Medical Speech-Language Pathology

Catalog description

Current topics related to the field of speech-language pathology in a medical setting with a focus on medical terminology, interdisciplinary models, medical billing and insurance reimbursements, evidence-based practice, common medications, and other topics of contemporary interest (e.g., tracheotomy, head and neck cancer). Students will also gain experience in conducting chart reviews, writing clinical notes, and role-playing experiences with other disciplines and family members/caregivers. Differences between patient populations seen in adult and pediatric settings will also be discussed.