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Dec 14, 2025
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University General Course Catalog 2020-2021 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
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SPA 777 - Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (3 units)
Course will provide a framework for assessing normal and disordered swallowing skills of patients at all levels of care across many types of disorders.
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate knowledge of basic human swallowing processes, including their biological neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and cultural bases.
2. demonstrate knowledge of the nature of swallowing disorders, including their etiologies, characteristics, anatomical/physiological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and cultural correlates.
3. demonstrate knowledge of the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention of swallowing disorders, including the consideration of anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and cultural correlates.
4. demonstrate knowledge of standards of ethical conduct governing provision of services to individuals with swallowing disorders.
5. demonstrate knowledge of processes used in research and the integration of research principles into evidence-based practice in the management of swallowing disorders.
6. demonstrate knowledge of contemporary professional issues related to the management of swallowing disorders.
7. demonstrate skill in the administration of a basic clinical examination of swallowing function.
8. demonstrate skill in the interpretation of videofluorographic Modified Barium Swallow examinations of swallowing function.
9. demonstrate skill in the implementation of several treatment strategies addressing swallowing dysfunction.
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