A Practical Guide to SOVTEs – Recording
Presented by: Sara Charney, MS, CCC-SLP
🗓️ COURSE AVAILABLE JULY 30, 2025 – JULY 30, 2027
After this course, you will be able to…
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Define the purpose and physiologic principles of semi-occluded vocal tract exercises (SOVTEs).
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Identify appropriate SOVTEs for hypofunctional vs. hyperfunctional voice disorders.
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Demonstrate at least three SOVTE techniques across varying resistance levels.
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Apply SOVTEs to sample therapy routines and real-life contexts.
COURSE CONTENT
RECORDED AGENDA:
0-5 minutes – Intro & Definitions
5-20 minutes – Demo of exercises
20-30 minutes – Applying to different diagnoses & Tips and tricks
30-60 minutes – Q & A
SPEAKER INFORMATION & DISCLOSURES
Sara Charney, MS, CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Sara is an NCVS-trained vocologist who specializes in the professional and singing voice. Her other clinical interests include the management of upper airway disorders (chronic cough and inducible laryngeal obstruction) and swallowing and voice disorders related to head and neck cancer. Sara is dedicated to education and community outreach, serving as the Director of the student observership program at Mayo Clinic Arizona. She also co-hosts “Out of the Voicebox”, a podcast aimed to educate graduate students, singers, and individuals in related fields by interviewing experts on a wide-range of voice-related topics. Sara has also been featured on several national platforms (e.g., ABC News) to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the field of speech-language pathology. Her research interests have focused on the investigation of rare clinical voice diagnoses, interdisciplinary education, and novel vocal therapeutic techniques. She is also the SLP co-lead of the Valley of the Sun Dysphonia International support group.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
- Receives compensation (honoraria) from MedSLP Collective for this presentation
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
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No Non-Financial Disclosures
ADDITIONAL FAQS
Can I get ASHA CEUS for this Course?
To successfully complete this course, participants must submit a reflective statement (150-250 words in length) within 14 days of taking the course addressing the following: Identify one key concept, technique, or insight you learned during the course and describe how you plan to apply this learning in your clinical practice.
What is the Refund/Cancellation Policy?
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What can I do if I have a complaint?
Please contact us at info@medslpcollective.com
Who is this webinar appropriate for?
The target audience for this content is licensed speech-language pathologists. There are no prerequisite skills or knowledge needed beyond the basic speech-language pathology training and licensing.
What if I need special accommodations?
If you require accommodations to access these materials due to a disability, please email us at info@medslpcollective.com