Medical Speech Pathology: The Influence Of Body Systems On Cognition, Communication And Swallowing

Course overview

This course integrates a holistic review of anatomy and physiology of the critical systems of the human body as related to medical speech pathology. Presented will be valuable information on how body systems function to promote, delay, or impede progress with intervention programs targeting acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders. Foundational concepts for understanding the relationships between pathophysiology, laboratory studies (e.g. blood, urine, etc.), and pharmacological interventions are introduced. Learn how blood sugar levels and brain cell sodium levels can affect communication and swallowing. Special emphasis is placed on the impact of disease and the medical management process as related specifically to communication and swallowing disorders. This course puts it all together for the SLP and participants will gain a better understanding of how body systems function in relation to the assessments and interventions employed by the speech-language pathologist.