Medical Speech Language Pathology

Overview

Subject area

SPE

Catalog Number

754

Course Title

Medical Speech Language Pathology

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

Course Schedule