10/2023: Myofunctional Therapy: A Practical Program

Presented by: Joe Siegfried, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist

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Myofunctional Therapy: A Practical Program (a Live Stream and Hands-on program)

 

CE Hours: 30 

 

Part One: Wednesday evenings online starting October 11th through to November 22nd, 2023

 

  • 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.  

 

Part Two: In-Person Training:

 

 

*Close to the Hamilton and Pearson Airport

Course Description:

 

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 the program the dental professional will be confident in their ability to effectively implement client-centred goals and therapy within their practice. Registered Dental Hygienists will earn the training to become Myofunctional Therapists and receive a Certificate of Completion.  Click here for additional program details.

 

The Mysteries of Myofunctional Therapy 6-hour online course is a pre-requisite for this program.  If you have not previously completed this course, please email info@rdhu.ca to receive online access. 
 

If you have already taken the pre-requisite, please use promocode MYO for $149 off your registration.
 

**If you are outside of Ontario, please check with your regulatory body if this course is in your scope of practice and if this course is accepted. Manitoba and Saskatchewan have accepted this program.

 

Payment plan available - please contact info@rdhu.ca *Once a payment plan has been issued, it cannot be refunded.

 

 

 What Your Colleagues Are Saying About This Course:

 

  • Joe is very thorough and knowledgeable. He presented in a very logical manner. Very engaging and great at answering questions. ~ Carol
  • Presenter did a great job, he was very informative; the experience was great. Facility was clean and well kept. ~ Matilda
  • Amazing! 150% worth it! Joe is a wealth of knowledge, both on MYO and the business of dental hygiene. He presents with integrity, enthusiasm and is very engaging. ~ Mary Jo
  • Wonderful, enlightening course. ~ Jaclyn
  • Excellent course! Really enjoyed the in-person aspect. rdhu was welcoming and hospitable! Joe did a great job – very knowledgeable and approachable. ~ Melanie
  • Fantastic course! So much useful information! ~ Trudi
  • I loved the 800 page manual that Joe put together for all attendees to take back to practice and that he has put together a mentorship group following the program! ~ Kathleen
  • Amazing, engaged the entire time! ~ Cherie
  • Joe was awesome and kept us interested and engaged. ~ Liliana
  • Joe is a wonderful practitioner. This course was well organized and structured. I look forward to attending more courses with him. ~ Evelyn
  • Loved it! So much fun and learned so much. ~ Kelsey

     

 

 

 

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