CSDS 510 - Adult Dysphagia

3 credits.
This course will cover normal and disordered deglutition in adults. It is intended to provide you with an understanding of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal stages of deglutition; to familiarize you with various methods for assessment of the oropharyngeal swallow; and to develop your ability to select appropriate behavioral treatment options based upon diagnostic information. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be prepared for supervised work with patient populations at risk for, or with known, dysphagia at practicum entry-level skill. Fee required.

Prerequisite(s): None.