This course provides speech-language pathologists with essential knowledge and best practices for maintaining radiation safety during the performance of video fluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS). The course discusses evidence-based strategies for timing and patient positioning, the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and an overview of current fluoroscopy and X-ray suite technologies. Emphasis is placed on minimizing radiation exposure while optimizing diagnostic outcomes.
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Text
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Related; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the basic principles of radiation safety and how they apply during VFSS.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the appropriate use and positioning of personal protective equipment (PPE) for SLPs and patients during fluoroscopy.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain strategies for timing and positioning that minimize radiation exposure without compromising diagnostic outcomes.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss how to communicate effectively with radiology personnel to coordinate safe and efficient VFSS procedures.
Course created on September 8, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Radiation Basics |
| 15-30 Minutes | Radiation Risks and Protective Measures |
| 30-45 Minutes | Fluoroscopy Suite and Positioning Strategies |
| 45-55 Minutes | Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Advocacy |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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Tom Giza
MS CCC-SLP
Tom is a speech-language pathologist and PhD candidate with 13 years of clinical experience, including over a decade in acute care hospitals serving adult populations. He currently chairs the Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ISHA) Evidence-Based Practice Committee. His professional interests focus on fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), adult dysphagia, and cognitive-communication disorders in individuals with neurogenic and cardiac conditions.
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Financial: Tom Giza was paid an honorarium for this presentation. Non-financial: Tom Giza has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Intermediate Level
0.10 ASHA CEUs
California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board
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International Association for Continuing Education and Training
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Kansas Dept for Aging and Disability Services
Approved for 1.00 continuing education clock hour(s) for Kansas licensed Speech Pathologists by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Long-Term Sponsorship number: LTS-S1370.
Speech-Language and Audiology Canada
Clinically certified members of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with SpeechPathology.com. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All SAC members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.