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University: Alexandria

Faculty of Medicine

Program Specifications

(Academic year: 2015/ 2016)


1. Basic Information:

1. Program title: Doctorate of Phoniatrics

2. Program Award/Degree: Doctorate.

3. Department (s) offering the program; Unit of Phoniatrics, ENT Department

4. Program Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Yehia Aboras.

5. External evaluator(s): Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Yousef AboElella (Professor of Phoniatrics, Ain Shams University).

6. Type of the program: Single.

7. Date of most recent program specifications approval: ……………………….. 2. Professional Information:

Phoniatrics is the medical field for communication disorders, concerned with functions and diseases of

voice, speech, language, hearing and swallowing. In practice, Phoniatrics is a multidisciplinary discipline

combining information from medical and non-medical sciences. In addition to general medical

investigations and treatment procedures, Phoniatrics encloses complex competencies in the fields of

cognition, learning abilities and rehabilitation procedures.

Program Aims: The aim of this program is :

1. To provide advanced theoretical studies and clinical work in areas of voice, speech and language and

swallowing founded in the degree of Master of Phoniatrics.

2. To develop areas of expertise and provide quality clinical services to individuals with communication

disorders in the community.

3. To remain competitive as future professional advances occur in the field.

4. To become a knowledgeable and skilled consumer of research and scholarship in voice, speech and

language, swallowing disorders.

5. To understands the importance and application of evidence-based treatment.

6. To become familiar with the administration and legislation of the health care system.

Academic reference standards (ARS)& ILOs:

1. Academic reference standards of Doctorate Degree in Phoniatrics designed and approved by the Unit of Phoniatrics, ENT Department, Faculty of Medicine. Alexandria University. Based on:

2. Generic Academic Reference Standards (ARS): Postgraduate Medical Education, Egypt (2009).

Published by National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE)

National

[http://naqaae.org/main/php/book/index.php]

External reference points/benchmarks are selected to confirm the appropriateness of the

objectives, ILOs and structure of assessment of the program:

The program is structured according to education standards and training program provided by the Union

of the European Phoniatrician (UEP) under the section of the European Union of Medical Specialists

(UEMS)

http://www.phoniatrics-uep.org/education.htm

http://www.orluems.com/gestor/upload/file/10_%20Logbook%20Phoniatrics_UEMS_

2009.pdf

All program aims of the Benchmarks are covered by the current program.

http://www.phoniatrics-uep.org/education.htm

http://www.orluems.com/gestor/upload/file/10_%20Logbook%20Phoniatrics_UEMS_


Domain Core Competencies (by area) ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

understanding

Graduate of this program must

have Knowledge and information

about:

• Advanced medical knowledge,

facts, and theories of the

specialty of communication

disorders and related subjects

and fields.

• Recent advances in the field of

practice.

• Quality standards of the practice.

• Design and conduction and

publishing of scientific research.

By the end of the program, the graduate will

be able to:

A1- Discuss advanced aspects in basic sciences

(anatomy, phonetics, linguistics, and

neurophysiology) as regard developmental and

aging of the functions of voice, speech,

language, hearing, and cognition and

swallowing.

A2- Relate other medical specialties (ENT,

neurology, psychiatry, endocrinology, audiology

and genetics …) with reference to

communication disorders.

A3- Determine the psychological, behavioral

and the social aspects related to the field of

communication disorders and swallowing

disorders.

A4- Describe the epidemiology, etiologies,

pathogenesis, diagnosis, and classification of

communication disorders and swallowing

disorders.

A5- Review and distinguish advances in the

principles and methods of prevention,

assessment, intervention and rehabilitation for

people with communication and swallowing

disorders.

A6- Discuss basics of effective family –

culturally and community based services in

Phoniatrics.

A7- Critique different assessment tools and

intervention programs and use them in

composition of proposal research in Phoniatrics.

A8- Apply best evidence-based clinical

practice .


B. Intellectual

skills

Graduate of this program must

be able to do the following:

• Analyze, deduce, extrapolate

and evaluate information.

• Solve the majority of problems

in the specialty according to the

available data (complete and

incomplete).

• Take decisions in various

professional situations including

dilemmas and controversial issues.

• Add to the specialty field

through creativity and innovation.

• Plan and implement

enhancement and improvement

approaches to practice.

• Conduct research studies that

add to the existing specialty

knowledge.

• Publish scientific articles,

papers in indexed journals.


be able to:

B1- Interpret information in medical records,

patient’s family/friends to augment client data

to establish both qualitatively and

quantitatively, the client’s communication skills

and deficits.

B2- Select appropriate medical and assessment

tools to monitor patient’s response to

intervention and re-evaluate management plan

accordingly.

B3- Integrate objective and subjective tools for

a better decision making and outcome

measurements guided by health problems

quality of life standards.

B4- Plan an appropriate and clear therapy

program, this takes into account the needs of

the client and his/her environment and the need

of experience of other specialties.

B5- Draw practical reasonable outlines of

tailored intervention/ remediation program with

specific considerations about the timing nature

and duration of intervention.

B6- Understand and respect the underlying

psychological debates of patients and his/her

family for effective communication.

B7- Evaluateof assessment tools and

intervention programs in order to carry out

modifications that are culturally based taking in

consideration rules of standardization measures.

B8- Appreciate the role of other specialties for

accurate diagnosis and differential diagnosis

and intervention for clients’ with

communication and swallowing disorders.

B9- use up-to-date information and revise

current scientific resources to review the

proposed research.

B10- Conduct a scientific research and/or write

scientific paper to solve a scientific question or

problem related to the communication

disorders and swallowing.


C. Professional

skills Graduate of this program must be

able to do the following:

• Competent in all basic and all

required advanced professional

skills.

• Write and appraise reports.

• Evaluate and improve methods

and tools used in the specialty.

• Used technology to advance

practice.

• Plan professional development

courses to improve practice and

enhance performance of junior

staff.


be able to:

C1- Diagnose efficiently all communication

disorders and swallowing disorders in all ages

using protocols of Phoniatrics evaluation.

C2-Perform adequately and safely all basic and

advanced assessment tools and intervention

programs to monitor and modulate the plan of

intervention..

C3-Select, and perform independently and

competently primary and secondary preventions

of communication disorders and swallowing.

C4- Collaborate with, collect reports and

provide proper referrals and information to

other needed specialties.

C5- Manage competently (i.e. assess, diagnose

and treat) different communication disorders

and swallowing disorders in all ages in

accordance with the principles of evidence-

based practice .

C6- Provide the proper prevention, screening,

consultation, treatment, and intervention, and

follow-up services for disorders of: Speech,

Voice, Language, Swallowing and Cognitive

aspects of communication.

C7- Perform the augmentative and alternative

communication (AAC) techniques and strategies

including developing, selecting, and prescribing

of such systems and devices.

C8- Educate, counsel, lead and work effectively

with individuals, families, co-workers,

educators, other health-care providers about

communication, swallowing concerns .

C9- Teach juniors appropriate techniques for

obtaining, performing and documenting a

complete medical history, physical examination

and therapy for communication disorders and

swallowing disorders.


D. General and

transferrable

skills

Graduate should be able to do

the following:

• Communicate effectively

using all methods.

• Teach and evaluate others and

mange scientific meetings and

appropriately utilize time.

• Use different sources of

information to obtain data and use

information technology to improve

professional practice.

• Work as a team leader as well

as a member in large teams.


be able to:

D1-Demonstrate effective written and oral skills

for presentation of scientific information to

different audiences in the field of Phoniatrics.

D2- Demonstrates meticulous record keeping,

entailing legible and accurate intervention notes.

D3- Demonstrate ability to assist in the learning

process of students, trainees and junior staff.

D4- Demonstrate responsibility in work

assignment, and face challenges and improves

existing situations.

D5- Utilize all sources of recent information

technology to evaluate and interpret scientific

data for facilitating work with his team

colleagues and seniors.

D6- Cooperate efficiently in a multi professional

team working.

D7- Lead an organized research team in the

field of communication disorders.

E. Attitudes and

ethical

behavior

Graduate should be able to do

the following:

• Develop skills in self-assessment

regarding work quality.

• Adopt and teach ethical

principles in clinical practice and

research.


be able to:

E1-Promote high standards of personal and

organizational integrity, compassion, honesty

and respect for senior colleagues, assistants and

students.

E2-Demonstrate commitment to lifelong

learning and professional services including

active participation in professional

organizations.

E3- Follow the Legal and medico legal aspects

in practice of Phoniatrics disorders as well as

medical ethics and standards of ethical conduct.

E4.Realize Ethical principles that govern

decision-making in medical practice and

research methodology.


Program courses ILOs Matrix

ILOs

Course title A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10

Advanced Human Anatomy & Embryology

X X

Phonetics & Linguistics X X

Research in Phoniatrics X X X X X X X

Voice Disorders II X X X X X X X X X X X X

Speech Disorders II X X X X X X X X X X X X

Language Disorders II X X X X X X X X X X X X

Voice Intervention &

Rehabilitation X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Speech Intervention

&Rehabilitation X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Language Intervention

&Rehabilitation X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Phonosurgery I X X X X X X X X X X X

Phonosurgery II X X X X X X X X X X X

Otorhinolaryngology for

phoniatric II X X X X

Neurology For Phoniatrics II X X X X

Psychology For Phoniatrics II X X X X X X

Imaging of ENT& CNS X X X X

Elective Courses Neurophysiology X X

Upper GIT Endoscopy X X X

Physical medicine X X X

Endocrinology X X X

Audiology X X X

Pediatric Neurology for phoniatric

X X X

ILOs

Course title C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 E1 E2 E3 E4

Advanced Human Anatomy & Embryology

X X X

Phonetics & Linguistics X X X

Research in Phoniatrics X X X X X X X

Voice Disorders II X X X X X X X X X X

Speech Disorders II X X X X X X X X X X

Language Disorders II X X X X X X X X X X

Voice Intervention &

Rehabilitation X X X X X X X X X X X X

Speech Intervention &Rehabilitation

X X X X X X X X X X X X

Language Intervention

&Rehabilitation X X X X X X X X X X X X

Phonosurgery I X X X X X X X

Phonosurgery II X X X X X X X

Otorhinolaryngology for

phoniatric II X X X

Neurology For Phoniatrics II X X X

Psychology For Phoniatrics II X X X

Imaging of ENT& CNS

X X


Elective Courses

Neurophysiology X X X

Upper GIT Endoscopy X X X

Physical medicine X X X

Endocrinology X X X

Audiology X X X

Pediatric Neurology for

phoniatric X X X

Curriculum Structure and contents:

-Program duration: This program is fulfilled in not less than 3 years with a maximum of 5 years (…

semesters& thesis).

-Program structure:

1. Obligatory subjects: 28 Credit Hours. 2. Thesis: 20. Credit Hours. 3. Four Elective Subjects: 1 Credit Hour Each.

-Program Content:

A. Obligatory Courses:

Code

Course

Credit Hours

1 051409272 Advanced Human Anatomy

& Embryology

1

2 05272903 Voice Disorders II 2

3 05272901 Phonetics & Linguistics 2

4 05272902 Research in Phoniatrics 2

5 05272904 Speech Disorders II 2

6 05272905 Language Disorders II 2

7 05272906 Voice Intervention &

Rehabilitation

2

8 05272907 Speech Intervention

&Rehabilitation

2

9 05272908 Language Intervention

&Rehabilitation

2

10 05272909 Phonosurgery I 2

11 05272910 Phonosurgery II 2

12 052729272 Otorhinolaryngology for

phoniatric II

2

13 052119272 Neurology For Phoniatrics II 2

14 0521292721 Psychology For Phoniatrics II 2

15 053109272 Imaging of phonetics 1


B. Elective Courses:

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours

052009272 Neurophysiology for phoniatric 1

051509272 Upper GIT Endoscopy for phoniatric 1

053009272 Physical Medicine for phoniatric 1

051508272 Endocrinology for phoniatric 1

052719272 Audiology for phoniatric 1

052909272 Pediatric Neurology for phoniatric 1

The elective courses chosen in the master should not be repeated in doctorate


Course Description

Code Credit hours 1 Course

051409272 Lecture Practical Anatomy & Embryology

.8 .2

The lectures discuss the detailed structural and functional anatomy of the Head & Neck,

with emphasis on the vocal tract and brain structures. The course includes the embryology

and development of these anatomical parts.. By the end of the course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the anatomical and developmental landmarks of the brachial arches.

2. Mention the development and anatomy of the larynx, palate and the pharynx.

3. Describe the anatomy of the oro-facial structures.

4. Determine the functional anatomical significance of central nervous system.

5. Identify the development of the central nervous system.

6. Review the anatomy of the subcortical system.

7. Describe the courses of the cranial nerves.

8. Draw the anatomical landmarks of the pyramidal and extrapyramidal system.



05272902

Lecture Practical

Research in Phoniatrics

1 1

1. The candidate will be able to conduct effectively a study review and a research

applying the proper methodology in communication disorders and swallowing

disorders. Describe basics of selection of population studies.

2. Apply basic statistic analysis methods.

3. Determine tests of reliability, validation and standardization for Phoniatrics

assessments and remediation programs

4. Conduct Efficiency studies by application of appropriate statistic methods.

5. Carry out field studies for collects of epidemiological data used in projects of

communication disorders.

6. Apply research principles in proposal fulfillment.

7. Follow principles of research methodology in clinical practice.



05272901 Lecture Practical Phonetics & Linguistics

1 1

The candidate deals with the recent areas of articulatory and acoustic phonetics with

emphasis on instrumental analysis of speech. The course studies in details the 4 language

components: Phonology, Semantics, Syntax and Pragmatics. It includes the psychology of

language, and linguistic competence and performance.

The candidate will be able to:

1. Enumerate the acoustic characteristics of Arabic speech sounds.

2. Analyze acoustic characteristics of nasality.

3. Review acoustic analysis findings in speech disorders.

4. Describe articulatory pattern of speech sounds.

5. Discuss theories of speech sound perception.

6. Determine linguistic competence and language components ages.

7. Identify the physiological backgrounds of language and learning disorders.

8. Outline the nature of language, and language acquisition (theories & language,

cognition and communication & linguistic competence and performance & language

and thought).

9. Describe the physiology of second language acquisition and bilingualism

10. Study the 4 language components:

• The phonological development segmental and suprasegmental development in

children.

• Semantics (definitions, acquisition of word meaning, theories of semantic

development

• Cognitive development, meaning and its manifestations, constraints and processes).

• Syntax (definitions, syntactic development, , grammar theories, syntactical rules,

syntactic structures and transformational grammar).

• Pragmatics (definitions, function of language, speech acts, types, rules of

conversation.



05272903

Lecture Clinical & Practical

Voice Disorders II

1 1

The course covers the voice disorders and swallowing disorders.

• The student has to distinguish the different types of dysphonias and determine

symptomatology of swallowing disorders. He has to assess the voice of the patients. 1-Acquire specific knowledge in the epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, prophylaxis, clinical

physiology, diagnostics, differential diagnostics, therapeutics and rehabilitation of the voice

disorders that include:

a. Congenital voice disorders.

b. Developmental voice disorders.

c. Non-organic (functional) voice disorders with and without secondary organic lesions in the

larynx, including occupational dysphonia and also singers’ voice.

d. Dysphonia caused by hormones.

e. Dysphonia as a result of organic alterations in the larynx.

f. Voice disorders due to neurological and psychiatric diseases, including vocal fold paralysis.

g.Voice disorders after operation or trauma of the larynx.

2- Identify the developmental and aging processes as to voice, and swallowing.

3- Analyse and relate the results of all different items of the battery of investigations in order to

reach at an etiological diagnosis and possible differential diagnosis utilizing his/her theoretical

background that draws charts for different groups of aliments in the field of Phoniatrics.

4- Acquire specific knowledge in the epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, prophylaxis,

clinical physiology, diagnostics, differential diagnostics, therapeutics and rehabilitation of

the swallowing disorders (Dysphagia) due to problems in the oral, and/or pharyngeal

stages of swallowing (structural lesions, neurological disorders).



05272905 Lecture Clinical & Practical Language Disorders II

1 1

• The course covers language disorders.

• The student has to distinguish the different types of language disorders. He has to recognize the

types of hearing impairment, discriminate causes of delayed language development, describe

characteristic features of autism and identify the types of brain damaged motorly handicapped

children. The candidate should recognize linguistic features of each type of delayed language

development. He should describe characteristic features of aphasia and identify both apraxia of

speech and oral apraxia. He has to compare the various types of dysphasias, note types of agnosias

and identify features of dyslexia. • By the end of the course the candidate will be able:

1- Describe pathophysiological backgrounds of language Development.

2- Identify Phoniatrics deviance in each causes of Delayed language development.

3- Analyze the characteristic features for learning disorders.

4- Differentiate types of hearing Impairment.

5- Review Diagnostic criteria for Pervasive Developmental disorders.

6- Classify causes of brain damage.

7- Recognize the acquired causes of Dysphasia.


05272904 Lecture Clinical & Practical Speech Disorders II

1 1

• The course covers the speech disorders.

• The student has to recognize the types of Dyslalias, discriminate causes of velopharyngeal

incompetence, describe characteristic features of dysarthias. The candidate should identify the

etiology and type of dysarthria and describe the speech clusters of each type of dysarthria. The

candidate should outline etiology of stuttering, evaluate the symptoms and severity of

stuttering, specify the etiology and recognize characteristic features. • By the end of the course the candidate will be able:

1. Recognize the types of Dyslalias, discriminate causes of velopharyngeal incompetence.

2. Identify the etiology and type of dysarthria and describe the speech clusters of each

type.

3. Outline etiology of stuttering, evaluate the symptoms and severity of stuttering, specify

the etiology and recognize characteristic features.



05272906 Lecture Clinical & Practical Voice Intervention & Rehabilitation

1 1

• This course deals with the intervention and rehabilitation of different voice disorders using

pharmacological, surgical and training methods. It entails management of voice disorders and care of

laryngectomee and treatment of dysphagia. 1-Outline the therapeutic measures in the field of diseases of voice, and swallowing and apply them

surgically, pharmacologically and behaviorally in order to be able to draw and perform the strategy of

the therapy in the field efficiently.

2- Outline the role of pharmacological therapeutic agents in treatment of diseases of voice, and

swallowing in order to be able to describe them when needed.

3- Identify the role of prosthetic devices and aids in the therapeutic program for diseases of voice, and

swallowing in order to be able to use it efficiently when indicated.

4- Practice rehabilitation methods for speakers’ and singers’ voice.

5- Practice rehabilitation of the laryngectomized clients.

6-Practice rehabilitation methods in oro-pharyngeal dysphagias.


05272907 Lecture Clinical & Practical Speech Intervention & Rehabilitation

1 1

• This course deals with the intervention and rehabilitation of different speech disorders using

pharmacological, surgical and training methods. The candidate has to outline the communicative

intervention programs for hypernasality, dysarthias and dyslalia problems. The candidate should

implant treatment strategies for stuttering. 1- Acquire specific knowledge in the epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, prophylaxis, clinical

physiology, diagnostics, differential diagnostics, therapeutics and rehabilitation of the speech disorders

that include:

a. Organic and functional articulation disorders.

b. Nasality, including cleft palate.

c. Dysfluency (stuttering and cluttering)

d. Dysartheria due to neurological (central, peripheral) and muscular diseases.

2- Analyze and relate the results of all different items of the battery of investigations in order to reach at

an etiological diagnosis and possible differential diagnosis utilizing his/her theoretical background that

draws charts for different groups of aliments in the field of Phoniatrics.

3-Collect complete, clear and organized information about the client’s ailments in order to be able to

analyze it and formulate a preliminary idea concerning the etiological diagnosis of ailments.



05272908 Lecture Clinical & Practical Language Intervention & Rehabilitation

1 1

• This course deals with the intervention and rehabilitation of different language disorders using

pharmacological, surgical and training methods. The candidate should implant intervention program

for delayed language development and therapeutic methods for dyslexia and dysphasias. 1. Follow basic principles of intervention in language disorders.

2. Plan remediation programs based on weaknesses and strengths obtained from detailed

assessment.

3. Prepare intervention settings for therapy.

4. Determine needs of patients based on environmental situation.

5. Carry out programs of intervention for family members.

6. Outline primary, secondary and tertiary prevention procedures in communication disorders.

7. Integrate behavior modification procedures in management of disorders.

8. Determine the role of pharmacotherapy in intervention.

9. Carry out rehabilitation programs for patients with dysphasia.

10. Mention procedures of follow up and modifications of intervention programs. .



05272909 Lecture Practical Phonosurgery I

1 1

Course aims:

The training program enables the candidate to choose and perform the appropriate

surgical technique on the vocal folds for optimum voice outcome including the

insertion of the Voice prosthesis, Extirpation endolaryngeal microsurgery. The training

program enables the candidate to choose and perform the appropriate surgical technique

on the vocal folds for optimum voice outcome including the vocal fold augmentation

and repositioning & intracordal injections.


05272910 Lecture Practical Phonosurgery II

1 1

Course aims:

The training program enables the candidate to choose and perform the appropriate

surgical technique on the vocal folds for optimum voice outcome including the

insertion of the Voice prosthesis, Extirpation endolaryngeal microsurgery. The training

program enables the candidate to choose and perform the appropriate surgical technique

on the vocal folds for optimum voice outcome including the vocal fold augmentation

and repositioning & intracordal injections.



052709272 Lecture Clinical Otorhinolaryngology

1 1

Course aims:

The course covers ENT diseases, diagnosis and management. It covers: Nasal, Pharyngeal,

Otological and Laryngeal problems. The candidate has to diagnose and cooperate with for

proper management of these disorders. 1-Acquire the basic knowledge for common ENT problems in the domain of Phoniatrics and for

basic general surgical skills.

2-Outline the role of pharmacological therapeutic agents in treatment of diseases of voice,

speech, language and swallowing in order to be able to describe them when needed.

3-Examine the ear, nose, pharynx and larynx as well as the nervous system efficiently in order to

detect organic changes and evaluate its significance and in order to associate between these signs

and the symptomatology collected previously.

4-Practice micro-laryngoscopy in order to be able to perform efficiently the necessary micro

laryngeal surgical procedures on the vocal folds and the larynx in general.

5-Cooperate with disciplines related to disorders of voice, speech, language and swallowing in

order to participate in teamwork necessary for the proper management of those clients.

6-Convey his/her ideas to specialists in other disciplines in order to be able to function

effectively in a group.

7-Identify the capacities and limitations of the other medical specialties participating with

him/her in the clinical teams in order to be able to put effectively an integrated, realistic

therapeutic program.

8-Practice the activities of group interaction in order to be able participate efficiently in the

activities of the clinical teams.



052119272 Lecture Neurology For Phoniatrics II

2

The course discusses in details the neurological disorders related to communication problems.

It entails: Proper neurological examination and Diagnosis and management of different

neurological disorders. The student has to detect cranial nerve disorders, identify cerebral

vascular problems and determine central nervous system disorders.


1. Conduct thorough neurological examination.

2. Mention lines of management of vascular disorders.

3. Interpret findings of cranial nerve injury impact to clinical findings.

4. Identify important neurological consideration in child examination.

5. Integrate Phoniatrics and medical lines of management in childhood neurological

disorders.

6. Classify neurological disorders based on clinical examination.

7. Identify the capacities and limitations of the other medical specialties participating with

him/her in the clinical teams in order to be able to put effectively an integrated, realistic

therapeutic program.

8. Practice the activities of group interaction in order to be able participate efficiently in

the activities of the clinical teams.


052129272-1 Lecture Psychology For Phoniatrics II

2

The course covers the psychometric tools. It discusses Psychoneurosis, Psychosis, delirium,

dementia, types of personality.

1. Define psychology and its fields and categorize clinical types of personality, methods of

study, and psychological concepts.

2. Outline the behavior sciences in order to study: Personality (approaches, development,

clinical types). Frustrations (conflicts, reactions, defensive mechanisms). Intelligence

(growth, constancy, distribution, mental retardation). Perception (definition, factors

affecting, disturbance). Attention (factors stimulating, types). Learning (methods, factors

affecting, remembering, and psychological basis). Thinking (imagination, types, and

disorders). Motivation (Theories, classification).

3. Understand psychological conflicts of the patients and his family in communication

disorders.


4. Define the cognitive, temperamental and affective domains.

5. Discuss roles of effective communication procedures.

6. Describe the batteries for evaluation.

7. Mention principles of choices of relevant testing.

8. Use of information gathered in diagnosis in determination of strengths and weakness

in determination of intervention plan.


052129272-1 Lecture Practical Imaging of the CNS and ENT

1

Course aims:

The candidate will have prospective of gathering radiological imaging information relevant to

communication disorders to use in diagnosis, classification and prognostic considerations. The

course covers the radiological findings of the CNS and the larynx including X-rays, CT, MRI

and functional MRI. It discusses the fluoroscopic examination of the swallowing disorders..


1. Enumerate indications of X-ray as a diagnostic tool in communication disorders.

2. Determine radiological diagnostic findings in diagnosis of acquired language disorder.

3. Identify radiological organic causes of voice disorders.

4. Describe fluoroscopic findings in examination of swallowing disorders.

5. Review functional MRI findings in communication disorders.


Elective Courses Course Information

Course Code: 051509272 Course Name: Upper GIT Endoscopy

Program in which the Course is Given : Doctor Degree in Phoniatrics

Number of Credit Hours : 1 hour Theoretical Clinical/Practical

Course Aims: By the end of this course the candidate will acquire practical skills of

performing gastrointestinal endoscopy for more efficient diagnosis.


1- Relate anatomical and physiological knowledge to is implication of gastrointestinal (GI)

endoscopy

2- Explain and counsel patients and their families regarding the upper endoscopy process and

acquire informed consent.

3- Describe endoscope maneuver properly, including reprocessing and maintenance of the

endoscope

4- Outline the indications, contraindication, complications of different endoscopes.

5- Review necessary preparation for endoscopic performance.

6- Mention general complications

Course Information

Course Code: 051508272 Course Name: Endocrinology


Number of Credit Hours: 1 hour Theoretical Clinical/Practical

Course Aims: By the end of this course the candidate will acquire knowledge of the role of

physiotherapy in physical management of handicaps detected in patient with endocrinal disorders

will be clear, thus enhancing multidisciplinary team work for better evaluation, management and

progress of endocrinal disorders.


1- Define anatomic and physiologic endocrinal systems.

2- Describe physiological hormonal changes in the human body.

3- Determine related laboratory investigations of endocrinal system.

4- Classify various endocrinal disorders based on pathophysiological changes.

5- Identify the endocrinal disorders that has an impact on the patients communicative

abilities

6- Describe the prognostic value of endocrinal supplemental therapy in management of

relevant communication disorders.

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Course Information

Course Code: 052009272 Course Name: Neurophysiology

Program in which the Course is Given: Doctor Degree in Phoniatrics


Course Aims: By the end of this course the knowledge of neurophysioloical basics and link it to

the communication disorders thus be able to interpret data of underlying etiology for relevant

disorders.


1- Describe the histological and biochemical development of the central nervous system.

2- Describe the types of neurons and the neurological basis for reflexes.

3- Identify the anatomy of a synapse.

4- Review the impulse transmissions of nerves.

5- Enumerate neurotransmitters and their functional implications.

6- Determine the Central nervous system connections and impact.

7- Explain the relationship between theoretical formation and the limbic lobe.

8- Determine the functional importance of the autonomic component of the nervous system.

9- Determine the visual processing mechanism.

10- Identify the neurophysiologic basis for audition.

11- Define the somatosensory system neurophysiology.

12- Describe the neurophysiological process of learning and other mental functions.

13- Outline basics of neurophysiological functional studies.

Course Information

Course Code: 052719272 Course Name: Audiology



Course Aims: By the end of this course the candidate will be able to competently integrate

audiological data in Phoniatrics practice and use in better evaluation, management and monitoring

of the progress of hearing loss. Use the available audiological diagnostic tools in clarifying and

studying of hypothetical physiological background of speech and language disorders.


1- Enumerate and describe possible audiological evaluation in all types of hearing loss.

2- Interpret data of audiological evaluation.

3- Describe types of hearing assistive devices.

4- Review audiological protocol of evaluation of cochlear implant.

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Course Information

Course Code: 053009272 Course Name: Physical medicine



Course Aims: By the end of this course the candidate will acquire knowledge of the role of

physical medicine and rehabilitation in physical management of handicaps detected in patient with

neurogenic disorders will be clear, thus enhancing multidisciplinary team work for better

evaluation, management and progress of disorders like cerebro-vascular strokes and brain damage

motor handicaps.


1- Define anatomic and physiologic physiotherapeutic consideration of the motor and

sensory systems.

2- Determine related instrumental investigations of motor activities.

3- Enumerate lines of management of physical disorders in children and adults.

4- Identify the role of physical medicine specialist in management of Brain damaged

motorly handicapped children.

5- Describe the physiotherapeutic lines in management of cerebrovascular strokes.

6- Review Principles of Therapeutic exercises,

7- Mention principles of Electro-diagnosis and electromyographic measures.

8- Classify Disability Evaluation procedures.

9- Discuss Functional evaluation and management.

10- Describe the Psychological aspect of rehabilitation.

Course Information

Course Code: 051509272 Course Name: Upper GIT Endoscopy



Course Aims: By the end of this course the candidate will acquire practical skills of performing

gastrointestinal endoscopy for more efficient diagnosis.


1- Relate anatomical and physiological knowledge to is implication of gastrointestinal (GI)

endoscopy

2- Explain and counsel patients and their families regarding the upper endoscopy process and

acquire informed consent.

3- Describe endoscope maneuver properly, including reprocessing and maintenance of the

endoscope

4- Outline the indications, contraindication, complications of different endoscopes.

5- Review necessary preparation for endoscopic performance.

6- Mention general complications

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Program Admission Requirements:

According to the regulations of the credit hour bylaws of the Faculty of Medicine Alexandria

University (annex).

Regulations for Progression and Program Completion:

According to the regulations of the credit hour bylaws of the Faculty of Medicine Alexandria

University (annex).

Methods of student assessment:

Methods Intended Learning outcomes to be

assessed

1. Written Exam A(1 to8), B(1 to 8)

2. Practical Exam C(1 to 8), D(2,6), E(2 to 4)

3. Assignments A(1,4,5,7,8), B7, C(5,8,9), D(1,3,4), E2

4.Oral Exam A(1,4,5,8), B(1 to 4)

1. Thesis A(7,8,9), B(9,10), D7, E4

Methods of program evaluation:

Evaluator Tool Sample

1. Students enrolled in the program Questionnaires.

2. Alumni

3. Stakeholders (Employers) Focus group

4. External Evaluator (s) Yes

5. Others:

Program Coordinator: Pro Dr Yehia Aboras Signature: …………………….

Program Director: Pro Dr Mohamed Hassab Signature: …………………….

Course Specifications


Faculty: Medicine

Department: Unit of Phoniatrics - Otorhinolaryngology Department

Course InformationCourse Code: 05272901 Course Name: Communication Disorders

(Voice , Speech &Language)

Program in which the Course is Given: Doctorate of Phoniatrics

Number of Credit Hours: 6Theoretical Clinical/Practical

Course AimsThe course is designed to provide the candidate with the basic and advanced knowledge and skillsnecessary to be competent as to the whole of prophylaxis, diagnostics, medical report, teaching andresearch, with reference to the diseases and disorders of language, speech, voice and swallowing.The course will ensure that the candidate will be able to work with clients of all ages, includingchildren and adults.Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

Program ILO (refer toprogram matrix)

Course ILOs

A. KnowledgeandUnderstanding

A3- Determine thepsychological, behavioraland the social aspectsrelated to the field ofcommunication disordersand swallowing disorders.

A4- Describe theepidemiology, etiologies,pathogenesis, diagnosis,and classification ofcommunication disorders

A 1. Determine associated psychological,behavioral and social backgrounds ofcommunication disorders and swallowingdisorders.

A 2. Describe associated developmental andcommunication deviance in Phoniatricsdisorders.

A 3. Describe pathophysiological backgrounds ofvoice disorders and swallowing disorders.

A 4. Mention hazards of professional voice useand environmental predispositions.

A 5. Identify epidemiology, etiologies,pathophysiological backgrounds andPhoniatrics deviance in each cause oflanguage disorders (delayed languagedevelopment, aphasia and leaning problems),

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and swallowing disorders.

A5- Review and distinguishadvances in the principlesand methods of prevention,assessment, interventionand rehabilitation for peoplewith communication andswallowing disorders.

A6- Discuss basics ofeffective family –culturallyand community basedservices in Phoniatrics.

A7- Rate and judgedifferent assessment toolsand intervention programsand use them incomposition of proposalresearch in Phoniatrics.

speech disorders (phonological disorders,motor speech disorders, velopharyngealincompetence, stuttering and cluttering) andthe voice and swallowing disorders

A 6. Differentiate the characteristic features anddiagnostic criteria for language, speech andvoice and swallowing disorders

A 7. Describe Phoniatrics disorders in geriatricpopulation.

A 8. Describe physiological breakdown of feedingand deglutition in children.

A 9. Describe diagnostic tools in languagedisorders, aphasia and leaning problems.

A 10.Determine the findings of objective andsubjective methods of velopharyngealincompetence and phonological disorders.

A 11.Mention the formal and informal evaluationtools of stuttering and cluttering.

A 12.Indicate landmarks of assessment protocolfor motor speech disorders.

A 13.Mention details of voice assessmentprotocol.

A 14.Mention bed side and instrumentalassessment of feeding and swallowingproblems.

A 15.Identify the role of inter andmultidisciplinary role in language and speechdisorder in diagnosis.

A 16.Determine research field needs to beattacked in clinical practice.

A 17.Review family and culture based problemsin communication disorders and swallowingproblems.

A 18.Identify available community services formanagement of communication disorders andswallowing problems.

A 19.Rate and judge different assessment tools toindicate their applicability for clinicalpractice.

A 20.Integrate subjective and objectiveevaluations of communication and swallowingdisorders.

A8- Determine anddemonstrate researchmethods and the evidence-based clinical practice .

A 21.Review clinical evidenced updates incommunication disorders.

A 22.Demonstrate ability to follow guidelines ofevidence based clinical practice in researchproposal.

B. Intellectualskills

B1- Utilize source ofinformation like medicalrecords, patient’sfamily/friends to augmentclient data to establish bothqualitatively andquantitatively, the client’scommunication skills anddeficits.

B2- Select appropriatemedical and assessmenttools to monitor patient’sresponse to intervention andre-evaluate managementplan accordingly.

B3- Integrate objective andsubjective tools for a betterdecision making andoutcome measurementsguided by health problemsquality of life standards.

B7- Relate weakness andstrengths of assessmenttools and interventionprograms in order to carryout modifications that areculturally based taking inconsideration rules ofstandardization measures.

B8- Appreciate the role ofother specialties foraccurate diagnosis anddifferential diagnosis andintervention for clients’

B 1. Plan the assessment battery fordiagnostic profile of the variousperceptual, affective, social, cognitiveaptitudes as well as the performanceabilities of the patients.

B 2. Collect complete, clear andorganized information about the patient’sailments in order to be able to analyze itand formulate a preliminary ideaconcerning the etiological diagnosis ofailments.

B 3. Evaluate complementary naturesof measures of assessment.

B 4. Integrate clinical, perceptual andobjective data of the various Phoniatricsdisorders assessment protocol.

B 5. Determine the importance ofmonitoring the plan of the interventionbased on reassessment data.

B 6. Realize the importance ofdescribing the Phoniatrics findings to thepatient or his /her family.

B 7. Realize the role of inter andmultidisciplinary team in the assessmentof speech disorders.

B 8. Realize the importance of culturalbackground and patients needs andpsychological state during data collection.

B 9. Determine weaknesses andstrengthens of assessment tools fordetermination of required modification

B 10. Recognize the role of other

with communication andswallowing disorders.

B9- Collect up-to-dateinformation and revisecurrent scientific resourcesto review the proposedresearch.

specialties in evaluation ofcommunication and swallowing disorders.

B 11. Integrate and analyze data reportedof other specialties in case study andprotocols of assessment.

B 12. Collect up-to-date information toreview the proposed research.

B 13. Revise current scientific resourcesto review the proposed research.

C.Professionaland PracticalSkills

C1- Diagnose efficiently allcommunication disordersand swallowing disorders inall ages using protocols ofPhoniatrics evaluation.

C3-Select, and performindependently andcompetently primary andsecondary preventions ofcommunication disordersand swallowing.

C6- Provide the properprevention, screening,consultation, treatment, andintervention, and follow-upservices for disorders of:Speech, Voice, Language,Swallowing and Cognitiveaspects of communication.

C9- Teach juniorsappropriate techniques for

C 1. Conduct skillfully the patients and/orparents interviews for detailed history taking.

C 2. Determine the prelinguistic and linguisticskills in children language delay.

C 3. Determine the patient's communicationfeatures.

C 4. Examine the patient clinically andneurologically.

C 5. Determine the child's physical, motor,manual, reflexive development

C 6. Choose the appropriate formal andinformal language evaluation tool and carry itskillfully.

C 7. Perform objective and subjective methodsof evaluation in velopharyngealincompetence, stuttering and cluttering, motorspeech disorders and Dyslalias.

C 8. Carry on details of voice assessmentprotocol including elementary procedures,diagnostic measures and instrumental studies.

C 9. Perform bed side and instrumentalassessment of feeding and swallowingproblems in children and adults

C 10. Carry out screening procedures for earlydetection of disorders.

C 11. Determine strategy of prevention andintervention of Phoniatrics disorders

C 12. Direct junior staff in clinical practice from

obtaining, performing anddocumenting a completemedical history, physicalexamination and therapy forcommunication disordersand swallowing disorders.

evaluation of cases through documenting offindings.

C 13. Teach junior staff and sharing personalexperiences in implementing protocols ofassessment and methods of intervention.

D. General Skills D1-Demonstrate effectivewritten and oral skills forpresentation of scientificinformation to differentaudiences in the field ofPhoniatrics.

D2- Demonstratesmeticulous record keeping,entailing legible andaccurate intervention notes.

D3- Demonstrate ability toassist in the learningprocess of students, traineesand junior staff.

D 1. Present cases with different causes ofPhoniatrics disorders in an organized matter.

D 2. Show skill in presenting data extracted frommultidisciplinary team assessment.

D 3. Keep the records meticulously entailingrelevant important information.

D 4. Use recent technology for record keepingfor monitoring of the progress of the patient.

D 5. Assist in the learning process of studentsand junior staff.

D 6. Demonstrate responsibility in workassignment,

D 7. Demonstrate responsibilities in organizingand attending conferences.

E-Attitudes andethical behavior

E1-Promote high standardsof personal andorganizational integrity,compassion, honesty andrespect for seniorcolleagues, assistants andstudents.

E3- Follow the Legal andmedico legal aspects inpractice of Phoniatricsdisorders as well as medicalethics and standards ofethical conduct.

E1- Recognize the effort and work accomplishedby other members at clinical work.

E2- Respect the copyright of presentations orreviewers in research.

E3- Indicate citation in research andpresentations.

E4- Participate and cooperate with colleaguesand junior staff for better decision taking.

E5- Show honesty and compassion attitude tocolleagues, assistants and students.

E6- Recognize legal and medicolegal rules inclinical practice.

E7- Follow general ethical rules in medicalpractice.

E8- Record accurately keeping pre and postintervention for medicolegal purposes.

Course Content (Units/Topics)

Teaching/Learning MethodsLectures self

learningPractical/Clinical

Smallgroupdiscussion

Others

Language disordersPathophysiology of language development. Communication disorder in hearing Impaired. Diagnostic features of pervasive developmentaldisorders

Impact of brain damage on communication Diagnostic criteria of specific language andlearning disorders

Acquired language disorder Assessment of language disorders for childrenand Adults.

Phoniatric complication in geriatric population Phoniatric complication in systemic disorders. Speech disordersDefine speech disorders. Describe the speech clusters in dysarthricpatients.

Stuttering and cluttering Articulation and phonological disorders Velopharyngeal valve impairment Motor Speech disorder Objective and subjective description of speechdeviance in speech disorders.

Speech complication in geriatric population Speech complication in systemic disorders. Voice and Swallowing disordersDifferential diagnosis of Dysphonia Objective versus non-objective assessment ofvoice disorders.

Professional voice disorders Management of voice disorders Phoniatric assessment of Dysphagia Phoniatric complication in geriatric population Phoniatric complication in systemic disorders. Please check () the appropriate method.

Student AssessmentMethods of Assessment Essay Objective questions

Case OSCE/OSPE

Assignment Logbook fulfillment

Others

Schedule of Assessment Mid-term %End of term 100 %

Distribution of Marks Written Exam 70 %Practical/Clinical Exam 30 %Others %

List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes Printout Presentation

Course Text Books Dorothy Bishop, Dorothy V. M. BishopUncommon understanding:development and disorders of languagecomprehension in children PsychologyPress, 1997

Developmental reading disabilities: Alanguage based treatment approach,1999. singular

Aphasia theory and therapy:HildredSchuell, 1974. University Park press.Publishing group San Diego,California. Candace L.Goldsworthy.

Stuttering: An integrated approach toits nature and treatment, Barry Guitar,1998. library of congress, USA.

A handbook on stuttering: fifth edition,Oliver Bloostein, 1995. singularpublishing group, Inc., San Diego,California.

Duffy JR. Motor speech disorders:substrates, differential diagnosis, andmanagement.Mosby, 1995

Diseases of the larynx: Alfio Ferlito,2000. oxford University Press, Inc.,new york.

The source for dysphagia updated andexpanded, 2000. Nancy B.swigert.linguisystems, inc.,, USA.

Aronson AE, Bless DM Clinical voicedisorders Thieme 2009

Suggested Extra Reading Essays and thesis related to the topics ofcourses

Journals and Periodicals, others Folia Phoniatrica et logopedicaJournal of voiceInternet reviews

Course Instructor: Pro Dr Yehia Aboras Signature:

Program Coordinator: Pro Dr Yehia Aboras Signature:

Program Director: Pro Dr Mohamed Hassab Signature:



Faculty: Medicine


Course InformationCourse Code: 051508272 Course Name: EndocrinologyProgram in which the Course is Given : Doctor Degree in Phoniatrics


Course Aims: By the end of this course the candidate will acquire knowledge of the role ofphysiotherapy in physical management of handicaps detected in patient with endocrinaldisorders will be clear, thus enhancing multidisciplinary team work for better evaluation,management and progress of endocrinal disorders.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)Program ILO (refer to programmatrix)

Course ILOs


A2- Organize a link to othermedical specialties (ENT,neurology, psychiatry,endocrinology, audiology andgenetics …) with reference tocommunication disorders.

A 1. Define anatomic and physiologicendocrinal systems.

A 2. Describe physiological hormonalchanges in the human body.

A 3. Determine related laboratoryinvestigations of endocrinal system.

A 4. Classify various endocrinaldisorders based on pathophysiologicalchanges.

A 5. Identify the endocrinal disordersthat has an impact on the patientscommunicative abilities

A 6. Describe the prognostic value ofendocrinal supplemental therapy inmanagement of relevantcommunication disorders.


B1- Utilize source of informationlike medical records, patient’sfamily/friends to augment clientdata to establish both qualitativelyand quantitatively, the client’s

B1- Analyze the clinical data and theinvestigations in order to reach a properdiagnosis.

B2- Interpret the clinical tests for propermanagement of endocrinal cases.

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communication skills and deficits.

B8- Appreciate the role of otherspecialties for accurate diagnosisand differential diagnosis andintervention for clients’ withcommunication and swallowingdisorders.

B3- Apply principles of evidence basedmedicine in dealing with patient informationand provide the proper advice andmanagement.B4- Report adequately the patient's clinicaldata.


C4- Collaborate with, collectreports and provide properreferrals and information to otherneeded specialties.

C 1. Perform the clinical examinationfor patients having endocrinalproblems.

C 2. Interpret data of clinicalexamination in children and adults.

C 3. Identify patient with suspectedendocrinal disorders.

C 4. Refer patient with suspectedendocrinal disorders.

D. GeneralSkills

D6- Cooperate efficiently in amulti professional teamworking.

D 1. Participate effectively in teamwork forproper management of the cases,

D 2. Interpret the capacities and limitationsof the other medical specialtiesparticipating with him/her in the clinicalteams in order to be able to puteffectively an integrated, realistictherapeutic program.

E. Attitudesand ethicalbehavior

E4.Realize Ethical principles thatgovern decision-making inmedical practice and researchmethodology.

E1- Apply the medical ethics in therelation with colleagues.E2- Relate the ethical and professionals’

regulations in decision making.





Others

Physiology of endocrinal system Classification and causes of endocrinaldisorders

Thyroid hormone disorders Pituitary gland disorders Gonadal hormone disorders Diabetic changes and complications Diagnosis and management ofendocrinal disorders

Endocrinal disorders in Phoniatricspractice

Please check () the appropriate method.


Case OSCE/OSPE


Others

Schedule of Assessment Mid-term %

End of term 100 %Distribution of Marks Written Exam 100 %

Practical/Clinical Exam %Others %

List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes Print –out of lecturers

Course Text Books Endocrinology: An Integrated Approachby Stephen Nussey, Saffron Whitehead. InformaHealthCare 2001.

Suggested Extra Reading

Journals and Periodicals, others

Course InstructorName: Prof. Dr. Aliaa El-Aghory Signature:

Program CoordinatorName: Prof. Dr. Yehia Aboras Signature:

Program Director (Head of Department)Name: Prof. Dr. Mohamed Hassab Signature:



Faculty: Medicine


Course InformationCourse Code: 052709272 Course Name: Otorhinolaryngology IIProgram in which the Course is Given : Doctor Degree in Phoniatrics

Number of Credit Hours : 2 hours Theoretical Clinical/Practical

Course AimsThe course covers ENT diseases, diagnosis and management. It covers: Nasal, Pharyngeal,Otological and Laryngeal problems. The candidate has to diagnose and cooperate with forproper management of these disorders.


Course ILOs



A1-Discuss common ENT problems in thedomain of Phoniatrics and for basicgeneral surgical skills.

A2-Outline the role of pharmacologicaltherapeutic agents in treatment ofdiseases of voice.

A3-Enumerate the surgical procedures formanagement of common ENT problems.

A4-Cooperate with disciplines related todisorders of voice, speech, language andswallowing in order to participate inteamwork necessary for the propermanagement of those clients.

A5-Convey his/her ideas to specialists inother disciplines in order to be able tofunction effectively in a group.


B1- Utilize source of informationlike medical records, patient’sfamily/friends to augment clientdata to establish both

B1. Interpret data obtained from completedetailed ENT evaluation.

B2. Integrate ENT findings in thePhoniatrics evaluation for determinationof need and timing of surgical

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qualitatively and quantitatively,the client’s communication skillsand deficits.

B4- Plan an appropriate and cleartherapy program, this takes intoaccount the needs of the client andhis/her environment and the needof experience of other specialties.


intervention.B3. Associate ENT examination in

communication disorders fordetermination of diagnostic andprognostic value.

B4. Provide a rationale for the need of ENTopinion in improving therapeuticoutcome.

B5. Integrate the ENT evaluation in theprotocols of delayed language,velopharyngeal incompetence and voicedisorders evaluation.

B6. Evaluate the role ofotorhinolaryngologist in diagnosis ofrelevant communication disorders.

B7. Assess the need of through ENTexamination in determination of possibleetiology or consequence of somecommunication disorders.



C1. Perform basics otorhinoloaryngologicalexamination.

C2. Analyze data obtained from reports ofENT evaluation.

C3. Decide the indication of referral forENT evaluation in definite disorders.

C4. Determine the role ofotorhinolaryngolosits in management ofvoice and nasality.

C5. Indicate the need of pharmacologicaltherapy in management of voicedisorders.

D. GeneralSkills

D6- Cooperate efficiently in amulti professional team working.

D1. Cooperate with member's ENT team inthe clinic and facilitate referral.

D2. Participate in policlinic services withENT in evaluation and management ofvoice disorders and nasality.





Others

Surgical anatomy of the larynx Laryngeal examination Direct laryngoscopy under GA Radiological evaluation of the larynx Congenital anomalies of the larynx Inflammatory lesions of the larynx Vocal cord paralysis Benign tumors of the larynx Malignant tumors of the larynx Microlaryngosurgery Laser in laryngeal lesions. Surgical anatomy of the nose and PNS Nasal examination and endoscopy Allergic and non allergic rhinitis Rhinosinusitis The nasal septum Anatomy of the pharynx Nasopharyngeal swellings Acute & chronic inflammation of thepharynx

Dysphagia and swallowing disorders Anatomy of the ear. Ear examination / Tuning fork tests Congenital hearing loss Otitis media Inner ear diseases. Facial nerve Please check () the appropriate method.


Case OSCE/OSPE


Others



Practical/Clinical Exam 30 %Others %

List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes PrintoutsCourse Text Books Cummings Otolaryngology: Head and

Neck Surgery 4th edition. Scott –Brown’s Otolaryngology

Suggested Extra ReadingJournals and Periodicals, others

Course InstructorName: Ass. Prof. Alaa Gaafar Signature:





Faculty: Medicine


Course InformationCourse Code: 053109272 Course Name: Imaging of phoniatric IIProgram in which the Course is Given : Doctor Degree in Phoniatrics


Course AimsThe candidate will have prospective of gathering radiological imaging information relevant tocommunication disorders to use in diagnosis, classification and prognostic considerations. Thecourse covers the radiological findings of the CNS and the larynx including X-rays, CT, MRI andfunctional MRI. It discusses the fluoroscopic examination of the swallowing disorders.


Course ILOs


A2- Organize a link to othermedical specialties (ENT,neurology, psychiatry,endocrinology, audiology andgenetics and radiology…) withreference to communicationdisorders.

A 1. List the imaging techniques needed inPhoniatrics practice particularly inlaryngological, neurological relateddisorders.

A 2. Describe imaging studies in diagnosisof swallowing disorders.

A 3. Determine radiological diagnosticfindings in diagnosis of Phoniatricsdisorders.

A 4. Identify imaging findings inlaryngological disorders.

A 5. Describe fluoroscopic findings inexamination of swallowing disorders.

A 6. Recognize the role of radiologist inaccurate diagnosis and interventionplan of communication andswallowing disorders.


B1- Utilize source of informationlike medical records, patient’sfamily/friends to augment clientdata to establish both qualitatively

B 1. Evaluate the importance of imagingstudies in diagnosis of voice disorders.

B 2. Interpret findings obtained fromimaging studies in neurology.

B 3. Review radiological brain findings

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and quantitatively, the client’scommunication skills and deficits.

B2- Select appropriate medicaland assessment tools to monitorpatient’s response to interventionand re-evaluate management planaccordingly.


in stroke patients.

B 4. Integrate imaging findings in theassessment protocols of voice,swallowing and aphasia.

B 5. Select relevant imaging technique formonitoring of the progress of the patient.

B 6. Relate the need of imaging techniquesto highlight the prognostic aspects.

B 7. Integrate radiological findings indecision of intervention strategy inlaryngology, neurology and swallowingdisorders.



C 1. Choose investigation needed to thepatient and interpret the imagingfindings.

C 2. Describe characteristic diagnosticfindings in communication disorders

C 3. Determine indication for referral toradiologist in communication disorders.

D. GeneralSkills


D1- Cooperate with member's radiologicalteam in the clinic and facilitate referral.





Others

Imaging Techniques Imaging of head and neck Imaging of the brain

Imaging in swallowing problems Radiological safety and hazards Please check () the appropriate method.


Case OSCE/OSPE


Others




List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes Print outs

Course Text Books Diagnostic Imaging: Brain. AnneOsborn, Susan Blaser, Karen Salzman Fundamentals of Body CT. W. RichardWebb, William Brant, Nancy Major 2005 Diagnostic Imaging: Head and Neck.Ric Harnsberger , Patricia Hudgins ,Richard Wiggins , Christian Davidson2004.



Course Instructor: Prof Dr. Yasser Mazloom Signature:





Faculty: Medicine


Course InformationCourse Code: 05272904 Course Name: Intervention & Rehabilitation

(Voice, Speech and Language)Program in which the Course is Given: Doctorate of Phoniatrics

Number of Credit Hours 6 Theoretical Clinical/Practical

Course Aims This course deals with the intervention and rehabilitation of different language disorders using

pharmacological, surgical and training methods. The candidate should implant intervention program fordelayed language development and therapeutic methods for dyslexia and dysphasias.


Course ILOs


By the end of the program, thegraduate will be able to:

A3- Determine d the psychological,behavioral and the social aspectsrelated to the field of communicationdisorders and swallowing disorders.

A5- Review and distinguish advancesin the principles and methods ofprevention, assessment, interventionand rehabilitation for people withcommunication and swallowingdisorders.

A6- Discuss basics of effective family–culturally and community basedservices in Phoniatrics.

A 1. Determine associated psychologicaland social backgrounds of Phoniatricsdisorders.

A 2. Describe associated behavioral anddevelopmental deviance incommunication disorders andswallowing disorders.

A 3. Describe the basic procedures ofintervention in communication disorders.and swallowing disorders

A 4. Outline primary, secondary and tertiaryprevention procedures in communicationdisorders and swallowing disorders.

A 5. Determine the role of pharmacotherapyin communication disorders andswallowing disorders.

A 6. Discuss the role of family counseling incommunication disorders and swallowingdisorders.

A 7. Identify available community servicesfor management of communication

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A7- Rate and judge differentassessment tools and interventionprograms and use them incomposition of proposal research inPhoniatrics.

A8- Determine and demonstrateresearch methods and the evidence-based clinical practice .

disorders and swallowing problems.

A 8. Discuss basics of pharmacological,behavioral and surgical intervention forcommunication disorders and swallowingproblems.

A 9. Determine the skill of monitoringpatient progress and adapt changesaccordingly to the intervention program.

A 10. Mention procedures of follow up andmodifications of intervention programs.

A 11. Review clinical evidenced updates incommunication disorders and swallowingproblems.

A 12. Demonstrate ability to followguidelines of evidence based clinicalpractice in research proposal.



B3- Integrate objective and subjectivetools for a better decision making andoutcome measurements guided byhealth problems quality of lifestandards.

B4- Plan an appropriate and cleartherapy program, this takes intoaccount the needs of the client andhis/her environment and the need ofexperience of other specialties.

B5- Draw practical reasonableoutlines of tailored intervention/remediation program with specificconsiderations about the timingnature and duration of intervention.

B6- Understand and respect theunderlying psychological debates ofpatients and his/her family for

B 1. Interpret information related tocommunication disorders for determinethe outlines of intervention program.

B 2. Recognize the role of other specialtiesin intervention.

B 3. Realize the importance of describingthe Phoniatrics findings to the patient orhis /her family.

B 4. Assess different factors affectingdecision making for continuation, ending,generalization or maintain interventionprogram.

B 5. Critique the need for adjuvant therapyduring the process of intervention

B 6. Propose the plan of intervention basedon the skills and attitude of the patient.

B 7. Select the appropriate test formonitoring the progress of therapy.

B 8. Evaluate the role and attitude of familyin management.

B 9. Realize the importance of culturalbackground and patients needs andpsychological state during intervention.

effective communication.

B7- Relate weakness and strengths ofassessment tools and interventionprograms in order to carry outmodifications that are culturallybased taking in consideration rules ofstandardization measures.

B8- Appreciate the role of otherspecialties for accurate diagnosis anddifferential diagnosis andintervention for clients’ withcommunication and swallowingdisorders.

B9- Collect up-to-date informationand revise current scientific resourcesto review the proposed research.

B 10.Evaluate weaknesses and strengthensof intervention programs fordetermination of required modification.

B 11.Recognize the role of other specialtiesin management of communication andswallowing disorders.

B 12.Integrate and analyze data reported ofother specialties in case study andprotocols of intervention.

B 13.Collect up-to-date information toreview the proposed research.

B 14.Revise current scientific resources toreview the proposed research.


C2-Perform adequately and safelyall basic and advanced assessmenttools and intervention programs tomonitor and modulate the plan ofintervention.

C3-Select, and perform independentlyand competently primary andsecondary preventions ofcommunication disorders andswallowing.

C5- Manage competently (i.e. assess,diagnose and treat) differentcommunication disorders andswallowing disorders in all ages inaccordance with the principles ofevidence-based practice .

C6- Provide the proper prevention,screening, consultation, treatment,and intervention, and follow-upservices for disorders of: Speech,Voice, Language, Swallowing andCognitive aspects of communication.

C7- Perform the augmentative and

C 1. Follow basic principles of interventionin communication and swallowingdisorders.

C 2. Plan remediation programs based onweaknesses and strengths obtained fromdetailed assessment.

C 3. Prepare for intervention settings fortherapy.

C 4. Determine needs of patients based onenvironmental situation.

C 5. Carry out programs of intervention forfamily members.

C 6. Integrate behavior modificationprocedures in management of disorders.

C 7. Carry out rehabilitation programs forpatients with communication and swallowingdisorders in all ages in accordance with theprinciples of evidence-based practice .

C 8. Direct family during the progress ofintervention.

C 9. Perform primary and secondarypreventions of communication disorders andswallowing.

C 10. Perform the augmentative and

alternative communication (AAC)techniques and strategies includingdeveloping, selecting, and prescribingof such systems and devices.

C8- Educate, counsel, lead andwork effectively with individuals,families, co-workers, educators,other health-care providers aboutcommunication, swallowingconcerns .C9- Teach juniors appropriatetechniques for obtaining,performing and documenting acomplete medical history, physicalexamination and therapy forcommunication disorders andswallowing disorders.

alternative communication (AAC)techniques and strategies.

C 11. Select, develop and prescribe theproper augmentative and alternativecommunication systems and devices.

C 12. Educate and counsel co-workers,educators, and other persons duringprocess of intervention.

C 13. Teach juniors appropriate techniquesfor obtaining, performing anddocumenting therapy for communicationdisorders and swallowing disorders.

C 14. Assist in the learning process ofstudents and junior staff.

D. GeneralSkills

D1-Demonstrate effective written andoral skills for presentation ofscientific information to differentaudiences in the field of Phoniatrics.

D2- Demonstrates meticulousrecord keeping, entailing legibleand accurate intervention notes.

D3- Demonstrate ability to assist inthe learning process of students,trainees and junior staff.

D 1. Keep the records meticulously entailingrelevant important information aboutintervention.


D 3. Demonstrate responsibilities inorganizing and attending conferences.

D 4. Use information technology to assess,evaluate and interpret scientific data.

D 5. Show clinical skills in dealing withchallenges at dealing withcommunication disorders.

D 6. Use strong psychological integrity indealing with challenges in clinicalpractice.

D 7. Utilize all sources of recentcommunication technology in facilitatingwork with his team colleagues andseniors.

D 8. Cooperate efficiently in a multiprofessional team working.

D 9. Lead an organized research team in thefield of communication disorders andswallowing disorders.

E-Attitudesand ethicalbehavior

E1-Promote high standards ofpersonal and organizational integrity,compassion, honesty and respect forsenior colleagues, assistants andstudents.

E3- Follow the Legal and medicolegal aspects in practice ofPhoniatrics disorders as well asmedical ethics and standards ofethical conduct.

E1- Recognize the effort and workaccomplished by other members atclinical work.

E2- Show high standards of personal andorganizational integrity, compassion,honesty and respect for seniorcolleagues, assistants and students.

E3- Demonstrate ethical choices, valuesand professional practices implicit inmultidisciplinary decision making.

E4- Follow the ethical, religious and lawregulations applied in medicine andspecifically in communication science.

E5- Interact with others withoutdiscrimination based on religious, ethnic,sexual, or educational differences.





Others

General procedures of intervention incommunication disorders

The role of family counseling incommunication disorders and swallowingdisorders.

Early intervention in language disorders Management of hearing Impaired Management of attention deficit disorders Management of brain damage motorlyhandicapped

Management of mentally retarded. Management of hearing Impaired Management of pervasive language disorders Management of Dysphasic and apraxic patients Management of dyslexia Alternative augmentative procedures incommunication disorders and swallowingdisorders.

Management of stuttering and clutteing inchildren and adults.

Management of dyslalias. Management of nasality problems Management of dysarthrias

Management of Apraxia of Speech Behavior modification of voice therapy Management of singing voice Management of laryngectomized patients Management of swallowing disorders Role of pharmacotherapy in communicationdisorders and swallowing disorders.



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Course Text Books Dorothy Bishop, Dorothy V. M.BishopUncommon understanding:development and disorders of languagecomprehension in children PsychologyPress, 1997

Developmental reading disabilities: Alanguage based treatment approach, 1999.singular

Aphasia theory and therapy:HildredSchuell, 1974. University Parkpress.Publishing group San Diego,California. Candace L.Goldsworthy.

Suggested Extra Reading Essays and thesis related to the topics of courses

Journals and Periodicals, others Folia Phoniatrica et logopedica

Journal of voiceInternet reviews

Course Instructor: Prof. Dr Yehia Aboras Signature:





Faculty: Medicine


Course InformationCourse Code: 052119272 Course Name: NeurologyProgram in which the Course is Given : Doctor Degree in Phoniatrics


Course AimsDiscuss in details the neurological disorders related to communication problems.


Course ILOs



A 1. Describe the detailed neurologicalexamination motor, sensory systems.

A 2. Identify reflexive age of children.A 3. Differentiate between different types

of epilepsy.A 4. Mention lines of management of

Stroke patient..


B1- Utilize source of informationlike medical records, patient’sfamily/friends to augment clientdata to establish both qualitativelyand quantitatively, the client’scommunication skills and deficits.

B4- Plan an appropriate and cleartherapy program, this takes intoaccount the needs of the clientand his/her environment and theneed of experience of other

B 1. Interpret data obtained from completedetailed neurological evaluation.

B 2. Integrate neurological findings in thePhoniatrics evaluation for determinationof type of Dysarthria.

B 3. Interpret findings of cranial nerveinjury impact to clinical findings

B 4. Integrate neurological examination incommunication disorders fordetermination of diagnostic andprognostic value.

B 5. Integrate Phoniatrica and medicallines of management in childhoodneurological disorders.

B 6. Propose management planes inpatients with epilepsy.

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specialties.


B 7. Verify the need of neurologist opinionin improving therapeutic outcome.

B 8. Integrate the neurological evaluationin the protocols of language evaluation.

B 9. Evaluate the role of neurologist indiagnosis of communication relevantdisorders.

B 10. Determine the need of throughneurological examination indetermination of possible etiology orconsequence of some communicationdisorders.



C 1. Perform detailed neurologicalexamination in patient's preliminarydiagnosed as dysarthria and Aphasia.

C 2. Conduct detailed cranial nerveevaluation.

C 3. Analyze data obtained from reports ofneurological evaluation.

C 4. Follow referral protocols forneurological evaluation in definitedisorders.

C 5. Determine the role of neurologist inmanagement of some communicationdisorders.

C 6. Indicate the need of pharmacologicaltherapy in management of braindamaged motorly handicapped child.

D. GeneralSkills


D1- Cooperate with member's neurologyteam in the clinic and facilitate referral.

D2- Participate in polyclinic services withneurologist in evaluation andmanagement of child neurology.



E1- Apply the medical ethics in the relationwith colleagues.

E2- Relate the ethical and professionalsregulations in decision making.





Others

Drug therapy in neurology Investigations in neurology Cerebrovascular disorders. Pyramidal & Extra-pyramidal disorders. Intracranial tumors and infections Demyelinating disorders. Dementia. Muscles disorders and myoneuraljunction disorders.

Epilepsy. Cerebral palsy Please check () the appropriate method.


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List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes Printouts of lectures

Course Text Books Brain's Clinical Neurology. Bannister, R. -5thedition Oxford Univ. PressNeurologic Manifestations of General

Diseases. Aita, JA - ThomasSuggested Extra Reading


Course InstructorName: Prof. Dr. Mohaed Foad Borai Signature:





Faculty: Medicine

Department: Unit of Phoniatrics - Otorhinolaryngology

Course InformationCourse Code: 052009272 Course Name: NeurophysiologyProgram in which the Course is Given : Doctor Degree in Phoniatrics


Course Aims: By the end of this course the knowledge of neurophysioloical basics and link it tothe communication disorders thus be able to interpret data of underlying etiology for relevantdisorders.


Course ILOs



A1. Describe the histological andbiochemical development of the centralnervous system.A2. Describe the types of neurons andthe neurological basis for reflexes.A3. Identify the anatomy of a synapse.A4. Review the impulse transmissionsof nerves.A5. Enumerate neurotransmitters andtheir functional implications.A6. Determine the Central nervoussystem connections and impact.A7. Explain the relationship between thereticular formation and the limbic lobe.A8. Determine the functional importanceof the autonomic component of the nervoussystem.A9. Determine the visual processingmechanism.A10. Identify the neurophysiologic basisfor audition.A11. Define the somatosensory system

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neurophysiology.A12. Describe the neurophysiologicalprocess of learning and other mentalfunctions.A13. Outline basics of neurophysiologicalfunctional studies.



B 1.Analyze the clinical data and theinvestigations in order to reach a properdiagnosis.

B 2.Interpret the clinical tests for propermanagement neurological cases.

B 3.Report adequately the patient's clinicaldata.



C 1. Interpret data of clinicalexamination in children and adults.

C 2. Refer patient with suspectedeneurological disorders.

D. GeneralSkills








Others

Neuroanatomical peripheral and centralnervous system considerations.

Neurobiological basis of informationtransmission

Function of cranial nerves Neurophysiology of vision Neurophysiology of audition Neurophysiology of somatosensoryfunction

Neurophysiology of higher corticalfunction

Studies of neural electrical activity



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List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes Print -out

Course Text Books Handbook of Brain Microcircuits (1stEdition) by Sten Grillner (Editor), GordonM. Shepherd 2010

Clinical Neurophysiology (ContemporaryNeurology) Daube Jasper R. Rochester MNJacksonville

Suggested Extra Reading Internet book library


Course InstructorName: Prof. Dr. Yassmin El-Ashram Signature:





Faculty: Medicine


Course InformationCourse Code: 05272901 Course Name: Phonetics & Linguistics



Course AimsAcquire advanced knowledge of acoustics and linguistic description necessary for clinical practice.The candidate expands its knowledge about the recent areas of articulatory and acoustic phoneticswith emphasis on instrumental analysis of speech. The course studies in details the 4 languagecomponents: Phonology, Semantics, Syntax and Pragmatics. It includes the psychology oflanguage, and linguistic competence and performance.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)Program ILO (refer toprogram matrix)

Course ILOs


A1- Discuss advanced aspectsin basic sciences (anatomy,phonetics, linguistics, andneurophysiology) as regarddevelopmental and aging of thefunctions of voice, speech,language, hearing, andcognition and swallowing.

A 1. Describe articulatory pattern and theacoustic features of Arabic speechsounds.

A 2. Analyze acoustic characteristics ofnasality.

A 3. Discuss theories of speech soundperception.

A 4. Outline the nature of language, andlanguage acquisition (theories &language, cognition and communication& linguistic competence andperformance & language and thought).

A 5. Describe the physiology of secondlanguage acquisition and bilingualism

A 6. Discuss the phonological developmentsegmental and suprasegmentaldevelopment in children.

A 7. Identify Semantics (definitions,acquisition of word meaning, theories ofsemantic development

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A 8. Define Cognitive development,meaning and its manifestations,constraints and processes).

A 9. Describe Syntax (definitions, syntacticdevelopment, , grammar theories,syntactical rules, syntactic structures andtransformational grammar).

A 10. Identify Pragmatics (definitions,function of language, speech acts, types,rules of conversation.


B9- Collect up-to-dateinformation and revise currentscientific resources to reviewthe proposed research.

B 1. Analyze the phonetic and linguisticdevelopmental findings extracted fromthe evaluation for better understanding ofpossible hypothetical background of thecondition and for providing the basics ofintervention program.

B 2. Review studies for implementation ofresearch studies.


C2-Perform adequately andsafely all basic and advancedassessment tools andintervention programs tomonitor and modulate the planof intervention.

C 1. Perform objective and subjectivemethods of evaluation of speech andlanguage disorders.

C 2. Carry on details of acoustic assessmentand spectrographic analysis.

D. General Skills D3- Demonstrate ability toassist in the learning process ofstudents, trainees and juniorstaff.

D 1.Assist in teaching and clinicaldemonstrations for undergraduate

D 2.Provide clinical guide for junior staff.D 3.Direct trainees for better performance.

E-Attitudes andethical behavior

E1-Promote high standards ofpersonal and organizationalintegrity, compassion, honestyand respect for seniorcolleagues, assistants andstudents.


E2- Participate and cooperate withcolleagues and junior staff for betterdecision taking.

E3- Show honesty and compassion attitudeto colleagues, assistants and students.




Small groupdiscussion

Others

Acoustic Analysis of vowels. Acoustic Analysis of consonants. Acoustic findings in speech disorders

Theories of speech perceptionArticulatory phonetics Recent advances in acoustic analysistools.

Phonology and its development Semantics and its development Morphology and its development Syntax and its development Pragmatics and its development Physiology of language and readingwriting learning.



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Course Text Books Kent R.D. and Read C.: The Acousticanalysis of speech Singular PublishingGroup.Inc. San Diego-london 1999.

Mark Aronoff, Janie Rees-Miller Thehandbook of linguistics Wiley-Blackwell, 2003

Suggested Extra Reading Yasir Suleiman T Arabic grammar andlinguistics Yasir Routledge, 1999

Cummings L Clinical linguisticsEdinburgh University Press, 2008

Mohammad Ali Salmani-Nodoushan

Phonology and Phonetics: Aprimer2006

Assignments and reviews from internetresearch and recent thesis and essays


Course Instructor: Pro Dr Yehia Aboras Signature:

Program Coordinator: Pro Dr Yehia Aboras Signature:.




Faculty: Medicine


Course InformationCourse Code: 05272909

05272910Course Name: Phonosurgery I

Phonosurgery II



Course AimsThe training program enables the candidate to choose and perform the appropriate surgicaltechnique on the vocal folds for optimum voice outcome including the insertion of the Voiceprosthesis, Extirpation endolaryngeal microsurgery.


Course ILOs


A4- Describe the epidemiology,etiologies, pathogenesis,diagnosis, and classification ofcommunication disorders andswallowing disorders.

A5- Review and distinguishadvances in the principles andmethods of prevention,assessment, intervention andrehabilitation for people withcommunication and swallowingdisorders.

A 1.Describe surgical versus non-surgicalmanagement voice disorders.

A 2.Select candidate for phonosurgicalintervention.

A 3.Identify fluid/electrolyte and acid basebalance.

A 4.Describe postoperative complicationand emergencies.

A 5.Define appropriate sterile techniques.A 6.Describe wound management.A 7.Outline selection and performance of

local anesthesia.A 8.Describe extirpation surgical

procedures.A 9.Differentiate between laser and

conventional microlaryngoscopicsurgery.

A 10. List materials for augmentationprocedures with its advantages and

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A7- Rate and judge differentassessment tools and interventionprograms and use them incomposition of proposal researchin Phoniatrics.

A8- Determine and demonstrateresearch methods and theevidence-based clinical practice.

drawbacks.A 11. Indicate important consideration in

Extirpation procedures.A 12. Identify the procedure of prosthesis

insertion in postlaryngectomy cases.

A 13. Determine research basics inmonitoring effectiveness of one surgicalprocedure over another.


B1- Utilize source of informationlike medical records, patient’sfamily/friends to augment clientdata to establish bothqualitatively and quantitatively,the client’s communication skillsand deficits.


B3- Integrate objective andsubjective tools for a betterdecision making and outcomemeasurements guided by healthproblems quality of lifestandards.

B4- Plan an appropriate and cleartherapy program, this takes intoaccount the needs of the client

B 1. Interpret different signs andsymptoms related to phonetic disordersfor surgical decision.

B 2. Direct laryngectomized patients forpostoperative care for prosthesis.

B 3. Determine the need and importanceof preoperative and postoperative care.

B 4. Integrate pre and post surgicalobjective and subjective protocols ofevaluation for determination ofefficiency of phonosurgical procedure.

B 5. Plan pre and post voice therapyapplication for better outcome.

B 6. Determine the need ofcomplementary medical and non medicalprocedures with phonosurgery for betteroutcome.

B 7. Evaluate and modify the interventionprogram and integrate it for better voiceoutcome

B 8. Integrate need for other lines of

and his/her environment and theneed of experience of otherspecialties.

B5- Draw practical reasonableoutlines of tailored intervention/remediation program withspecific considerations about thetiming nature and duration ofintervention.

B7- Relate weakness andstrengths of assessment tools andintervention programs in order tocarry out modifications that areculturally based taking inconsideration rules ofstandardization measures.


therapy tailored individually for bettervoice outcome determination.

B 9. Consider the professional needs andexpectation of patient for decision ofsurgical procedure.

B 10. Assess the advantages and limitationof prosthetic use in total laryngectomyfor better decision.

B 11. Appreciate the need for integrationof services of phoniatrician andotorhinolaryngologist for betterprognostic outcome.

B 12. Recognize the role of otherspecialties in management of voicedisorders.


C3-Select, and performindependently and competentlyprimary and secondarypreventions of communicationdisorders and swallowing.

C5- Manage competently (i.e.assess, diagnose and treat)different communication disordersand swallowing disorders in allages in accordance with theprinciples of evidence-basedpractice .

C6- Provide the proper

C 1. Take detailed operative history.C 2. Obtain written informed consent.C 3. Order and interpret preoperative

laboratory and radiologicalinvestigation.

C 4. Develop preoperative assessment ofrisk factors.

C 5. Conduct detailed voice protocolevaluation for selection of minimalassociated lesions candidate for surgical.

C 6. Carry out objective and subjectiveevaluation for monitoring of process ofintervention in minimal associatedlesion and vocal fold paralysis.

C 7. Maintain appropriate sterile techniquein the ER, at the bedside, in the office.

prevention, screening,consultation, treatment, andintervention, and follow-upservices for disorders of: Speech,Voice, Language, Swallowing andCognitive aspects ofcommunication.

C 8. Identify appropriate timing ofintervention select the cases candidateof intervention.

C 9. Follow surgical safety for betterprognostic outcome.

C 10. Discuss advantages anddisadvantages of selected procedurewith patient and his/her family.

C 11. Cooperate in, and performmicrolaryngosurgery for minimalassociated lesions.

C 12. Practice the use of laser surgery formicrolaryngosurgical intervention.

C 13. Monitor the outcome of voiceintra-operatively.

C 14. Conduct vocal fold injectiontechniques.

C 15. Conduct surgical management ofvocal fold immobility.

C 16. Carry on in insertion of voiceprosthesis.

D. GeneralSkills



D1- Present collected data relevant tosurgical decision in a detailed organizedway.

D2- Highlight relevant findings anddemonstrate accurate plan ofintervention and post surgicalmonitoring.

D3- Cooperate with member's ENT teamin the clinic and facilitate referral.

D4- Participate in policlinic services withENT in evaluation and management ofvoice disorders.


E1-Promote high standards ofpersonal and organizationalintegrity, compassion, honestyand respect for senior colleagues,assistants and students.

E1-Show high standards of ethics withpatients and or his or family inpresenting data for making clear freedecision of surgical versusnonsurgical intervention

E2-Demonstrate and respect for seniorcolleagues in professional advice.

E3-Respect assistants and students inclinical practice.

E4-Demonstrate honesty and

E3- Know the Legal and medicolegal aspects in practice ofPhoniatrics disorders as well asmedical ethics and standards ofethical conduct.

communication skills in presentingrelevant information to patient andhis or her family.

E5-Keep accurate pre and post surgicalrecordings of pre and postevaluations and surgical proceduresfor legal and medicolegalconsideration.

E6-Recognize the role of others inmanagement of the disorder.





Others

Preoperative care Fluid/electrolyte and acid base balance. Postoperative complication andemergencies.

Sterile techniques. Would management. Selection and performance of localanesthesia.

Vocal fold extirpation Vocal fold augmentation and injection Thyroplasty techniques Prosthesis insertion Please check () the appropriate method.


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List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes Printouts

Course Text Books - Phonosurgery: Assessment and surgicalmanagement of voice disorders. Ford Cand Bless D. Raven presss1991.

- Diagnosis and treatment of voicedisorders. Rubin. sataloff, Korovin andGould. Igaku shoin. 1995



Course Instructor: Prof. Dr. Ahmed Tantawi Signature:





Faculty: Medicine


Course InformationCourse Code: 053009272 Course Name: Physical medicineProgram in which the Course is Given : Doctor Degree in Phoniatrics


Course Aims: By the end of this course the candidate will acquire knowledge of the role ofphysical medicine and rehabilitation in physical management of handicaps detected in patientwith neurogenic disorders will be clear, thus enhancing multidisciplinary team work for betterevaluation, management and progress of disorders like cerebro-vascular strokes and braindamage motor handicaps.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)Program ILO (refer toprogram matrix)

Course ILOs



A1. Define anatomic and physiologicphysiotherapeutic consideration of themotor and sensory systems.

A2. Determine related instrumentalinvestigations of motor activities.

A3. Enumerate lines of management ofphysical disorders in children andadults.

A4. Identify the role of physical medicinespecialist in management of Braindamaged motorly handicapped children.

A5. Describe the physiotherapeutic linesin management of cerebrovascularstrokes.

A6. Review Principles of Therapeuticexercises,

A7. Mention principles of Electro-diagnosis and electromyographicmeasures.

A8. Classify Disability Evaluation

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procedures.A9. Discuss Functional evaluation and

management.A10. Describe thePsychological aspect of

rehabilitation.


B1- Utilize source ofinformation like medicalrecords, patient’sfamily/friends to augmentclient data to establish bothqualitatively and quantitatively,the client’s communicationskills and deficits.

B8- Appreciate the role ofother specialties for accuratediagnosis and differentialdiagnosis and intervention forclients’ with communicationand swallowing disorders.


B2- Interpret the clinical tests for propermanagement of motor handicapped patients.

B3- Apply principles of evidence basedmedicine in dealing with patient informationand provide the proper advice andmanagement.B4- Report adequately the patient's clinicaldata.


C4- Collaborate with, collectreports and provide properreferrals and information toother needed specialties.

C 1. Perform the clinical examination formotor system patient.

C 2. Interpret data of clinical examinationof motor state in children and adults.

C 3. Interpret data of electrodiagnosis andelectromyography.

C 4. Discuss indication for referral forphysical medicine specialist.

D. GeneralSkills

D6- Cooperate efficiently ina multi professional teamworking.


D 2. Interpret the capacities and limitations ofthe other medical specialties participatingwith him/her in the clinical teams in order tobe able to put effectively an integrated,realistic therapeutic program.


E4.Realize Ethical principlesthat govern decision-making inmedical practice and researchmethodology.

E1- Apply the medical ethics in the relationwith colleagues.E2- Relate the ethical and professionals’






Others

1. Anatomy and physiology themotor and sensory systems.

2. Diagnostic measures forassessment of motor state.

3. Electro-diagnosis andelectromyographic measures.

4. Physical Therapeutic lines ofmanagement.

5. Physical therapy in strokepatients.

6. Physical medicine for braindamaged motorly handicappedchild.

7. Psychological aspect ofrehabilitation.



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Course Text Books Physical medicine and rehabilitationprinciples and practice, Volume 1, By Joel A.DeLisa, Bruce M. Gans, Nicholas E. WalshLippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005



Course InstructorName: Prof. Dr. Tarek Shafshak Signature:





Faculty: Medicine


Course InformationCourse Code: 052129272-1 Course Name: Psychiatry



Course AimsAfter completing the course the candidate will be able to clinically cover the psychiatricdisorders related to communication disorders.Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

Program ILO (refer to programmatrix)

Course ILOs



A1. Determine the psychological andbehavioral aspects of verbalcommunication.

A2. Relate biochemical basics in thestudy of psychiatric disorders.

A3. Describe the epidemiology, etiology,pathogenesis, prophylaxis, clinicalphysiology, diagnostics, differentialdiagnostics, therapeutics andrehabilitation of Pervasivedevelopmental disorders.

A4. Describe diagnostic criteria fordiagnosis of attention deficithyperactive disorders (ADHD)

A5. Determine psychiatric impacts ofcommunication disorders.

A6. Mention associated and co-morbidpsychiatric disorders withcommunication disorders.

A7. Indicate findings in learning disabilitydue to disorders of reading, writing andcalculating (dyslexia, dysgraphia).

A8. Outline the role of pharmacologicaltherapeutic agents in childhood

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psychiatric disorders.A9. Discuss the principles of behavior

therapy in order to introduceefficiently these measures in thetherapeutic programs given to clients.


B1- Utilize source of informationlike medical records, patient’sfamily/friends to augment clientdata to establish bothqualitatively and quantitatively,the client’s communication skillsand deficits.

B4- Plan an appropriate and cleartherapy program, this takes intoaccount the needs of the clientand his/her environment and theneed of experience of otherspecialties.


B 1. Interpret data obtained from completedetailed psychiatric evaluation.

B 2. Formulate a comprehensivetherapeutic program based on thepatients’ skills and abilities.

B 3. Assess the need of psychiatric opinionin improving therapeutic outcome.

B 4. Integrate the psychiatric evaluation inthe protocols of language evaluation.

B 5. Evaluate the role of psychiatrist indiagnosis of communication relevantdisorders.

B 6. Determine the need of throughpsychiatric evaluation in determinationof possible etiology or consequence ofsome communication disorders.



C 1.Perform basic psychiatric evaluationin disorders of definite psychiatricetiology.(e.g. pervasive developmentaldisorders)

C 2.Analyze data obtained from reports ofpsychiatric evaluation.

C 3.Decide the indication of referral forpsychiatrist evaluation in definitedisorders.

C 4. Indentify comorbid psychiatricdisorders in communication disorders.

C 5.Determine the role of psychiatricmedication in management of somecommunication disorders.

D. GeneralSkills


D 1. Cooperate with member's psychiatricteam in the clinic and facilitate referral.

D 2. Participate in policlinic services withpsychiatrist in evaluation andmanagement of child psychiatry.



E1- Apply the medical ethics in therelation with colleagues.

E2- Relate the ethical and professionalsregulations in decision making.





Others

Anxiety disorders. Phobic disorders Obsessive compulsive disorders. Hysterical disorders. Schizophrenia Affective disorders Pervasive development disorders Attention deficit disorders Mental retardation Learning disabilities Pharmacological methodologies. Behavioral modification procedures Please check () the appropriate method.


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List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes Printouts notes

Course Text Books Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry by DavidSemple

Psychiatry by Allan TasmanSuggested Extra Reading


Course InstructorName: Prof. Hoda Salama Signature:



Course SpecificationsUniversity: AlexandriaFaculty: MedicineDepartment: Unit of Phoniatrics - Otorhinolaryngology Department

Course InformationCourse Code: 05272902 Course Name: Research in PhoniatricsProgram in which the Course is Given : Doctor Degree in Phoniatrics


Course AimsThe candidate will be able to conduct effectively a study review and a research applying the propermethodology in communication disorders and swallowing disorders.Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)


Course ILOs


A5- Review and distinguishadvances in the principles andmethods of prevention,assessment, intervention andrehabilitation for people withcommunication and swallowingdisorders.

A7- Rate and judge differentassessment tools and interventionprograms and use them incomposition of proposal researchin Phoniatrics.

A8- Determine and demonstrateresearch methods and theevidence-based clinical practice .

A9- Conduct experimental designand statistical analysis of data asrelated to laboratory, clinical, andepidemiologic research applyingthe principles of research ethics.

A 1. Outline the recent advances and up todate in research of Phoniatrics field.

A 2. Describe basics of selection ofpopulation studies.

A 3. Apply basic statistic analysis methods.

A 4. Determine tests of reliability,validation and standardization forPhoniatrics assessments and remediationprograms

A 5. Describe field studies for collection ofepidemiological data used in projects ofcommunication disorders.

A 6. Review the importance and applicationof evidenced based studies.


B7- Relate weakness andstrengths of assessment tools andintervention programs in order to

B 1. Determine the standardization testingprocedures.

B 2. Recognize necessary and reliability and

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carry out modifications that areculturally based taking inconsideration rules ofstandardization measures.


B9- Collect up-to-dateinformation and revise currentscientific resources to review theproposed research.

B10- Conduct a scientificresearch and/or write scientificpaper to solve a scientificquestion or problem related to thecommunication

validation studies.B 3. Write efficiently research studies with

reference to evidence-based medicine.

B 4. Recognize the role of other specialtiesin conducting research ofcommunication and swallowingdisorders.

B 5. Integrate and analyze data reported ofother specialties in research andexperimental studies

B 6. Present collected data in tabular andgraphic presentation

B 7. Review the updated and currentscientific resources for the proposedresearch.

B 8. Conduct a scientific research taking inconsideration appropriate experimentaldesign.

B 9. Apply research principles in proposalfor research with fulfillment of itsrequisites.

B 10. Follow principles of researchmethodology in clinical practice.

B 11. Discriminate various experimentaldesigns.


C8- Educate, counsel, lead andwork effectively with individuals,families, co-workers, educators,other health-care providers aboutcommunication, swallowingconcerns .

C 1. Conduct a study review for aproblematic topic and lead a research toanswer a question or hypothesis.

C 2. Teach juniors and co-workersappropriate techniques for obtaining,performing and documenting data inresearch for communication disordersand swallowing disorders.

D. GeneralSkills

D1-Demonstrate effective writtenand oral skills for presentation ofscientific information to differentaudiences in the field ofPhoniatrics.

D4- Demonstrate responsibility inwork assignment, and face

D1- Present different data in an organizedmatter.

D2- Keep the records meticulously entailingrelevant important information.

D3- Demonstrate responsibility in researchassignment.

D4- Present skills and competence in

challenges and improves existingsituations.


D7- Lead an organized researchteam in the field of communicationdisorders.

organizing research and attendingconferences.

D5- Utilize all sources of recentcommunication technology in facilitatingwork with his team colleagues andseniors.

D6- Cooperate efficiently in a multiprofessional team working.

D7- Cooperate and lead an organizedresearch team in the field ofcommunication disorders.

D8- Show clinical skills in dealing withchallenges at dealing withcommunication disorders.


E2-Demonstrate commitment tolifelong learning and professionalservices including activeparticipation in professionalorganizations.


E1- Show high standards of personal andorganizational integrity, compassion,honesty and respect for senior colleagues,assistants and students.

E2- Demonstrate commitment to lifelonglearning.

E3- Respect the copyright of presentationsor reviewers in research.

E4- Demonstrate ethical values inprofessional practices andmultidisciplinary decision making.

E5- Follow ethical research principles inresearch methodology.





OthersEssay &researchproposal

Evidenced based studies incommunication disorders.

Basics of Study design. Methods of collection of data andpresentation.

Basic statistic analysis methods. Tests of reliability, validation andstandardization for Phoniatric

assessments and remediation programs.Epidemiological data collection andpresentation.

How to write a proposal or project. Research methodology in clinicalpractice



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Distribution of Marks Written Exam 70 %Practical/Clinical Exam %Others - proposal 30 %

List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes Printouts of presentations.

Course Text Books Research methodology: research design andplan. Sridhar MS.

Suggested Extra Reading Internet articles and links







Faculty: Medicine


Course InformationCourse Code: 051509272 Course Name: Upper GIT EndoscopyProgram in which the Course is Given : Doctor Degree in Phoniatrics


Course Aims: By the end of this course the candidate will acquire practical skills of performinggastrointestinal endoscopy for more efficient diagnosis.


Course ILOs



A 1. Relate anatomical and physiologicalknowledge to is implication ofgastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy

A 2. Explain and counsel patients and theirfamilies regarding the upper endoscopyprocess and acquire informed consent.

A 3. Describe endoscope maneuverproperly, including reprocessing andmaintenance of the endoscope

A 4. Outline the indications,contraindication, complications ofdifferent endoscopes.

A 5. Review necessary preparation forendoscopic performance.

A 6. Mention general complications



B8- Appreciate the role of other


B2- Interpret the clinical tests for propermanagement of endocrinal cases.

B3- Apply principles of evidence basedmedicine in dealing with patient information

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specialties for accurate diagnosisand differential diagnosis andintervention for clients’ withcommunication and swallowingdisorders.

and provide the proper advice andmanagement.B4- Report adequately the patient's clinicaldata.



C 1. Perform under supervision anesophageal endoscopyC 2. Interpret endoscopic findingsexamination in children and adults.C 3. Identify patient with suspected uppergastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy disordersand refer them properly.

D. GeneralSkills






E1- Apply the medical ethics in therelation with colleagues.E2- Relate the ethical and professionals’






Others

1. Orientation to endoscopic instrumentand accessories

2. Endoscopic cleaning anddisinfection

3. Preparation and premedicationmethods of patients

4. Basic upper GI endoscopictechnique

5. Overcoming upper GI endoscopicdifficulties.

6. Interpretation of upper GIendoscopic findings

7. Indications, contraindications andcomplications of upper GI endoscopy

8. Management for endoscopiccomplications

9. Indication in Phoniatrics Please check () the appropriate method.


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Distribution of Marks Written Exam 70 %Practical/Clinical Exam 30 %Others %


Course Text Books Bronchoscopy and EsophagoscopyA Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and LaryngealSurgery. Jackson, Chevalier, 2006



Course InstructorName: Prof. Dr. Amany El-Bana Signature:





Faculty: Medicine


Course InformationCourse Code: 05272906

0527290705272908

Course Name: Voice , speech and LanguageIntervention & Rehabilitation


Number of Credit Hours 6 Theoretical Clinical/Practical

Course Aims This course deals with the intervention and rehabilitation of different language disorders using

pharmacological, surgical and training methods. The candidate should implant intervention program fordelayed language development and therapeutic methods for dyslexia and dysphasias.


Course ILOs


By the end of the program, thegraduate will be able to:

A3- Determine d the psychological,behavioral and the social aspectsrelated to the field of communicationdisorders and swallowing disorders.

A5- Review and distinguish advancesin the principles and methods ofprevention, assessment, interventionand rehabilitation for people withcommunication and swallowingdisorders.

A6- Discuss basics of effective family–culturally and community based

A 1. Determine associated psychologicaland social backgrounds of Phoniatricsdisorders.

A 2. Describe associated behavioral anddevelopmental deviance incommunication disorders andswallowing disorders.

A 3. Describe the basic procedures ofintervention in communication disorders.and swallowing disorders

A 4. Outline primary, secondary and tertiaryprevention procedures in communicationdisorders and swallowing disorders.

A 5. Determine the role of pharmacotherapyin communication disorders andswallowing disorders.

A 6. Discuss the role of family counseling incommunication disorders and swallowingdisorders.

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services in Phoniatrics.

A7- Rate and judge differentassessment tools and interventionprograms and use them incomposition of proposal research inPhoniatrics.

A8- Determine and demonstrateresearch methods and the evidence-based clinical practice .

A 7. Identify available community servicesfor management of communicationdisorders and swallowing problems.

A 8. Discuss basics of pharmacological,behavioral and surgical intervention forcommunication disorders and swallowingproblems.

A 9. Determine the skill of monitoringpatient progress and adapt changesaccordingly to the intervention program.

A 10. Mention procedures of follow up andmodifications of intervention programs.

A 11. Review clinical evidenced updates incommunication disorders and swallowingproblems.

A 12. Demonstrate ability to followguidelines of evidence based clinicalpractice in research proposal.



B3- Integrate objective and subjectivetools for a better decision making andoutcome measurements guided byhealth problems quality of lifestandards.

B4- Plan an appropriate and cleartherapy program, this takes intoaccount the needs of the client andhis/her environment and the need ofexperience of other specialties.

B5- Draw practical reasonableoutlines of tailored intervention/remediation program with specificconsiderations about the timingnature and duration of intervention.

B6- Understand and respect the

B 1. Interpret information related tocommunication disorders for determinethe outlines of intervention program.

B 2. Recognize the role of other specialtiesin intervention.

B 3. Realize the importance of describingthe Phoniatrics findings to the patient orhis /her family.

B 4. Assess different factors affectingdecision making for continuation, ending,generalization or maintain interventionprogram.

B 5. Critique the need for adjuvant therapyduring the process of intervention

B 6. Propose the plan of intervention basedon the skills and attitude of the patient.

B 7. Select the appropriate test formonitoring the progress of therapy.

B 8. Evaluate the role and attitude of familyin management.

B 9. Realize the importance of culturalbackground and patients needs andpsychological state during intervention.

underlying psychological debates ofpatients and his/her family foreffective communication.

B7- Relate weakness and strengths ofassessment tools and interventionprograms in order to carry outmodifications that are culturallybased taking in consideration rules ofstandardization measures.

B8- Appreciate the role of otherspecialties for accurate diagnosis anddifferential diagnosis andintervention for clients’ withcommunication and swallowingdisorders.

B9- Collect up-to-date informationand revise current scientific resourcesto review the proposed research.

B 10.Evaluate weaknesses and strengthensof intervention programs fordetermination of required modification.

B 11.Recognize the role of other specialtiesin management of communication andswallowing disorders.

B 12.Integrate and analyze data reported ofother specialties in case study andprotocols of intervention.

B 13.Collect up-to-date information toreview the proposed research.

B 14.Revise current scientific resources toreview the proposed research.


C2-Perform adequately and safelyall basic and advanced assessmenttools and intervention programs tomonitor and modulate the plan ofintervention.

C3-Select, and perform independentlyand competently primary andsecondary preventions ofcommunication disorders andswallowing.

C5- Manage competently (i.e. assess,diagnose and treat) differentcommunication disorders andswallowing disorders in all ages inaccordance with the principles ofevidence-based practice .

C6- Provide the proper prevention,screening, consultation, treatment,and intervention, and follow-upservices for disorders of: Speech,Voice, Language, Swallowing and

C 1. Follow basic principles of interventionin communication and swallowingdisorders.

C 2. Plan remediation programs based onweaknesses and strengths obtained fromdetailed assessment.

C 3. Prepare for intervention settings fortherapy.

C 4. Determine needs of patients based onenvironmental situation.

C 5. Carry out programs of intervention forfamily members.

C 6. Integrate behavior modificationprocedures in management of disorders.

C 7. Carry out rehabilitation programs forpatients with communication and swallowingdisorders in all ages in accordance with theprinciples of evidence-based practice .

C 8. Direct family during the progress ofintervention.

C 9. Perform primary and secondarypreventions of communication disorders andswallowing.

Cognitive aspects of communication.

C7- Perform the augmentative andalternative communication (AAC)techniques and strategies includingdeveloping, selecting, and prescribingof such systems and devices.

C8- Educate, counsel, lead andwork effectively with individuals,families, co-workers, educators,other health-care providers aboutcommunication, swallowingconcerns .C9- Teach juniors appropriatetechniques for obtaining,performing and documenting acomplete medical history, physicalexamination and therapy forcommunication disorders andswallowing disorders.

C 10. Perform the augmentative andalternative communication (AAC)techniques and strategies.

C 11. Select, develop and prescribe theproper augmentative and alternativecommunication systems and devices.

C 12. Educate and counsel co-workers,educators, and other persons duringprocess of intervention.

C 13. Teach juniors appropriate techniquesfor obtaining, performing anddocumenting therapy for communicationdisorders and swallowing disorders.

C 14. Assist in the learning process ofstudents and junior staff.

D. GeneralSkills

D1-Demonstrate effective written andoral skills for presentation ofscientific information to differentaudiences in the field of Phoniatrics.


D3- Demonstrate ability to assist inthe learning process of students,trainees and junior staff.

D 1. Keep the records meticulously entailingrelevant important information aboutintervention.


D 3. Demonstrate responsibilities inorganizing and attending conferences.

D 4. Use information technology to assess,evaluate and interpret scientific data.

D 5. Show clinical skills in dealing withchallenges at dealing withcommunication disorders.

D 6. Use strong psychological integrity indealing with challenges in clinicalpractice.

D 7. Utilize all sources of recentcommunication technology in facilitatingwork with his team colleagues andseniors.

D 8. Cooperate efficiently in a multiprofessional team working.

D 9. Lead an organized research team in thefield of communication disorders and

swallowing disorders.E-Attitudesand ethicalbehavior

E1-Promote high standards ofpersonal and organizational integrity,compassion, honesty and respect forsenior colleagues, assistants andstudents.

E3- Follow the Legal and medicolegal aspects in practice ofPhoniatrics disorders as well asmedical ethics and standards ofethical conduct.


E2- Show high standards of personal andorganizational integrity, compassion,honesty and respect for seniorcolleagues, assistants and students.

E3- Demonstrate ethical choices, valuesand professional practices implicit inmultidisciplinary decision making.

E4- Follow the ethical, religious and lawregulations applied in medicine andspecifically in communication science.

E5- Interact with others withoutdiscrimination based on religious, ethnic,sexual, or educational differences.





Others

General procedures of intervention incommunication disorders

The role of family counseling incommunication disorders and swallowingdisorders.

Early intervention in language disorders Management of hearing Impaired Management of attention deficit disorders Management of brain damage motorlyhandicapped

Management of mentally retarded. Management of hearing Impaired Management of pervasive language disorders Management of Dysphasic and apraxic patients Management of dyslexia Alternative augmentative procedures incommunication disorders and swallowingdisorders.

Management of stuttering and clutteing inchildren and adults.

Management of dyslalias. Management of nasality problems

Management of dysarthrias Management of Apraxia of Speech Behavior modification of voice therapy Management of singing voice Management of laryngectomized patients Management of swallowing disorders Role of pharmacotherapy in communicationdisorders and swallowing disorders.



Case OSCE/OSPE


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Course Text Books Dorothy Bishop, Dorothy V. M.BishopUncommon understanding:development and disorders of languagecomprehension in children PsychologyPress, 1997

Developmental reading disabilities: Alanguage based treatment approach, 1999.singular

Aphasia theory and therapy:HildredSchuell, 1974. University Parkpress.Publishing group San Diego,California. Candace L.Goldsworthy.

Suggested Extra Reading Essays and thesis related to the topics of courses



Faculty: Medicine


Course InformationCourse Code: 051409272 Anatomy & EmbryologyProgram in which the Course is Given : Doctor Degree in Phoniatrics


Course AimsAfter completing the course the candidate will be able to the detailed structural and functionalanatomy of the Head & Neck, with emphasis on the vocal tract, and brain structures. The courseincludes the embryology and development of these anatomical parts.


Course ILOs


A1- Discuss advanced aspects inbasic sciences (anatomy,phonetics, linguistics, andneurophysiology) as regarddevelopmental and aging of thefunctions of voice, speech,language, hearing, and cognitionand swallowing.

a1. Describe the anatomical anddevelopmental landmarks of the brachialarches.

a2. Mention the development andanatomy of the larynx, palate and thepharynx.

a3. Describe the anatomy of the oro-facialstructures.

a4. Determine the functional anatomicalsignificance of central nervous system.

a5. Identify the development of the centralnervous system.

a6. Review the anatomy of the subcorticalsystem.

a7. Describe the courses of the cranialnerves.

a8. Ilustrate the anatomical landmarks ofthe pyramidal and extrapyramidalsystem.

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b1. Analyze different information to solveclinical problems.

b2. Report adequately the patient's clinicaldata.



c1. Realize the abnormal deviation andanomalies of the organ structure.

c2. Acknowledge the applied anatomy andstructures of the communication systems.

D. GeneralSkills


d1. Participate effectively in teamwork forproper management of the cases,

d2. Interpret the capacities and limitationsof the other medical specialtiesparticipating with him/her in the clinicalteams in order to be able to puteffectively an integrated, realistictherapeutic program.

E: Attitudesand ethicalbehavior

E3- Follow the Legal andmedico legal aspects in practiceof Phoniatrics disorders as wellas medical ethics and standardsof ethical conduct.

e1- Apply the medical ethics in the relationwith colleagues.e2- Relate the ethical and professionals’






Others

Anatomy of Head and neck Anatomy of the vocal tract Applied anatomy of the larynxAnatomical structure of the brain The vascular system of the head andneck

The vascular system of brain Anatomy of the thoracic cavity andlungs

Development of brain and larynx Please check () the appropriate method.


Case OSCE/OSPE


Others



Practical/Clinical Exam %Others / spots 30 %

List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes

Course Text Books - Gray's Anatomy ( 40th edition)September 2008 .Elsevier - ChurchillLivingstone

- Scott-Brown's OtorhinolaryngologySuggested Extra Reading


Course InstructorName: Prof. Dr. Fardos Ahmed Elkolaa Signature:





Faculty: Medicine


Course InformationCourse Code: 052719272 Course Name: AudiologyProgram in which the Course is Given : Doctor Degree in Phoniatrics


Course Aims: By the end of this course the candidate will be able to competently integrateaudiological data in Phoniatrics practice and use in better evaluation, management andmonitoring of the progress of hearing loss. Use the available audiological diagnostic tools inclarifying and studying of hypothetical physiological background of speech and languagedisorders.Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)


Course ILOs



a1 Enumerate and describe possibleaudiological evaluation in all types ofhearing loss.

a2 Interpret data of audiologicalevaluation.

a3 Describe types of hearing assistivedevices.

a4 Review audiological protocol ofevaluation of cochlear implant.



B8- Appreciate the role of otherspecialties for accurate diagnosisand differential diagnosis andintervention for clients’ with

b1- Analyze the clinical data and theinvestigations in order to reach a properdiagnosis.

b2- Interpret the clinical tests for propermanagement of hearing impaired cases.

b3- Apply principles of evidence basedmedicine in dealing with patient informationand provide the proper advice andmanagement.

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communication and swallowingdisorders.

b4- Report adequately the patient's clinicaldata.



c1. Perform the clinical examinationfor auditory system.

c2. Interpret data of audiologicalevaluation in children and adults.

c3. Identify patient with suspectedhearing impairment.

c4. Refer patient with suspected centralauditory processing disorders.

c5. Cooperate and participate withaudiologist in teamwork necessary forthe proper management of commonclients.

D. GeneralSkills


d1. Participate effectively in teamwork forproper management of the cases,

d2. Interpret the capacities and limitationsof the other medical specialtiesparticipating with him/her in the clinicalteams in order to be able to puteffectively an integrated, realistictherapeutic program.



e1- Apply the medical ethics in therelation with colleagues.e2- Relate the ethical and professionals’






Others

Neuro-otology Psyco-acoustics Behavioral auditory tests Physiologic tests of auditoryfunctions.

Central auditory processing tests Detection and assessment of hearingloss in infants and children

Hearing loss in special populations

Management of hearing disorders

Cochlear implantation Please check () the appropriate method.


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Course Text Books Katz J,Handbook of clinical audiology.Fifthedition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005



Course InstructorName: Prof. Ossama Sobhy Signature:



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