The Myo Method
CONTINUING EDUCATION REGISTRATION PAGE
(23 Hours ; 2.3 ASHA CEUs; 2.3 AOTA CEUs PENDING)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Myo Method: Intro to Orofacial Myology Course teaches all there is to know about assessing and treating patients with orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs). The course covers the history and foundation of orofacial myology, signs and symptoms of OMDs, anatomy and physiology of the orofacial complex, assessment, goal writing, treatment planning, carrying out treatment, making necessary referrals, and collaborating with related providers on a patient's team. This course serves as step one in a multi-step certification process if The Myo Method student choose to pursue certification to become a CMT - Certified Myofunctional Therapist.
Instructor: Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT, QOM, COM
Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, CMT, COM, QOM is a Business Coach, Feeding Specialist, Certified Myofunctional Therapist, Certified Orofacial Myologist and Speech-Language Pathologist.
Hallie is the founder and director of Little Sprout Therapy & Metro Myo a pediatric practice providing virtual, in-home, and in-school: feeding therapy, orofacial myofunctional therapy, speech-language therapy and occupational therapy across DC, MD, VA, NJ, NY & FL. Hallie specializes in treating infants, toddlers, and children with tethered oral tissues (TOTs), pediatric feeding disorders and orofacial myofunctional disorders across the lifespan.
Hallie has a passion for sharing knowledge with colleagues in the pediatric feeding and orofacial myofunctional therapy spaces. She is the founder of the Untethered Podcast where the goal is to bring information on Myo, TOTs, Airway and Pediatric Feeding to the masses. She is also the founder of Feed The Peds ®: A comprehensive 12-week course on the foundations of pediatric feeding and swallowing; The Myo Method: An Intro To Myofunctional Therapy Course; and, The Myo Membership: A monthly CEU opportunity where members learn from experts in the field, receive research reviews, participate in a virtual myo study club and even get a dose of business training & marketing materials.
Financial Disclosure: Hallie Bulkin is the owner of Elevation Movement LLC, the educational platform hosting The Myo Method course & CMT - Certified Myofunctional Therapist certification.
Non-Financial Disclosure: There are no non-financial disclosures.
TIME ORDERED AGENDA & LEARNING OBJECTIVES
| Section 1: Correct vs Common: The Journey to Optimal Function | |
| Introduction | 15:19 |
| Chronicle's of Myo: The History of Orofacial Myology | 33:28:00 |
| Clarifying and Defining Orofacial Myology ("Myo") & Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders ("OMDs") | 15:05 |
| Connected From The Tip of Your Tongue Down to Your Toes: Anatomy & Physiology- | 1:45:06 |
| Correct Oral Rest Posture, Oral Prep and Oral Phase Swallow, Breathing Pattern & The Goals of Myo | 24:51:00 |
| Classic Signs/Symptoms of OMDs- | 18:06 |
| Combating The Enemy: Mouth Breathing, Sleep Disordered Breathing, Malocclusion & More- | 2:45:45 |
| Cutting The Cord: Tethered Oral Tissues | 1:06:18 |
| Cessation of Dreaded Oral Habits | 9:31 |
| Compensations & Prevention of OMDs or Early Intervention | 23:03 |
| Section 2: Comprehensive Assessment | |
| Collecting Preliminary Data: The F.A.S.T. Myo Screening Tool | 38:29:00 |
| Case History, Intake Forms and Deconstructing The Orofacial Myofunctional Examination Form | 1:38:38 |
| Comprehensive Report Template, Sample Report, Common Codes Billed In Therapy | 9:19 |
| Complete Assessments | 4:18 |
| Complete Assessments: Observe Complete In-person Pediatric Assessment ~ Lily (6y) | 58:28:00 |
| Complete Assessments: Observe Complete In-person Adult Assessment - Jessica (26y) | 1:23:00 |
| Complete Assessments: Observe Complete Virtual Pediatric Assessment ~ Willow (4y; 11m) | 1:22:22 |
| Complete Assessments: Observe Complete Virtual Pediatric Assessment ~ 17y | 1:51:06 |
| Complete Assessments: Observe Complete Virtual Adult Assessment - Pam (67y) | 1:53:54 |
| Clarifying Findings To Determine Individualized Treatment Planning | 16:17 |
| Section 3: Comprehensive Treatment | |
| MyoMouth Manual: Goal Bank | 23:05 |
| MyoMouth Manual: The Muscles (& Bone) Resource | 10:22 |
| MyoMouth Manual: Muscle Informed Exercise Library | 18:25 |
| Home Carryover, Dismissal & Maintenance | 15:00 |
| Orofacial Myofunctional Treatment Exercises | 3:00:15 |
| Comorbidities to Consider: TMJ/D, OSA, Cognitive vs Chronological Age | 31:00 |
| Collaborating with The Myo Team: Prepping For TOTs Releases, Referrals | 30:12 |
| section 1 | 7.68 hours |
| section 2 | 10.25 hours |
| section 3 | 5.26 hours |
| TOTAL | 23 hours |
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completion of course participants will be able to:
- Identify the Signs and Symptoms of an Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder
- Explain the Relationship Between Airway, Orofacial Muscles, Tethered Oral Tissues, Speech & Dentition
- Assess & Diagnose Patients with Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
- Create Orofacial Myofunctional Treatment Plans and Goals
- Provide Individualized Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Programs To Patients
- Identify Necessary Interdisciplinary Referrals
This course is offered for 2.3 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level, Professional Area).
How do I obtain continuing education credit?
Upon completion,
Who is this for?
This registration page is for SLPs who want to learn the history, anatomy, signs and symptoms as well as how to assess, diagnose and treat orofacial myofunctional disorders.
What happens after I sign up?
Once your payment processes, you’ll receive an email with information about accessing the course via Kajabi and gain access to the course via your personal login. If you also purchased the CMT - Certified Myofunctional Therapist certification you will be given access to the certification upon successful completion of The Myo Method course.
Refund policy: Per the refund policy when you purchase The Myo Method, there are no refunds for any materials already provided. The full program is available (and the manual is completely downloadable) immediately upon purchase and therefore, nonrefundable.
You get to keep this product for life. Therefore, cancellations do not apply.
This registration page is mandatory to fill out in order to receive continuing education credit.
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.
