Swallow Physiology Masterclass

Tier 1: Normal Swallowing and Tier 2: Abnormal Swallowing

An important part of evidence-based practice is clinical expertise. Yet, many clinicians do not have the tools to gather, interpret, and apply their clinical data to understand trends in patient outcomes and justify clinical decisions. The Swallow Physiology Masterclass with Ianessa Humbert, Ph.D. aims to remedy this! 

Masterclass Tier 1: Normal Swallow Physiology introduces learners to clinical data collection, focusing on data that can be derived from clinical swallow evaluations and modified barium swallow studies. Tier 1 includes 2.5 hours of recorded lectures, focused on normal swallow physiology, which helps clinicians better understand swallow timing measures with the Videofluoroscopic Interpretation of Physiology (VIP) training program. 

Masterclass Tier 1: Normal Swallow Practice Portal includes hands-on practice (approximately 16 hours of training) conducting swallowing timing measures on a series of normal swallow MBS studies and a 30-minute consultation with Dr. Humbert. Completion of Normal Swallow Physiology is a pre-requisite for the Normal Swallow Practice Portal course. 

Masterclass Tier 2: Abnormal Swallowing introduces learners to scientific thinking, clinical decision-making, and clinical data collection in individuals with disordered swallowing. Tier 2 includes 3.5 hours of recorded lectures and a practice gallery focusing on interpreting MBS studies in individuals with swallowing disorders with the VIP training program. Completion of Swallow Physiology Masterclass Tier 1: Normal Swallowing (recorded lectures and practice portal) is strongly encouraged before enrolling in Swallow Physiology Masterclass Tier 2. 

Masterclass (Tier 1): Normal Swallowing

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Masterclass (Tier 2): Abnormal Swallowing

What Our Learners Are Saying

Rachel Mack

A wonderful course exploring the anatomy & physiology, timing, and sensation of the swallow and how they work together to provide us clinicians with a pathway to better approach dysphagia diagnosis and treatment. This course is a MUST for anyone working with dysphagia.

Michelle Brueckner

The explanations and animations were exceptional! The resource lists are invaluable to clinicians performing MBSS!

Madeleine Foley

Ever y SLP could benefit from the thorough and engaging overview of swallowing events and critical thinking provided by this course. This is absolutely something I will be returning to every now and again, just to brush up on my skills and keep myself accountable.

Michelle Collins

The content of this course is exceptional. It should be included in all graduate programs as a basis for further learning about normal and disordered swallowing. This course is absolutely needed for all clinicians who diagnose and treat dysphagia.

Caitlyn Teston

The practice portal gives plenty of opportunities to hone skills and self-reflect once provided with answers for comparison. It was incredibly helpful to see regular swallows - we see so many disordered swallows on MBS so it is really great to be able to see the anatomy and physiology of healthy normals.

Nayomi Montgomery

Loved this course! Very educational and applicable to clinical practice!