TOTS Training® Boston, Massachusetts, June 27-28, 2024

In this cutting edge continuing education course, participants will learn the E3 Model of Care® for tethered oral tissues.  This includes relevant background information on how tethered oral tissues affect oral function from birth to maturity.  The course format includes lecture, video/photograph examples, case studies, evidence-based research, pre- and post-assessment activities, and hands-on application of techniques in an interactive atmosphere where questions and discussion are welcomed.  This course is a specialty training that is targeted for the oral function professional including: 

• Lactation Consultants and Counselors
• Occupational Therapists and Assistants
• Orofacial Myofunctional Therapists
• Speech-Language Pathologists and Assistants

However, this training is appropriate for other professionals to learn about tethered oral tissues and make appropriate referrals including:

• Applied Behavior Analysts
• Chiropractors
• Dental Hygienists
• Dentists and Assistants
• Dietitians
• Early Intervention Specialists
• Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
• Osteopaths
• Otolaryngologists
• Pediatricians
• Physical Therapists
• Physician Assistants
• Psychologists  

Participants who complete the training in its entirety with optional listing on the Chrysalis Orofacial® website as a “TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Trained” professional.  Participants who complete the training in its entirety will be granted permission to use and display “TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training®” logo, as a designation to the public of their completion of the training. Rules of appropriate use will be communicated after successful completion of the course.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES, AGENDA AND SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY

For information on the course learning objectives and a time-ordered agenda, please visit our course website.

To learn more about Autumn Henning, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC and Chrysalis Orofacial please visit our biography page.

DISCLOSURES

Content - This presentation will focus exclusively on the E3 Model of Care® for tethered oral tissues.

Speaker Financial - Autumn R. Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC is the owner of Chrysalis Orofacial® and receives a salary, speaking fees, and royalties for presenting continuing education courses.  I have affiliate partnerships with Amazon, Ninny, Lee Lee + Me, Liper, Breather, Ark Therapeutics, Fend, Picky Eaters, Silverette and Simple Practice and receive a commission if my links are used.

Speaker Non-financial -  Autumn R. Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, IBCLC is currently appointed and in good standing as an Assistant Professor within the voluntary faculty series in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences.  She is a former Founding Board Member for the International Consortium for Oral Ankylofrenula Professionals (ICAP) and has personal experience with tethered oral tissues.  She is a a member of IAOM and AAPPSPA.

In-Kind - Thank you to MGH Institute of Health Professions School of Nursing for hosting our course and providing space and breakfast/snacks in exchange for free registrations.

Disclaimer - Chrysalis Orofacial® does not endorse the use of any particular product.  Any product shown during the course is for educational purposes.  All participants are cautioned to practice within their legal and ethical scope of practice.

POLICIES

For information on our cancellation/refund policy, accommodations and complaint policy, please visit our course website.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

This course is recognized by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and the International Association for Orofacial Myology (IAOM). It is offered for 1.4 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Area).

Any other entities/organizations/professions vary with requirements and state boards of licensure. Please check with your individual governing body for requirements. I will do everything in my power to provide you with documentation needed to qualify for continuing education credits.

This course is not approved for partial credit. Participants must attend the course in its entirety to receive continuing education units.

Satisfactory Completion - To receive CEU credit learners must:

• Fully attend both days. For in-person courses, there will be a sign-in and sign-out sheet. For online courses, the CE Assistant Director/Administrator will check usernames at the beginning of each day and periodically throughout each day and link them to the attendance roster.
• Participate in Q&A sessions during the course. This may include asking your own questions or being present in the discussion as others pose questions.

Each attendee who satisfactorily completes the course will receive a certificate of completion via email.