Normal Swallowing
This STEP module includes courses that teach you all about normal swallowing anatomy, physiology and function across the lifespan.
The Normal Swallowing module will provide clinicians with a thorough understanding of normal swallowing anatomy, physiology and function in adults. It will identify and discuss barriers to clinicians' current understanding of normal swallowing physiology and factors leading to misdiagnoses, over referrals and inappropriate treatment targets. This course will also review normal swallowing VFSS and FEES videos and discuss research related to the differences seen in normal swallow function across different adults.
Hyolarynx
Tongue
Palate
Pharynx
Larynx
Nerves
Upper Esophageal Sphincter
Normal Swallowing Events
SNAPS Learning Assessment
Redefining Normal Swallowing
CTDM Learning Assessment
The Missing A&P Course: Normal, Functional and Dysfunctional Swallowing
Oral sensory-motor integration for planning the movements of a swallow: What is necessary?
The best thing about swallowing is the part we will never see
Presbyphagia: The Aging Swallow
Presbyphagia Handout
Supplemental Reading: Dysphagia in the Elderly (Humbert and Robbins, 2008)
Foundations Learning Assessment
DGR 1 Article: Logemann, Pauloski, Rademaker, & Kahrilas (2002)
DGR 1 Webinar: Oropharyngeal Swallow in Younger and Older Women - A Videofluoroscopic Analysis
DGR 2 Article: Kamarunas, McCullough, Mennemeier, & Munn (2015)
DGR 2 Webinar: Oral Perception of Liquid Volume Changes with Age
DGR Learning Assessment
DtH3: What is Normal?
Normal Newborn Development
Swallowing Difference v/s Disorder: Power of Perspective
Vallecular Aggregation
Swallowing with Tongue Markers
Sequential Water Swallows: LVC Patterns
Normal People Aspirate
Variations of Normal
Central Control of Swallow Functions
All About Epiglottic Inversion
Role of the Aryepiglottic Folds
This STEP module includes courses related to clinical and instrumental swallowing assessments, including videos of VFSS and FEES evaluations.
(14) 4.9 average ratingThis STEP module includes courses related to traditional and modality-based dysphagia therapy techniques; including E-stim, EMST, lingual resistance exercises and use of compensatory strategies.
(4) 4.8 average ratingThis STEP module includes courses related to ethics, advocacy and other professional issues in dysphagia management.
(6) 4.2 average ratingI 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!!!
Read LessI 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 LessFabulous 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 LessGreat 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 LessThis 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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