Earn approximately 1.1-1.3 ASHA-approved CEUs by skillfully learning how to:

1. Identify patients who are at-risk for trismus.

2. Evaluate patients who are suspected of having trismus with standardized assessment tools.

3. Justify skilled treatment for insurance purposes.

4. Differentiate between the treatment pathways of radiation-related trismus and other origins of trismus.

5. Define normal (WFL), mild, moderate, and severe trismus in terms of maximal jaw opening measurement.

6. Measure maximal jaw opening correctly for purposes of assessment, treatment session baselines, and evaluating progress and effectiveness of treatment.

7. Educate patient on various trismus devices available on the market based on patient’s needs and financial abilities.

8. Design progressive, therapeutic passive jaw and active jaw stretching programs based on individual patient needs.

9. Implement specific therapy strategies to increase patient motivation, independence, and progress.

10. Design home maintenance programs for patients who have reached independence and treatment goals.

Presenters:

Brian Kanapkey, M.A., CCC-SLP
Megan Nosol, M.S., M.S.Ed., CCC-SLP

***Quick FAQs:

What is included in course registration?

• ARK-J Pocket Measuring Tape and Therapy Bag

• Homemade ARK-J Stretching Device Starter Kit and training on how to make the device yourself for patients

• Hands-on trismus evaluation experience

• Hands-on trismus treatment experience

• Opportunities to explore, learn, and experiment with popular jaw mobilizing devices

• ARK-J Program Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment Manual

What are my hotel options for the event?

Some accomodations will be listed on the FAQ page of the course website.

What airport should I fly into for the course?

Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 13 miles away from the course event site.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Complete the "Contact Me" form under the "Contact" tab on the course website, www.ARKJProgram.com, and we will respond within 24-48 hours.

What is the refund policy?

15 days or more before course date - Full refund minus $25 admin fee

14 days or less before the course date - 50% Refund

A full refund will be given if ARK-J Program Certification Course is cancelled any reason. ARK-J Program coordinators reserve the right to cancel a conference in the event of an unforeseen circumstance, or if the minimum acceptable registration is not attained. In the event of a cancellation, ARK-J Program coordinators are obligated to refund the registration fee only. However, should any course be cancelled, ARK-J Program coordinators will reimburse the airline change fee up to $100 only (with proof of documentation) for registrants only.

Refunds will not be provided to those who do not cancel or for those who begin a course but do not complete it.

FOR VENDORS:

Please complete the online Vendor Application form on the ARK-J Course website at http://www.arkjprogram.com/vendors.html.

***A full list of FAQs is located on the "FAQ" page of the course website.