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Leveraging Quantitative Analysis for MBSS and FEES
Taught by Shannon Marks, MS, CCC-SLP, Brooke McGivern, MS, CCC-SLP, and Megan Vas, MS, CCC-SLP
Quantitative measures have been shown to improve diagnostic accuracy compared with qualitative analysis alone, and standardized approaches further support reproducibility, transparency, reliability, and a consistent patient experience, while promoting clear expectations, best-practice adoption, and improved patient outcomes. This course will explore the benefits of quantitative analysis and tools that aim to increase objective data for both MBSS and FEES. Attendees will be provided with practical tools for next-day implementation.
Oral Status, Mastication, and Swallowing Performance During MBSS
Taught by Dr. Reva Barewal
This presentation introduces a task-demand approach to interpreting mastication and swallowing performance during MBSS. Participants will examine how absent posterior support, missing or unstable dentures, altered tongue–palate relationships, xerostomia, and differing food structures may influence bite acquisition, chewing rhythm, bolus formation, lingual transport, oral clearance, and downstream pharyngeal observations. Comparisons among puree, high-dissolving functional textures, and conventional solids will illustrate how food selection changes the oral task and may provide additional information about patient performance.
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Yes! All offerings will be recorded and uploaded to our website. Please access the replays in the On-Demand section of this page.
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All offerings require attendance for the entirety of the live course. Additionally, participants will need to complete a brief survey for the offering within 5 business days of the course. All survey links will be posted on this site.
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We are happy to offer PDHs for all live offerings. Simply send us an email at tims-univ@tims.com and we will send you a certificate of completion for your records.