271397

Adult Dysphagia

An examination of the assessment, analysis and interpretation, planning and management of swallowing disabilities (dysphagia) in adults.

Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

271397

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

300-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subjects

Learning and Teaching, Speech and Language Therapy

Course planning information

Course notes

All Assignments are compulsory.

Expected prior learning

Recommended knowledge areas: human anatomy and physiology, neuroanatomy, clinical pathology, food and culture, local and global social, political and economic determinants of illness, disease and disability.

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 200-level before enrolling in 300-level courses.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Apply knowledge of typical adult swallowing neurology, anatomy and physiology to understand swallowing disabilities.
  • 2 Assess swallowing disabilities regarding oral preparation, and the oral, pharyngeal and oesophageal phases.
  • 3 Critically evaluate client assessment data regarding aspiration/choking risk(s), ethical principles, socio-cultural and political factors to plan evidenced-based management of adults with swallowing disabilities.
  • 4 Consider how clinical swallow evaluation and management is constructed as culturally safe and inclusive of Māori and other models of health and wellness.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Written Assignment 1 2 4 40%
Written Assignment 3 4 60%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

There are no set texts for this course.