Instructor: Barbara
R. Brindle,Ph.D.,
CCC-SLP
Office: TPH 115
Texts:
a) Required - Logemann, J. (1998). Evaluation and Treatment of Swallowing
Disorders.
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
Co-requisite:
CD 502, CD 590/591
Core Objectives
a. Define terminology
relevant to study of dysphagia.
KERA Performance
Standards:
I. Demonstrates professional
leadership: j
Course Evaluation:
1. Four 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. See Dr. Brindle if you are unable to arrange
for a clinical dysphagia evaluation at your externship site.[Total 300
points]
Policies:
1. Students are responsible
for all material covered in class and presented on CourseInfo. Those
students without internet access will be expected to use the computer labs
on campus. No make-up assignments will be permitted.
Office Hours: Tues./Thurs.
9:30-12:00
E-mail: Barbara.Brindle@wku.edu
Tues.3:30-5:00/Thurs. 3:30-4:00
Phone: (270) 745-4299
Wed. 1:00-4:00 p.m. or by appointment
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
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 evaluations 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.
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 climate: 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 and others: g, j
IX. Engages in professional
development: j
X. Technology: f, h, j
2. Four quizzes, to be announced
a week in advance. [Total 100 points]
3. Two dysphagia screenings.
One will use the MAST, and the other a facility or WKU protocol.
Due on or before March 14th. [Total 50 points]
4. Two 20-25 minute
group 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, using
Powerpoint and other multimedia as indicated, and shall compare and contrast
current research, and analyze relevance to SLP practice. Tentatively due
Feb. 28th and May 2nd. [Total 150 points]
5. Two hands-on oral-motor assignments.
One will be in-class, and one by appointment. [Total 50 points]
6. Extra Credit:
a) Pop quiz - 15 points; b) 3D anatomy project - 35 points.
REFER TO ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES for further details.
2. Plagiarism will
result in failure of the assignment involved. If unsure what plagiarism
is, 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.
3.Students with disabilities
who require accommodations for this course must contact the Office for
Disability Services, room 445, Potter Hall. The OFSDS telephone number
is (270)745-5004 V/TDD. Please DO NOT request accommodationds directly
from the professor without a letter of accommodation from the Office for
Student Disability Services.
4. Scoring standards:
A = 93-100% of total points; B = 85-92%; C = 77-84%; D = 68-76%; F = <68%.