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Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT301

FEEDING-SWALLOWING DISORDERS AND ASSESSMENT

Course Code
DKT301
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 1
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the terminology of swallowing anatomy and physiology.
  2. Classifies feeding and swallowing disorders seen in the pediatric group.
  3. Classifies feeding and swallowing disorders seen in adults and the elderly.
  4. Explains swallowing problems seen in various pathologies through models.
  5. It addresses the problems to be encountered in possible pathologies according to the phases of swallowing.
  6. Explain comparatively the contents of evidence-based assessment tools for feeding and swallowing.
  7. Reports evaluation results according to eating and swallowing disorders.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis lesson aims to teach the possible manifestations of feeding and swallowing physiology in normal and pathological situations, the situations that cause swallowing disorders, evaluation approaches, and the duties and responsibilities of the speech-language pathologist within the team.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Overview of feeding and swallowing
2nd Week Swallowing anatomy
3rd Week Swallowing physiology
4th Week Developmental process of feeding and swallowing
5th Week Feeding and swallowing disorders in pediatrics
6th Week Feeding and swallowing disorders in adults
7th Week Assessment tools and approach
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Swallowing in neurological diseases - examples
10th Week Swallowing in head and neck cancers - examples
11th Week Gastrointestinal tract diseases and swallowing - examples
12th Week Respiratory system diseases and swallowing - examples
13th Week Swallowing in other pathologies - examples
14th Week An overview
15th Week Feedbacks
Recommended or Required ReadingJones, B. (2003). Normal and abnormal swallowing: imaging in diagnosis and therapy. Springer.
Saitoh, E. Et al. (2018).Dysphagia evaluation and treatment from the perspective of rehabilitation medicine. Springer
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 10 1 10
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Total Work Load91
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.03
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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