Texts:
a) Required - Logemann, J. (1998). Evaluation and Treatment of
                    Swallowing Disorders.  Second edition.  Pro-Ed.
                    ISBN 0-89079-728-5
b) Optional - Arvedson, J. & Brodsky, L. (2002). Pediatric Swallowing
                    and Feeding.  Second Edition.  Singular.
                    ISBN  0-7693-0076-6

Course Description: This course will review anatomy and physiology relevant to the swallowing process, discuss normal swallowing function and development, and present assessment and therapy strategies/techniques. Students will be expected to demonstrate familiarity with oropharyngeal function, techniques to stimulate and desensitize oropharyngeal reflexes, videofluoroscopic and clinical evaluation procedures, and primary remediation strategies.

Prerequisites: CD 347, CD 484, CD 511
 

Course Evaluation:
 
1. Three examinations, tentatively scheduled for Feb.7th, March 28th, and May 9th. Exams will be cumulative and comprehensive. The final will be a clinical [aka bedside] dysphagia evaluation on client or volunteer or your choice (at least mild problem must be present), to include evaluation report, dietary/ compensatory recommendations and treatment protocol if warranted. This must be videotaped and supervised on-site by a certified SLP with dysphagia experience.  Those students planning to enroll in the July clinic on campus may take an incomplete, and perform the clinical evaluation at that time.  [Total 300 points]
2.  Participation in weekly chat or discussion boards.  [Total 100 points]
3. Two dysphagia screenings. One will use the MAST, and the other a facility or WKU protocol.   Submit by fax to 270-745-6114.  Due on or before March 14th. [Total 50 points]
4. Two group web presentations, based on research articles published or presented within the past three years, to focus on normal function and/or development, and therapy techniques. These will be presented in groups of 3 or 4.  Format may vary, but should be compatible with Microsoft products.   Compare and contrast current research, and analyze relevance to SLP practice.  Rated according to content, cohesion/balance, and use of multimedia.  See Assignment Guidelines for details.  Tentatively scheduled for Feb. 28th and May 2nd. [Total 150 points].
5.  Two hands-on oral-motor assignments to be videotaped or scheduled by appointment on campus.  See Assignment Guidelines for details.  [Total 50 points]
6.  Extra Credit:  a) Pop quiz – 15 points; b) 3D Anatomy Project – 35 points.  See Assignment Guidelines for details.

Core Objectives:

a. Define terminology relevant to study of dysphagia.
b. Demonstrate understanding of the physiological and anatomic bases for swallowing.
c. Define the normal processes of swallowing in adult and pediatric populations.
d. Explain the etiological bases of swallowing disorders.
e. Define disorders and remediation techniques in pediatric and adult populations.
f. Analyze swallowing function based on videofluorographic and clinical evaluation.
g. Demonstrate interview, case history, basic counseling and assessment techniques.
h. Implement principles of writing evaluation reports, including organization, information
 selection, synthesis, analysis, specificity and clarity.
i. Demonstrate ability to develop a plan of treatment for dysphagia patients.
j. Demonstrate ability to analyze current dysphagia research and explain relevance to SLP
 practice.

KERA Performance Standards:

I.      Demonstrates professional leadership: j
II.     Demonstrates knowledge of content:  a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j
III.    Designs/plans instruction:  c, d, e, f, g, i, j
IV.   Creates/maintains learning climates:  c, d, e, f, g, h, i
V.    Implements/manages instruction:  e, f, g, h, i, j
VI.    Assesses and communicates learning results:  f, g, h
VII.     Reflects/evaluates teaching/learning:  g, h, j
VIII.    Collaborates with colleagues/parents/others:  g, j
IX.    Engages in professional development:  j
X.  Technology:  f, h, j

Policies:

1. Students are responsible for all material presented on CourseInfo. Access to texts, equipment, and compatible computer technology is your own responsibility.
2.  Web-based instruction demands a great deal of self-discipline and motivation.  Students are expected to meet all assignment deadlines punctually.  If there is something that you do not understand, ASK.  The instructor will be available for questions by phone during office hours, and by E-mail at your convenience.  Consider posting questions on the discussion board, so that your peers may also benefit.
3. Plagiarism will result in failure of the assignment involved.  If unsure what constitutes plagiarism, refer to University guidelines re academic offenses at http://www.wku.edu/Info/Acad/offense.htm.  All quotes and paraphrased material must be referenced according to APA style.
4.  Students with disabilities who require accommodations (academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids or services) for this course must contact the Office for Student Disability Services, Room 445, Potter Hall.  The OFSDS telephone number is (270) 745-5004 V/TDD.   Please DO NOT request accommodations directly from the professor or instructor without a letter of accommodation from the Office for Student Disability Services.
5. Communication Disorders Program Scoring Standards: A = 93-100% of total points; B = 85-92%; C = 77-84%; D = 68-76%; F = <68%, i.e. <442/650 points.