CMSD 5108 Dysphagia

This course focuses on development of clinical skills related to management of the disordered swallow. Anatomy and physiology of the typical swallowing mechanism will be discussed. Clinical and instrumental assessment methods and evidence-based treatment strategies will be analyzed. Person-centered decision-making related to management of dysphagia will be emphasized.

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

1

Credits

4

Offered

Demorest: Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes and associated CAA-ASHA standards:

1. Students will design patient/family education materials that demonstrate understanding of basic voice and resonance production, screening/assessment methods and procedures, and evidence-based interventions. (IV-B, IV-C, IV-D, IV-F, V-A, V-B)
2. Students will assemble materials that demonstrate understanding of basic voice and resonance production, screening/assessment methods/ procedures, and evidence-based interventions. (IV-B, IV-C, IV-D, IV-F)
3. Students will justify and/or revise plans related to professional scenarios that account for contemporary issues, ethics, and social justice (IV-E, IV-G, V-B)
4. Students will develop dysphagia screening form with potential outcome and referral recommendations (V-A, V-B)
5. Students will construct an evaluation plan that includes integration of intake information and appropriate evaluation procedures (V-B)
6. Students will modify an evaluation plan to accommodate a variety of individual needs, values, preferences, and cultural/linguistic backgrounds (V-B)
7. Students will interpret, integrate, and synthesize assessment results to develop diagnoses and formulate a diagnostic report (V-A, V-B)
8. Students will construct a treatment plan that includes interpretation and synthesis of information to develop diagnoses and make appropriate recommendations for intervention (V-B)
9. Students will formulate measurable and achievable goals that meet client’s needs (V-B)
10. Students will describe counseling/education you would provide regarding a variety of swallowing disorders that accounts for specific needs, values, preferred mode of communication, and cultural/linguistic background of the client/caregivers.
11. Students will complete a review of articles/resources that demonstrates knowledge of processes used in research and of the integration of research principles into evidence-based clinical practice (IV-F)
12. Students will develop a plan for a multidisciplinary team meeting that includes questions, recommendations, and/or appropriate referrals to support comprehensive client care. (V-B)