2025/03/20: Myo Practical Program
Tuition in CAD ( Canadian Dollars) | Presented by: Joe Siegfried, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist
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Product Description
Myofunctional Therapy: A Practical Program (a Live Stream and Hands-on program)
CE Hours: 30
Tuition: $3150 CAD (Payment Plans Available - No Interest Fees. See below)
3-Month: 3 consecutive monthly installments of $1050 + tax ~ Click Here to Register!
5-Month: 5 consecutive monthly installments of $630 + tax ~ Click Here to Register!
7-Month: 7 consecutive monthly installments of $450 + tax ~ Click Here to Register!
Part One: Thursday evenings online starting March 20th through to May 1st, 2025 (Please Note: Week 4 will be held on the evening of Wednesday, April 9th)
- Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
- The recording will be available upon request for 30 days for those who cannot attend each night.
*Please note: This is an interactive program. Joe encourages you to join the online sessions live. You will have the ability to turn your camera and mic on to engage with Joe and ask questions.
Part Two: In-Person Training:
- Saturday, May 3rd & Sunday, May 4th - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- rdhu 980 Fraser Drive, Suite 214, Burlington, ON
- A light breakfast and catered lunch will be provided!
*Close to the Hamilton and Pearson airports. Hotel recommendation below.
Course Description:
Oral health is also airway health and using principles of the process of care, this program is designed with the objectives of identifying Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and their treatment.
Designed for dental hygienists, this program will give you the confidence to incorporate Myofunctional Therapy at an entry level in clinical practice.
This 30-hour comprehensive online and hands-on program is intended for providers to practice myofunctional therapy safely and effectively with an understanding that knowledge and research is ever evolving in the field of Myofunctional Therapy, and as such provides the students with the desire to continue lifelong learning in the field.
The program consists of 7 weeks of online training one evening per week followed by two days of in-person training at our rdhu facility in Burlington, ON.
There are 4 components to this program:
1. Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
- A strategic review of head and neck anatomy, respiratory & digestive function
2. Assessment & Planning
- Identifying Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and developing a treatment plan.
3. Therapy Interventions
- Learn the therapies used to treat OMDS
4. Evaluation & Clinical Practice
- Continued evaluation and incorporation into clinical practice as part of a healthcare team
Each component will have learning objectives outlined within the program.
Upon completion of the program the dental professional will be confident in their ability to effectively implement client-centred goals and therapy within their practice. Registered Dental Hygienists will earn the training to become Myofunctional Therapists and receive a Certificate of Completion. Click here for additional program details.
The Mysteries of Myofunctional Therapy 6-hour online course is a pre-requisite for this program. If you have not previously completed this course, you can register for the course by emailing [email protected].
If you have already taken the pre-requisite, please use promocode MYO for $159 off your registration.
**Please check with your regulatory body that Myofunctional therapy is within the scope of practice for your State or Province.
Payment plan available - please contact [email protected] *Once a payment plan has been issued, it cannot be refunded.
What Your Colleagues Are Saying About This Course:
- Joe has been great at welcoming hygienists into the myo world! He provides support after the course is done which has really helped me in this new part of my career. I really appreciate the time he has put into his teaching! He gears the course towards hygienists so it can be easily implemented into your dental office once you complete the course. I am very happy I took this course and would recommend it to others who are ready to dive into myofunctional therapy. The in-person portion was unique and very personal. Thanks Joe! ~ Andie
- Everything was great! The course was awesome, I learned so much and feel confident to implement it. The course location was beautiful, comfortable, everyone was so nice, and the food was so good. ~ Andrea
- I learned a lot from this course. Joe is very knowledgeable in hygiene and myofunctional therapy. I really enjoyed the hands-on portion. It gave me a lot of exposure to different cases. I finished feeling confident with what I learned. Ready to start practicing myo. ~ Anna
- I had a wonderful experience learning and sharing my passion and motivation. Joe was very personable and the rdhu staff was very attentive to our needs. ~ Meghan
- Absolutely loved the course and Joe! The staff was also very accommodating. ~ Ysanne
- Everything was fantastic. Content was thoroughly informative - including handouts - and was easy to follow. The case study review was super helpful. rdhu was very accommodating. Joe is the man! ~ Charis
- This was a fantastic experience. The course was great and made me feel ready to start. The location was beautiful and so comfortable. ~ Shannon
- I very much enjoyed this experience. The rdhu staff were incredibly helpful and attentive. Joe did a fantastic job of presenting the information in an easy to understand format. ~ Megan
- As always, wonderful experience and hospitality. ~ Chantal
- Joe is very thorough and knowledgeable. He presented in a very logical manner. Very engaging and great at answering questions. ~ Carol
- Excellent course! Really enjoyed the in-person aspect. rdhu was welcoming and hospitable! Joe did a great job – very knowledgeable and approachable. ~ Melanie
- I loved the 800 page manual that Joe put together for all attendees to take back to practice and that he has put together a mentorship group following the program! ~ Kathleen
Hotel Recommendation:
Sandman
3451 S Service Rd W
Oakville, ON, L6L 0C3
(289) 881-7263
Register at the Sandman Oakville Hotel just down the road from rdhu! Click here to access the booking and use PROMO CODE: RDHU to receive our Corporate Rate!
IAOM Affiliate Course
The ‘Myofunctional Therapy: A Practical Program’ is eligible for IAOM Active membership and certification enrollment.