CDS - 540 Speech Pathology Management of the Head and Neck Cancer Patient

This course covers assessment and management of speech, voice and swallowing disorders resulting from treatment for head and neck cancer. All forms of alaryngeal speech available to laryngectomized individuals are studied. The voice and speech changes expected with other head and neck surgeries/treatments are discussed. Swallowing evaluation/treatment specific to the head and neck population is included. Prerequisite: CDS 537. Credit Hours: (2)