Speech therapy intervention in benign vocal pathology

Benign vocal pathology is one of the most common in the therapeutic practice of speech therapists who specialize in the treatment of the voice. This monograph offers the possibility to refresh and supplement both the knowledge of these disorders, as well as the strategies and practices for their improvement.

Objective

• Provide the participants with the theoretical and practical resources to address the speech therapy intervention for benign vocal pathology with quality and up-to-date information, from a holistic perspective of the pathology (multidisciplinary approach).

Specific objectives

• To have knowledge of the anatomical-physio-pathological bases of benign vocal disorders (functional and congenital origin) and how to intervene through voice re-education.
• Have knowledge about acoustics applied to the exploration and intervention of benign vocal disorders.
• Have tools for a correct exploration and assessment of benign vocal disorders.
• Relate the basic elements of vocal technique with the re-education techniques that are commonly used in the field of benign vocal pathology.
• Have tools to apply body work to vocal work.

Intended participants

Holders of diplomas and graduates in Speech and Language Therapy; holders of diplomas, degree holders and graduates who have completed specialization courses in speech and language therapy; university graduates and doctors with an interest in voice disorders; singing coaches.
* Training in relation to the voice is necessary participants are not graduates in speech and language therapy or medicine, or singing coaches

Specific skills

• Understand benign vocal pathology and its functional consequences, and how to adapt vocal therapy to them.
• Know how to manage speech therapy assessment and intervention, integrating theoretical and practical knowledge with a holistic and multidisciplinary approach.

1. Description, classification and etiology of functional and congenital dysphonia
2. Exploration and treatment of functional and congenital dysphonia
3. Phonosurgery in benign vocal pathology
4. Speech therapy exploration and assessment in benign vocal pathology
5. Bases for speech therapy treatment
6. Practical speech therapy intervention workshop
7. Case studies

Tuition fee: 125 euros
Alumni discount: 7%
CLC discount: 10%*

• Payment is made by credit card on this website. If payment is not made, the enrollment will not be registered.
• ​Pre-enrollment and/or enrollment may remain open until the deadline indicated or until the available places are taken.
• The amount paid for enrollment on the course will only be refunded if it is canceled by the School.
• Failure to apply for any of the discounts provided for different groups is the responsibility of the enrolling student.

* To benefit from the 10% discount for being a member of the College of Speech Therapists of Catalonia (CLC), when you register online you must attach the corresponding accreditation document (receipt of payment for the current year)

Relevant information

• To be eligible for the certificate of completion, attendance is mandatory for at least 80% of the course.
• According to Order ENS / 248/2012 of August 20, this course is considered permanent training for non-university faculty.

Dr. Cori Casanova Barberà. Phoniatrician.

Dr. Ferran Ferran i Vila. Otorhinolaryngologist and Phonosurgeon.

Dr. Josep Mª Vila i Rovira. Speech therapist and Psychologist.

Dr. Neus Calaf. Speech therapist.

Ms. Assumpció Linares. Speech therapist and singing teacher.

Mr. Joan Eudald Castelltort. (Speech Therapist and Singing Coach.