Bridget Patek, M.S., CCC-SLP
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Bridget Patek is a licensed speech-language pathologist with clinical and academic training in adult communication and swallowing disorders. She earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, where her graduate research focused on aphasia intervention. Her clinical experience spans educational and healthcare settings, with the majority of her career spent in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings.
Her areas of expertise include adult speech and language impairments, cognitive-communication disorders, dysphagia, and airway management. Bridget is committed to integrating evidenced-based practices into her instruction, and she maintains active engagement in professional development and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Education
• B.S. in Speech Pathology and Audiology, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
• M.S. in Speech Pathology, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
Courses Taught
- SPPA 6320: Adult Language Disorders
Professional Affiliations
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Association
Certifications
• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, State of Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), ASHA