SLP - 542L Tracheostomy and Ventilator Lab Ventilator Dependent Patients

This lab-based course covers the unique challenges of evaluating and treating speech, voice, and swallowing impairments demonstrated by patients requiring tracheostomy tube placement with and without mechanical ventilation. Hands-on education will include task training with various tracheostomy tubes, one-way speaking valves, and ventilators/ ventilator settings; as well as interprofessional case studies using high-fidelity mannequins and simulated patient modalities/technologies. Course may be audited by thesis-track students. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1