Voice Disorders
Overview
Subject area
COMSC
Catalog Number
72700
Course Title
Voice Disorders
Department(s)
Description
This course addresses the identification, assessment, diagnosis and management of dysphonia and related laryngeal disorders, providing an overview of the functional, congenital, psychogenic, trauma-related, organic, and neurogenic disorders that can affect vocal function, respiration, and resonance. The role of stroboscopy, glottography, aerodynamic and acoustic measures in assessment of phonatory disorders is discussed, and a survey of treatment techniques and strategies for voice patients is presented. In addition, laryngectomee rehabilitation will be presented. An off-campus trip to an ENT/ voice lab in the metropolitan area will be scheduled for later in the semester.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Graduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
2
Maximum Units
2
Academic Progress Units
2
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
2
Requisites
026941