Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Training
The Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), one of today’s most important clinical tools in the assessment and management of swallowing disorders, is an indispensable method in both diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making processes.
Organized by Prof. Dr. Elif Aksoy in collaboration with RMK AIMES, the FEES training courses are designed for otolaryngologists, speech and language therapists, healthcare professionals working in the field of dysphagia, and multidisciplinary team members. By combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, the training aims to enhance participants’ skills in performing, interpreting, and reporting FEES.
FEES Course 2024
February 24–25, 2024
During the two-day training program, the following topics were shared with the participants:
- Anatomy, physiology, and neurophysiology of swallowing,
- FEES equipment, application protocol, and technical details,
- Comparison of FEES and Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study,
- Penetration-Aspiration Scale, Murray Secretion Scale, and residue assessment systems,
- Case-based analyses and reporting principles,
- Hands-on training on the use of the endoscope
The theoretical part of the program was held at RMK AIMES – Koç University Hospital, while the hands-on part took place at the Teşvikiye ENT Clinic.
Instructors
Prof. Dr. Elif Aksoy, FEBORL-HNS
Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
Laryngology, Voice and Swallowing Disorders
Gayem Köprücü Süzer, PhD, CCC-SLP
Speech and Language Therapist
Specialist in Dysphagia and Swallowing Disorders
Objective of the Training
This training aims to enable clinicians who perform FEES, or who plan to perform it, to:
- Apply the FEES protocol in a safe and systematic manner,
- Distinguish between normal and pathological swallowing findings,
- Use scoring systems correctly,
- Integrate FEES findings into the clinical decision-making process,
- Develop therapeutic strategies,
- Produce reports in accordance with academic and clinical standards
A certificate of attendance is awarded to participants at the end of the course.
