This session is part of two comprehensive series:
Birth to Three Annual Conference PROGRAM A – ON-DEMAND
and
Birth to Three Annual Conference – ON-DEMAND
COURSE DESCRIPTON:
The primary functions of the orofacial complex is to breathe and swallow. This course will highlight craniofacial morphology, oral structure development and discuss the oral functional development that takes place through the first 3 years of life which set the stage for healthy development related to feeding and communication milestones.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Differentiate normal versus abnormal infant anatomy related to breathing and oral feeding function
- Correlate functional feeding deficits with specific orofacial musculature
- Identify the links between airway development, hard structures within the oral cavity and oral movement patterns
- Distinguish lingual patterns required for health breathing, swallowing and speech development in the 0-3 population
- Select appropriate referral/team members for clinical consult based on areas of deficit
AUDIENCE:
Birth to three therapists including OTs, PTs, SLPs, and Special Educators.
COURSE OUTLINE:
- Understanding the Orofacial Complex in human development
- Craniofacial and oral development
- Early feeding coordination and emerging functional skills
- Identifying/treating oral dysfunction in the 0-3 population
Mary Billings, MS,CCC,COM® is a speech-language pathologist in private practice with over 30 years of experience. A Certified Orofacial Myologist, (COM®) Mary’s clinical specialty includes diagnosis and treatment of pediatric feeding disorders, craniofacial anomalies, orofacial myofunctional disorders, dysphagia and speech motor planning deficits. Mary lectures extensively nationally and has taught Continuing Education courses on myofunctional disorders for 10 years.
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Once you purchase an online course, you will have the opportunity to take an exam to test your retention of the material. If you have purchased this course, please ensure you have logged in to your account in order to take the exam. The exam must be completed with a pass rate of 80% or more in order to receive your certificate of attendance.
This course meets the criteria for 3 contact hours (0.3 CEUs) Intermediate Level. License #_________.
Education Resources Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#09073. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 3 contact hours 0.3 CEUs. (Intermediate level, OT Service Delivery & Foundational Knowledge). AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures. This course can be used toward your NBCOT renewal requirements for 3 units. Approved Provider for the FL Occupational Therapy Association CE Broker for 3.5 CE Hours - CE Broker #20-1215602. This course meets the approval of the TX Board of OT Examiners. ASHA CE Provider (Intermediate level)This session applies 0.3 ASHA CEUs toward approval but must be combined with all Part A Sessions to receive ASHA CEUS. ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. ASHA credits are accepted by the TX Department of License and Renewal. This course has been approved by the MD State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for __ Continuing Education Hours. Approval #_____ by the NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for _____ CEC's. Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 3.5 contact hours. Application has been made to IL EI Training Program. Approved provider by the NY State Board of Physical Therapy for 3.5 contact hours (0.35 CEUs). Education Resources Inc. is an Approved Agency by the Physical Therapy Board of CA, PTs will receive 3 CEUs. Approved by the Kentucky Physical Therapy Association for 3 Category 1 contact hours, expiration Date: 3/6/25, approval # CS61-2023-APTAKY. Approved Provider for OK State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision #BAP202310003.This activity provided by the Texas Board of PT Examiners accredited provider Approval #2210017TX for 3 CCU's and meets continuing competence requirements for PT's and PTA's licensure renewal in Texas. The following state boards of physical therapy accept other states’ approval: AK, AR, AZ, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, MA, MI, MO, MS, NC, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WI, WY. The following state boards of physical therapy either do not require course pre-approval or do not require CEUs for re-licensure: AL, CO, CT, IA, ME, MT, NE, ND, NH, SD, WA. 3 hours of this course qualify towards the discipline-specific hours for the 20-hour requirement for NDTA re-certification. They do NOT qualify towards the 8-hour NDTA Instructor requirement for re-certification.
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