Clinical Faculty in Speech-Language Pathology
Office: Davis Hall, 259
Email: jkirsch@iup.edu
Phone: 724-357-2451
Education
BS - The Pennsylvania State University - Communication Disorders
MS - Boston University - Speech-Language Pathology
SLPD - Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions - Speech-Language Pathology
Teaching Areas
SPLP 251 - Anatomy and Physiology for Speech, Language, Hearing
SPLP 412 - Professional Practices
SPLP 661 - Treatment Clinic
SPLP 662 - Diagnostic Clinic
SPLP 661 - Clinical Staffing - Medical Speech-Language Pathology
Professional Interests and Certification
Pediatric and adult dysphagia
Neonatology, Premature infant feeding
Upper airway disorders; Trach/vent care
Leadership and supervision in SLP
Professional Certifications
BLS Provider, issued 8/2022
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence, issued 2002
Pennsylvania State License in Speech-Language Pathology, issued 2002, SL007196
Premature Infant Oral Motor Intervention (PIOMI), certified provider 3/2022
Certified Neonatal Therapist (CNT) – in progress
Board Certified Specialist-Swallowing (BCS-S) – in progress
Selected Publications or Presentations
Kirsch, J. (in progress). What is the effect of an oral stimulation program with the addition of breast milk drops on bottle-feeding in premature infants? [unpublished doctoral dissertation]. Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.
Kirsch, J. (2022). What is the effect of an oral stimulation program with the addition of breast milk drops on bottle-feeding in premature infants? [poster presentation]. 13th Annual NANT (National Association of Neonatal Therapists) Conference, Tucson, AZ.
Kirsch, J., Bodenlos, M., & Thomas, H. (2019). Cue-based feeding in a level 3 NICU [poster presentation]. 9th Annual NANT (National Association of Neonatal Therapists) Conference, Phoenix, AZ.