Katie Nolan

SUNY Fredonia is my alma mater for both my undergraduate and graduate degrees, thus, I hold a true appreciation for the campus and the community. I am a highly motivated Speech-Language Pathologist dedicated to enhancing quality of life for individuals experiencing speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing challenges. My clinical practice is rooted in evidence-based assessment and treatment, with a strong passion for collaborative, person-centered care across the continuum of settings. Since graduation, I have enjoyed supervising graduate clinicians and having undergraduates shadow me as a Medical Speech-Language Pathologist. 

I have extensive experience working with geriatric populations across a wide range of settings, including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, psychiatric units, nursing homes, medical rehabilitation units (MRU), intensive care units (ICU), group homes, and day habilitation centers. This diverse background has strengthened my ability to support medically complex individuals and adapt care to meet each person’s unique needs.

At SUNY Fredonia, I am an Adjunct Professor at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as a Clinical Externship Instructor. Courses I have taught include:
• Medical Speech-Language Pathology (Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022)
• Motor Speech Disorders (Summer 2023, Summer 2024)
• Speech Pathology I (Spring 2023)
• Speech Pathology II (Fall 2023, Fall 2024)

I hold advanced clinical competencies and experience in:

• 2024 :Seeking certification in Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA)

• 2022 :Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS)

• 2022 :Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) 

• 2021:Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Registered Clinician

• 2020:Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP) Registered Clinician

• 2020:Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) Certified Clinician

• 2019 :McNeil Dysphagia Therapy Program (MDTP) Certified Clinician

• 2018 :New York State Professional License in Speech-Language Pathology

• 2018 :Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

• 2007 :American Red Cross CPR and First Aid 

A lifelong learner, I am a six-time recipient of the ASHA Award for Continuing Education (ACE) to further support patients and families navigating complex care needs.

In addition to my clinical work, I integrate animal-assisted therapy through my certified therapy dog, Mac, a golden retriever accredited through the American Kennel Club (AKC). Together, we provide comfort, motivation, and emotional support in a variety of therapeutic and community environments. Mac’s certifications include:
• Canine Partners Special Listing – Therapy Dog
• Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
• Urban CGC (CGCU)
• Advanced CGC (CGCA)

I am committed to compassionate care, continuous growth, and meaningful interdisciplinary collaboration to help individuals achieve their highest level of communication and functional independence.

PROFESSIONAL AFFIALIATIONS:

-ASHA Special Interest Group 15: Gerontology

-Special Interest Group 13: Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders

-Medical SLP Collective Member

-New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NYSSLHA)

-Speech Language and Hearing Association of Western New York (SHAWNY)

 

ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

-Videoflouroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS)

-Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)

-Tracheotomy/Ventilator – Dependency

-Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

-Critical Care Unit (CCU)

-Medical Rehab Unit Care (MRU)

-Outpatient Care

-Home Care Services

-American Red Cross CPR and First Aid

-Clinical Education and Mentorship

 

 

Office Hours

• -By appointment via email only.

Teaching Interests

-Nolan, C.  Course: CDS 418 Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology II, State University of New York at Fredonia. Fredonia, New York.

-Nolan, C. Course: CDS Motor Speech Disorders, State University of New York at Fredonia. Fredonia, New York.

-Nolan, C.  Course: CDS 280 Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology I, State University of New York at Fredonia. Fredonia, New York.

-Nolan, C.  Course: CDS 552 Medical Speech-Language Pathology, State University of New York at Fredonia. Fredonia, New York.