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ADVANCED COURSE

Beyond the Connection:
New Applications

Advanced strategies for the licensed professional specializing in orofacial myofunctional disorders.

18 CONTACT HOURS or 1.8 ASHA CEUs

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Advanced Level Available for 1.8 ASHA CEUs

ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

Course Details

Advanced

Course Level

Instructors

Mary Billings MS,CCC-SLP, COM® headshot photo

Mary Billings MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Patricia Patty Fisher MA, SLP, COM headshot photo

Patricia Fisher MA, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

$1,250

Cost

18 Contact Hours or 1.8 ASHA CEUs

Course completed over 3 days.

Duration

This seminar is open to the following professions:

  • Speech Pathologists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Physical Therapists
  • Medical Physicians
  • Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Dentists
  • Orthodontists
  • Others


Licenses will be reviewed.

Prerequisites

Course Locations & Registration

This is considered an "advanced course" with topics designed for complex cases.  For more on comprehensive introductory courses, check out Make the Connection .

Coming Soon!

Seminar Requirements


Registration for this course is only open to the following professions, with a current state license or its equivalent:

  • Speech Pathologists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Physical Therapists
  • Medical Physicians
  • Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Dentists
  • Orthodontists
  • Others


Licenses will be reviewed. All participants will be required to provide a copy of licensure prior to completion of registration.

Agenda Overview

Topics

Day 1

8:00am - 4:30pm


1. Occlusion: Role of Oral Structure - 2.0 hrs


2. NDT: Making Changes that Last - 1.5 hrs


3. Primitive Reflexes: Fundamental Application - 2.0 hrs


Participation Case Discussion - 0.75 hrs


Day 2

8:00am - 4:00pm


4. Breathing - 1.5 hrs

 

5. Obstacles: Facing Restrictions  -  2.0 hrs


6. Orofacial Pain: A Different Approach - 2.75 hrs  



Day 3                                      

8:00am - 3:00pm


7. Systems Approach Analysis in Speech & Swallowing Dysfunction - 3.25 hrs


8. Going with the “Flow”: Charting a Direction - 2.25 hrs


End of Day Q&A

Policies & Disclosures

Complaint Resolution Process


Should any FunctionFocus learner/user have any complaint or criticism of the process involved in purchasing a seminar or seminars, use of the website, quality of the seminar or examination, they may lodge a complaint directly to FunctionFocus Academy by:



  1. Sending an email at any time in their participant experience, describing the nature of the problem/criticism
  2. Describe the problem difficulty, criticism in the evaluation or seminar content summary completed at the end of the seminar 


A response will ensue with 7 days of receipt in which the user will be communicated with fairly, emphasizing a high priority to customer satisfaction and provided correction if needed.

Special Needs Accommodations


Registrants with special needs are encouraged to contact registrar directly so that appropriate accommodations can be provided in a timely manner. To make requests:



1. Contact registrar to request accommodations

2. Review guidelines related to presentation and access

3. Detail specific accommodations requested

Cancellation Refund Policy

Any cancellation 10 days prior to first day of seminar will result in return fee of $50, which covers the cost of course materials and supplies. Merchant charges will apply. 

 

Between 0-10 days prior to first day of seminar period, funds may be credited towards a future FunctionFocus products with special arraignments at the discretion of instructors.

Instructor Financial Disclosures

Mary Billings, MS,CCC

Owner - Billings Speech Pathology Services, LLC

Receives compensation from FunctionFocus Academy as a seminar instructor

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Patricia Fisher, MA,CCC

Receives compensation from FunctionFocus Academy as a seminar instructor

Non-Financial Disclosures

Mary Billings, MS,CCC

Oral Motor Institute - Board of Directors

 

Patricia Fisher, MA,CCC

No relevant non-financial disclosure

Questions About Beyond the Connection Seminar

  • Do you offer this seminar online?

    We made the decision, after a great deal of thought, product research, and investigation that our seminars will remain face-to-face. It would be a disservice to seminar participants to only use an online platform as our seminars are very hands-on and collaborative with participants working directly with and examining other participants. Lecture and video links do not offer the same degree of clinical skill application. 

  • Why are these seminars only open to limited professionals?

    Diagnosis and treatment of orofacial myofunctional disorders is not a profession but a designated scope of practice for licensed professionals. Primary education (post-secondary and graduate) and clinical practice background is a requirement.

  • Do I receive continuing education hours?

    An award of participation will be given at the end of this event. We are currently working on ASHA and AGD hours.

The Field of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

Myofunctional therapy is a type of treatment that is becoming more mainstream. It is based on the idea that the way we use our muscles can impact our overall health. The goal of myofunctional therapy is to retrain the muscles in the mouth and face so that they are used correctly. This can help improve overall health and address specific issues such as sleep apnea, tongue-tie, mouth breathing-related disorders, and teeth grinding. Orofacial Myologists or Myofunctional Therapists use a variety of techniques, including exercises, massages, and electrical stimulation. There is growing evidence to support the effectiveness of myofunctional therapy, and more and more people are turning to this treatment option.

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