An enigma and its management: Whilst functional neurological voice disorders (FNVD) routinely present in clinical practice, their phenomenology and management have historically remained a mystery.
Gain invaluable insights and boost your confidence in assessment and treatment of FNVD through our comprehensive course led by expert Dr Jan Baker. Tailored for speech-language pathologists, ENT specialists and voice researchers, this program delves into FNVD phenomenology, principles and practical applications for management. Explore the latest research and insights with regards to FNVD in the context of FND and apply the latest terminology, classifications, and operational definitions. Analyse case studies and learn management principles and skills for devising tailored assessment and treatment plans for FNVD cases, honing your practical expertise for clinical practice.
The microcredential is a credential endorsed by The University of Sydney, signifying an individual's proficiency in a specialised skill set. Upon successful completion, participants are awarded a digital badge, serving as a verifiable emblem of their advanced skills that can be displayed on professional networks and platforms.
The short course encompasses the same guided education and evaluative feedback as the microcredential, but operates without any assessment and therefore, without a pass/fail threshold. Participants who complete the course receive a certificate that acknowledges their commitment and learning experience, rather than a digital badge that signifies proficiency. .
Learning outcomes
- Describe the phenomenology of Functional Neurological Voice Disorder (FNVD) in the context of Functional Neurological disorders (FND).
- Describe possible mechanisms and theoretical models underpinning FND and FNVD (recent neurobiological and psychological formulations)
- Apply current nomenclature, terminology, diagnostic classification, and operational definition for original psychogenic voice disorder (PVD) and FNVD across case study examples.
- Apply general principles of overall management and clinical pathways to intervention, including integration of counselling.
- Demonstrate skills in describing what FND is to a patient.
- Devise appropriate assessment and treatment plans for given case examples.
Course delivery method
Online. The Functional Neurological Voice Disorders course will comprise self-study online activities that you can complete at a time that suits you between 2 September - 22 November. These will include lectures, therapeutic technique demonstrations, podcasts, interactive discussion boards, quizzes, and case study analyses.
The total volume of learning/activities will come to 50 hours.
Additional Information
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Microcredential Early Bird – $1080 incl. GST until 31 July
Microcredential Full price – $1350 incl. GST
Short Course Early Bird - $680 incl. GST until 30 June
Short Course Full price – $950 incl. GST
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