OrofacialMyology

Sandra R. Holtzman, Karen Wuertz, Becky Ellsworth, Zohara Nguyen

The Orofacial Myology course by Orofacial Myology offers comprehensive training for professionals focused on improving the function and coordination of the orofacial muscles. This advanced course covers essential topics such as the assessment and treatment of orofacial myofunctional disorders, including tongue thrust, improper swallowing patterns, and speech issues. Participants will benefit from hands-on training, expert-led lectures, and practical exercises, ensuring they gain the skills necessary to effectively address orofacial myology concerns and improve patient outcomes.

Participants will learn how to conduct thorough assessments of orofacial structures, develop personalized treatment plans, and implement therapeutic exercises to enhance muscle function. The course also emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching professionals how to work effectively with speech therapists, orthodontists, and other healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive care.

By mastering the principles and techniques of orofacial myology, professionals can significantly improve their patients’ oral health, speech, and overall quality of life. This course is ideal for those looking to expand their skill set and provide specialized care in their practice.

Course Description

Recognized worldwide as the premier course for speech, dental and medical professionals, this class allows participants to enter the process for Qualification in Orofacial Myology (QOM). Professionals from all six continents are among the many graduates who attend this in-depth training for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of Orofacial Myological Disorders. Mouth breathing, oral habits, airway issues, speech disorders, tongue tie (ankyloglossia), feeding issues, oral prep stage of the swallow, “tongue thrust,” drooling, and other conditions are incorporated into this training. The “Myo Manual” is included, giving each participant a sequential, systematic, and sensible program of treatment that can be implemented immediately.

Course Objectives

Upon completion, Learner will be able to: • Utilize the Myo Manual Treatment Program for oral myofunctional therapy, “tongue thrust” and other symptoms and disorders. • Provide clients a method to eliminate thumb and finger sucking habits, nail biting, and other negative oral habits. • Explain the connections upon one another of airway, oral habits, imprecise articulation, malocclusion, tongue- tie, poor eating skills, mouth breathing, sleep disorders, selfesteem and other findings. • Explain the importance of the Oral Preparatory Phase of Swallow and be able to break it down into its various components. • Evaluate and diagnose tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) and other oral tissues, and provide appropriate treatment. • Administer a thorough orofacial myology evaluation/assessment. • Describe the four main barriers that interfere with successful treatment of myofunctional and speech habituation.

Pricing:

$2,500 USD

CE credits: 28

Course duration: 3 Days

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