Swallowing Training
and Education Portal
All-in-one online learning solution for
swallowing and swallowing disorders
The Swallowing Training and Education Portal provides students, clinicians, and instructors with the dysphagia resources they need to succeed at any step - from basics to clinics. Our mission is to make evidence-based swallowing training and education affordable and accessible to all.
Learn from any place at your own pace
Advance your dysphagia skills at every stage
Expand your knowledge base and stay up-to-date
Deep dive into normal swallow function
Swallowing anatomy and physiology tutorials
Clinical and instrumental swallow assessments
Evidence-based dysphagia treatment
Critical thinking in dysphagia management
Advocacy and ethical practice recommendations
This STEP learning module includes detailed courses and resources related to normal swallowing anatomy, physiology and function across the lifespan.
(67) 4.9 average ratingThis STEP module includes courses related to clinical and instrumental swallowing assessments, including videos of VFSS and FEES evaluations.
(26) 5.0 average ratingThis STEP module includes courses related to traditional and modality-based dysphagia therapy; including e-stim, EMST, lingual resistance training and use of compensatory strategies.
(6) 5.0 average ratingThis STEP learning module includes courses and resources related to ethics, advocacy, and professional issues in dysphagia management.
(11) 5.0 average ratingSwallow Physiology Masterclass helps clinicians better understand swallow timing measures with the Videofluoroscopic Interpretation of Physiology (VIP) training program. It is a one-time purchase, instructor-led program, which includes recorded lectures, hands-on practice and a consultation with Dr. Ianessa Humbert.
“Our field has so much to learn and apply in the area of dysphagia. Loved hearing about more research and ways to progress our field in the area of EBP. This site is a STEP in the right direction for our profession. ”
Kristen Foster“Stimulating discussions, engaging content, clinical focus, infused with research and EBP sprinkled in. Overall, lovely content and presenters. One of the best trainings I have ever attended. ”
Michelle Burton“Highly informative for anyone who is or isn't treating dysphagia. Such an informative training, especially related to MBSS interpretation and documentation. Taught me how to think critically when assessing each patient and in developing treatment plans. Recommended highly! ”
Brittany Rushing“Engaging, relevant, informative. Articulates my concerns related to the field. STEP helps clinicians STEP up their game. I could not recommend this training enough. ”
Amy Shipley“I have learned so much. STEP has helped me become a better and more confident clinician. I am so excited to continue learning. Thank you so much!”
Cristina Vargas“I am the type of student that learns best on my own, especially with videos, where I can pause, go back, make notes, and replay many times over. After finishing this course, I do not feel as anxious as I did about swallowing. The Normal Swallow material is presented clearly, in a concise way, and helped me think critically. Thanks for all the hard work you put into this. ”
Kyla Wombas“This is the type of training I have been craving for years. Slow but effective pace, visual representation, and conclusion at each section yield higher retention. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
Lisa McCabe“As someone who supervises therapists and teaches a dysphagia course, I cannot stress how great this training is enough. I highly recommend STEP to instructor colleagues and students. ”
S SternIanessa Humbert, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Rinki Varindani Desai, M.S., CCC-SLP