Course Overview
This introductory course is essential learning for people who work, or would like to work, with children, adolescents and adults in the field of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy.
Held over two weekends, this course provides a comprehensive grounding in the core principles and skills of Orofacial Myology.
Upon completion of this course you will be able to identify myofunctional disorders and airways issues, diagnose tongue ties, treat thumbsucking, improve orthodontic outcomes and treat pain and range of motion issues with TMD patients. Continuing and ongoing professional support is available to participants after completion of every Academy course.
COVID-19 has changed our lives and how we are able to present and deliver our course. This course will be delivered over two weekends, online via Zoom.
The course will be interactive and participants will be able to ask questions, be part of the workshops and therapy sessions.
We are so excited to be able to offer our course online so that you can continue to grow and upgrade your skills professionally.
Contact Hours
28 contact hours
Course Cost
$2,650 (inc. GST)
Date
Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd May
Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th June, 2021
Course Outline
- Day 1 - Saturday 22nd May
- Introduction, definitions, scope of practice
- Influences on Orofacial Development
- Cause and Effect of an Incorrect Swallow Pattern
- Importance of Tongue Position, Lip Seal and Tone
- Workshop – Spots, lip meters, tongue rest position, swallow pattern
- Anatomy – Face Painting
- Day 2 - Sunday 23rd May
- Airways and importance – Interdisciplinary Approach
- Frenums
- Intra and Extra-oral examination
- Speech / Implications – Speech Pathologist
- Photography
- Measurements and Intra / Extra oral examination workshop
- Day 3 - Saturday 5th June
- The Sucking Correction Program / Assessment / Treatment – (thumb sucking)
- The Adult Patient / Therapy Techniques / Facial Tone / TMD
- Lesson Plans /Lip Seal / Tongue Position / Posture / Nasal breathing lessons
- Day 4 - Sunday 6th June
- Information to Assist in the Growth & Development of Babies in Their First Two Years of Life
- Improving Tongue Tone and Function / Establishing the Correct Swallow (workshop)
- Orthodontic Considerations
- Case Studies – Workshop
- Review / Q & A
Cancellation Policy
The Australian Academy of Orofacial Myology reserves the right to cancel any course or portion thereof if needed. If we have to do this, you will be contacted and we will organise a refund of part or all of your registration fee. Should you need to cancel your course registration, please just notify us in writing by sending us an email.
Unfortunately due to the significant costs incurred when planning these courses, the following cancellation fees apply per attendee as below, and will be deducted from any refund due:
- Cancellations outside 14 days will incur a $300 cancellation fee.
- Within 14 days of course date: 50% of course fee.
- Within 96 hours of course start time: 100% of course fee.