Course Code: REL-RTS-0-AVDA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Determine the components of a voice assessment.
Differentiate between organic, functional, and psychogenic voice disorders based on patient presentation and assessment findings.
Indicate clinical conditions requiring referral to an appropriate provider.
Outline:
Section 1: Overview of Voice Disorders in Adults
Voice Disorders
Voice Disorder Classifications
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Common Voice Disorders
Types of Voice Disorders
Case Studies
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Voice Assessment
Screening
Comprehensive Assessment
Auditory-Perceptual Voice Assessment
Instrumental Voice Assessment
Interpreting Evaluation Results
Case Examples
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
ReferencesSubject 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.