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| Semester: | Fall 2024 |
| Number: | 0878-636-061 |
| Instructor: | Eric Blicker |
| Days: | Sunday 8:30 am - 12:15 pm |
| Note: | Traditional In-Person Class |
| Location: | Garden City - Hy Weinberg Center 131 |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Status: | Tutorial |
| Course Meets: | August 10 - October 6 |
| Notes: |
For majors only |
| Course Materials: | View Text Books |
| 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. |
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