Course Code: REL-RTS-0-TVDA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Select the most appropriate interventions for voice disorders based on clinical presentation.
Recall description of at least six voice treatment techniques to reduce laryngeal tension, increase vocal volume, and coordinate respiration with phonation.
Determine tailored treatment plans for voice disorders through interprofessional collaboration, effective service delivery modes, and addressing unique needs of special populations.
Outline:
Section 1: Overview of Voice Disorders and Treatment
Types of Voice Disorders
Knowledge Check
Treatment Approaches
Knowledge Check
Equipment
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Additional Treatment Considerations
Interprofessional Collaboration
Service Delivery Considerations
Special Populations
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Physiologic Voice Therapy
Physiologic Voice Therapy Approaches
Reducing Laryngeal Tension or Laryngeal Spasm
Increasing Vocal Volume
Coordinating Breathing with Phonation
Case Study: John
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Symptomatic Voice Therapy
Symptomatic Voice Therapy Approaches
Additional Treatments
Case Studies (continued)
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience. She obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She worked with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnostic conditions in school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for Aegis Therapies, she created training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology related to the clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. She currently draws upon her expertise in her role at Relias as Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Speech and Language Pathologists; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.