OVERVIEW

#7329 Assessment and Intervention for Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) in Feeding Therapy is organized by MotivationsCEU.

Description:
Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) are the frenulum attachments within the mouth, there are typically 7 locations, and the restrictions that can be observed can impact growth and development, feeding, and speech. This course provides participations with functional and structural assessment of TOTs with specific focus on intervention and treatment related to feeding deficits. The course will cover topics including foundational anatomy and physiology and provide case studies and education for assessment and intervention to increase food acceptance and oral motor sensory skills related to feeding. The importance and dynamic of a professional team and related scopes of practice will also be discussed.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

Identify at least 2 assessment protocols for TOTs
List at least 3 structural implications of TOTs
Recognize at least 2 pre and post op therapy interventions
Identify the different anatomical and physiological principles of TOTs

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

This is a 3 contact hour course equivalent to 3 CEU’s or 0.3 CEUs offered as a live webinar or self-study.

Motivations Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 3639. This Distance Learning-Interactive or Distance Learning-Independent activity is offered at 0.3 CEUs, Intermediate Level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery/Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

SLP CEU’s: This course is offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

3 Hours

3 CEU’s

TARGET AUDIENCE

Occupational TherapistsOccupational Therapy AssistantsSpeech Therapists

SPECIALITIES

Medical Genetics and Genomics

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

Cancellation Policy: Motivations, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue or reschedule a course from our listing of options. Should you have already registered, you will receive a full refund. Participants may receive a full refund when requesting cancellation 24 hours prior to the the webinar. After that time, a credit for a future Motivations event may be awarded.

Course Transfers:
Registrants may transfer to another course at any time without penalty.