Course Description
The Normal Swallowing learning module provides clinicians with a thorough understanding of normal swallowing anatomy, physiology and function in adults. This module includes dynamic, engaging, animated tutorials to learn all about normal swallow anatomy and physiology. The coursework helps identify and discuss barriers to clinicians' current understanding of normal swallowing physiology and factors leading to misdiagnoses and inappropriate treatment targets. This course also reviews normal swallowing VFSS and FEES videos and discusses research related to the differences seen in normal swallow function across different adults.
Normal Swallowing Curriculum
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1
Welcome
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Normal Swallowing Learning Module
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SNAPS: Swallowing Neuro Anatomy and Physiology Shorts
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Hyolarynx
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Tongue
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Palate
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Pharynx
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Larynx
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Nerves
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Upper Esophageal Sphincter
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Normal Swallowing Events
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SNAPS Learning Assessment
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CTDM: Critical Thinking in Dysphagia Management
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Redefining Normal Swallowing
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CTDM Learning Assessment
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4
Normal Swallow 101: Clinical Workshop Courses
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The Missing A&P Course: Normal, Functional and Dysfunctional Swallowing
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Oral sensory-motor integration for planning the movements of a swallow: What is necessary?
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The best thing about swallowing is the part we will never see
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FOUNDATIONS
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Presbyphagia: The Aging Swallow
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Presbyphagia Handout
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Supplemental Reading: Dysphagia in the Elderly (Humbert and Robbins, 2008)
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Foundations Learning Assessment
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DGR: Dysphagia Grand Rounds
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DGR 1 Article: Logemann, Pauloski, Rademaker, & Kahrilas (2002)
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DGR 1 Webinar: Oropharyngeal Swallow in Younger and Older Women - A Videofluoroscopic Analysis
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DGR 2 Article: Kamarunas, McCullough, Mennemeier, & Munn (2015)
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DGR 2 Webinar: Oral Perception of Liquid Volume Changes with Age
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DGR Learning Assessment
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DtH: Down the Hatch Podcast
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What is Normal?
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DC: Dysphagia Cafe Blog Posts
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Normal Newborn Development
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Swallowing Difference versus Disorder: Power of Perspective
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STEP Snippets: Mini-Tutorials
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Vallecular Aggregation
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Swallowing with Tongue Markers
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Sequential Water Swallows: LVC Patterns
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Normal People Aspirate
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Variations of Normal
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Central Control of Swallow Functions
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All About Epiglottic Inversion
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Role of the Aryepiglottic Folds
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Course Reviews
LOVED IT!!
Cristina Vargas
I learned so much and it has helped me to become a more confident clinician. I am so excited to continue learning!!!! :) Thank you so much!!!
I learned so much and it has helped me to become a more confident clinician. I am so excited to continue learning!!!! :) Thank you so much!!!
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Kla Wymbs
I am the type of student who learns best on my own, especially with videos that I can pause, go back, and replay many times over. I have finished this course and am surprised to say that I do not feel as anxious about the swallowing mechanism cont...
Read MoreI am the type of student who learns best on my own, especially with videos that I can pause, go back, and replay many times over. I have finished this course and am surprised to say that I do not feel as anxious about the swallowing mechanism content as I previously did. The material is presented in an appealing manner. It is concise and yet manages to provide all of the high-yield information a student needs to begin thinking critically. Thank you so much for all of the hard work you put into this course. I am truly appreciative!
Read LessAmazing course
Maria Schwab
Fabulous course on normal swallowing! Thank you for presenting research in a clear manner and relating research to clinical practice.
Fabulous course on normal swallowing! Thank you for presenting research in a clear manner and relating research to clinical practice.
Read LessExcellent review of all anatomy and physiology in a short amount of time
Jessica Rubinstein
Great review of fundamental Anatomy and Phys I haven't thought about since grad school. I will confess that I joined this platform expecting it to be full of Dr. Humbert's engaging personality that you hear on Down the Hatch that make learning thr...
Read MoreGreat review of fundamental Anatomy and Phys I haven't thought about since grad school. I will confess that I joined this platform expecting it to be full of Dr. Humbert's engaging personality that you hear on Down the Hatch that make learning through the podcast so enjoyable. This was much more dry and to the point compared to her podcast discussions, but the information that she reviewed was still thorough, and I enjoyed the animations being broken down and labeled to aid in comprehension. ***Addendum: LOVED the section on Presbyphagia! I loved the use of the side by side fluoros where you also highlighted specific things of note (i.e., location of bolus at initiation of hyoid burst, location/presence of penetration, etc.). See these side by side for age, as well as both being healthy/WFL, is extremely helpful! I work in a SNF and don't often get to watch MBS regularly, so I would LOVE more side-bye-side/highlighted videos like this!
Read Lesshyolarynx, tongue and palate
LisaRose McCabe
This is the type of review I have been craving for years! Slow but effective pace, visual representation and review at the conclusion of each section permits higher retention of the information for me. I am planning on reviewing each one a few m...
Read MoreThis is the type of review I have been craving for years! Slow but effective pace, visual representation and review at the conclusion of each section permits higher retention of the information for me. I am planning on reviewing each one a few more times to solidify the information for use in my clinical practice and documentation. Thank you, thank you thank you!!!
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Rebecca Jones-Rastelli
For me, SNAPS could stand for: “Shit Not Adequately Programmed Scholastically” This was extremely helpful for re-learning information and concepts I had once learned in graduate school, but did not retain. This course is broken up well into mor...
Read MoreFor me, SNAPS could stand for: “Shit Not Adequately Programmed Scholastically” This was extremely helpful for re-learning information and concepts I had once learned in graduate school, but did not retain. This course is broken up well into more digestible amounts of content, and the visual schematics are much more helpful than a static image.
Read LessExcellent review of Normal swallowing anatomy and physiology.
Yvonne Mennuti
This is a great way for clinicians, new and old, as well as students to learn and/or review basics of normal swallowing. The images,, animations, and VFSS/FEES videos are hugely impactive for thorough understanding and interpreting of individualiz...
Read MoreThis is a great way for clinicians, new and old, as well as students to learn and/or review basics of normal swallowing. The images,, animations, and VFSS/FEES videos are hugely impactive for thorough understanding and interpreting of individualized functions as well as interrelation of all swallow events.
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