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Part 1


Online Pre-Course Videos

Section Credit Hours
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 0.75
Part 6: Understanding Cranial Nerves/ Fascia 0.5
Part 7: Dentition, Oral Makers, Palate 1.50
Part 8: Introducing the Functional Systems 0.5
Part 9: Functional System: Airway and Breathing 1.0
Part 10: Functional System: Jaw 0.5
Part 11: Functional System: Body Posture/Lips/ Cheek/ Tongue 1.0
Part 12: Functional System: Developmental Swallow Infant: Ankyloglossia 1.0
Part 13: Infant: Ankyloglossia 0.5
Part 14: PNF Theories & Principles 0.5
Part 15: Habit Elimination Principles 1.0
Part 16: Aesepsis & Universal Precautions 0.25
Part 17: Basic Photography 0.5
Part 18: Orthodontic appliances and therapy 1.0

Part 2


In-Person Agenda

Day 1: Systems Approach

Time Module Credit Hours
9:00 Introductions/Module Review 0.25
9:15 Structure and Dental Measurements 1.25
10:30 Break
10:45 The Systems Approach Diagnostics 1.5
12:15 Lunch
1:15 Mastication and Myofunctional Swallow Patterns 1.5
2:45 Break
3:00 Muscle Application (competition) 1.5
4:30 Wrap-Up 0.25
4:45 Dismissal
Total: 6.25

Day 2: Ankyloglossia and Clinical Assessment

Time Module Credit Hours
8:30 Ankyloglossia (Lecture) 1.75
10:15 Break
10:30 Ankyloglossia Hands-On Lab 1.75
12:15 Lunch
1:15 Case History and Clinical Assessment 2.0
3:15 Break
3:30 Clinical Assessment (continued) 1.25
4:45 Wrap-Up Questions 0.25
5:00 Dismissal
Total: 7.0

Day 3: Therapeutic Applications and Case Studies

Time Module Credit Hours
8:30 Therapeutic Techniques Part I 2.0
10:30 Break
10:45 Therapeutic Techniques Part II 1.5
12:15 Lunch
1:15 Mapping a Plan of Care 0.75
2:00 Case Studies (group activity) Treatment Planning 0.75
3:00 Break
3:15 Case Studies (group activity) Treatment Planning 0.75
4:00 Cas Study: Presentations
4:45 Final Thoughts 0.5
Total: 7.5

Total Hours

Total Live Hours 20.75
Total Online Hours 15.25
Total Course Hours 36
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