SPTH3004
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course addresses voice disorders including perceptual and instrumental measurement and description of normal and abnormal voice. The course covers assessment and management of voice disorders in children, adolescents and adults. The course includes speech rehabilitation following laryngectomy.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Discuss etiological factors involved in disorders of voice.
2. Select and administer appropriate assessments for voice disorders.
3. Analyse and interpret findings with regard to knowledge of voice.
4. Identify further information and referral requirements for voice disorders.
5. Develop comprehensive and detailed plans for intervention for voice disorders.
6. Report on findings and make recommendations for future management for voice disorders.
7. Analyse and interpret interprofessional collaborative practice that takes place for individuals with voice difficulties.
Content
- Anatomy and physiology for phonation and respiration
- Knowledge of voice production
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Classification and aetiology of voice disorders in children, adolescents and adults
- Assessment and management (including prevention) of voice disorders (psychogenic voice disorders, functional voice disorders, transgender voice, organic voice disorders, e.g., spasmodic dysphonia, laryngeal hypersensitivity syndrome, professional voice use)
- Working with teams for the assessment and management of voice disorders
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) [12318].
Assumed knowledge
SPTH3001, HUBS1107, SPTH1080, SPTH3101, SPTH3102
Assessment items
Quiz: Quiz
Report: Report
Formal Examination: Formal Examination - Closed book examination
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s)
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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