"Accessing and Appraising Scientific Research in Myofunctional Therapy: An Evidence-Based Practice Framework"

CONTINUING EDUCATION REGISTRATION PAGE

LIVE WEBINAR DATE: July 8, 2025 at 7:00- 9:00PM ET

(2 Hours, 0.20 ASHA CEUs)

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

It is of critical importance for healthcare professionals delivering orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) to understand and apply evidence-based practice to improve clinical decision-making, support education and advocacy, and promote quality patient care and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. This online course will provide a comprehensive understanding of the principles of scientific research and the key components of evidence-based practice. Attendees will learn about the different tiers of evidence, various study types and research designs, how to interpret findings and identify potential research biases, and how to critically appraise research. Essential skills for accessing research and utilizing reputable sources in accordance with proper citation and ethical practices will also be covered.
 
 

PRESENTER: Ann Blau MS, CCC-SLP, CMT®

Ann Blau, MS, CCC-SLP, CMT® is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified Myofunctional Therapist. She graduated with a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences from Hunter College of the City University of New York, and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Ann is the owner and founder of Access Speech Services, a private telepractice providing speech therapy services to adults and children in the states of New York and Florida. Based in New York, her practice specialty is in the assessment and treatment of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders. She provides Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy to adults, adolescents, and school-age children as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to patient care. She has trained with the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (AOMT), and is certified in The Myo Method® and Simon Says Myofunctional Therapy programs. Ann has two decades of professional experience in the evaluation and treatment of adults with neurogenic speech, swallowing, cognitive, and voice disorders in acute-care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings. She is a certified provider of the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD and eLOUD) Programs for patients with Parkinson’s Disease, and has specialty training in the Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP™). Ann serves as the voluntary editor-in-chief for Airway Circle, LLC and as an aphasia support group facilitator for Virtual Connections. She is also an instructor, mentor, educator, adjunct research fellow, continuing education course developer and airway health advocate.
 

Financial Disclosure:  Ann Blau, MS CCC-SLP, CMT® receives compensation for CE trainings and hosting office hours and study club sessions for The Myo Membership. She receives an honorarium for Airway Circle mentoring in addition to royalties as a course instructor for Medbridge and Summit Professional Education. She is also the owner of Access Speech Services.

Non-Financial Disclosure:  She is a voluntary editor-in-chief of Airway Circle. Voluntary appointments as above.

 

TIME ORDERED AGENDA & LEARNING OBJECTIVES

7:00-7:10 pm (10 minutes): Basics of Scientific Research and Evidence-Based Practice 

7:10- 7:25 pm (35 minutes): Study Types, Research Designs, and Levels of Evidence

7:35-8:00 pm (25 minutes): Interpreting Research Findings, Identifying Biases, and Critically Appraising the Evidence

8:00- 8:25 pm (25 minutes): Accessing Clinical Research and Creating Literature Reviews

8:25- 8:50 pm (25 minutes): Citing Scientific Research (and Other Sources)

8:50-9:00 pm (10 minutes): Wrap-Up and Final Q&A

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

After completion of course participants will be able to: 

  • Define evidence-based practice

  • Distinguish between common research designs and potential biases in scientific research
  • Evaluate the quality of research according to the Levels of Evidence hierarchy 
  • Critically analyze scientific research
  • List the purposes of a literature review
  • Apply basic principles of citation and referencing in APA format

This course is offered for 0.20 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Area). 

To be reported for ASHA CEUs,  this registration page must be submitted prior to the webinar. To watch a recording, log into your Kajabi portal, go to "The Myo Membership" > "July 2025" and the recording will be found under the training tab.

IMPORTANT: For continuing education credit the webinar must be completed in its entirety, either by attending live or watching the recording. 

What happens if I cannot attend the live webinar? 

The recording will be uploaded to The Myo Membership portal following the live webinar for all current members inside The Myo Membership.

How do I obtain continuing education credit?

Upon completion of the live or recorded webinar, a survey and quiz is sent electronically via Kajabi and email. You must complete the survey and quiz by clicking submit in order to be reported for ASHA CEUs and a certificate of completion. You must also complete the short quiz.  The certificate of completion will be available for immediate download following submission of your ASHA CEU survey form. This must be completed within 7 days of completion of webinar.

Who is this for? 

This registration page is for SLPs who want to learn more about airway, myofunctional therapy, tethered oral tissues, dental appliances/orthodontics and related topics.

What happens after I sign up?

You are already signed up for The Myo Membership® and have paid in full for this month (which includes this training). If attending live, register at the provided zoom event link that will be sent out prior to the webinar event. If watching the recording you do not need to register via zoom. If you want ASHA CEUs you MUST COMPLETE this registration page (scroll to bottom and fill out the entire form).

Refund policy: Per the refund policy when you joined The Myo Membership, you can cancel your future monthly membership at any time prior to the 48-hour renewal window. You will not be refunded for any training or materials already provided. If you are unable to join live, you may watch the recording that will be placed in The Myo Membership portal.

If this webinar needs to be rescheduled you will be notified as soon as possible with the new webinar date (no refunds are provided if a webinar date has to be moved by a presenter; a replacement webinar will be provided in the event that this months presenter is unable to present as scheduled). 

Please note if any accommodations are needed to access the learning experience or resource materials, please email [email protected] to discuss further.

Who can I contact with questions, concerns or complaints?

For any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

When taking online courses, Elevation Movement LLC students are encouraged, at all times, to communicate their concerns and/or complaints to course creators and/or the administrative team by emailing [email protected]. A more detailed policy can be provided upon request. 

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July 2025 Registration Form 

Please note if any accommodations are needed to access the learning experience or resource materials, please email [email protected] to discuss further.