Course Description
Analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of the nature, prevention, assessment, and intervention of acquired swallowing disorders, including functional and social aspects of neurologic and cultural correlates.
Athena Title
DYSPHAGIA
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information related to dysphagia. In addition, the student will: 1. Describe the normal anatomy, physiology, and development of swallowing 2. Identify the various etiologies and components of abnormal swallowing 3. Describe the development and impairments of feeding in infancy and childhood 4. Describe the principles of clinical examinations 5. Identify various instrumental procedures to evaluate swallowing and their advantages and disadvantages 6. Describe the principles of dysphagia diagnosis and treatment and write the results of the assessment and design appropriate recommendations 7. Identify feeding and nutritional issues 8. Describe the aging process of the swallowing mechanism 9. Identify multicultural issues as it relates to swallowing 10. Describe how to counsel patients, family members, and caregivers regarding swallowing issues 11. Describe the signs and symptoms of dysphagia as revealed by videofluoroscopy 12. Describe the dysphagia team structure and its function 13. Identify risk behaviors associated with dysphagia and preventative measures for complications in dysphagia management and treatment. 14. Identify ethical and legal aspects of swallowing management
Topical Outline
A. Overview of normal anatomy 1. Overview of the cranial nerves B. Bedside evaluation 1. Oral stage dysphagia and goal writing 2. Pharyngeal stage dysphagia and goal writing C. Treatment of oral and pharyngeal dysphagia 1. Issues relating to trachs and ventilators 2. Multicultural issues relating to swallowing 3. How drugs affect swallowing D. Pediatric issues in swallowing E. Dysphagia in the neurogenic population F. Dietary issues 1. How gastroesophageal reflux affects swallowing G. Dysphagia in the geriatric population 1.Medicare issues relating to dysphagia
Syllabus
Public CV