SLP 477 - Introduction to Swallowing Disorders

(3 units)

Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in SLP 261 and SLP 271 and Speech-Language Pathology majors only. Exclude freshmen.
Anatomy, physiology, and neuroanatomy of normal swallowing. Neurological and oncologic disorders which affect the swallow process. Evaluation of the patient with dysphagia will include clinical and instrumental analysis. Treatment plans based on history and evaluative results will be designed and examined.

Letter grade only (A-F).