5022V - Building a FEES Service Line in a University Clinic: A Model for Success

This technical clinical session will explore the processes involved in establishing and growing a FEES service line in a university clinic, based on the experiences of the presenters. Equipment options and infection control processes will be presented including points for consideration to best fit the needs of the educational program, including available resources and supports. Steps for building a referral network and strategies for marketing a FEES service line will be presented. In addition, we will present our model for engaging students in the performance and interpretation of FEES examinations and will discuss next steps and future directions in program development.