HS233-5-FY-CA:
Dysphagia

The details
2023/24
Health and Social Care (School of)
Colchester Campus & Apprenticeship Location
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 28 June 2024
15
29 February 2024

 

Requisites for this module
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Key module for

BSC B630OD Speech and Language Therapy

Module description

This module will revise and build upon anatomy, physiology and neurology from year 1 of the degree and introduce students to observation, investigation and intervention techniques alongside the professional reasoning skills required to underpin practical management of dysphagia. Aspects of the work will be practical, for example role playing of oro-motor and assessment techniques.

Module aims

This module aims to develop understanding of observation, identification and management of eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia).

Module learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the learner should be able to:

Have knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of typical eating, drinking and swallowing processes across the lifespan

Demonstrate understanding of aetiology and resulting pathological physiology of atypical eating, drinking and swallowing

Understand the impact of atypical/ disordered eating and drinking and swallowing on activity and participation, distress and wellbeing across the lifespan

Have knowledge of the patient / client journey from referral to leaving therapy

Understand the risk assessments and management of risk associated with eating, drinking and swallowing

Have knowledge of current approaches to clinical and instrumental assessment

Have knowledge of intervention, compensation and rehabilitation activity with patients/ clients with dysphagia

Have knowledge of outcome measurements and impact of management in eating, drinking and swallowing

Module information

This module is delivered in the spring term. In addition to some traditional lectures where tutors will share information you will be expected to work in small groups and independently to truly understand the content at a deep level. This will help enable you to experience the professional reasoning required to identify acquired speech language and communication difficulties and prepare to meet RCSLT practical competencies in the practice placement environment.

Learning and teaching methods

Taking a developmental approach to the programme, this speech and language therapy module will build upon understanding of anatomy, physiology and neurology from year one of the programme and provide opportunities for interactive learning supported by key lectures. Small group work and practical tasks will form the basis of the exploratory learning nature of this module. The emphasis will be to develop understanding of the range of eating drinking and swallowing difficulties which are experienced across the lifespan, whilst also developing the skills and professional reasoning ability to identify individuals' difficulties.

Bibliography

The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Coursework   Summative - 3000-word critical discussion  29/07/2024  100% 
Coursework   Summative - EDS portfolio  29/07/2024   

Exam format definitions

  • Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
  • In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mrs Alison Markham, email: am21624@essex.ac.uk.
Alison Markham, Hannah Atkinson, Maria Miranda Rivera, Annabel Kay, Anna Caute

 

Availability
No
No
No

External examiner

Mrs Rachel Jane Starkey
University of Manchester
Senior Clinical Lecturer
Resources
Available via Moodle
Of 42 hours, 36 (85.7%) hours available to students:
3 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
3 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.

 

Further information

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