SpHr 568 Medical Speech Pathology II

Covers advanced topics pertinent to assessment and treatment of speech and swallowing in individuals with respiratory impairments in a medical setting. Topics will include pulmonary function and defenses, types of respiratory impairments, tracheostomy, mechanical ventilation, and selected speech and swallowing interventions for individuals with respiratory impairments.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

For current students in the Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program, completion of SpHr 564 Medical Speech Pathology I is required. For practicing community clinicians with a Masters degree or higher, no prerequisite is required.