Targets

Speech Therapists

Access requirements

• Degree in Speech Therapy
• Working as a Speech Therapist

Program

Module.1
• Craniofacial growth and development and Functional Jaw Orthopedics
• Dynamics between Functional Jaw Orthopedics and Speech Therapy

Module.2
• Concepts of osteopathy in craniofacial growth and development
• Tongue anatomy and physiology
• Orofacial Motricity Assessment Part I

Module 3
• Respiratory disorders
• Orofacial Motricity Assessment Part II

Module 4
• Treatment of Malocclusion through Functional Orthopedic Appliances and Prevention
• Etiology and prevention of malocclusions
• Therapeutic intervention in Functional Jaw Orthopedics and Speech Therapy

Module 5
• Clinical Case Diagnosis and Treatment Plan Seminars

Check the detailed program here (in portuguese)

Course General objective/ Competences to be acquired

At the end of this full course, trainees will be able to:
• Recognize the dynamics between Speech Therapy and Functional Jaw Orthopedics;
• Value Speech Therapy and Functional Jaw Orthopedics as specialties that diagnose, prevent and intervene in malocclusions;
• Know myofunctional techniques for intervention in cases of Functional Jaw Orthopedics;
• Know functional orthopedic appliances and their mechanism of action.

Educational Strategic Objective:

At the end of this full course, trainees will be able to:
• Evaluate the interaction between orofacial structures (form) and stomatognathic functions (function), in order to define a correct diagnosis and the appropriate time for speech therapy intervention;
• Develop a dynamic and interactive approach between ST and FJO, identifying and avoiding complications or relapses in treatment, thus promoting therapeutic success.

January 16, 2025 – 320 hours

January 23, 2025 – 320 hours

February 5, 2025 – 80 hours

September 04, 2025 – 32 hours

January 15, 2026 – 320 hours

February 10, 2026 – 80 hours

16 hours