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CD 5531 Swallowing Disorders Spring 2005 Instructor: Heather M. Clark, Ph.D. Appalachian State University 210 E Duncan Hall (828) 262-7044 clarkhm@appstate.edu http://www.appstate.edu/~clarkhm

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Overview of normal swallowing function across the lifespan. Description, diagnosis, and treatment of swallowing disorders in adults.

COURSE MATERIALS

Required Texts

• Crary, M. A., & Groher, M. E. (2003). Introduction to adult swallowing disorders. St. Louis: Butterworth-Heinemann.

Other materials

• The CD-ROM from CD 5731 will be used
• A coursepack is available for purchase (cost TBA) and will be mailed to each student upon receipt of payment
• Additional information and/or materials will be posted on the class web site

COURSE OUTCOMES

Students completing CD 5532 will achieve the following outcomes:

1. knowledge of basic human swallowing processes, including their biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and cultural bases (ASHA IIIB)

2. knowledge of the nature of swallowing disorders, including their etiologies, characteristics, anatomical/physiological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and cultural correlates (ASHA IIIC)

3. knowledge of the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention of swallowing disorders, including consideration of anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and cultural correlates of the disorders (ASHA IIID)

4. knowledge of standards of ethical conduct governing provision of services to individuals with swallowing disorders (ASHA IIIE)

5. knowledge of processes used in research and the integration of research principles into evidence-based practice in the management of swallowing disorders (ASHA IIIF)

6. knowledge of contemporary professional issues related to the management of swallowing disorders (ASHA IIIG)

7. skill in the administration of a basic clinical examination of swallowing function (ASHA IVG)

8. skill in the interpretation of videofluorographic examinations of swallowing function (ASHA IVG)

9. skill in the implementation of several treatment strategies addressing swallowing dysfunction (ASHA IVG)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Portfolio. Each student will develop a portfolio of resources related to the management of swallowing disorders. Details. 100 points.

2. Competencies. Each student will demonstrate competence in assessment and treatment skills. Details. 50 points.

3. Quizzes and Exams. In lieu of in-class quizzes, each student will complete two email quizzes within a specified time frame. Each quiz is worth 25 points. The final exam is worth 100 points.

Extra Credit

Students may earn up to 10 extra points by completing extra credit projects described on the extra credit page .

Grading Scale:

The following are the cut off scores for each of the indicated grades:
 

95% A	88% B	79% C
93% A-	85% B-	75% C-
91% B+	82% C+	Below 75% F