CH 801 Ped Feed&Swal Dis II: Sp Popul

A prerequisite for this course is a passing grade for CH800: Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders I: Foundations. This course will focus on swallowing and feeding disorders found in medically fragile pediatric populations and settings, including the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). It will discuss specific etiologies relevant to these pediatric patients. Clinical and instrumental diagnostic methods will be discussed, as well as treatment planning regarding oral feeding recommendations using case studies, skills practice, and simulation.

Credits

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