Supporting Language and Swallowing - THPR 2101

Focus on the role of the therapy assistant within a speech and language pathology framework of practice for language and swallowing disorders. Review the anatomy and physiology related to normal and disordered swallowing. Learn about the sequence of typical language development and normal developmental milestones. Explore and apply treatment approaches and techniques for both developmental and acquired language disorders. Assist in preparing assessments and implementing dysphagia management techniques. All students taking this course will be required to attend the scheduled in-person lab(s) at NorQuest College Edmonton campus.

Note: Prerequisite PPRT 2003. Co-requisite: THPR 2100. Restricted to Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 10733 A01 No
This course is offered in an online setting. Your course will be taught in real-time at regularly scheduled times. The lab portion of this course may need to be completed in-person.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 4, 2025 10735 O01 No

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