COMD 370

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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

Credit Hours

Min

Fixed

Lecture Hours

Fixed

Lab Hours

Fixed

Learning Outcomes

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.