Friday, November 25th 2016

Master Class ‘Instrumental Evaluation of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia’ (2016)Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands.Website http://kno.mumc.nl/actueel/agenda

ContentLectures and workshops extending and enhancing the existing knowledge base in oropharyngeal dysphagia with a critical awareness of new insights and developments within the fi eld of instrumental swallowing evaluation (FEES and VFSS).Indications – contraindications of instrumental swallowing evaluation.Interpretation of instrumental swallowing evaluation. Interactive participation in workshops and casuistry.Language: English

Aim of the Master ClassThis course will enhance the knowledge and experience in the interpretation of instrumental swallowing evaluation of oropharyngeal dysphagia. The course includes workshops to train the clinician in the interpretation of FEES and VFSS and how to use these instrumental assessments for treatment planning.

Intended audiencePhysicians/medical doctors, allied health professionals (such as speech – language pathologist, occupational therapist, physician assistant, etc.), last-year residents (such as ENT, neurology, radiology, gastroenterology, etc.).

VenueMaastricht University Medical Center (MUMC+)P. Debyelaan 256229 HX MaastrichtThe Netherlands (Europe)Tel. (+31)433875585E-mail: nicole.schobbe@mumc.nl

SpeakersLaura Baij ens ENT Surgeon and Laryngologist (MD, PhD)Jolanda Meij ers Physician assistant radiologyHellen Moes Speech – language pathologistWalmari Pilz Speech – language pathologist (MS, PhD candidate)

Further informationParticipation takes place in order of registration (max 30 participants).If less than 15 participants register the Master Class will be cancelled and registration fee will be refunded. Letter of attendance/certifi cate will be provided including the number of hours and program. A syllabus will be provided.

Registration feePhysicians/medical doctors € 195,00 Allied health professionals and last-year residents € 175,00

RegistrationVia the website http://kno.mumc.nl/actueel/agendaRegistration will close October 25th 2016. The registration will be confi rmed after payment. Cancellations must be made in writing. An administrative fee (60% of the total registration fee) will be retained if you cancel your registration for any reason. Cancellations received within four weeks before the start of the course are non-refundable. Registration fees include syllabus, lunch, and coffee breaks.

Data protection policyAs secretariat, we inform you that all your personal data collected by the fulfi llment of this form will be stored in an automated processing fi le of our property. All your personal data will be processed with the maximum confi dentiality. The sole purpose of this data treatment is to manage your attendance and participation at the Master Class.

Travel and hotel informationFor travel and hotel information see http://kno.mumc.nl/actueel/agenda

ProgramTime schedule Program Speaker

08.30 - 09.00 (30 min.) Registration

09.00 - 09.10 (10 min.) Welcome LWJ Baij ens

09.10 - 09.55 (45 min.) Anatomy & Physiology of Swallowing LWJ Baij ens

09.55 - 10.15 (20 min.) COFFEE BREAK

10.15 - 11.00 (45 min.) How I do instrumental examinations in MUMC+ LWJ Baij ens

11.00 - 12.00 (60 min.) How to interpret FEES and VFSS? W Pilz

12.00 - 13.00 (60 min.) FEES patient: How to prepare and carry H Moes &

out the examination? LWJ Baij ens

13.00 – 14.00 (60 min) LUNCH

14.00 – 15.00 (60 min.) FEES interpretation workshop W Pilz &

LWJ Baij ens

15.00 – 16.00 (60 min.) VFSS interpretation workshop J Meij ers &

W Pilz

16.00 – 16.20 (20 min.) COFFEE BREAK

16.20 – 17.00 (40 min.) Treatment planning based on FEES/VFSS: LWJ Baij ens

casuistry

17.00 – 18.30 (30 min.) Discussion LWJ Baij ens

Closing

Evaluation form, Letter of attendance