CMDS 545 - Voice Disorders

Credit(s): 3
3 hours lecture, 3 hours contact
Prerequisite(s): CMDS 515.
A study of normal and disordered phonatory processes of voice are included. Attention is given to procedures, materials, and instrumentation used in diagnosis and treatment of individuals of all ages with voice disorders. Specific management of children in educational settings, laryngectomies, clients with neurogenic disorders and the geriatric population will be discussed. Tracheotomy care will be addressed. Offered spring semester only.