Advanced Studies in Voice Problems (493-2-1)

Instructors

William Nathan Waller
847/491-2518

Meeting Info

2315 Campus Dr Clinic 1620: Tues 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Overview of class

Review of research with application to treatments of voice disorders in special populations. Emphasis on techniques for clinical decision making, case management, and laboratory measurement.

Registration Requirements

Completion of spring course, 493-1.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe anatomy and physiology of the vocal mechanism. Describe respiration, phonation, resonance and articulation as related to modulation of voice. Describe neurophysiology of respiration, phonation and resonance. Identify measurable variables as related to modulation of voice (acoustic, aerodynamic, perceptual). (ASHA III-B) Describe life span changes including pediatric development of the vocal mechanism and aging influences on respiration, phonation, resonance and articulation (ASHA III-BC).

2. Identify etiologies and describe characteristics of vocal pathologies (benign, malignant, and neuropathologic) including incidence and prevalence. (ASHA III-C)

3.Identify techniques for prevention of voice disorders and promotion of vocal wellness (vocal hygiene, avoiding phonotrauma) in varied clinical, educational and corporate settings. Identify evidence-based treatment approaches and outcomes to voice disorders: behavioral, medical (including pharmacological), surgical, and combination strategies. (ASHA III-D)

4. The applicant must demonstrate knowledge of standards of ethical conduct. (ASHA III-E)
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge of processes used in research and the integration of research principles into evidence-based clinical practice. (ASHA III-F)

5. Knowledge of contemporary professional issues related to the management of voice disorders (ASHA III-G)

Class Materials (Required)

Materials and resources provided through Canvas by instructor.