Swallowing Wellness Live Virtual MBS Bootcamp

Saturday, October 10, 2026

(11am - 2pm EST)

This live-virtual MBS Bootcamp offers experiential learning designed to prepare SLPs for real-world, clinical environments with firsthand experience in swallowing diagnostics in Modified Barium Swallow Studies. Participants will view and interpret 2 live virtual MBS studies with specific emphasis on incorporating anatomy and physiology into clinical decision making.

Dr. Ianessa Humbert will provide real-time feedback about how to operate and lead MBS studies, including providing instruction to Radiological Technologists and to patients when trialing various textures, postures, and maneuvers. Real-time education and counseling in easy-to-understand language will be encouraged and trained in this MBS Bootcamp.

Cost $100 - 0.3 ASHA CEUs

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Target Audience: Speech-Language Pathologists and Graduate Students

Date/Time: October 10, 2026 from 11am-2pm EST

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Learning Outcomes:  After the completion of the course, attendees will be able to:

  1. Explain the physiological processes involved in normal and disordered swallowing.

  2. Demonstrate understanding of conducting a modified barium swallow (MBS) evaluation.

  3. Interpret real-time MBS results to inform clinical decisions and intervention strategies.

  4. Differentiate MBS swallowing differences among young adults, presbyphagia, and dysphagia including strategies for compensation and rehabilitation.

Time-Ordered Course Agenda:

11-11:30 - Orientation to MBS Suite and equipment, barium mixing, radiation safety

11:30 - 12pm - View live virtual MBS study of healthy older adult (Presbyphagia)

12pm - 12:30 - Review and discuss findings, interpret and summarize

12:30-1pm - View live virtual MBS study of individual with dysphagia

1pm - 1:30 - Review and discuss findings, interpret and summarize

1:30 - 2pm - Discuss clinical documentation summaries that prioritize physiology and patient-focused recommendations

Got Questions? Email support@stepcommunity.com

Course is non-refundable.

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Optional, additional learning tools to make the most of your MBS Bootcamp experience.

Make sure you have a firm grasp of swallowing physiology! Purchase and watch Get Fluent! This virtual educational series led by Dr. Ianessa Humbert helps clinicians integrate swallowing physiology into evaluation and treatment.

Get Fluent Physiology Series