Voice therapy (REK_072)
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire the knowledge and practical skills that are necessary for the speech therapy and the profession of Speech therapist on voice disorders in children and adults. Based on a research - based approach, be able to audit and explore the possibilities of voice function, analyze them, and integrate the results to plan voice therapy according to the types of voice disorders and the level of individual functioning of each person within the competence of the Speech therapist. To promote scientific research work within the study course.
Prerequisites
Normal physiology and neurophysiology. Otolaryngologists for Speech therapist.
Learning outcomes
• will be able to navigate the voice apparatus structure and to set out the functions of voice formation and characteristics
• will know to name voice acoustic parameters, to tell about their role in the formation of the voice
• will be able to recognize and appreciate the voice disorder etiology and pathogenesis
• will be able to name voice disorder classifications
• be able to formulate and apply voice disorders correction methods and directions
* manages preventive measures to reduces voice disorders.
• will evalute voice parametres
• will be able to choose the correct method of voice therapy, the appropriate voice disorder
• be able to explain voice prevention and hygiene and the basics of use
• be able to plan voice development, refinement and adjustment of action.
On successful acquisition of the course students will be able to practically apply the acquired knowledge and skills in the assessment of voice dysfunction as a primary disease, as well as voice disorders as other types of illness secondary phenomenon in planning correction work. Integrates assesment results with other relevant information to set goals.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audiologopaedics, RFA | 6 | Bachelor’s | Required | Dace Strautmane |
