Three lectures on the engine that drives voice. Thoracic framework, respiratory muscles, Boyle’s law, lung volumes, and what makes speech breathing different from quiet breathing.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Identify structures of the thoracic framework
- Describe muscles of inspiration and expiration
- Apply Boyle’s law to breathing mechanics
- Compare speech breathing to quiet respiration
WHAT YOU GET
- 3 video lectures across 1 topic area
- Downloadable lesson summary for every lecture (PDF)
- Student worksheet for each lesson (PDF, 1 page)
- Printable quiz for each lesson with answer key (PDF)
- 3 self-check quizzes (5 questions each, not graded)
- 10-question final assessment (80% passing required)
- Certificate of completion
WHO THIS IS FOR
CSD graduate students, SLPs in voice or respiratory rehabilitation
CONTINUING EDUCATION
1 contact hours of professional development content.
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