Myofunctional Therapy: A Hands-on Practical Program
Presented by: Joe Siegfried, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist
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Product Description
Myofunctional Therapy: A Practical Program (a Live Stream and Hands-on program)
CE Hours: 30
Tuesday evenings online starting April 5th through May 17th, 2022
**Nights one, two, and three are available as a recording (30 day access)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
The recording will be available upon request for 30 days for those who cannot attend each night.
In-Person Training:
Saturday, June 4th & Sunday, June 5th - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
*Close to the Hamilton and Pearson Airport
Oral health is also airway health and using principles of the process of care, this program is designed with the objectives of identifying Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and their treatment.
Designed for dental hygienists, this program will give you the confidence to incorporate Myofunctional Therapy at an entry level in clinical practice.
This 30-hour comprehensive online and hands-on program is intended for providers to practice myofunctional therapy safely and effectively with an understanding that knowledge and research is ever evolving in the field of Myofunctional Therapy, and as such provides the students with the desire to continue lifelong learning in the field.
The program consists of 7 weeks of online training one evening per week followed by two days of in-person training at our rdhu facility in Burlington, ON.
There are 4 components to this program:
1. Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
- A strategic review of head and neck anatomy, respiratory & digestive function
2. Assessment & Planning
- Identifying Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and developing a treatment plan.
3. Therapy Interventions
- Learn the therapies used to treat OMDS
4. Evaluation & Clinical Practice
- Continued evaluation and incorporation into clinical practice as part of a healthcare team
Each component will have learning objectives outlined within the program.
Upon completion of this course the dental professional will be confident in their ability to effectively implement client centered goals and therapy within their practice.
**Please check with your regulatory body if this course is in your scope of practice and if this course is accepted.