This course will present current best information to help clinicians learn about typical aspects of oropharyngeal and esophageal swallowing in adults and older adults. This course is ideal for clinicians who need a refresher on typical adult swallowing and is appropriate for SLPs, OTs, dietitians, nurses, and other medical clinicians involved in interprofessional management of dysphagia. Information covered will include a review of sensory and motor control of swallowing, timing, and the neurological control of swallowing, as well as typical variation in swallowing across the adult lifespan. The discussion will focus on the four classic stages of swallowing (oral preparation, oral transit, pharyngeal transit, and esophageal transit) through a structured presentation of the sensory, motor, and timing aspects associated with each stage.
