This workshop is looking to return in 2023.  Watch this space

Description

This 1 day workshop focuses on the skills and processes of a detailed and comprehensive voice assessment protocol conducted by Speech Pathologists who do not conduct laryngoscopy procedures themselves.

The course covers perceptual assessment, using both standard and functional assessment rating tools; acoustic analysis using freely available software and cheap, easily accessible technology; functional assessment protocols for a standard voice assessment and specific populations; introduction to the Voicecraft Assessment Tool and interpretation of laryngoscopic and stroboscopic recordings of the larynx. This workshop will allow participants to conduct a standardised voice assessment on both adults and children, aiding in more accurate diagnosis and treatment of voice disorder.

This workshop is for anyone who wants to conduct a reliable and comprehensive voice assessment in any clinical setting.

A manual is provided. 

Assumed knowledge: 

Speech Pathology qualification

Expected outcomes:

• Confidence in conducting a comprehensive voice assessment with children and adults (without laryngoscopy).
• Accurate and appropriate use of voice recording equipment and acoustic analysis of recorded sound files.
• Increased confidence and reliability auditory-perceptual in assessment of voice.
• Increased confidence and reliability in visual analysis of videolaryngoscopic footage.
• Awareness of utility of palpation and visual observation in voice assessment.
• Increased confidence in interpretation and preliminary differential diagnosis of voice assessment results.