Description

Advance your medical skills in the treatment of voice pathologies in a program that represents the largest compilation in this field in the online educational market"

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The use of the spoken voice in a professional manner involves a different, intensive use that determines a series of special situations in the people who dedicate themselves to it. Prevention, as an essential step, with proper management of the voice and early care of injuries or difficulties that arise, is essential for the professional sustainability of this effort.

This postgraduate certificate has been created as a comprehensive collection of knowledge that will bring students up to date on the different forms of approach and diagnosis. Incorporating this specific knowledge into your skills allows you to provide more comprehensive answers to your patients' voice problems.

The medical professionals intervene in the care of their patients' voice in many contexts and situations. Professionals such as broadcasters, journalists, commercials, actors, singers, etc., require knowledge and management of their speaking apparatus, since its use is essential for their work. In this sense, it is also important to be aware of the multifactorial nature of the voice and its alterations. The changes that occur in the human voice over time are related, among other factors, to the maturation and development of the phonorespiratory system, as well as to its deterioration.

Another type of change is due to sex-related differences. There are also modifications in the voice due to professional use and to structural and functional alterations associated or not with other pathologies. And all of this is evident in both the normal voice and the pathological voice. For all these reasons, knowledge about the use of one's own voice, programs for the prevention of disorders and Vocal Therapy applied to the use in different contexts, are crucial elements for the health, well-being and development of any speaker.

This type of training makes professionals in this field increase their ability to succeed, which results in better practice and performance that will have a direct impact on their professional work, both in the teaching field and in the field of professional communication.

This program offers a very broad view of vocal pathology and voice physiology, with examples of successful cases. It includes all the necessary and basic techniques for the preparation and re-education of the voice, taking into account the professions that use it as their main working tool, providing tools, experiences and advances in this field, which have also been guaranteed by the teaching staff of the postgraduate certificate, as they all work in this field. Professionals will learn based on professional experience, as well as evidence-based pedagogy, which makes student education more effective and accurate.

A Specialization created and directed by active professionals who are experts in this field of work, which makes this course a unique opportunity for professional growth"

The postgraduate certificate in Professional Use of Spoken Voice contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

  • The latest technology in online teaching software
  • A highly visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents that are easy to assimilate and understand
  • Practical cases presented by practising experts
  • State-of-the-art interactive video systems
  • Teaching supported by telepractice
  • Continuous updating and recycling systems
  • Autonomous learning: full compatibility with other occupations
  • Practical exercises for self-assessment and learning verification
  • Support groups and educational synergies: questions to the expert, debate and knowledge forums
  • Communication with the teacher and individual reflection work
  • Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
  • Supplementary documentation databases are permanently available, even after the course

A high-quality specialization that will allow you to become a highly competent professional who can intervene in the improvement of your patients through voice therapy"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

Acquire all the competencies you need for the care and attention of the voice in patients who use it professionally in a spoken manner"

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Our innovative telepractice concept will give you the opportunity to learn through an immersive experience, with a high educational impact"

Objectives

The postgraduate certificate offers in detail the most relevant advances in the specialty from an eminently practical point of view, in an era in which the accreditation of knowledge plays a fundamental role.

The objective of this training is to offer professionals who work in Vocal Therapy, the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their duties using the most advanced protocols and techniques of the moment.

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The objectives of this program have been designed to ensure that students learn in a stimulating and fast way, incorporating what they have learned in an immediate and practical way"

General Objectives

  • Learn the specific anatomical and functional aspects of the phonatory system as a basis for the rehabilitation of vocal pathologies and for vocal work with voice professionals
  • Gain in-depth knowledge of the most current diagnostic and treatment techniques
  • Delve into the knowledge and analysis of the results obtained in objective voice assessments
  • Learn how to implement a correct and complete assessment of vocal function in daily clinical practice
  • Know the most important features of the voice and learn to listen to different types of voices in order to know which aspects are altered to guide clinical practice
  • Analyze the different possible vocal pathologies and achieve scientific rigor in treatments
  • Learn about different approaches to the treatment of vocal pathologies
  • Raise awareness of the need for vocal care
  • Teach Vocal Therapy work focused on different voice professionals
  • Learn the importance of multidisciplinary work in some voice pathologies
  • View the voice as a global ability of the person and not as an exclusive act of the phonatory system
  • Solve real case studies with current therapeutic approaches based on scientific evidence

Specific Objectives

  • Learn the risk groups of professional vocal pathology
  • Apply a plan of hygienic measures to care for the voice
  • Learn the specific objectives of vocal work for each group of professionals
  • Learn to work on aspects of vocal flexibility
  • Learn to work on aspects of vocal resistance
  • Learn to work on the versatility of the voice required in these professional groups
  • Make work proposals according to each group
  • Solve practical cases
  • List the components of the singing voice
  • Describe the aspects of emission, articulation and intonation
  • Explain the different vocal registers
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A boost to your CV that will give you the competitiveness of the best prepared professionals in the labor market"

Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Use of Spoken Voice

Professional use of voice and speech in medicine refers to how medical professionals use their voice and speaking skills in their daily work. This includes physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, among others.

To develop proper professional use of voice and speech in medicine, important factors must be considered, such as correct postural position, proper breathing, and good articulation and intonation for effective communication with patients.

In addition, it is important for medical professionals to perform vocal training exercises and maintain good hydration throughout the day to prevent vocal fatigue and avoid vocal cord injury.

In medicine, professionals may be exposed to situations of high emotional stress, which can increase the vocal load. To handle these types of situations, it is important to learn relaxation, breathing and stress management techniques.

To develop proper professional use of the voice and speech, it is important to consider a number of factors, such as posture, breathing and articulation, and to maintain good hydration throughout the day. Vocal rest is also important to prevent vocal cord fatigue or injury.

Vocal endurance refers to the ability of the voice to withstand constant and intense use over long periods of time, while maintaining optimal tone and sound quality.

Infection prevention is an important part of professional voice and speech use, as respiratory infections can affect voice and speech significantly. To prevent infections, it is recommended to maintain good personal hygiene, wash hands frequently, avoid contaminated environments, and maintain good general health through a balanced diet and regular exercise.

The professional use of voice and speech is a task that requires great attention, care and frequent training to maintain proper quality and avoid any injury or affliction to the voice.