2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 03, 2024  
2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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SHH 486 - Introduction to Medical Speech Pathology

Current concepts regarding anatomy and physiology, etiology, assessment, and treatment of cleft lip and palate, laryngectomy, tracheotomy/tracheostomy and swallowing.  Prerequisites: SHH 370, SHH 382, SHH 383, SHH 473 (or concurrent enrollment). (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe embryonic and fetal development and impact on swallowing, speech, language, and hearing development.
  2. Compare the impact of medically-based diseases and disorders on functions related to swallowing, hearing, cognition, language, and speech production.
  3. Analyze the cultural, psychological, and social impact of medically-based diseases and disorders related to swallowing, hearing, cognition, language, and speech production.



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