despite working closely with our GI docs over the years, I felt that the presenter shared insights concerning LPR, chemical interactions within the body, and insights regarding etiology of clinical presentations that I have never heard before. The practical, very applicable information will be extremely useful in my daily practice!” J.A. (Jul. 2021)
“I liked that the speaker provided examples from his practice. I feel these examples helped me to understand how related dysphagia and LPR symptoms are.” J.W. (Jul. 2021)
"It was very complete – from what kinds of things can cause GERD and onto management, medications, and various surgical procedures." J.D. (Jun. 2021)
"I enjoyed the sections on LPR vs GERD and their symptoms, how to diagnose and treat. I liked the applicable information - great case study discussions to assist with making the information functional in daily practice. This information assists in seeing the big picture when working with acute patients." K.C. (Jun. 2021)
"This course really helps with my assessment and treatment of pts with GERD and LPR and in guiding them to next steps to discuss with their family docs." R.H. (May 2021)
“I loved the flow of the presentation. The presenter was wonderful and made it feel like a 1-hour course instead of a 4-hour course. This definitely made me so much more interested in reflux/esophageal dysphagia in general.” M.C. (Feb. 2021)
"The discussion of causes and symptoms of GERD and treatment were most beneficial. Excellent presenter style - very comfortable and makes it easy to listen to him. It didn't sound like he was reading every line but presented as a discussion. Very knowledgeable and complete. I wish I knew someone with GERD and then would send for an evaluation." G.J. (Jan. 2021)
Presenter: Robert Arnold, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Signs and symptoms traditionally thought by SLPs to represent an oral or pharyngeal dysphagia may also at times be the result of a primary or comorbid esophageal swallow disorder, or even be the result of pathology at the level of the stomach, intestine, and/or colon. This course explores integrating into the clinical swallow exam both esophageal physiology evaluation and screening for signs and symptoms of pathology in the lower GI tract.... more+
"The overall understanding of disorders at the esophageal level and thinking about the swallowing process from oral stages to the stomach and beyond was beneficial!" A.A. (Feb. 2024)
"Key areas to indicate esophageal dysphagia, need for palpation to augment FEES. Flexibility to learn, reflection and applying to community learning disability caseload." J.A. (Feb. 2024)
"Discussing types of esophageal dysfunction and how they contribute to pharyngeal dysphagia was helpful. I found all the information interesting and useful." R.D. (Jan. 2024)
"Esophageal dysphagia/etiologies were beneficial to discuss." J.P. (Jan. 2024)
"The case history questions and considerations when screening for esophageal dysphagia or esophageal involvement were beneficial. I liked that the course was self-paced without a time limit for completion." N.M. (Jan. 2024)
"Increased awareness of the signs and symptoms of esophageal swallow disorders and potential treatments." S.B. (Dec. 2023)
"The discussion of the type and impact of esophageal disorders on swallowing and how to make a differential diagnosis was beneficial. I liked the discussion of differential diagnosis being done in a single exam to help patients get referred more efficiently and quickly." R.K. (Dec. 2023)
"The esophageal info/testing and case studies were beneficial." D.D. (Dec. 2023)
"Looking to the future of our practice, specifically the endoscopy into the esophagus, was beneficial. I liked the research and literature cited that the SLP role in the management of esophageal disorders is often vague." L.P. (Nov. 2023)
"Very extensive coverage of esophageal dysphagia diagnosis and treatment." S.D. (Nov. 2023)
"The decision tree of how to determine symptoms relating to different types of dysphagia will be very useful. I really liked the specific case studies and follow-up information about them." D.K. (Nov. 2023)
"There was tons of evidence-based information and studies to support. I learned additional exercises for swallowing issues from this course." S.R. (Oct. 2023)
"Learning all of the possible comorbidities that can contribute to aspiration. I liked the case studies." D.B. (Oct. 2023)
"The case studies! I will talk to my colleagues about this training." L.T. (Oct. 2023)
"The case studies were very helpful!" J.F. (Oct. 2023)
"Understanding the various types of esophageal dysphagia as categories. LOTS of case studies!!" S.N. (Sep. 2023)
"Identifying need for GI consult was beneficial." J.Z. (Sep. 2023)
"The steps for testing for esophageal dysphagia and questions to ask for history were helpful." C.P. (Aug. 2023)
"Information provided regarding the scope of practice in dealing with esophageal phase disorders as an SLP was beneficial." L.B. (Jul. 2023)
"Learning how esophageal assessment fits into our scope of practice. The content was interesting and simple to comprehend." L.M. (Jun. 2023)
"Different treatments and referrals for esophageal dysphagia. I liked that I could pace myself through this self-study." E.S. (Jun. 2023)
"All content was beneficial! I liked the powerpoint and lecture format." L.M. (May 2023)
"The esophageal obstruction information...causes, etc was beneficial. I liked the informational format." M.W. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the case studies." B.M. (Mar. 2023)
"Speaker was obviously very knowledgeable. I liked the case studies and learning how various conditions present. Good info on slides, and he didn't just read them. He talked about them, referenced them, and gave lots of other context. Made course more interesting." L.D. (Jan. 2023)
"Good information related to esophageal dysphagia. Course was thorough but not overwhelming." J.S. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked everything. Learning various conditions causing esophageal dysphagia was helpful." T.B. (Dec. 2022)
"Esophageal education was new and helpful. Learning esophageal disorders and their potential contributions to voice disorders. List of instrumental assessments suited for evaluation of esophageal swallow physiology. Definition of pharyngo-esophageal dysphagia. List of targets for lumen restoration." S.M. (Dec. 2022)
"Clear, useful, and well organized. It was so good to learn more details about specific disorders of the esophagus (instead of just referring to GI and letting them figure it out). Now, I will be able to better direct my colleagues as to *why* the referral was made." R.F. (Nov. 2022)
"Thorough information presented." S.M. (Nov. 2022)
"The explanation of terminology, treatment techniques, and strategies were good." M.K. (Oct. 2022)
"The content was good and I liked the esophageal disorders topic." T.J. (Sept. 2022)
"The course was easy to follow." A.S. (Aug. 2022)
"This course was excellent!" C.H. (June 2022)
"I liked the esophageal focus and the esophageal history intake." J.M. (Mar. 2022)
"I now have a better understanding of some of the esophageal terminology and disorders." N.A. (Dec. 2021)
"Presenter was EXCELLENT. Not only was he informative and experienced, but there was an incredible compassion regarding the plight of those who live in rural locations who cannot access appropriate diagnostic methods. Also, he had a wonderful compassion about the impact of these disorders." C.S. (Dec. 2021)
“I loved Dr. Arnold's clear presentation style and the plethora of information that can be applied to daily practice.” D.M. (Dec. 2021)
“This was a very thorough course. Plus, it walks you through each step several times. The examples were extremely helpful.” L.R. (Nov. 2021)
"I liked that I could complete the course at my own pace and review prior information as needed." K.S. (Nov. 2021)
"I liked learning about esophageal disorders. All the topics will be beneficial to me." A.A. (Nov. 2021)
"Learning the relationship between oral/pharyngeal dysphagia and esophagus – the practical treatment options." S.C. (Nov. 2021)
"Discussion of new esophageal assessments and techniques – the convenience of the online course format." K.L. (Nov. 2021)
"The crossover therapy techniques, myofacial release therapy to re-mobilize soft tissues after radiation were beneficial for my daily practice. I liked the case studies and review of terminology." M.T. (Sept. 2021)
“I thoroughly enjoyed learning to take into account the entire digestive system as part of my CSA. I also enjoyed learning about the various esophageal complications that can impede the swallow and pose risks for aspiration.” K.R. (Jun. 2021)
"I liked learning in greater detail the importance of assessing the esophagus & how to do it. I enjoyed the holistic approach, going over how the upper and lower digestive tracts work together, and linking multiple areas together - voice, swallowing, GERD, & cough." A.H. (May 2021)
"I work in SNFs with elderly who exhibit esophageal symptoms and have always been weak in this area due to minimal training/exposure. I liked that it explained an area that I needed to learn about and that I can use the info in working with the elderly." G.J. (Apr. 2021)
"Understanding the depths of scope of practice for SLP and knowing where it crosses over into another professional's scope was most helpful. Very insightful information." B.M. (Mar. 2021)
"I enjoyed the discussion on risk management with transnasal procedures and going over the role of SLP in upper aerodigestive function. I have more of a leg to stand on with some radiologists during MBS." J.K. (Feb. 2021)
"The general info and how connected all parts of the aerodigestive tract are was helpful discussion. Well organized course." P.M. (Jan. 2021)
“I found all the different tests to help diagnose problems very helpful.” K.M. (Jan. 2021)
Presenter: Tom Franceschini, MS, CCC-SLP
This course will discuss the role of the speech-language pathologist in the evaluation and treatment of Esophageal Dysphagia. Learn to identify common disorders and diseases of the esophagus during assessment, and learn treatment options to improve swallowing function in patients with esophageal dysphagia. Participants will learn to interpret the findings of an esophagram and upper GI as it relates to patients with dysphagia.... more+
"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 sweep during the VFSS. The esophageal sweep 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)
“All of the information was great and well organized/presented. We have so many referrals for esophageal dysphagia, and this course will help to view the whole picture.” S.L. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked how to advocate for esophageal sweeps with radiologists." J.B. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked the review of the basic neuroanatomy, the views of the disorders endoscopically and under fluoro, and the case studies." T.W. (Dec. 2021)
"Understanding different esophageal difficulties and how they contribute to the pharyngeal stage was beneficial for my daily practice. The course is an easy to pace and follow, useful images, diagrams and videos." R.C. (Nov. 2021)
"Excellent illustrations and explanations of the esophageal disorders; also review of cranial nerve innervation to the swallow was very helpful when considering treatment. Presenter emphasized the interrelationships between oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia and the importance of SLP involvement in assessing esophageal phase of the swallow." G.O. (Nov. 2021)
"Excellent visual examples and visual studies of disorders." A.M. (Oct. 2021)
“The inclusion of endoscopy and VFSS to demonstrate disorders of the esophagus was very helpful. Great anatomy diagrams as well.” S.L. (Oct. 2021)
"Great speaker. Clear and concise." R.W. (Sept. 2021)
“I think it was beneficial to learn about the different esophageal issues and why these occur as well as how they can impact the swallow as a whole. I also enjoyed the content, the video examples, the self-paced format.” K.H. (Jul. 2021)
“ I liked the description of various esophageal dx, along with the endoscopy to see that diagnosis.” S.W. (Jun. 2021)
"I appreciated going over how esophageal dysphagia can impact other functions as well as discussing each type of esophageal disorder and their symptoms. The pictures and videos were helpful to visualize each disorder." N.R. (May 2021)
"The topic of disorders of the UES was most helpful. It was covered in adequate depth that allowed better understanding of the different types of disorders. I liked the organization of the material and the illustrations (images and videos)." A.V. (Apr. 2021)
"The topic of esophageal dysphagia in relation to oral and pharyngeal phase dysphagia was most beneficial. The videos were excellent." P.S. (Mar. 2021)
“I loved all aspects of this course. The visuals were great!” A.P. (Mar. 2021)
"I thought the entire course was beneficial. Excellent presentation use of visual material. Excellent course." D.C. (Feb. 2021)
"Very thorough, very informative, very literature based and excellent slides/videos/illustrations." C.W. (Feb. 2021)
"I really enjoyed the instructor and the personalized stories he provided. The discussion re: the cranial nerves and the treatment ideas for poor UES opening were most beneficial." M.M. (Feb. 2021)
“The detailed information regarding the esophagus, its function, pathology, and videos and pictures was amazing.” S.L. (Feb. 2021)
"Reviewing the anatomy of swallow, going over the inclusive types of the LES, reviewing the types of diverticuli, and the discussion on candidiasis were most helpful. The pace and manner of the presentation was very good. Very comprehensible with lots of illustrations." J.S. (Jan. 2021)
“The presenter was very engaging & gave numerous examples of disorders of the esophagus, along with examples & pointing out various structures & potential disorders. His examples were clear, and he often reinforced common disorders of the esophagus that can adversely affect swallow function. He also emphasized examples where a physician was warranted immediately due to the seriousness of the patient's problem.” A.P. (Jan. 2021)
Presenters: multiple expert presenters
This treatment-focused course presents perspectives on the evolution of dysphagia practice. Twelve expert clinicians in the field of speech-language pathology team up to discuss the history of dysphagia management, how evidence-based practice has evolved over the years, and what best practice looks like today. Course includes 2 hours related to ethics and speech-language pathology practice.... more+
"Treatment techniques for swallowing were helpful. I enjoyed the different speakers." L.C. (Mar. 2024)
"Section 12 was beneficial. I liked how comprehensive the course was." M.M. (Mar. 2024)
"This course was comprehensive. The review of anatomy/physiology was beneficial." K.A. (Feb. 2024)
"I enjoyed learning from the experts. The focus on overall health, including hydration, specific therapies, and pt perspectives, was beneficial." S.V. (Jan. 2024)
"Head and neck cancer section was most informative, new info for me! I enjoyed the variety of topics and speakers." C.O. (Jan. 2024)
"The portion on trachs was beneficial. I liked the review of overall dysphagia management." L.B. (Dec. 2023)
"Discussing swallowing in Neurodegenerative diseases and improving patient adherence was helpful. I enjoyed the flexibility to start and stop." J.B. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the variety of topics. Aspiration Pneumonia section and the Modified Diets and Feeding Tubes section were beneficial." L.O. (Dec. 2023)
"Dehydration, respiration and swallow, and cognitive therapy were helpful topics. I liked that the presenters provided case studies and video so that we could see what they saw and understand the conclusions they reached." T.P. (Nov. 2023)
"All of this course was beneficial and interesting." A.P. (Nov. 2023)
"Loved the variety of subtopics, presenters, and short lectures put together for the whole course." J.S. (Nov. 2023)
"Every topic was pertinent to my work in LTC with info to implement in my tx programs immediately. Hydration and dysphagia in neurodegenerative diseases were beneficial topics." C.A. (Oct. 2023)
"Kathy's discussion on hydration management has been particularly helpful. Kathy did an excellent job discussing the physiological functions of water and identifying who is at risk. The hydration plan outlined helped provide some guidance on administering appropriate water intake for my patients, as it is quite common for some residents who don't achieve their water goals. I enjoyed the various topics discussed and how efficiently and effectively the information was discussed. Having the outlines beside me helped with note-taking, and the self-paced course allowed me to return and re-review information/points that may have been misunderstood or missed." A.P. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the variety of topics covered, the specialization of each topic, and depth of coverage. Hydration, modified diets and feeding tubes, behavioral management of esophageal dysphagia were all beneficial topics." J.T. (Sep. 2023)
"Learning newest research findings. I liked the range of information." L.L. (Sep. 2023)
"Discussion of family education and counseling was beneficial. I liked the varied course content." M.H. (Sep. 2023)
"This course provided an intensive exploration of multiple conditions impacting dysphagia." S.B. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked learning the importance of hydration and implementing social activities around tea, happy hour etc. I enjoyed the 1-2 hour modules, ability to go at my own pace, and pause the test." R.H. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the variety of information provided." J.C. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked how well organized the information was and how easy it was to go back into certain topics." M.W. (Jul. 2023)
"Information on the esophageal process was beneficial. I liked the clearly presented slides." L.G. (Jul. 2023)
"All of it was beneficial - directly relates to a good part of my caseload." P.M. (Jun. 2023)
"New and useful information about dysphagia management. I liked the comprehensive and clear presentations. Aspiration pneumonia, respiration-swallowing coordination, esophageal dysphagia, and managing trach and vent patients were all beneficial. I liked the flexibility that I can fit this course into my schedule." A.M. (May 2023)
"I liked all of the speakers experiences with dysphagia." M.S. (Apr. 2023)
"Core Area of Health in Section 6 was beneficial. I liked how course addresses focusing on Patient Self-Care & Self-Empowerment." L.J. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the session on Esophageal Dysphagia. A thorough review of both a medical perspective and involvement of respiration (lung volumes) relative to bolus clearance and LES opening." T.S. (Mar. 2023)
"The sections on esophageal dysphagia and respiratory and swallow relationships were beneficial. I liked that I could complete the course at my own pace." C.W. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked Jay Rosenbek’s session. And the thoroughness of this course." S.A. (Jan. 2023)
"Can't pick just one topic - all were beneficial. I liked Dr. Coyle's presentation on differentiation between dysphagia acquired pneumonia and other forms of pneumonia. And to be totally honest, 2.0 CEUs rolled up into one course! (THANK YOU!)" R.K. (Dec. 2022)
"I feel this course was well articulated by all speakers. A lot of examples were provided that were relevant to the topic and very informative. Great refresher on tracheostomy care and vent weaning protocols." L.S. (Dec. 2022)
"Treatment techniques were beneficial. I liked the different areas of expertise shared." L.P. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the multiple topics and the devices to manage sensory loss." Y.W. (Dec. 2022)
"The course was organized and detailed. I liked the section on head and neck cancer." C.G. (Dec. 2022)
"Aspiration, modified diets, oral motor activities were beneficial. Everything about neurology and new treatments were beneficial. I really loved the pediatric dysphagia area." A.P. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the variety and comprehensiveness of the dysphagia topics. All the presentations provided valuable & useful information, enhancing & updating present knowledge. The topic of Hydration Management was very appreciated, due to its relative importance & thorough details." M.B. (Nov. 2022)
"Excellent information. Pertinent to patient contact and therapy. The speakers are knowledgeable and know their content. I liked specifically the Head and Neck, Trach/Vent, and Hydration Management lectures." D.C. (Nov. 2022)
"Practical application." A.J. (Nov. 2022)
"Course was easy to follow and to understand. I liked the therapy on esophageal dysphagia. And how each treatment had its own section." S.H. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the information on how the esophagus is involved in swallowing." C.R. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked everything about this course." J.S. (Aug. 2022)
"The information regarding head and neck cancer and discussion about feeding tubes were beneficial." F.S. (Aug. 2022)
"The course covers different perspectives relating to dysphagia management." C.S. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the broad range of topics." C.D. (Aug. 2022)
"Multiple lecturers, multiple topics, felt like I was at a conference. Very good info for our daily practice." K.I. (July 2022)
"I liked the diversity in topics, especially the DIEZ therapy with Dr. Gross." B.C. (July 2022)
"Each topic/discussion in this course was very informative and beneficial. Since I am an acute care SLP, the information from the Modified Diets and Feeding Tubes course by Paula Sullivan will certainly be used in my daily practice. I really liked that this course covered a wide range of topics in dysphagia, and that these topics were presented by a variety of clinicians." L.C. (July 2022)
"I thought it was interesting that many of the patients that are diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia do not necessarily have dysphagia. I liked that course was broken up into sections with different professionals speaking on their expertise." E.C. (June 2022)
"I enjoyed the discussion on hydration. All topics were interesting." A.J. (June 2022)
"The esophageal swallow content was beneficial." I.D. (May 2022)
"I liked the session on hydration and Paula Sullivan's session on working with pt's and families to make feeding decisions." L.M. (May 2022)
"Dr. Coyle's lecture on aspiration pneumonia provided great information relevant to acute care practices. I liked the large number of speakers and variety of topics." H.H. (May 2022)
"Multiple, very qualified speakers with a wide area of expertise." E.C. (May 2022)
"The course was well organized. The head and neck, respiration, and hydration sections are most relevant to my practice." L.A. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked the review of compensatory maneuvers and hydration principles. And the flexibility of taking the course online and on demand." R.G. (Jan. 2022)
"It covered a variety of topics and patient populations related to dysphagia, including hydration management." N.W. (Jan. 2022)
"I liked that there was a variety of aspects covered. I found most all of the content to be very beneficial as I work in skilled nursing facilities. I loved that there was a section in this presentation about the integrative approaches." L.D. (Dec. 2021)
"I loved the course on respiration and esophageal function. This was fascinating and makes me want to consider effects of respiration more carefully when assessing patients in acute care. I liked the content and flexibility of being able to work on it." M.T. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked the variety of dysphagia topics and speakers." J.W. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked that the topics are broken down into sessions and the information is very detailed." F.P. (Dec. 2021)
"I feel more informed because of section 3 esophageal dysphagia. I'm increasingly seeing more patients with oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia. The course was in small chunks, easy to do little bits at a time as I had opportunities." D.O. (Nov. 2021)
"Adding cognitive treatment to facilitate carryover for dysphagia strategies will be beneficial for my daily practice. I liked the easy to follow and interesting topics/presenters." D.L. (Nov. 2021)
"I really enjoyed the session on hydration." M.D. (Sept. 2021)
"Segment on hydration, segment on increased patient compliance/adherence, treatment modalities/studies was very good." M.S. (Sept. 2021)
“There was something from every section that I found useful to my practice. I enjoyed listening to it and learning from it at my own pace and on my own time.” H.B. (Aug. 2021)
"All of it was beneficial! Fantastic course! It has so much valuable information!! One of the best courses!" B.C. (Jun. 2021)
"The course is flexible and can be completed around my busy schedule. I also liked that I can continue to access the materials from the course to reference as I need them. Swallowing treatment for people with neurodegenerative diseases will be beneficial for my daily practice." J.R. (Jun. 2021)
“The information about esophageal dysphagia and managing trach/vent patients was very helpful. I liked that the speakers have had lengthy careers, reviewed swallowing treatment history, and demonstrated how far our profession has come in dysphagia treatment.” R.R. (Jun. 2021)
"It was beneficial to go over esophageal dysphagia, as this is a topic that is discussed with our patients frequently." H.S. (May 2021)
"I felt that as a whole, the topics were relevant and helpful to my daily work. I thought the Kathy Panther presentation about hydration was excellent and thought provoking and I also felt the vents/trach presentation gave great information. I felt all of the presentations gave helpful, practical information that I can use in my work." G.S. (Apr. 2021)
“I learned a lot of things that I didn't know before. I wouldn’t think that neck cancer can be combined with dysphagia.” I.M. (Mar. 2021)
"I appreciated going over the topics on esophageal dysphagia, respiratory and swallow relationships, and how to assist older adults to prevent dehydration issues. I liked the handouts and the articles referenced throughout the course to refer to for more information." V.M. (Mar. 2021)
Presenter: Bonnie Martin-Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA Honors
Presented by dysphagia expert and MBSImP™ developer, Bonnie Martin-Harris, PhD, this course provides a comprehensive overview of the MBSImP™ Approach and Protocol. Includes an in-depth discussion of 17 physiologic factors requisite for the execution of normal swallowing. It then introduces a scoring metric to profile and quantify physiologic swallow impairment across these 17 components. Course focus is the adult population.... more+
"Going through each of the different component-specific guidelines along with the visuals was helpful. I liked that I could go at my own pace." N.L. (Feb. 2024)
"Everything was beneficial. This course changed a great deal of my perspective on how to obtain more comprehensive information during my MBSS. I liked the visual examples, especially when including real patients as well as potential compensatory strategies to mitigate impairments." L.S. (Feb. 2024)
"The detailed explanations on the 17 components using the video and animation examples were very helpful. I liked that I could enter the course any time and proceed at my pace." R.S. (Jan. 2024)
"The overall standardization of MBS and the scoring components were beneficial. I appreciated that the course was organized into different sections instead of the full 6 hours in one seminar." H.M. (Jan. 2024)
"Breakdown of components- overall review of information for seasoned clinicians. Systematic approach. Videos- both animated and real-life images. I liked how the course was broken into sections and allowed the clinician to work at their own pace." R.C. (Jan. 2024)
"I liked the generous amount of handouts and resources provided to reinforce the lecture. The rationale for standardization was helpful." K.M. (Dec. 2023)
"Discussing the benefits of standardization; what a swallow study is and is not." L.N. (Dec. 2023)
"All topics were beneficial. I enjoyed the ease of course navigation and the handouts." D.B. (Nov. 2023)
"A deep dive into the 17 components and rating scales. I liked the examples of each of the scoring criteria across all 17 components utilizing both VFSS and animation." S.B. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the handouts and lectures. Course was easy to navigate." M.S. (Nov. 2023)
"The bolus protocol, textures, and amount were helpful to discuss. I liked the handouts." J.A. (Nov. 2023)
"Going over each component of MBSImP images was beneficial. I liked the pace and material with a supported explanation as to the manner each component was tested." B.H. (Oct. 2023)
"I really enjoyed this course. I'm looking forward to completing the full version in the near future. I really enjoyed the videofluoroscopy videos in conjunction with the animated videos to help me identify the structures and where the bolus was. The videos were awesome." M.D. (Oct. 2023)
"The presenter was so knowledgeable and really explained everything in such a way that everything made sense. She was so interesting. I can analyze what I'm seeing and score it correctly. I loved it!" M.D. (Oct. 2023)
"Very thorough course! I liked the scoring guidelines." G.E. (Sep. 2023)
"The overview of the MBSImP was helpful to have a true preview of the material. Easy accessibility!" A.D. (Aug. 2023)
"I enjoyed the entire course. Viewing normal vs. abnormal swallow function was helpful. I liked the videos, case studies, real-life examples." P.M. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the use of a standardized assessment for MBS studies. The frame-by-frame review of various MBS studies was beneficial." A.D. (Aug. 2023)
"The repetitive practice was beneficial. Many opportunities to practice." M.T. (Aug. 2023)
"Learning the finer details of the MBSImP was invaluable!! I LOVE that I could get such a good overview so that I understood the concepts." L.D. (Jul. 2023)
"Improved my knowledge about physiologic areas that were not taught to me during grad school. I liked the impacts on treatment planning, ability to standardize MBSS at our hospital for reliability, and improved vocabulary for report writing. I liked the videos and detail provided for all the components." S.F. (Jul. 2023)
"The scoring part was very informative. I liked that I can take my time in watching the videos, and that I could go back and rewatch whenever I wanted." A.L. (Jul. 2023)
"Analyzing the 17 physiological components and additional clinical advice that was given throughout this course was beneficial - i.e., transferring the information to functional living / recommendations / future management / compensatory strategies and exercises. I liked being able to take sections at my own pace - stop and start the videos and revisit content, and download supporting materials. I also liked seeing the animations alongside videofluoroscopic imaging to support learning." R.F. (Jul. 2023)
"Definitions of each functional component were beneficial. The videos were great!" A.F. (Jun. 2023)
"The standardization model was beneficial. I like listening to Bonnie Martin-Harris report her work." L.E. (Jun. 2023)
"Objectively quantifying the data collected in MBS studies will provide for much more accurate report writing, recommendations, and communication w/ other SLPs. Loved the video illustrations as well as the actual MBS studies to enhance my understanding of the swallow." M.B. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the case studies and overall material." C.A. (May 2023)
"This course will literally change how I evaluate during a video swallow study." S.B. (Apr. 2023)
"The observation of each specific component and scoring simplifies the final report and interpretation of the study. Sessions were VERY easy to follow, clear explanations to help understand concepts." C.E. (Apr. 2023)
"Implications of the protocol were beneficial. I liked that the course was broken up into segments." M.B. (Apr. 2023)
"The videos going through the different components and how to score these was beneficial. I have recently commenced my MBSImP training.... this introductory course has allowed me to have an overview of how to get going with my training." V.S. (Feb. 2023)
"Great presenter. Great video footage, both diagrams and videofluoroscopy studies. Good range of patients." V.S. (Feb. 2023)
"Learning about tongue base retraction was beneficial. The animated images were helpful." A.H. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked all of it. Seeing lots of swallow studies and learning to distinguish anatomical structures and different features of swallowing impairment." A.J. (Jan. 2023)
"I complete MBS frequently at work and this course will assist in standardization by the team. I liked the ease of being able to take this course online." S.K. (Jan. 2023)
"The VF & animated examples were so helpful in understanding each swallowing component. I liked the course pacing and real life examples." K.S. (Dec. 2022)
"All topics were excellent. I liked that I could take breaks as needed." B.S. (Dec. 2022)
"This content gave me a new perspective on how I look at and interpret MBSs. I found the entire course to be relevant to my daily practice." L.R. (Dec. 2022)
"Course was extremely informative going between the speaker and her many videos to outline what she was referring to. The entire presentation made me realize the importance of completing the entire MBSImP course and protocol to incorporate in my daily practice." A.R. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the breakdown of the 17 swallow components. Repetition and detailed walk-though of each component was beneficial." J.B. (Dec. 2022)
"Lots of swallow videos. Speaker was excellent." J.B. (Nov. 2022)
"A great refresher on anatomy, and great for updated swallowing info." K.F. (Nov. 2022)
"The depth of information and discussion of the rationale behind this protocol impacting patients every day in our work environment was great! I also loved the app for swallowing to educate patients and their families. What an enormous amount of research and time to improve the world of speech-language pathology!" P.A. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the breakdown of the components and scoring definitions." K.W. (Nov. 2022)
"I enjoyed going through the whole swallow study after the discussion about each component of the MBSImP. I felt like it really expanded my view of the continuity of the swallowing mechanism. I was blown away by Dr. Bonnie Martin-Harris' ability to explain such a complex process in such a clear way." N.P. (Oct. 2022)
"MBSImP Guide and scoring were very beneficial because I do MBS frequently. Guide to MBS impairment profile is the topic I liked best as well as the MBS components." E.E. (Oct. 2022)
"I now plan to better standardize and communicate findings in my reports. Dr. Martin-Harris did a great job presenting all of this information. I really appreciated all of the supplemental materials provided along with this course." A.M. (Oct. 2022)
"Excellent presentation. Clearly presented to increase understanding of reading MBS." L.M. (Sept. 2022)
"This course is very easy to follow. Liked learning implementation of this protocol." C.R. (Sept. 2022)
"Great to have objective measurements for the MBSS." C.R. (Sept. 2022)
"The review of the components and the format of the course were good." G.S. (Sept. 2022)
"Practical and thorough. Excellent animation and imaging studies demonstrating normal and impaired swallowing." V.M. (Aug. 2022)
"Learning about a standardized method of examining swallow function and dysfunction under fluoroscopy was beneficial for my practice." C.B. (Aug. 2022)
"I will use this entire analysis of swallow function in my daily practice. This course has helped me to more accurately pinpoint areas of weakness/dysfunction that contribute to dysphagia, and will help guide my treatment plan. I liked the very specific visual examples of each component with detailed explanations to give me a good idea of what each score looks like in each area. So, very helpful!" G.P. (Aug. 2022)
"The in depth and systematic approach to evaluating phases of swallow, impairments, and causes was good. The video simulations paired with the fluoroscopy videos helped me visualize the information." J.P. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked having the animated swallows side by side with actual swallow studies." H.Y. (Aug. 2022)
"I thought that both the animated and actual swallow study showing the different components and ratings were extremely helpful." C.P. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the real time and animation swallowing models. And the discussion of radiation dose considerations." S.S. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the discussion of how to specifically rate each component." T.M. (Aug. 2022)
"I enjoyed all the visuals and practical application, and the standardization of assessing 17 evidenced-based physiologic components of swallowing." K.W. (Aug. 2022)
"Very thorough, evidence-based course. Liked learning the impact of esophageal clearing on oral and pharyngeal swallowing." O.S. (July 2022)
"I learned more through this course then I ever did in graduate school. It's so beneficial to see the videos and break it down in order to determine exactly what's going on and the function of each structure at each stage of the swallow. Liked the videos with in-depth discussion on each component, and the fact that it is a standardized program." S.H. (June 2022)
"The review of the components was great because everything was broken down so I knew exactly what I was looking for. I feel that this course was very functional and it is something that I can directly relate to my practice as a SLP." K.M. (June 2022)
"I liked the inclusion of so many swallow studies within the course." J.M. (June 2022)
"The 17 physiological components listed in the protocol during assessment along with the varying degrees of impairment were beneficial." S.T. (June 2022)
"I liked reviewing actual MBSS along with animations to practice scoring." A.C. (June 2022)
"The thorough explanation and example videos were good!" M.H. (May 2022)
"Clearly tutored, structured way of going through the protocol. Learning a standardized protocol, very useful!" F.S. (May 2022)
"The systematic approach to scoring an MBS and the systematic approach to doing the MBS are amazing for actual clinical practice! This whole course was hugely helpful in identifying impairment and learning about the anatomy of the swallow. The speaker was probably the best I've ever seen in any course I've taken. She was excellent." A.K. (May 2022)
"I liked the specific examples and visuals comparing different scores in each component of the swallow. The course had great structure, visuals, and was very detailed for an introduction!" R.B. (May 2022)
"I really enjoyed having the visuals of the modified barium swallow studies along with the verbal explanations." M.C. (May 2022)
"The course was very well presented with lots of examples." K.B. (Apr. 2022)
"I liked the standardization aspect. This is something that you can use in practice with patients." A.M. (Apr. 2022)
"Excellent organization of coursework, presentation of materials, supported with visual demonstration and explanation." E.M. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked the breakdown of overall impression scoring." N.T. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked the physiology components, being able to separate them, but also see how they work together." E.G. (Mar. 2022)
"Very easy to listen to with lots of good, clinical examples and anecdotes." N.C. (Mar. 2022)
"MBSImP scoring in real time with many examples." C.H. (Mar. 2022)
"Learning how swallow impairment can be judged without looking at every individual food type, and how the scoring can be used to help interpret MBS more accurately." E.V. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked that you can take your time and review the material, and learning the overall scoring and breaking down the swallow function into all of its smaller parts." B.M. (Feb. 2022)
"The organization of the course was great. I look forward to taking the full MBSImP course." A.P. (Feb. 2022)
"Looking at mbss in a whole different way!" M.H. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked the general review of the protocol and its use and being allowed to go at my own pace." R.R. (Feb. 2022)
"It was well organized and broken down into teachable segments that I could go over several times if needed. I loved the animated version coupled with the fluoro videos, it was very helpful for understanding where landmarks are and seeing the normal swallow function compared to levels of abnormal." E.A. (Feb. 2022)
"The entirety of the MBSImP protocol is applicable to my work as an acute care, outpatient, & acute rehab SLP as I perform VFSS on a weekly basis." R.H. (Jan. 2022)
"Every topic of discussion regarding this protocol was useful/beneficial for my daily practice; learning about the time, research, and planning that went into protocol's development; video and animated demonstrations." J.S. (Jan. 2022)
"Overall premise of breaking the swallow down into small individual segments and functions - extremely interesting - will be of great benefit in treatment. Very impressed by the animations, they made the actual fluoro image a bit more able to follow." K.K. (Jan. 2022)
"I appreciated the education on laryngeal, thyroid and arytenoid movement during the swallow. These are things I have observed and considered for years, but was not taught, yet so valuable. Content applicable immediately to my patient care!" A.M. (Jan. 2022)
"Bonnie Harris-Martin is an excellent instructor. She provided useful information and it was evident that she is passionate about the work she and her colleagues are doing." M.H. (Jan. 2022)
"Pacing at a rate that I could digest, understand and remember. I liked the computer simulations paired with videofluoroscopic images." B.E. (Jan. 2022)
"I really appreciated the depth of her discussion on how the swallow functions. I liked the ability to pause and replay items of interest. I felt I really had time to take notes." S.N. (Jan. 2022)
"Every topic of discussion regarding this protocol was useful/beneficial for my daily practice." J.S. (Jan. 2022)
"The organization of the course was great. I look forward to taking the full MBSImP course." A.P. (Jan. 2022)
"The most beneficial aspect of the presentation was the way each section was linked to all the rest. Evaluation is not a simple process because swallowing is not simple and each decision affecting treatment directly effects quality of life and patient safety. I liked the instructor's clear mastery of the information while valuing new input from practicing clinicians." H.B. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked the thorough review of rationale for and development of the MBSImP, and watching videofluoroscopies and animations to better understand the scoring system." K.M. (Dec. 2021)
"Dr. Martin-Harris is an excellent presenter, and the program was very well planned and executed." K.M. (Dec. 2021)
"I appreciate the standardization to this approach." L.N. (Nov. 2021)
"The detailed information and visuals provided for each component in a break-down and then put-back-together structure of this program. Also the justifications for AP view and esophageal clearance were beneficial for my daily practice. I liked that it was very detailed and included many visual examples with the explanations." H.B. (Nov. 2021)
"The whole introductory class was beneficial prior to full training completion. I liked the content & length of time of online course." J.L. (Oct. 2021)
"Going through the components step by step with visual aids (VFSS, animations) and discussion of variations between scores was helpful. I liked that it is fast, self-paced and easy to access." N.M. (Oct. 2021)
"Very detailed and gave visual examples." D.S. (Aug. 2021)
"The creation of a standardized assessment to assist in assessing swallowing function and structures was helpful for my daily practice." C.P. (Aug. 2021)
"Using the standardization in everyday practice when completing VFSS at my facility will be helpful. I enjoyed the content, the presentation, the ease of access." J.J. (Jul. 2021)
"Walking through video case examples and practicing scoring was beneficial for my practice. I enjoyed the case examples." C.K. (Jul. 2021)
“The ability to work at my own pace. Actually, seeing the course format. Opportunity to practice scoring some of the studies presented in the course.” S.B. (Mar. 2021)