Dysphagia

Catalog description

This course provides an in-depth study of normal and disordered swallowing with a focus on the physiology of dysphagia. Current research related to prevention, evaluation and diagnosis, management and treatment of swallowing disorders across the life span is presented. Intervention and treatment strategies will be discussed at length. The purpose of this course is to help each student develop an analytical framework and approach to evaluation and treatment of dysphagia in children and adults.