[Intro to Myofunctional Therapy]
CEUS:
The Myo Method is 2.3 ASHA and AOTA CEUs (23 hours)
OUTLINE OF COURSE:
Section 1: Common vs Correct: The Journey To Optimal Function
Chronicle's of Myo: The History of Orofacial Myology
Clarifying and Defining Orofacial Myology ("Myo") & Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders ("OMDs")
Connected From The Tip of Your Tongue Down to Your Toes: Anatomy & Physiology
Correct Oral Rest Posture, Breathing Pattern & The Goals of Myo
Classic Signs/Symptoms of OMDs
Combating The Enemy: Mouth Breathing, Sleep Disordered Breathing, Malocclusion & More
Compensations & Prevention of OMDs or Early Intervention
Cutting The Cord: Tethered Oral Tissues
Cessation of Dreaded Oral Habits
Section 2: Comprehensive Assessment
Collecting Preliminary Data: The F.A.S.T. Myo Screening Tool
Case History, Intake Forms and Deconstructing The Orofacial Myofunctional Examination Form
Complete Assessments: Observe Complete In-person & Virtual Pediatric & Adult Assessments
Clarifying Findings To Determine Individualized Treatment Planning
Section 3: Complete Treatment
Creating Treatment Plans: Goal Setting & Writing in The MyoMouth Library
Complete Individualized Care: The MyoMouth Manual: Muscle Informed Exercises, Home Carryover, Dismissal, Maintenance
Comorbidities to Consider: TMJ/D, OSA, Cognitive vs Chronological Age
Collaborating with The Myo Team: Prepping For TOTs Releases, Referrals
Steps To Certification as a CMT - Certified Myofunctional TherapistTM:
- Complete The Myo Method Course in full
- 50 Question Test: Multiple Choice & True False with immediate computerized objective grading
- Create 2 Treatment Plans with goals, recommendations, referrals for a pediatric case and adult case (full assessment recordings provided to you); Note: This will be submitted blind to the certification board for standardized scoring; in other words the reviewers will not be provided with the name of the certification candidate to promote fair and equitable scoring.
- Present a patient case study live via zoom to The Myo Membership Study Club
REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY:
This purchase is for The Myo Method® course and CMT® certification.
There are no refunds for any materials already provided. The full program is available (and the manual is completely downloadable) upon purchase and therefore is the reason why there is a no refund policy.
This is a one-time pay course and certification. Therefore, cancellations do not apply.
NOTE: If assessment and treatment of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) are NOT in your scope of practice/covered under your licensure, you will be refunded less credit card fees and a $150 processing fee.