The University Expert in Dysphagia and Voice Rehabilitation will enable you to identify the most recent strategies for approaching organic dysphonia from a speech therapy perspective”

Neurodegenerative diseases or acquired brain damage cause, in a large number of cases, the onset of dysphagia and various voice disorders, leading to a significant decrease in the quality of life for those who suffer from them. In this line, updated evaluation methods and treatments have been designed to address these pathologies in a rigorous manner in order to preserve the patient's well-being the patient's well-being. For this reason, the benefits offered by these procedures highlight the relevance of a specialist's the relevance of an in-depth knowledge of them on the part of the specialist.

This is why TECH has promoted the creation of this University Expert, through which the student will identify the most recent advances in Dysphagia and Voice Rehabilitation. During 425 hours of intensive learning, you will detect state-of-the-art exercises and techniques for the speech therapy treatment of organic-functional dysphonias according to each rehabilitation objective. You will also delve into the sophisticated therapy of voice problems derived from acquired neurological pathologies or learn about modern methods for exercising the muscles involved in swallowing. 

All this, following a 100% online methodology, which will allow the specialist to obtain an effective teaching through the elaboration of his own study schedules. Likewise, this degree is designed and taught by experts who actively practice their profession in the field of Speech and Orofacial Neurorehabilitation. As a result, the knowledge adopted by the student will be completely and constantly updated. 

Through this degree, you will learn the most avant-garde techniques to treat voice problems derived from acquired neurological pathologies”

This postgraduate diploma in Dysphasia and Voice Rehabilitation contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Speech Neurorehabilitation and Vital Function
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies 
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This University Expert has a 100% online methodology that will allow you to learn without having to travel to a study center. a study center”

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

The 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 immersive education programmed to learn in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts. 

TECH has designed this degree with the premise of providing the specialist with the most updated tools for the management of different Voice and Dysphagia disorders"

Make the most of this opportunity to surround yourself with expert professionals and learn from their work methodology"

This University Expert has been carried out with the intention of providing the student with the most relevant and cutting-edge knowledge on Dysphagia and Voice Rehabilitation. During this academic experience, you will delve into up to date speech therapy treatments for different dysphonias and intervention strategies for dysphagia. in Dysphagia. In addition, their learning will preserve the achievement of the following general and specific objectives.

Adopt in your daily routine the most sophisticated advances in Dysphagia and Voice Rehabilitation thanks to this degree”

General Objectives

• Develop a broad body of knowledge of the anatomical and functional basis of the central and peripheral nervous system 
• Study the anatomy and function of the organs involved in basic functions such as respiration, phonation and swallowing 
• Acquire knowledge in both assessment and speech therapy intervention 
• Delve into rehabilitation techniques supported by clinical practice 
• Develop intervention skills acquired from complementary disciplines such as neuropsychology, physiotherapy and psychology 
• Become proficient in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of neurofunctional and logopedic disorders in specific groups with neurodevelopmental or syndromic disorders 
• Know various approaches and intervention programs in neurological and speech therapy neurorehabilitation 

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Voice. Vocal Chord Status

• Learn how to implement a correct and complete assessment of vocal function in daily clinical practice 
• Learn the specific anatomical and functional aspects of the phonatory system as a basis for the rehabilitation of voice disorders and for voice work with voice professionals 
• Gain knowledge about 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 

Module 2. Vocal Rehabilitation 

• Gain in-depth knowledge of the most current diagnostic and treatment techniques 
• Analyze the different possible voice disorders and achieve scientific rigor in treatments 
• Solve real practical cases with current therapeutic approaches based on scientific evidence 
• Delve into the knowledge and analysis of the results obtained in objective voice assessments 
• Learn about different approaches to the treatment of vocal pathologies 
• Raise awareness of the need for vocal care 
• View the voice as a global ability of the person and not as an exclusive act of the phonatory system 

Module 3. Assessment and Intervention in Dysphagia of Neurological Origin in Adults 

• Learn the anatomy and physiology of swallowing 
• Provide anatomical and physiological knowledge of the structures involved in normal and pathological swallowing 
• Learn the functional basis of dysphagia to classify it and know the pathologies associated with this disorder 
• Know the scales of assessment, exploration and instrumental techniques 
• Develop strategies to assess dysphagia before, during and after speech therapy intervention 
• Learn how to assess the nutritional status of patients with dysphagia and the consequences of poor hydration and malnutrition 
• Learn compensatory techniques as opposed to rehabilitative techniques 
• Train in the comprehensive approach to dysphagia of neurological origin 

The teaching materials of this program, elaborated by these specialists, have contents that are completely applicable to your professional experiences”