SLP 556 - Cleft & Craniofacial Disorders

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

SLP - Speech Language Path

Description:

This course reviews a number of related clinical problems including: cleft lip and palate; laryngectomy; tracheotomy and ventilator dependency medical speech pathology. Issues, methods, and philosophies related to teaching esophageal speech, TEP voice, and use of mechanical instruments, as means of providing voice to laryngectomized individuals will be reviewed. Principles and methods of assessment and treatment within an interdisciplinary rehabilitation framework will be reviewed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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