LSVT LOUD 2026 - Register

Expressions of interest for LSVT LOUD Training is now closed.

This training is funded by the HSE NHSCP Office, and priority is for those employed in publicly funded health care settings. We expect high demand for this course. If oversubscribed, priority will be given to applicants who meet the criteria and clearly demonstrate how the training will benefit service users service delivery and/ or their service. Expressions of interest for LSVT LOUD Training is now closed.

About the course:

Online LSVT LOUD Training and Certification is designed to offer clinicians techniques to support adults and children with motor speech disorders.

The fundamental underlying key treatment elements, efficacy data supporting treatment outcomes, details of treatment tasks, including hands-on practice, and practical considerations are taught.

Application of the LSVT LOUD® treatment to paediatric and adult motor speech disorders (including Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and stroke) will be discussed. The impact of LSVT LOUD® treatment on pre/post neural imaging data will be presented.

Structure of Course:

• Online, self-directed learning using pre-recorded material;

• Date is flexible as self-directed but participants must commit to finishing this training within  a six-week timeframe between 1st May -  30th June 2026. You must engage with IASLT if any unforeseen issues arise within the given timeframe once offered a place.

• You have 6 weeks to complete training after you first log in to the learning platform;

• Training takes about 14 hours to complete;

• Final certification exam that requires a pass rate of 85%. If individuals do not pass, they are eligible to re-take it.

Learning outcomes:

Upon conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

• Outline the rationale for the treatment of voice in motor speech disorders;

• Identify aspects of Parkinson disease and other neural conditions and the impact these have on voice and speech;

• Explain the rationale for using LSVT LOUD® for Parkinson disease and other paediatric or adult neurological disorders/conditions;

• Describe the key paradigm shifts in LSVT LOUD® rationale and methods;

• Discuss key elements of LSVT LOUD® that are consistent with theories of motor learning and principles of neural plasticity;

• Identify characteristics of adults and children who would most likely benefit from LSVT LOUD®

• Explain and demonstrate all aspects of LSVT LOUD® including daily tasks, speech hierarchy, and calibration;

• Define recommendations for patient long-term carryover of LSVT LOUD®

• Explain the benefits of LSVT LOUD® to physicians and other health-care professionals;

• Outline the process for documenting the efficacy of LSVT LOUD®