Describe a bedside swallowing assessment. What are the background and training requirements of a speech-language pathologist?
What will be an ideal response?
• A bedside swallowing assessment involves a physical examination, including oropharyngeal motor function, signs and symptoms of dysphagia, and tolerance to various food and fluid consistencies.
• It can be difficult to detect aspiration conclusively during this evaluation.
• A speech-language pathologist (SLP) has a master's degree that requires an additional clinical fellowship.
• A SLP must additionally successfully pass a national exam for a certificate of clinical competence (CCC).
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