OVERVIEW

#7333 Orofacial Myology Concepts You Need to Know is organized by MotivationsCEU.

Description:
This course introduces participants to the world of orofacial myology (aka oral myofunctional therapy) and explains the importance of providing treatment in a sequential, systematic and sensible manner. It covers the 4 frequently overlooked barriers that must be addressed to maximize the opportunity for successful treatment of “tongue thrust,” articulation, swallowing, drooling, and many more conditions. The barriers include oral habits, tongue tie, airway issues and certain orthodontic appliances. The presentation provides insight into …..If, When, and to Whom to refer certain patients prior to, during and after treatment. (Intermediate)

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

Summarize how to provide to clients and referral sources an easily understood definition of orofacial myology
Describe how to administer a screening assessment for orofacial myological symptoms and disorders
Name and describe the barriers that inhibit treatment progress for certain speech and phase one swallowing disorders
List the effects of lip, tongue, and mandible resting postures as they relate to precise speech production and feeding development.
Identify the Quick Tongue Tie screening assessment tool to determine if deeper examination is necessary for lingual frena restriction.

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

This is a 3-contact hour course equivalent to 0.3 CEUs offered as a live webinar.

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

OT CEU’s: Motivations Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Provider #12164. This Live and Distance Learning—Interactive and Distance Learning— Independent and Blended/Hybrid activity is offered at 0.3 CEUs Intermediate Level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures.

3 Hours

3 CEU’s

FACULTY

Sandra Holtzman

MS, CCC-SLP, QOMSpeech Language Pathology

TARGET AUDIENCE

Occupational TherapistsSpeech Language PathologistsOccupational Therapy Assistants

SPECIALITIES

Orthodontics

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.