Learning Outcomes: 

After completion of course participants will be able to- 

• Choose the appropriate instrumental evaluation of swallow based off patient/client clinical symptoms of dysphagia
• Differentiate anatomy between infants, toddlers, and adults in relation to VFSS and FEES
• Formulate explanation of recommendation for VFSS or FEES to parents, caregivers, and medical team members
• Modify trials and presentation of trials during VFSS or FEES
• Create appropriate recommendations for ongoing dysphagia and feeding therapy following VFSS or FEES
• Develop appropriate referrals to other specialties following VFSS or FEES

Meet Our Presenter:

Christina Wetzler, M.S., CCC-SLP, CNT is a speech-language pathologist specializing in neonatal therapy and pediatric feeding and is a Certified Neonatal Therapist. Christina currently works in a Level 1 trauma center with patients across the lifespan, primarily working in the hospital’s Level III NICU and outpatient clinic with pediatric feeding patients. In addition, Christina completes Modified Barium Swallow Studies and Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow with patients of all ages, ranging from neonatal and pediatric through adults, both in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Prior to Christina’s current position, she worked at a Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital with patients ages 0-21. She was part of a team to develop an Infant Feeding Program for infants to transition from the NICU to the rehabilitation setting in order to continue working on feeding. Christina is passionate about all areas of neonatal and pediatric feeding, striving to continue learning and growing as a clinician, as well as sharing her experiences with other professionals.