Esophageal Dysphagia: Evaluation And Treatment Options

Course overview

This course will discuss the role of the speech-language pathologist in the evaluation and treatment of Esophageal Stage Dysphagia. Participants will learn anatomy and physiology of the esophagus, etiology of common esophageal disorders and diseases, and how swallowing and voice disorders occur from disorders of the esophagus. Learn to identify common disorders and diseases of the esophagus during assessment and treatment options to improve swallowing function in patients with esophageal dysphagia. Learn to interpret the findings of an esophagram and upper GI as it relates to patients with dysphagia, and discuss the role of the SLP in medical management and treatment of esophageal dysphagia. Current research is reviewed and how these findings apply to speech pathology practice is discussed.