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SPH 636: Dysphagia: Evaluation And
Management
3 credits
Learning Goals
EXPECTED STUDENT OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to: 1. Describe normal anatomy and physiology of the swallow in adults including the phases of swallowing, and the muscles and cranial nerves involved at each phase; 2. Describe the differences between neurologically-based and mechanically-based disorders of swallowing in adults; 3. Describe in detail the Clinical Bedside Examination; 4. Identify appropriate evaluation methods used to assess swallowing in adults; 5. Demonstrate knowledge of feeding/swallowing assessment including history and clinical/bedside examination;6. Demonstrate knowledge of instrumental swallowing assessment measurements including identifying structures via Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies; 7. Select and describe appropriate treatment strategies based on evaluation results; 8. Describe the impact of dysphagia on patient/family quality of life, and psychosocial functioning; 9. Describe ways to implement family/caregiver and nursing education;
*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this
course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of
information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a
specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start
of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown
here.
Sections Offered: Spring 2025 |
| Dysphagia: Evaluation And Management |
| 0878-636-100 |
TBA |
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Wed |
4:00 pm - 5:50 pm |
Online |
3 |
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Sections Offered: Fall 2024 |
| Dysphagia: Evaluation And Management |
| 0878-636-032 |
E. Blicker |
Oct 19 - Dec 15 |
Sun |
1:00 pm - 4:45 pm |
NY - NY 7223 |
3 |
Tutorial |
| 0878-636-061 |
E. Blicker |
Aug 10 - Oct 6 |
Sun |
8:30 am - 12:15 pm |
GC - HWC 131 |
3 |
Tutorial |