COMD 430
Medical Speech Pathology
Communication Disorders
David O. McKay School of Education
Course Description
Genetic, gestational, and neurogenic factors related to communication disorders in children and adults; role of the speech-language pathologist in medical teams.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, and Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate preparation for graduate coursework in organic and neurologic communication and swallowing disorders.
Learning Outcome
Describe the collaborative role of the SLP on professional teams in medical settings.
Learning Outcome
Describe the causes and characteristics of TBI, aphasia, voice disorders, motor speech disorders and swallowing disorders, and describe several treatment approaches used for those disorder areas by speech-language pathologists.
