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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).
10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards
Speech therapists and pathologists
Audiologists
Medical students and professionals
Individuals interested in vocal disorders and therapies
This course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.
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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