Medical Speech Language Pathology
Overview
Subject area
SPE
Catalog Number
754
Course Title
Medical Speech Language Pathology
Department(s)
Description
Overview of the role of speech-language pathologists in medical settings. Focus on the evaluation and treatment of acquired organic and neurological disorders. Topics include aphasia, traumatic brain injury, laryngectomy, tracheotomy and ventilator dependency, and impairments of cognition, swallowing, and voice across the lifespan. Medical terminology, abbreviations, chart review, and medical writing will be introduced.Pre-req: SPE 717, SPE 726
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Graduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
031190