COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ASSESSMENT OF SWALLOWING DISORDERS AND THERAPY METHODS

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
DKT 5007 ASSESSMENT OF SWALLOWING DISORDERS AND THERAPY METHODS ELECTIVE 2 2 0 5

Offered By

Language and Speech Theraphy

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR GÜLMIRA KURUOĞLU

Offered to

Language and Speech Theraphy

Course Objective


To teach neuroanatomy, physiology and functioning of swallowing; classification of swallowing disorders; neurogenic, mechanical, structural swallowing disorders, causes and methods of therapy in swallowing disorders

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   1. know neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of swallowing.
2   2. distinguish the etiology that may be associated with swallowing disorders.
3   3. evaluate swallowing disorders.
4   4. plan and practice appropriate treatment in swallowing disorders.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Dysphagia; definition, prevalence, care, team approach
2 Swallowing: anatomy and physiology
3 Swallowing disorders and nutrition in children
4 Dysphagia and nutrition in adults
5 Medical conditions affecting swallowing
6 Clinical evaluation in adults and infants
7 Instrumental evaluation in adults
8 Midterm exam
9 Treatment approaches. Treatment in children
10 Adult treatment
11 Treatment in geriatrics
12 Case studies
13 Tracheotomy, ventilator-assisted breathing and swallowing
14 Student presentations

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Michael Crary , Michael Groher. Clinical Management in Adults and Children
2. Logeman J. Evaluation and Management of Swallowing Disorders. PRO-ED, Inc., 19983.
3. Jones, B. Normal and abnormal swallowing : imaging in diagnosis and therapy. Springer, 20034.
4. McFarland D. Netter's atlas of anatomy for speech, swallowing, and hearing. Mosby/Elsevier, 2009.
5. Pubmed- Related articles

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures
Discussion
Question - Answer
Case study
Brainstorming

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 FIN FINAL EXAM
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 + FIN* 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 + RST* 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

75/100

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1. 80% class attendance is obligatory.
2. Participation in midterm, homework and final activities will be taken into consideration during evaluation.
Cheating and plagiarism attempts in midterm, assignments and exams will be evaluated with a 0 (zero) grade.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Case study 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 3 42
Preparation for midterm exam 1 14 14
Preparation for final exam 1 20 20
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 136

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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