"The effect of GERD on swallowing was helpful to discuss. I liked the fact-based information." J.F. (Dec. 2024)

"All of the detail about the esophagus was helpful working on a multi-disciplinary team treating dysphagia. I liked the info about the Gut-Brain Connection." J.C. (Dec. 2024)

"Anatomy and physiology were beneficial to discuss. I liked the course convenience." C.M. (Dec. 2024)

"It was helpful to discuss the extra esophageal symptoms of GERD and LPR. I liked the research." M.F. (Nov. 2024)

"This will help explain VFSS results to patients with globus sensation & GERD. The topic was extremely interesting." K.A. (Nov. 2024)

"Integrating treatment strategies including lifestyle and medications together was beneficial. I liked the detailed description of the information by the presenter." E.S. (Nov. 2024)

"Clear information and great visuals. I enjoyed the various treatments for GERD." M.M. (Oct. 2024)

"Various treatment options were beneficial. I liked the ease of accessibility, ability to complete on my own time." J.B. (Oct. 2024)

"Causes and symptoms of GERD were helpful to discuss. I liked the thoroughness of content." A.P. (Aug. 2024)

"Treatment was beneficial. I liked the knowledge of the presenter." J.R. (Aug. 2024)

"The various procedures were helpful. I liked the ease with when you can take the course." B.P. (Aug. 2024)

"GERD and LPR were beneficial to discuss, and I liked the images." N.M. (Aug. 2024)

"More thorough assessment, additional things to consider when screening and evaluating GERD. The presenter is so knowledgeable! He made it interesting and engaging - really great. Love that videos of these procedures we are familiar with but may not have seen are included in this." D.U. (Jul. 2024)

"Beneficial discussion of unanticipated side effects of GERD and LPR." A.J. (Jun. 2024)

"Discussing how to treat LPR and GERD was helpful. I liked the anatomy review with illustrations and thorough description of LPR and GERD and how they affect swallowing and voice." N.A. (May. 2024)

"We have several outpatients who come in for MBSs who actually have GERD and not an oropharyngeal swallow disorder. This will be helpful in giving them more information. Material presented in an easy to understand format." K.P. (May. 2024)

"It was beneficial to discuss the importance of medication in combination with lifestyle changes. I enjoyed the expertise of the presenter, the use of illustrations and videos in order to provide a better understanding of procedures, anatomy, and physiology regarding this topic." M.S. (Apr. 2024)

"The various tests used to diagnose GERD and LPR were helpful. I liked the discussion on other causes of GERD that you may not have considered." M.S. (Apr. 2024)

"All of the information was beneficial. I liked the presenter." E.G. (Apr. 2024)

"Excellent graphics/videos and interesting content. It was helpful to discuss symptoms of and medications that promote reflux." J.P. (Mar. 2024)

"Correlations between findings on MBSS and GI concerns/diagnoses." J.P. (Jan. 2024)

"Causes of GERD and LPR and that lifestyle changes can make such a difference. The progression of the material allowed for easy following." M.S. (Dec. 2023)

"Discussing symptoms of LPR was helpful. I liked that the course was to the point." J.B. (Dec. 2023)

"A wealth of functional information for carryover into practice. LPR symptoms and differences between it and GERD were beneficial to discuss." J.W. (Dec. 2023)

"All of the content was relevant as I am a rehab SLP and frequently encounter esophageal dysphagia. The content was presented in a way that was easy to understand." N.S. (Nov. 2023)

"Understanding the huge impact reflux can have on so many parts of the body. I liked being able to listen and re-listen to either complex parts or info of particular interest." T.M. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the presenter's extensive personal experience in combination with extensive research. I specifically liked the context in the acute setting following intubation/prolonged TF." D.K. (Nov. 2023)

"Well presented and extremely informative course." K.K. (Nov. 2023)

"The comparison between LPR and GERD was helpful. Overall, excellent information." B.G. (Nov. 2023)

"Excellent coverage of reflux causes and treatments. The role of the SLP was explained well. Comprehensive and practical clinical information." S.D. (Nov. 2023)

"The explanation of the various surgical procedures helped me better understand the differences, pros, and cons so that I can use that information when working with patients who experience swallowing difficulty with esophageal components. I liked the visuals (diagrams, videos) utilized in conjunction with the audio explanations." K.B. (Oct. 2023)

"This whole course was beneficial, particularly the discussion of various patients. I liked the discussion of clinical experience, the pictures, and videos." S.V. (Oct. 2023)

"The expertise of the presenter was outstanding. Significantly increased my understanding of this subject. The connection between disorders we treat and how it relates to the anatomy and physiology of digestion was beneficial—really good charts and videos." L.G. (Oct. 2023)

"Discussing all the signs and symptoms associated with GERD that may be referred to SLPs was helpful. Great explanations of each process and I liked the videos." S.H. (Sep. 2023)

"Learning the external symptoms of LPR and testing was beneficial." C.C. (Sep. 2023)

"Discussion of causes of LPR/GERD was beneficial. I liked the breadth of information included, the expertise & experience of the presenter, and his personal stories." C.W. (Sep. 2023)

"This course is very helpful for SLP daily practice at SNF and other medical facilities. Conditions associated with Reflux, Diagnosing LPR, and treatment were beneficial topics." A.T. (Jun. 2023)

"Learning the importance of the esophageal scan during MBS was beneficial. I liked the videos, pictures, and the pace of the presentation." E.M. (Jun. 2023)

"Clearly organized information and engaging speaking style. The whole topic was very interesting." G.R. (Jun. 2023)

"The different symptoms of GERD and LPR were interesting. I liked the easy-to-follow slides and handouts." K.S. (Jun. 2023)

"Very informative course - beyond what I was expecting. The esophageal disorders and impacts were beneficial. The link to reflux and many reasons why someone would present to the clinic." J.L. (May 2023)

"Informative and applicable content. Helpful for understanding my pts with reflux and what they may have already had completed in the hospital and complications I may see once they are discharged home." A.J. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the real-life examples, and the discussion on the causes of GERD." M.B. (Apr. 2023)

"Discussion of side effects of PPIs was beneficial. I liked the pace and course content." S.A. (Apr. 2023)

"This course went by so fast because it was so interesting!! I really enjoyed listening to speaker's real-life experiences. The pictures and graphs were extremely helpful." K.D. (Feb. 2023)

"Excellent speaker. All of Tom's courses are awesome! He explains the material in a manner to easily understand the content. " K.H. (Feb. 2023)

"Testing explanations were beneficial. Tom F's esophageal courses are always full of info that is very difficult to get in other dysphagia trainings. Always very detailed and easy to understand. So thankful that he continued to explore esophageal dysfunction as part of the swallowing process......even when he was told not to years ago!!" M.W. (Feb. 2023)

"All discussions related to my daily practice. Course was easy to follow and comprehend." M.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Causes of GERD that I was unaware of. I liked the incidental stories related to treatment and patient cases." L.S. (Jan. 2023)

"All topics were beneficial! I liked the slides of actual procedures." J.W. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the assessment information." C.R. (Jan. 2023)

"Education to provide Pt regarding the effects of GERD on voice and swallowing was beneficial. I liked the images and videos for visualization of topics being discussed." L.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the speaker's expertise. And learning treatment approaches and better understanding of the medical treatments including surgery." D.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Extremely helpful for my work in Home Health. Practical and overall thoroughness of content." B.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Discussing the diagnosis of esophageal pathologies and what is current in treatment methods. Course was practical for clinicians who specialize in swallowing disorders." B.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked all of it. So many of the symptoms of GERD that are commonly seen in elderly and adult patient populations go unnoticed or ignored. I'm glad to be one more clinician with eyes on pts who may need GI consults and ultimately, get relief from symptoms." L.T. (Dec. 2022)

"The whole course was excellent. There are many things that were helpful such as the GERD questionnaires and the educational references. The slides and diagrams were great as well. The presenter provided little clinical stories throughout to make the material more relatable. Using real life clinical examples was a nice touch." S.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Very clear, lots of examples and graphics. Very thorough." J.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Interesting causes or contributors to GERD of which I was unaware. Easy to follow. Contained enough medical terminology, description of studies, etc. to provide a sound foundation." B.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the practical advice and experience of the presenter including discussions of actual patient cases. Learning differences between GERD and LPR as well as the possible links with asthma." J.L. (Nov. 2022)

"The presenter was excellent." K.I. (Nov. 2022)

"The whole topic was fascinating and the four hours went by quickly. The presenter is fantastic. His anecdotal information makes it easy to remember the information. The differential diagnostic information was very beneficial for deciding referrals to other disciplines, what tests or meds might be helpful, etc." G.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Presentation was fantastic. The presenter was very informative." R.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Easy access and flexibility of the course." R.L. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the diagnostics and prevention, presenter's knowledge-base, and the examples." C.H. (Oct. 2022)

"Great signs and symptoms and lifestyle strategies to address reflux." B.H. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the topic of SLP's role in reflux and ease of course access." C.D. (Sept. 2022)

"The flow and format of the course is excellent." T.M. (Aug. 2022)

"Clearly presented with excellent handouts." L.F. (July 2022)

"Very informative course. I work in a SNF and I see a lot of GI related issues. I liked learning the effects of reflux disease and swallowing." J.M. (July 2022)

"Great speaker. Content was excellent." A.H. (June 2022)

"Learning more in-depth information about signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for GERD and LPR." J.G. (May 2022)

"All content was great – useful and relatable to my practice." C.S. (May 2022)

"The pictures and videos were super helpful. Liked learning how GERD is diagnosed and how to appropriately refer patients." J.V. (May 2022)

"Photos, graphics, videos, images, and description of real procedures and tools were very helpful. Thank you. This course increased my knowledge and understanding of GERD and LPR." R.G. (Apr. 2022)

"Presenter was fluent, precise, articulate with excellent slides and videos. Excellent information about a condition I was not well educated about." S.M. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the patient examples and the slides showing procedures. Good info on behavioral and treatment options." W.W. (Apr. 2022)

"I really enjoyed this class – great explanations, examples, pictures/videos, etc." K.M. (Apr. 2022)

"The visuals of the different esophageal issues in order to adequately label them for GI to further assess was beneficial. I liked the fact that it's online and I can do it when I have time, and that I can also review the course when I have questions during my practice." I.D. (Apr. 2022)

"S/s of various conditions to indicate importance of GI referral, review of anatomy, process of digestion – very thorough, well explained, supported by anecdote and diagrams." E.M. (Mar. 2022)

"Instructor was great! Perfect level of information." L.C. (Feb. 2022)

"The importance of LPR and GERD in dysphagia patients will help me with my patients in SNF. The presenter was knowledgeable about symptoms, pharmacy, etiology and made relevant recommendations." V.J. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the extraesophageal symptoms, link to asthma." J.A. (Jan. 2022)

This program is offered for 0.4 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).

ASHA CEUs: NSS online courses are registered with ASHA and are offered for ASHA CEUs. The number of ASHA CEUs is noted above. Note that 0.1 ASHA CEU = 1 contact hour = equals 1 CEE.

ASHA CEUs: Attendees must meet at least one of the following conditions in order to be eligible to earn ASHA CEUs:

• Current ASHA Member
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Holder
• Licensed by a state or provincial regulatory agency to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology
• Credentialed by a state regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology
• Credentialed by a national regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology
• Engaged in a Clinical Fellowship under the supervision of an individual with their ASHA CCC
• Currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in SLP or audiology

If an attendee is not an ASHA member or CCC holder but meets any of the above criteria, they may inform the ASHA CE Registry of their eligibility by visiting this site.