Content Area I:

1. (1) Anatomic and physiologic bases for the normal development and use of:

   1. (A) Speech;
   2. (B) Language;
   3. (C) Communication;
   4. (D) Swallowing;
   5. (E) Hearing; and
   6. (F) Balance/vestibular systems;

2. (2) Physical bases and processes of the production and perception of:

   1. (A) Speech;
   2. (B) Language;
   3. (C) Communication;
   4. (D) Swallowing;
   5. (E) Hearing; and
   6. (F) Balance/vestibular systems;

3. (3) Linguistic and psycho-linguistic variables related to normal development and use of:

   1. (A) Speech;
   2. (B) Language; and
   3. (C) Hearing;

4. (4) Technological, biomedical, engineering, and instrumentation information related to:

   1. (A) Basic communication processes;
   2. (B) Swallowing;
   3. (C) Balance/vestibular disorders; and
   4. (D) Cerumen management;

5. (5) Various types of communication disorders, swallowing disorders, and balance/vestibular disorders and their:

   1. (A) Manifestations;
   2. (B) Classifications; and
   3. (C) Causes;
6. (6) Evaluation skills, including procedures, techniques, and instrumentation for assessment; and

7. (7) Principles and procedures in habilitation and rehabilitation of:

   1. (A) Communication disorders;
   2. (B) Swallowing; and
   3. (C) Balance/vestibular disorders.