Part 1

Online Pre-Course Videos

Part 1: The history, EBP, Epigenetics

1.25

Part 2: Ethical Practices in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

1.0

Part 3: Craniofacial Development

1.25

Part 4: Facial Muscles (72 slides)

1.25

Part 5: Soft Palate, throat, neck muscles

.75

Part 6: Understanding cranial nervesSoft Palate, throat, neck muscles

.75

Module 1: Orofacial Myology

1.5 hrs

1.5 Total Hrs.

History, Causation, Prevalence

Module 2: Anatomy

1.25 hrs

1.5 hrs

2.75 Total Hrs

A. Cranial Development

B. Dentition

Module 6: Theories & Principles

0.5 hrs

0.25 hrs

-

0.75 Total Hrs

A. PNF Theories & Principles

B. Universal Precautions and Office Setup

Module 5: Swallow System

1.0 hrs

0.25 hrs

1.25 Total Hrs

A. Swallow

B. Infant Swallow

Module 4: Systems Approach

0.25 hrs

1.0 hrs

0.5 hrs

0.5 hrs

2.25 Total Hrs

A. Functional Systems

B. Airway

C. Jaw

D. Lips/Cheeks

Module 3: Physiology

1.0 hrs

0.5 hrs

1.5 Total Hrs

A. Muscles

B. Fascia & Cranial Nerves

Part 2

In-Person Agenda

Day 1: In-Person

8:00

8:30

9:30

10:15

10:30

12:00

1:15

2:30

2:45

4:15

4:30

.

1.0 hrs

0.75 hrs

-

1.5 hrs

-

1.25 hrs

-

1.5 hrs

0.25 hrs

-

6.25 hrs

Introductions

Structure & Dental Measurements

Effectiveness of Oral Appliances 

Break

The Myofunctional Swallow

Lunch

The Myofunctional Swallow & Systems

Break

Orofacial Complex Muscle Application

Alexis

Dismissal


Day 3: In-Person

8:00

10:15

10:30

12:00

1:00

3:00

3:15

4:00

4:45

Therapeutic Applications: Part I

Break

Therapeutic Applications: Part II

Lunch

Therapeutic Strategies: Part III

Break

Understanding the Therapeutic Guidelines

Case Study: Connecting the Dots

Dismissal 


2.25 hrs

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1.5 hrs

.

2.0 hrs

.

0.75 hrs

0.75 hrs

-

7.25 hrs

Day 4: In-Person

8:00

9:30

-

-

10:30

10:45

11:45

12:15

12:45

1:15

1:45

2:00

Case Study: Connecting the Dots

Case Study Breakout Groups

Individual Group Evaluations/Treatment Development

Break

Case Study: Plan of Care Development

Case Study Presentation

Lunch

Case Presentation

Case Presentation

Final Thought and Summary

Dismissal

1.25 hrs

1.0 hrs

-

-

-

1.0 hrs

0.5 hrs

-

0.5 hrs

0.5 hrs

0.25 hrs

-

5.0 hrs

Total In-Person Hours

Total Video Hours

Total Course Hours

26.0 hrs

10.0 hrs

36.0 hrs

Day 2: In-Person

8:00

10:00

10:15

12:15

1:15

2:15

3:15

3:30

4:30

5:00

Ankylglossia Lecture

Break

Ankyloglossia Hands-on Lab

Lunch

OMD Assessment - Case History

OMD Clinical Evaluation

Break

OMD Clinical Evaluation continued 

Conclusions, Summaries, Recommendations

Dismissal

2.0 hrs

-

2.0 hrs

-

1.0 hrs

1.0 hrs

-

1.0 hrs

0.5 hrs

-

7.5 hrs