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  4. Swallowing Disorders:Evaluation and Therapy
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Last Updated: 30/09/2026

Code - Course Title Course Type Laboratory + Practice ECTS
DKT344 - Swallowing Disorders:Evaluation and Therapy VI. SEMESTER 2 +2 4.0
Language of Instruction Türkçe
Course Type Required Courses
Course Instructor(s) PROF. DR. ELÇİN TADIHAN ÖZKAN
Mode of Delivery Face to face
Place of Delivery
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Prerequisites DKT 339 Introduction to Swallowing Disorders
Courses Recomended DKT 339 and DKT 337
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Work Placement No work placement is required for this course.
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Weeks Learning Outcomes Topics Teaching Methods
Week - 1 Dysphagia; Definition, prevalence, care, team approach
Week - 2 Normal swallowing: anatomy and physiology
Week - 3 Pediatric swallowing disorders and feeding
Week - 4 Swallowing disorders and feeding in adults
Week - 5 Medical conditions that are effecting swallowing skills
Week - 6 Clinical diagnostic methods of swallowing in pediatrics and adults
Week - 7 Instrumental evaluation in adults
Week - 8 Management approaches
Week - 9 Pediatric management
Week - 10 Adults management
Week - 11 Geriatric management
Week - 12 Difficult cases, case studies
Week - 13 Swallowing management in trach and vent. dependent patients
Week - 14 Student presentations

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