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SPH 630: Voice Disorders
3 credits
A review of normal ventilatory, laryngeal and supralaryngeal function for voice production; an overview of clinical voice disorders, their classification, diagnosis and management; and an opportunity to obtain and interpret objective clinical measure of phonatory function using acoustic and physiologic measurement systems is provided.
Learning Goals
PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES Upon completion of this course, students will DEMONSTRATE:1) an understanding of the normal ventilatory, laryngeal, and supralaryngeal function during voice production (ASHA III-C – assessed by course grade, midterm & final exams, & labs)2) an understanding of clinical voice disorders, their diagnosis and therapeutic management (ASHA III-D, IV-G 1&2 - assessed by course grade, midterm & final exams, & labs)3) the ability to discuss the acquisition, interpretation, and utility of common clinical measures of phonatory function (ASHA III-D, IV-G 1&2 - assessed by course grade, midterm & final exams, & labs)
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