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Voice Disorders: What Patients and Professionals Need to Know

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Course Summary

This course provides an overview of voice disorders, their causes, and treatments. You will learn about assessment procedures, therapeutic interventions, and prevention strategies.

Key Learning Points

Understand the anatomy and physiology of the voice
Identify different types of voice disorders and their causes
Learn about assessment and treatment options for voice disorders

Learning Outcomes

Understand the causes of different types of voice disorders
Learn how to assess and diagnose voice disorders
Become familiar with various treatment options for voice disorders

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Interest in voice disorders and their treatment

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Video lectures

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Welcome to Voice Disorders: What Patients and Professionals Need to Know

Knowledge regarding vocal production physiology and management options for voice disorders have experienced rapid growth over the past 40 years. This growth has resulted in a knowledge gap amongst patients and practitioners. Entirely new subspecialties of laryngology under otolaryngology and vocology under speech-language pathology have developed in response to this gap. This MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) is designed to educated patients, allied healthcare providers, vocal trainers/coaches, general medical practitioners and otolaryngologists. Participants will be exposed to current concepts on the physiology of voice production. These physiologic principles will be applied to speaking and performance voice production styles. Building on the knowledge of efficient voice production methods, participants will learn how vocal inefficiencies can lead to the development of voice disorders. Finally, behavioral, medical and surgical management options and indications will be presented. The course has been divided into five modules, each of which is followed by multiple choice questions: Week 1 - CME Information, Accreditation and Introduction (2 min) Week 2 - Module 1: Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the Speaking and Singing Voice (29 min. + quiz) Week 3 - Module 2: Applied Physiology (Function) (20 min. + quiz) Week 4 - Module 3: Changes in Vocal Effort and Quality (20 min. + quiz) Week 5 - Module 4: Principles of Voice Evaluation and Examination (17 min. + quiz) Week 6 - Module 5: Medical or Surgical Intervention (33 min. + quiz) Those participating in this course have the option to receive CME credit. Please review the CME Information and Accreditation prior to proceeding with the course modules. Release Date: November 29, 2017 Expiration Date: November 29, 2019 Estimated Time to Complete: 3 hours CME Fee: $30 CME Credits Offered: 3.0 CME Reviewer: Marita S. Teng, MD How to Receive CME Credit: For physicians who are interested in earning CME credits and other allied health professions who wish to receive a Verification of Attendance certificate, you must: a. Complete Signature Track (details to follow after enrolling in this course) b. Complete registration process through the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, CME Office using the following link: https://mssm.cloud-cme.com/default.aspx?EID=9&P=3000&CaseID=2 (WARNING: This course is no longer available for CME Credit.) (You will be required to pay an additional non-refundable fee of $30.00 in addition to the $49.00 fee for signature track.) c. Email an attached copy of your Verified Certificate from Coursera to the CME office at the Icahn School of Medicine at cme@mssm.edu and request your CME certificate. d. You will be provided with the instructions for downloading your CME/CE certificate. Course Planners Lynette Bobbitt Mark S. Courey, MD Lisa Chase Jill Gregory Gale Justin Paul Lawrence Erik Popil Christopher Smith Kelly Zerella Amy Zhong

Outline

CME Information and Accreditation
CME Information
How to Receive CME Credit

Introduction
Welcome
Dr. Mark S. Courey's Bio
Course Objectives

Module I: Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the Speaking and Singing Voice
Video for Module I - Part 1
Video for Module I - Part 2
Glossary of Terms
Learning Objectives for Module I
Quiz for Module I

Module II: Applied Physiology (Function)
Video for Module II
Glossary of Terms
Learning Objectives for Module II
Quiz for Module II

Module III: Changes in Vocal Effort and Quality
Video for Module III
Glossary of Terms
Learning Objectives for Module III
Quiz for Module III

Module IV: Principles of Voice Evaluation and Examination
Video for Module IV
Glossary of Terms
Learning Objectives for Module IV
Quiz for Module IV

Module V: Medical or Surgical Intervention
Video for Module V
Video for Module V - Case Study
Glossary of Terms
Learning Objectives for Module V
Quiz for Module V

Activity Evaluation
Activity Evaluation

Summary of User Reviews

Discover how to diagnose and treat voice disorders with this comprehensive course from Coursera. Students have praised the engaging instructors and hands-on approach, with many reporting significant improvements to their own vocal health. One key aspect that users have found particularly helpful is the course's focus on practical skills that can be applied in real-life situations.

Pros from User Reviews

Engaging instructors who make learning fun and accessible
Hands-on approach that allows students to develop practical skills
Course material is well-organized and easy to follow
Many users report noticeable improvements in their vocal health
Flexible scheduling options make it easy to fit the course into a busy lifestyle

Cons from User Reviews

Some users have reported technical difficulties with the online platform
The course may be too basic for users with extensive prior knowledge of voice disorders
Some users found the course content to be too focused on theory rather than practical applications
Limited opportunities for interaction with other students
The course may not provide enough depth for users seeking advanced knowledge of voice disorders

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