MEDICAL SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

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This course includes specialized roles of the speech -language pathologist in the medical environment, systems for maintaining medical records and terminology, evaluation and treatment of dysphagia, rehabilitation of laryngectomees with emphasis on surgical restoration of the voice and other topics of interest to the patient. Clinic in the hospital. SLPD 880-S MEDICAL SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY-CLINICAL SEMINAR 2 CREDITS This laboratory will provide students with information on current diagnostic and treatment approaches for a variety of speech -language, communication, cognition and swallowing disorders throughout the medical environment. Students work directly with patients, families and caregivers under the supervision of a certified and licensed speech- language pathologist to develop and refine their clinical knowledge and skills in the medical environment.