SWALLOWING DISORDERS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DKT304	SWALLOWING DISORDERS	6	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. DENİZ YILDIZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Students will be able to know the diagnosis and evaluation processes of eating, feeding and swallowing disorders in infants, children and adults; To have knowledge about therapy methods and applications, radiological imaging, videofluoroscopic evaluation, fiberendoscopic evaluation and therapy methods in swallowing disorders; The aim is to be able to do practical work with cases.
Contents of the Course Unit:	General introduction to the anatomy, functions and disorders of the swallowing mechanism, Swallowing Disorders Following Surgical Treatments, Clinical Evaluation of Swallowing Disorders / Practice, Clinical Evaluation of Swallowing Disorders / Practice, Instrumental Evaluation of Swallowing Disorders / Practice, Instrumental Evaluation of Swallowing Disorders / Practice, Therapy in Swallowing Disorders, Therapy in Swallowing Disorders, Treatment of Nutrition and Swallowing Disorders in Infants and Children, Treatment of Nutrition and Swallowing Disorders in Infants and Children, Surgical Treatment of Swallowing Disorders and Prosthesis Management, Surgical Treatment of Swallowing Disorders and Prosthesis Management, Case Studies, Case Studies, therapy and rehabilitation approaches.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
They gain knowledge about swallowing anatomy and physiology.
They know the screening tests that should be applied to the patient with swallowing disorder who comes to the clinic.
They know the instrumental evaluation methods performed on patients with swallowing disorders who come to the clinic.
They understand the relationship between swallowing, respiration and posture.
They learn therapy approaches for drooling and saliva control.
They learn about swallowing exercises and therapy.
Explains the different types of swallowing disorders.
Have knowledge about swallowing exercises and therapy.
Explains the different types of swallowing disorders.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature reading, individual research	SWALLOWING ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY: DEFINITION OF DYSPHAGIA, NORMAL SWALLOWING PHASES, IMPORTANT BRAIN REGIONS FOR SWALLOWING	Discussion, Lecture, Presentation
2	Literature reading, individual research	MUSCULAR AND NERVOUS SYSTEM RELATED TO SWALLOWING	Discussion, Lecture, Presentation
3	Literature reading, individual research	ASSESSMENT OF SWALLOWING: BEDSIDE AND SCREENING TESTS	Discussion, Lecture, Presentation
4	Literature reading, individual research	ASSESSMENT OF SWALLOWING: OROMOTOR ASSESSMENT	Discussion, Lecture, Presentation
5	Literature reading, individual research	INSTRUMENTAL EVALUATIONS: FEES AND MBS	Discussion, Lecture, Presentation
6	Literature reading, individual research	INSTRUMENTAL EVALUATIONS: ULTRASOUND, EMG, IOPI	Discussion, Lecture, Presentation
7	Literature reading, individual research	REVİEW	Discussion, Lecture, Presentation
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature reading, individual research	SWALLOWING AND RESPIRATION	Discussion, Lecture, Presentation, Case study
10	Literature reading, individual research	SWALLOWING AND POSTURE	Discussion, Lecture, Presentation, Case study
11	Literature reading, individual research	SWALLOWING AND DROOLİNG	Discussion, Lecture, Presentation, Case study
12	Literature reading, individual research	REHABILITATION FOR DYSPHAGİA: DIETARY MODIFICATION AND POSTURAL TECHNIQUES	Discussion, Lecture, Presentation, Case study
13	Literature reading, individual research	REHABILITATION FOR DYSPHAGIA:EXERCİSES, PNF, MFT	Discussion, Lecture, Presentation, Case study
14	Literature reading, individual research	REHABILITATION FOR DYSPHAGIA:ELECTRO-STIMULATION TECHNIQUES	Discussion, Lecture, Presentation, Case study
15	Literature reading, individual research	REVİEW	Discussion, Lecture, Presentation, Case study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Müzeyyen ÇİYİLTEPE, M. (2020). Pediatriden Geriatriye Yutma Bozuklukları. TYM yayınevi Saitoh, E., Pongpipatpaiboon, K., Inamoto, Y., Kagaya, H. (2018). Dysphagia Evaluation and Treatment From the Perspective of Rehabilitation Medicine. Springer link

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the basic information on the science of language and speech in order to identify and interpret necessary approaches for his/her patients.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies the main phenomenons, principles, processes and practices of language and speech science, explains the methods in the field and makes a basic level of analysis and evaluation.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the ability to plan a proper language and speech therapy program via his/her theoretical and practical knowledge.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To prepare the language and speech therapy profession according to ethical rules, assimilate the multidisciplinary approach, to prepare the necessary screening programs for healthy and / or problem groups in accordance with contemporary medical rules, to evaluate the patients with language and speech disorders, to identify the problems, and to find appropriate re / habilitation programs have the skills to prepare, determine the necessary tools and apply them.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborates with main medical fields.						5
2	Evaluates and interprets the problems about language and speech disorder of his/her patients guided by relevant specialist, asks consultation from other departments in case of need.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In addition to measuring the effectiveness, continuity and quality of the services related to language and speech therapy, it also conducts training and practice studies on language and speech science.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Performs his/her duties of expertise in the eyes of judicial authorities and private and government agencies.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Enables the development of professional standards and policies, determines planning and execution of the assessment and rehabilitation approaches, identifies the efficient applications of new knowledge-based methods and programs and contributes to improve professional and technical standarts.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	14	1	14
Reading	14	1	14
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	7	1	7
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	14	1	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	1	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	86	0	128