SLP Course Details
Course # 5490
Voice Therapy Techniques for the Aging Voice
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CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; CASLPA/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S1370/1.0
Course Abstract
For SLPs who work with aging individuals, treatment of voice disorders can be complicated by differentiating between voice changes that occur as part of the normal aging process and voice disorders which can accompany aging. This presentation covers information regarding the normal vs. the disordered aging voice as well as treatment techniques that can be used to strengthen and enhance the voice of the aging person.
Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.This course was recorded on July 9, 2012
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Course Learning Outcomes
Preview Exam- After this course, participants will be able to list characteristics of the normal aging voice.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe voice disorders that may occur in the aging individual.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the use of therapeutic techniques that can strengthen the aging voice.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify research literature which supports the use of various therapeutic techniques.
Time-ordered Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction and Overview |
| 5-10 Minutes | Voice changes with normal aging |
| 10-20 Minutes | Etiologies for voice disorders in the aging individual |
| 20-55 Minutes | Voice therapy techniques for the aging voice |
| 55-60 Minutes | Conclusion; Q&A |
Average Rating (177 Reviews)
Most Recent Comments
Review by: Member
on June 11, 2013
I enjoyed the presenter, the structured format, and the review of treatment options.
Review by: Member
on May 27, 2013
Focused mainly on therapy which is very useful, as opposed to a lot of background information. Will definitely look for the other course offered by her.
Review by: Member
on May 4, 2013
Great treatment advice and ideas. Good background information.
Review by: Member
on April 21, 2013
I learned techniques that I can use at work tomorrow and places to research in depth about techniques for future.
Review by: Member
on April 17, 2013
The information was clear and well organized and practical examples of therapy techniques were given.
Review by: Member
on April 11, 2013
well-organized content, good rate of presentation of information, very good applicability to the population.
Review by: Member
on March 31, 2013
Well presented! Easy to follow. Thank-you
Review by: Member
on March 10, 2013
It was presented in a manner that was easy to follow and introduced me to techniques and information that may be useful for my voice patient.
Review by: Member
on February 10, 2013
clear and concise
Review by: Member
on February 4, 2013
I liked the overview of treatment techniques
Review by: Member
on February 2, 2013
Great content.
Review by: Member
on January 15, 2013
practical information about exercise selection
Review by: Member
on January 10, 2013
Well organized at perfect learning level. Great introduction with reference to resources for further learning/investigation...
Review by: Member
on January 2, 2013
Speaker was informative and seemed to enjoy what she was discussing, which in turn made me more interested in topic.
Review by: Member
on December 31, 2012
n/a
Review by: Member
on December 30, 2012
I liked hearing the different treatment examples as they would be in therapy with the patient.
Review by: Member
on December 27, 2012
Applicable to my caseload, and I am a singer of 82!
Review by: Member
on December 27, 2012
Making a large lesson in a short form!
Review by: Member
on December 22, 2012
The course content.
Review by: Member
on December 20, 2012
I have a strong interest in voice disorders in general. This course is highly relative to my professional setting.
Review by: Member
on December 19, 2012
well organized, good therapy techniques for common complaints
Review by: Member
on December 18, 2012
clearly presented
Review by: Member
on December 18, 2012
Very well developed and engagingly presented.
Review by: Member
on December 16, 2012
Interesting and well presented
Review by: Member
on December 14, 2012
Specifics about aging voice.
Review by: Member
on December 11, 2012
well organized
Review by: Member
on December 9, 2012
The various voice exercises presented is exactly what I was looking for to assist my voice patients. I feel more confident in treating them now.
Review by: Member
on December 3, 2012
well organized and excellently presented
Review by: Member
on November 28, 2012
quite comprehensive
Review by: Member
on November 26, 2012
new info
Review by: Member
on November 26, 2012
Explained info very clearly
Review by: Member
on November 25, 2012
The presenter's teaching style, enthusiasm, and voice demonstrations.
Review by: Member
on November 25, 2012
Awareness of changes associated with normal aging and exercises to maintain healthy voice quality.
Review by: Member
on November 23, 2012
Well organized; quality, clarity, conciseness of information presented; very user friendly for those not familiar with the topic. Good refresher course for those of us who are experienced in the area of discussion.
Review by: Member
on November 22, 2012
Very well organized, easy to understand
Review by: Member
on November 18, 2012
clear & concise
Review by: Member
on November 16, 2012
Practical exercises to use in my practice with the aging population
Review by: Member
on November 15, 2012
n/a
Review by: Member
on November 12, 2012
Practical solutions for voice treatment.
Review by: Member
on November 8, 2012
thorough explanations of symptoms and treatments
Review by: Member
on November 6, 2012
The types of voice therapy for the different problems.
Review by: Member
on November 5, 2012
Techniques for therapy for different areas of voice therapy
Review by: Member
on November 1, 2012
Great updated info
Review by: Member
on October 31, 2012
Very informative and offered lots of therapy techniques
Review by: Member
on October 29, 2012
The information was organized and presented in a very clear manor which made the course enjoyable.
Review by: Member
on October 24, 2012
Please share....
Review by: Member
on October 23, 2012
nice review of therapy techniques
Review by: Member
on October 20, 2012
visuals, explanation of treatment approaches, encouragement of working with team-md
Review by: Member
on October 18, 2012
Useful, not just a stock review of concepts.
Review by: Member
on October 16, 2012
excellent review of exercises.
Review by: Member
on October 15, 2012
pertinent information
Review by: Member
on October 13, 2012
Good I formative information especially with regard to the normal aging voice.
Review by: Member
on October 12, 2012
Inclusion of references
Review by: Member
on October 9, 2012
Easy to follow . Presenter knows her information and loves what she does.
Review by: Member
on October 7, 2012
Great review of voice....not my strong suit. Makes me feel more confident and knowledgable. Good references.
Review by: Member
on October 7, 2012
Please share....
Review by: Member
on October 3, 2012
organized presentation/provided therapy techniques; didn't review basic voice information
Review by: Member
on September 24, 2012
Functional! Loved the link between melodic voicing and the physiology of the aging voice. Plus, Dr. Prakup's dulcet tone itself was soothing and lovely to my ears. :)
Review by: Member
on September 20, 2012
Therapy techniques that I can immediately implement with my patients.
Review by: Member
on September 4, 2012
Excellent overview of information regarding normal aging voice and treatment techniques which may be beneficial. Listeners were given references to explore the topics in greater depth.
Review by: Member
on September 3, 2012
Good tx ideas
Review by: Member
on August 31, 2012
Valuable information at a glance
Review by: Member
on August 28, 2012
Topic not largely covered that is seen frequently in my practice
Review by: Member
on August 22, 2012
The presenter was very thorough in her explanation of exercises
Review by: Member
on August 16, 2012
The presenter gave great vocal examples.
Review by: Member
on August 13, 2012
Well presented.
Review by: Member
on August 13, 2012
The content.
Review by: Member
on August 7, 2012
Organized and appropriate for the patient's I treat on a daily basis.
Review by: Member
on August 6, 2012
Suggestions for therapy are useful
Review by: Member
on August 5, 2012
Great presenter with functional material for the SLP in the field. All reccomendations had supporting research.
Review by: Member
on July 29, 2012
comprehensive, physiology basis explained as relates to dysfxn and to voice exercises
Review by: Member
on July 20, 2012
It was obvoius the presenter was passionate about this topic because she spoke naturally, yet with confidence and transmitted the information in a way that brought excitment to the listener. I would highly recommend asking this presenter back.
Review by: Member
on July 12, 2012
This may sound like a silly comment. The presenter seemed like a nice person as well as a very informative speaker. This caused me to want to listen a bit more intently.
Review by: Member
on July 10, 2012
VERY APPLICABLE TO MY JOB
Review by: Member
on July 10, 2012
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Review by: Member
on July 9, 2012
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Course Information
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Course Presenter
Barbara Prakup, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Dr. Prakup has practiced as a speech-language pathologist for nearly thirty years. She is currently an adjunct professor at Baldwin Wallace College and was formerly an assistant professor at Cleveland State University. Her research interests focus on the aging voice and the singing voice. Dr. Prakup has taught undergraduate and graduate courses such as anatomy and physiology, phonetics, speech and hearing science, research design, and articulation and phonology.
The presenter has no financial or non-financial considerations or conflicts of interest that are relevant to this course or its content.
Disclosure: This presenter has no relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Continuing Education Information
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; CASLPA/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S1370/1.0
Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.
Please Note: The CEU exam and course evaluation must be completed within 30 days of course registration.
To participate in the course, complete the CEU exam and earn continuing education credit, you must be a CEU Total Access member.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional Area)
Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Certified members of the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with SpeechPathology.com. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All CASLPA members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.
Kansas Dept of Health & Environment
Approved for 1 continuing education clock hour(s) for Kansas licensed Speech Pathologists by the Kansas Department of Health andEnvironment. Long-Term Sponsorship number: LTS-S1370.
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