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Vocal Disorders and Diagnosis Course

Vocal Disorders and Diagnosis Course

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Highlights

  • On-Demand course

  • 2 hours

  • All levels

Description

Do you ever feel like you lose your voice after a long day of speaking? Imagine how frustrating it would be if that feeling persisted for days or even weeks. Vocal disorders can have a significant impact on an individual's daily life, causing them to struggle with communication and affecting their social and professional relationships. Enrol in this PA - Vocal Disorders course to learn about the physiology of voice production, causes of voice disorders, and principles of diagnosis and management.

This course is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of vocal disorders, their causes, and potential therapies. You'll learn about the laryngeal anatomy, vocal fold vibration, and the impact of ageing on vocal folds. You'll also delve into functional voice disorders such as muscle tension disorders and psychogenic voice disorders. With a focus on voice therapy, you'll develop skills in interviewing and counselling patients, obtaining a comprehensive history, and assessing severity. You'll also gain an understanding of the clinical voice laboratory and auditory perceptual analysis.

Enrol in this course now to learn about vocal disorders, their diagnosis and management, and develop the skills to help individuals with these conditions regain their voices.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the physiology of voice production and the laryngeal anatomy

  • Identify the causes of voice disorders, including functional voice disorders

  • Develop skills in interviewing and counselling patients with voice disorders

  • Learn how to assess severity and obtain a comprehensive history

  • Gain knowledge of the clinical voice laboratory and auditory perceptual analysis

  • Understand the principles of diagnosis and management of voice disorders

Meet the Accreditation

CPD Quality Standards (CPD QS) accreditation assure the Vocal Disorders course training and learning activities are relevant, reliable, and upto date.

Expert Support

Dedicated tutor support and 24/7 customer support are available to all students with this premium quality course.

Key Benefits

  • Learning materials of the Design course contain engaging voiceover and visual elements for your comfort.

  • Get 24/7 access to all content for a full year.

  • Each of our students gets full tutor support on weekdays (Monday to Friday)

Course Curriculum:

Module 1: Physiology of Voice Production

  • Evaluation of the Voice Disorder

  • Psychological Factors and Stressors

  • Laryngeal Anatomy

  • Muscles and Peripheral Innervation

  • Vocal Folds

  • Blood Supply

  • Central Innervation

  • Changes in Anatomy with Ageing

  • Vocal Fold Vibration

  • Factors Affecting Vocal Fold Vibration

Module 2: Causes of Voice Disorder

  • The Larynx

  • The Structure of the Vocal Folds

  • The Degree of Discomfort

  • The Functional Versus Organic Dichotomy

Module 3: Functional Voice Disorders

  • Muscle Tension Disorders

  • Benign Pathologies Resulting from Excessive

  • Voice Characteristics with Excessive Muscle Tension Disorders

  • Psychogenic Voice Disorders

Module 4: Voice Therapy

  • Interview and Counseling Skills

  • Clinical Understanding of the Problem

  • Misapplied Management Techniques

  • Lack of Patient Education or Understanding of the Problem

  • Premature Discontinuation of Therapy

  • The Clinical Ear

  • Patient Realities

Module 5: Principles of Diagnosis and Management

  • Diagnosis of Voice Disorders

  • Obtaining a Comprehensive History

  • Auditory Perceptual Analysis

  • Assessing Severity

  • Voice-Related Patient-Reported Outcomes

  • The Clinical Voice Laboratory

Course Assessment

To simplify the procedure of evaluation and accreditation for learners, we provide an automated assessment system. Upon completion of an online module, you will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test. The results will be evaluated instantly, and the score will be displayed for your perusal. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%.

When all tests have been successfully passed, you will be able to order a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme.

Exam & Retakes:

It is to inform our learners that the initial exam for this online course is provided at no additional cost. In the event of needing a retake, a nominal fee of £9.99 will be applicable.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the assessment procedure, learners can obtain their certification by placing an order and remitting a fee of £9 for PDF Certificate and £15 for the Hardcopy Certificate within the UK ( An additional £10 postal charge will be applicable for international delivery).

CPD

10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Who is this course for?
  • Speech therapists and pathologists

  • Audiologists

  • Medical students and professionals

  • Individuals interested in vocal disorders and therapies

Requirements

This course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.

Career path

Upon successful completion of the Vocal Disorders Course, learners will be equipped with many indispensable skills and have the opportunity to grab, such as:

  • Speech and Language Therapist - £29,000 to £47,000

  • Audiologist - £24,000 to £38,000

  • Otolaryngologist - £38,000 to £106,000

  • Voice Coach - £20,000 to £45,000

  • Medical Researcher - £23,000 to £57,000

  • Teaching Assistant - £13,000 to £23,000

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