This course offers an in-depth exploration of normal and abnormal eating and swallowing processes across the lifespan, focusing on the anatomy, physiology, and neurophysiology of the upper aerodigestive tract. Students will develop the knowledge and clinical skills needed to effectively diagnose, assess, and manage dysphagia using evidence-informed practice and instrumental techniques such as VFSS and FEES. This course explores the social, cultural, ethical, and psychosocial impacts of dysphagia while preparing students to apply tailored therapeutic and management strategies. Additionally, the course delves into the anatomy, physiology, and clinical management of voice and resonance disorders. Through this, students will gain the expertise required to assess, diagnose, and implement evidence-informed interventions for individuals with voice and laryngeal airway disorders, as well as resonance disorders, across the lifespan. Students will develop evidence-informed recommendations, identify potential referrals, and strengthen their capacity for multidisciplinary collaboration, addressing the educational and vocational implications of these disorders. Restriction(s): For students in the Master of Speech Language Pathology (M.S.L.P.) program only.
This course offers an in-depth exploration of normal and abnormal eating and swallowing processes across the lifespan, focusing on the anatomy, physiology, and neurophysiology of the upper aerodigestive tract. Students will develop the knowledge and clinical skills needed to effectively diagnose, assess, and manage dysphagia using evidence-informed practice and instrumental techniques such as VFSS and FEES. This course explores the social, cultural, ethical, and psychosocial impacts of dysphagia while preparing students to apply tailored therapeutic and management strategies. Additionally, the course delves into the anatomy, physiology, and clinical management of voice and resonance disorders. Through this, students will gain the expertise required to assess, diagnose, and implement evidence-informed interventions for individuals with voice and laryngeal airway disorders, as well as resonance disorders, across the lifespan. Students will develop evidence-informed recommendations, identify potential referrals, and strengthen their capacity for multidisciplinary collaboration, addressing the educational and vocational implications of these disorders. Restriction(s): For students in the Master of Speech Language Pathology (M.S.L.P.) program only.
