# Event Details - **Event Name**: FEES Training Course Kansas City November 2025 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 am – Sun, 09 Nov, 2025 at 12:30 pm - **Event Description**: This extensive FEES Training course includes an online prerequisite course and will jump start your journey to FEES competency!About this EventDescriptionThis two-day FEES Training Course consists of two parts: an online prerequisite component and an in-person hands-on training component. This is essential for starting your journey toward FEES competency. Upon registration, you will receive access to the online component, which must be completed prior to Day 1 of the in-person course.Online Introduction to FEES Course Description:This online Introduction to FEES course provides the foundation for starting your journey toward FEES competency. Throughout this course we infuse citations from research. In each section, we have included access to research papers and links to other resources to enhance your understanding. Finally, we have included downloadable handouts throughout. This course includes:A review of recent research regarding instrumental swallowing assessments, specifically FEESA review of the nasal, pharyngeal, and laryngeal anatomy, including normal and abnormal variantsA review of normal swallowing in adults and geriatricsInformation on advocating for instrumentals, developing a FEES program, and incorporating FEES into clinical practiceA FEES protocol including anatomy/physiology assessment, bolus trials, and intervention applicationAn overview of rating scales available for use with FEESA review of clips from recorded FEES exams to allow the participants to begin to interpret FEESFor more details on the online Introduction to FEES prerequisite included in this course, visit: https://carolinaspeechpathology.thinkific.com/courses/introduction-to-fees*If you have already taken our online Introduction to FEES course, email education@patheoushealth.com and we will provide you with a discount code (deducting the amount you paid for the online course) to register for this live course.In-Person Hands-On Practice:Following completion of the online course, the live, in-person FEES Training Course is the next step in your journey toward FEES competency. This is where we go through a FEES protocol in detail and teach you how to perform FEES. You will learn how to pass the endoscope utilizing good body mechanics, achieving ideal pre-swallow and post-swallow views. We will discuss tips for tricky scope passes and suggestions for improving the comfort of your patient. Our instructors will mentor and supervise you completing a minimum of 15 normal scope passes. Our course instructors have been deemed competent for supervision and training in FEES by board certified Otolaryngologists. Time is spent reviewing FEES exams to begin fine tuning those FEES interpretation skills.Learning Objectives:Following these courses, participants will be able to:Discuss research supporting use of FEESLabel swallowing anatomy from a superior viewIdentify normal and abnormal swallowing physiology on FEESDescribe rating scales that can be used with FEESOutline a FEES protocol, incorporating an Anatomy and Physiology AssessmentIdentify swallowing structures from a superior viewUtilize a FEES protocol while scoping normal subjectsDemonstrate the ability to safely pass the endoscope and achieve adequate pre and post-swallow positionsManeuver endoscope while patients eat, drink, and utilize compensatory techniquesBegin to analyze FEES exams by identifying swallowing variations and underlying physiology contributing to deficitsCost: $650 (plus eventbrite fees)The cost includes access to the online prerequisite (15 hours, 1.5 ASHA CEUs) and the in-person/hands-on component (12 hours, 1.2 ASHA CEUs). The total amount of ASHA CEUs offered for both courses (online prerequisite and in-person/hands-on component is 2.7 ASHA CEUs (27 hours), which is less than $25 per continuing education unit. These are technically two separate courses bundled into one price.Course Location:Rockhurst University Sedgwick Hall Room 103, 5400 Troost, K.C., MO 64110Parking instructions: Parking lots throughout campus; see map: https://www.rockhurst.edu/visit/mapNearby Hotels:https://www.rockhurst.edu/visit/hotelsIn-Person, Hands-On Course Agenda:DAY 18:00 Arrive, sign in (coffee and light breakfast provided by host)8:15 Introductions8:30 Updates in FEES Research9:00 Review FEES Protocols and Possible Complications and What to Do9:30 Discuss FEES Equipment and Scoping Mechanics10:00 Break10:15 Donning and Doffing PPE10:30 Hands on Practice: Getting Through the Nose12:00 Lunch (provided)1:00 Introduction to FEES Interpretation2:00 Hands-on Practice: Achieving Optimal Pre-Swallow Position3:30 Hands-on Practice: Complete Protocol with Post-Swallow Position5:00 Adjourn(7.5 hours)DAY 28:00 Q and A regarding Day 1 8:00 Arrive, sign in (coffee and light breakfast provided by host)8:30 More FEES Interpretation Practice10:00 Hands-On Practice: Complete Protocol with PO Trials and Compensatory Techniques12:00 Final Q and A; Complete Scope Sign Offs12:30 Adjourn*Agenda may vary slightlyCourse Instructors:Selena Reece, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-SSelena Reece received a Master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2003. She has worked in acute care, outpatient, and inpatient rehabilitation settings. She currently serves as the Director of Educational Resources for Patheous Health, while carrying an active caseload providing mobile FEES services. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and an ACE continuing education award recipient. Selena was featured on Swallow Your Pride Podcast, Episodes 18 and 162 and has presented on FEES at state and national conferences.Disclosures: Selena Reece has the following financial relationship to disclose. She is a full-time salaried employee of Patheous Health, LLC. Selena Reece has no non-financial relationships to disclose.Jennifer Barnett, M.S., CCC-SLPJennifer Barnett completed her undergraduate and graduate education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, graduating in 2007. She is currently an owner of Mobile FEES, LLC providing mobile endoscopic swallow studies in the Midwest. She has received multiple ACE continuing education awards and has presented at area dysphagia study groups, state associations meetings, and guest lectured at local universities.Disclosures: Jennifer Barnett has the following financial disclosure. She is an owner of Mobile FEES, LLC and receives payment from Patheous Health, LLC. Jennifer has no non-financial relationships to disclose.Course Completion:Successful participation in this course includes 100% attendance and completion of a self-assessment. All participants who successfully completed this course will receive a certificate via email within one week of completion. If you would like your participation reported to ASHA, you must include that information upon registering for this course. The ASHA CE Registry processing time usually takes one week. During periods of heavy volume, processing time may be longer. If you have any questions, please email education@patheoushealth.com or call (919) 985-6889.Cancellations/Tranfers:If the course is cancelled on behalf of Patheous Health, you will receive the cost of the course less the cost of the prerequisite self study course. Refunds are offered 30 days prior to the day one less the cost of the prerequisite course ($295), plus a $50 cancellation fee. If cancellations are less than 30 days from the course date, no refunds will be issued; however participants are welcome to transfer to another course (within twelve months of the original course date) with available seats for a $100 transfer fee.NOTICES:If you fail to complete the prerequisite online training prior to the in-person course, time will not be spent getting you up to date on course material.Should you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Director of Education, Selena Reece (sreece@patheoushealth.com, 919-749-9159).Product Disclosure:TIMS software will be used during this FEES course. Other products may be utilized when available.If an in-person course does not meet a participant's reasonable expectations, they must email education@patheoushealth.com with details within 7 days of the course. The participant should receive a response within two business days. Participants will be given the option to attend another in-person course with open seats or receive a partial refund.This course is offered for 1.2 ASHA CEUs (Professional Area, Intermediate Level). The prerequisite course takes place online and is offered for 1.5 ASHA CEUs (Professional Area, Intermediate Level). Following completion of both courses, you will receive two separate course completion certificates for a total of 2.7 ASHA CEUs. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/37023ef0-4e11-11f0-907c-5f59ee18afce-rimg-w1200-h270-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/372ef440-4e11-11f0-9490-d919513c2c76-rimg-w1200-h270-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/375a9820-4e11-11f0-907c-5f59ee18afce-rimg-w1200-h332-dcfffffe-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/37927100-4e11-11f0-907c-5f59ee18afce-rimg-w1200-h276-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/fees-training-course-kansas-city-november-2025/100001399861576659 - **Event Categories**: workshops, virtual, health-wellness, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Ffees-training-course-kansas-city-november-2025-tickets-1399861576659 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 695.44, max: 695.44, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kansas City - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: 5400 Troost Ave - **lat**: 39.0288088 - **long**: -94.5740294 - **full address**: 5400 Troost Ave, 5400 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Carolina Speech Pathology, LLC (https://allevents.in/org/carolina-speech-pathology-llc/22606517) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c5ef050402dcef4f117f2277a39b1e62a2c082c00129adb21f3cd6b8ac464f96-rimg-w1200-h675-dc67b3e5-gmir.jpg?v=1750449655 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2cd9a0723cb15effd1fc97cbe08c0afed9975d101d62ddf38fb2e4430e867794-rimg-w400-h400-dc67b3e5-gmir.jpg?v=1750449655 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** 5400 Troost Ave, 5400 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 695.44 up to 695.44 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Carolina Speech Pathology, LLC - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** workshops, virtual, health-wellness, meetups - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about FEES Training Course Kansas City November 2025 ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "FEES Training Course Kansas City November 2025", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c5ef050402dcef4f117f2277a39b1e62a2c082c00129adb21f3cd6b8ac464f96-rimg-w1200-h675-dc67b3e5-gmir.jpg?v=1750449655", "startDate": "2025-11-08", "endDate": "2025-11-09", "url": "https://allevents.in/kansas-city/fees-training-course-kansas-city-november-2025/100001399861576659", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "5400 Troost Ave", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "5400 Troost Avenue", "postalCode": "64110", "addressLocality": "Kansas City", "addressRegion": "MO", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "39.0288088", "longitude": "-94.5740294" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "This extensive FEES Training course includes an online prerequisite course and will jump start your journey to FEES competency!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2025-11-09", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "695.44", "highPrice": "695.44", "price": "695.44", "url": "https://allevents.in/kansas-city/fees-training-course-kansas-city-november-2025/100001399861576659" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/kansas-city/fees-training-course-kansas-city-november-2025/100001399861576659", "price": "695.44", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Carolina Speech Pathology LLC", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/carolina-speech-pathology-llc/22606517", "description": "Carolina Speech Pathology is proud to be an ASHA Approved Continuing Education Provider. 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