Assessment & Management of Dysphagia Across the Lifespan

This course addresses normal swallowing function and abnormal swallowing function across the lifespan, clinically known as dysphagia. Evaluation, management and treatment of dysphagia across various neurological, mechanical and esophageal conditions in infants, children and adults will be emphasized. Interpretation of Modified Barium Swallow and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow studies, as well as non-oral options for nutrition/hydration will be addressed.

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