SLP 7050 - Dysphagia

This course will provide basic information necessary to understand normal and abnormal swallowing and will impart the knowledge and skills needed to assess and treat patients with dysphagia. Topics include neuroanatomy and physiology of swallowing, clinical evaluation, instrumental evaluations (fluoroscopy and endoscopy), treatment, swallowing disorders in children and adults, and complications of dysphagia. Videofloursopic swallow studies will be utilized in order to enable the student to become proficient in identifying abnormal findings. 3 credits

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