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

General Expectations

According to the guidelines set forth by the Communication Disorders Program, students should commit 10 hours per week for each 3 semester hour course. The following are my expectations for the time commitments for the course:

• class meetings: 2.5 hours per week
• reading, studying, and reviewing: 3 - 4 hours per week
• homework: 3 - 4 hours per week

Specific 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. Two in-class quizzes will be administered (see course schedule below). Each quiz will be 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

95% 93% 91% 88%

A A- B+ B

B- C+ C F

85% 82% 78% Below 78%

Course Schedule

Date	Topic	Readings	Related Portfolio Assignments
Jan 13	Normal Swallowing Function	Crary & Groher Ch 1 & 2
Jan 20	Swallowing Disorders I	Crary & Groher Ch 3	Quiz #1 (Outcome #1): Normal Swallow
Jan 27	Swallowing Disorders II	Crary & Groher Ch 4 (5 & 6) Yorkston et al
Feb 3	Clinical Assessment of Swallowing	Crary & Groher Ch 7	Quiz #2 (Outcome #2): Swallowing Disorders Clinical Assessment Competency (Outcome #7)
Feb 10	Clinical Assessment Instrumental Assessment	Crary & Groher Ch 8	Assessment Report (Outcomes #3, 4, 5, 6) (draft due Feb 17)
Feb 17	Instrumental Assessment		MBS Competency Due Mar 4 (Outcome #8)
Feb 24	Dysphagia Management	Crary & Groher Ch 9 &10	Treatment Competency (Outcome #9) Treatment Evidence Review (draft due Feb 28)(Outcomes #3, 4, 5, 6)
Mar 3	Dysphagia Management	Crary & Groher Ch 11	Final Draft Portfolio due Mar 4
			Final Exam Due Mar 17 (Outcomes #1 - 6)