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A review of normal ventilatory, laryngeal and supralaryngeal function for voice production; an overview of clinical voice disorders, their classification, diagnosis and management; and an opportunity to obtain and interpret objective clinical measure of phonatory function using acoustic and physiologic measurement systems is provided.

PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES Upon completion of this course, students will DEMONSTRATE:1) an understanding of the normal ventilatory, laryngeal, and supralaryngeal function during voice production (ASHA III-C – assessed by course grade, midterm & final exams, & labs)2) an understanding of clinical voice disorders, their diagnosis and therapeutic management (ASHA III-D, IV-G 1&2 - assessed by course grade, midterm & final exams, & labs)3) the ability to discuss the acquisition, interpretation, and utility of common clinical measures of phonatory function (ASHA III-D, IV-G 1&2 - assessed by course grade, midterm & final exams, & labs)

*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

• SPH 613