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Course Date & Relevant Information:
Saturday NOVEMBER 15, 2025
This course will be offered IN PERSON by our MDTP Instructors. Instructors for this course will be MDTP Developers Drs Crary and Carnaby.
NOTE 1: The FDI reserves the right to convert any in person course to a Zoom based course due to low enrollment. Registration for this in person is a committment to attend the Zoom based course at the lower in person registration costs if this in person option is converted to Zoom. No other compensation/reimbursement will be offered. Any participant who wishes to cancel their registration if this course is converted to Zoom should review the policies below.
NOTE 2: Hotel suggestions are provided as an attachment on the confirmation email you receive from EventZilla. Please be careful to insure you can cancel your lodging/travel arrangements in the event this course is converted to Zoom.
NOTE 3: When registering select International SLP unless you are an ASHA member and wish ASHA CEUs. Then select the CCC-SLP option and complete ALL required fields. ASHA CEUs for this course will be managed by Appeal on an individual basis as we expect very few ASHA members to attend.
Course Description
MDTP is a systematic exercise-based approach to dysphagia therapy in adults. Rather than a specific technique, MDTP is a framework from which to provide individualized therapy to adult patients. This one-day intermediate course introduces participants to the conceptual basis of MDTP, provides the results of initial clinical studies documenting functional and physiologic benefits from MDTP intervention, describes in detail the components of MDTP, and provides step by step instruction for the evaluation and treatment of patients receiving the MDTP approach.
This course is not offering ASHA CEUS. Please contact the course organizers if you are an ASHA member and wish to obtain CEUs.
The content of this seminar is not available to students
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to...
1. Describe the components of MDTP therapy and differentiate this approach from more traditional therapy.
2. Describe current clinical research supporting MDTP therapy.
3. Explain how MDTP uses exercise principles to improve swallow function.
4. Explain physiologic changes in swallowing that may result from various foods/liquids.
5. Describe specific clinical tools in the evaluation of patients for participation in MDTP therapy.
6. Describe the components of MDTP therapy sessions and list methods to monitor patient progress and outcome.
Cost
Early Registration Fee $475 USD (JUNE 7, 2025 to AUGUST 23, 2025)
Regular Registration Fee $575 USD (AUGUST 24, 2025 to NOVEMBER 8, 2025)
All registrations for this course ends on NOVEMBER 8, 2025
NOTE: We recommend early registration not only to save money but also to make sure you enroll before the course fills.
Timed Agenda: All Times are in the WESTERN (WA)Time Zone
7:30 am - Admitted to course venue
8:00 - 9:30 am | MDTP - What is it? How does it differ from what we currently do?
AND Current evidence supporting MDTP
9:30- 10:30 am | Exercise principles in MDTP part 1
10:30-10:45 am | Break
10:45 - 11:30 am | Exercise principles in MDTP part 2
11:30 - 12:00 pm | The MDTP Food Hierarchy
12:00 - 1:00 pm | Lunch Break -on your own
1:00 - 3:00 pm | Swallowing Assessment and Outcome Protocols for MDTP
3:00 - 3:15 pm | Break
3:15 - 5:45 pm | Step by Step Therapy Procedures for MDTP
5:45 - 6:00 pm | Questions and Answers
Times are approximate.
Cancellation Policy
Up to two weeks prior to the seminar, refunds will be made minus a processing fee of $100 USD. No refunds will be available if cancelling within two weeks of the seminar nor following the seminar.
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the high cost of international travel cancellations will be processed up to 4 weeks prior to the course. No cancellations will be processed after October 18, 2025. This announcement supercedes any other information regarding cancellation policies.
Seminar Change Policy
Once registered for a given MDTP seminar changing to a different seminar will require cancellation of the initial registration (See cancellation policy) and registering for a new seminar (pending space availability).
Course Materials
Course materials for MDTP seminars will be provided via internet download available one week prior to the seminar. The download link will automatically activate on your FDI2.com Dashboard approximately one week prior to your course.
PLEASE NOTE: YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES A SINGLE DOWNLOAD OF COURSE MATERIALS. A FEE WILL BE INCURRED FOR ADDITIONAL DOWNLOADS IF REQUESTED. PLEASE BE SURE YOU ARE ABLE TO DOWNLOAD ON YOUR DEVICE (SMART PHONES SHOULD NOT BE USED).
USE OF A WORKPLACE EMAIL ADDRESS MAY ENCOUNTER FIREWALLS THAT BLOCK DOWNLOADS. PLEASE BE CERTAIN THAT YOU CAN DOWNLOAD ON YOUR WORKPLACE SERVER OR USE A PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS
IF YOU ENCOUNTER ANY ISSUES DOWNLOADING MATERIALS FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE CONTACT US AT INFO@FDI2.COM
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
You electronically signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) when you created your FDI2.com account. Individuals who have not registered on our new website and electronically signed the NDA will not be allowed to participate in this online/live seminar. The purpose of the NDA is to minimize erosion of MDTP via sharing with untrained professionals. The faculty will be happy to address any further details/questions at the seminar.
Post Test and Certification
All attendees will be provided a coupon code to complete the posttest at no cost and print their certificate online. A link to the posttest will automatically activate on your FDI2.com Dashboard the day following your course. The code to eliminate fees for the posttest will be sent via email from EventZilla the day following the course. All participants have one month (30 days) following the course to pass this test. The test may be taken as many times as needed but MUST be completed within one month from the course date. A score of 90% is required to pass the post test. Certification is valid for a period of 3 years and you will be notified on your Dashboard when your certification is set to expire.
