This semester in
Dysphagia we are learning more than I could have ever imagined. My favorite
part about this class is how hands on it is. Every week we are doing some form
of a lab whether it is oral mechanism exams, bedside dysphagia evaluations,
working with thickeners (honey, thin, nectar, and pudding), or learning to
listen for a proper swallow. This is very beneficial as we get to practice on
each other and develop our confidence as clinicians. (Be sure to scroll down for pictures).
In addition to our in
class labs, we are completing a Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Training. This
is a program designed to teach students/speech-language pathologists how to
read modified barium swallow images. Let me tell you, this is just as
challenging as it sounds lol………………………thank goodness we have a great teacher! At
the end of completing this training we will receive a certificate of completion.
Not only will we will have a strong foundation is modified barium swallow
studies but, we will be we will stand out even more in terms of future job
interviews.
I hope everyone is having a great semester! Please do not hesitate to post comments or email the graduate school account at Gradschool@stockton.edu with any questions. Simply make the subject Grad Blog, I will be more than happy to respond =)
-Jessica
Playing a game called "guess what thickener you chose". We were asked to first, pick a cup and fill it half way with out drink of choice. Second, stir it for about 1-2 minutes. Finally, drink it/play with it using a spoon to determine which consistency it was.
Professor Cassel performing an Oral Mechanism exam on a student from cohort 4.
Two students from cohort four practicing an oral mechanism and bedside dysphagia evaluation.
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