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Functional Solutions for the Professional Voice User

Presented by Katelyn Swiader

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Description

Professional voice users—including singers, educators, broadcasters, clergy, and coaches—face unique challenges when vocal injury interferes with their livelihood, identity, and emotional well-being. This webinar explores evidence-based, functional strategies for assessment, intervention, and recovery tailored to the distinctive physiological, psychological, and environmental demands of this population. Through practical examples, therapeutic adaptations, and case studies, learners will discover how to individualize therapy plans to support vocal performance, prevent reinjury, and foster long-term vocal health. Designed for speech-language pathologists, this webinar is applicable across outpatient, private practice, telehealth, and performing arts settings.

Instructor

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Katelyn Swiader, MS Ed, CCC-SLP

Katelyn Swiader, MS Ed., CCC-SLP, is a Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in vocal health and performance. She holds a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology and a Bachelor's in Vocal Performance, with over 15 years of voice coaching experience. With a background as a professional singer, she provides comprehensive voice…

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify the specific vocal demands and career lifestyle factors of professional singers and speakers to comprehend the impact of their vocal injury within their performance context.
  • Adapt standard voice therapy techniques to build a therapeutic plan that accommodates the unique performance schedules and career pressures of professional voice users.
  • Infer potential career-related accommodations and modifications by recognizing the impact of specific performance environments and routines on the vocal recovery of professional singers and speakers.

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

6:00pm–6:10pm
Chapter 1: Understanding the Professional Voice User (aka the Vocal Athlete)
6:10pm–6:25pm
Chapter 2: Clinically Tailored Therapeutic Approaches
6:25pm–6:40pm
Chapter 3: Facilitating Career Continuity and Recovery
6:40pm–6:45pm
Break
6:45pm–7:00pm
Question and Answer Session
Medbridge is committed to accessibility for all of our subscribers. If you are in need of a disability-related accommodation, please contact [email protected] . We will process requests for reasonable accommodation and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate, in a prompt and efficient manner.

Details

  • November 13, 2025
  • 6:00pm-7:05pm EST
    • SLPs, Intermediate
  • Register soon to secure your spot!

* Available November 13

Disclaimer

Katelyn Swiader, instructor for this educational event, receives compensation from Medbridge for this course. No one with the ability to control content has relevant relationship(s) to disclose, with the exception of Katelyn Swiader, who has relationships with PN Medical, Sound Waves Voice & Communication, Walt Fritz, and Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University: Ear, Nose, & Throat, which were mitigated.

Accreditation

Requirements

To receive CEU credit all disciplines must attend the webinar for the full duration, complete the quiz with a minimum score of 70%, and complete the participant survey.

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