Course Code: REL-RTS-0-TCVD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Determine the most appropriate interventions for organic and functional voice conditions based on clinical presentation.
Recognize when referral to other healthcare professionals is warranted.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Voice Disorders
Why It Matters
Classification of Voice Disorders
Common Symptoms of Voice Disorders
Review
Summary
Section 3: Treatment Overview and Considerations
Treatment Approaches
Clinical Equipment
Collaboration with Other Professionals
Service Delivery Considerations
Treatment Frequency, Intensity, and Duration
Special Populations
Case Study: Mary
Review
Summary
Section 4: Physiologic Voice Therapy
Purpose
Treatments for Laryngeal Tension or Laryngeal Spasm
Treatments to Increase Vocal Volume
Treatments to Coordinate Breathing with Phonation
Case Study: John
Review
Summary
Section 5: Symptomatic Voice Therapy
Purpose
Interventions to Increase Vocal Volume
Treatments to Reduce Muscle Tension with Phonation
Treatments to Reduce Vocal Effort
Treatment to Reduce Hard Glottal Attack
Treatment to Improve True Vocal Fold Vibration
Case Study: Chloe (continued)
Case Study: John (continued)
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Norma Jo Majerus, M.S., CCC-SLP
Norma Jo Majerus, MS/CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 25 years of experience in various post-acute care settings. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology from the University of Iowa and her Master of Science degree in special education and communication disorders from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She worked with adult clients with a variety of diagnostic conditions in long-term care, outpatient, and home health settings. In her previous role as a clinical practice specialist for Aegis Therapies, she created training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology related to the clinical rehabilitation needs of the older adult in post-acute care. She provided mentorship and strategies for implementation of clinical programs and initiatives. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is licensed in both Iowa and Nebraska as a speech-language pathologist.
Writer: 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: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.