TOTS Training
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 and influence overall health from birth to maturity.
TOTS Training Attendees
 |  TOTS Training welcomes Dentists to be an integral part of identifying and treating tethered oral tissues. |
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 TOTS Training is for Occupational Therapists working with feeding and postural asymmetries related to tethered oral tissues. |  TOTS training helps physical therapists understand how tethered oral tissues affect rehabilitation |
 TOTS Training aids Speech-Language Pathologists diagnose articulation and feeding disorders related to tethered oral tissues. |  |
 TOTS Training assists Bodyworkers in understanding how tethered oral tissues impact the body. |  |
 TOTS Training enables lactation professionals identify and address infant feeding problems attributed to tethered oral tissues. |
GET TRAINED
Our training comes with exclusive benefits. With our training:
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You can use the TOTS Training seal as a designation of your training
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You earn continuing education credit in your field
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You get added to our directory of practitioners which can lead to referrals!
The Syllabus
Schedule may vary based on location.
Day 1
Registration/Breakfast
Introduction, Background, & Pre-Assessment Activities
Embryology, Anatomy, Physiology, & Developmental Milestones
Break
Embryology, Anatomy, Physiology, & Developmental Milestones
Lunch
History, Theory, & Research
Break
Principles and Introduction of E3 Model of Care
Evaluation
7:30 - 8:00 AM
8:00 - 9:30 AM
9:00 - 10:15 AM
10:15 - 10:30 AM
10:30 - 12:00 PM
12:00 - 1:00 PM
1:00 - 2:45 PM
2:45 - 3:00 PM
3:00 - 3:30 PM
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Day 2
Registration/Breakfast
Evaluation
Break
Education
Lunch
Education
Execution
Break
Execution
Conclusion, Questions, & Post-Assessment Activities
7:30 - 8:00 AM
8:00 - 10:15 AM
10:15 - 10:30 AM
10:30 - 12:00 PM
12:00 - 1:00 PM
1:00 - 1:45 PM
1:45 - 2:45 PM
2:45 - 3:00 PM
3:00 - 4:00 PM
4:00 - 4:30 PM
Learning Outcomes/Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Define various tethered oral tissues
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Dispel common myths regarding tethered oral tissues
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Describe normal embryology, anatomy, physiology, and developmental milestones for optimal oral function
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Reference current research regarding tethered oral tissues and correlated conditions
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List signs/symptoms of tethered oral tissues and correlated conditions
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Evaluate for presence and impact tethered oral tissues have on oral function, including specific evaluation protocols, proper oral exam and report writing
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Educate and communicate with patients, family, and other medical professionals regarding identification and treatment of tethered oral tissues, including educational tools and resources
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Execute a treatment plan for optimizing oral function in the post release of tethered oral tissues, including active wound management and specific treatment techniques
Credentials and Accreditation
Speech-Language Pathologists
This course is offered for 1.4 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Area).
Lactation Professionals
Please review the Individual CERPs Guide here.
Occupational Therapists
Please review the following links and contact your licensure board and certifying organization: Licensure and Renewal
Dental Professionals
Please review the following links and contact your licensure board and certifying organization: CE Submission Guidelines
Medical Professionals
Please review the following links and contact your licensure board and certifying organization: CE Booklet
This course is not approved for partial credit. Participants must attend the course in its entirety to receive continuing education units. All disciplines in attendance will receive a certificate upon completion of the course in its entirety for 14 hours of continuing education.
Policies and Disclosures
Policies
Cancellation - Registrants may cancel their registration up to 7 days before the course start date to receive a 75% refund minus non-refundable eventbrite processing fee or their registration may be transferred to another participant or rescheduled to another course/date with at no additional charge, with written request and subject to availability. No-shows or cancellations received less than 7 days prior to the course are non-refundable, but can be rescheduled for a future course date or transferred to another participant with written request and subject to availability at no additional charge. Chrysalis Orofacial reserves the right to cancel any course at any time. Chrysalis Orofacial is not responsible for any expenses incurred by registrants (i.e. non-refundable travel arrangements).
Special Accommodation Requests - If you require special accommodations, please notify Chrysalis Orofacial at the time of registration, so that necessary accommodations may be arranged.
Disclosures
Content - This presentation will focus exclusively on the E3 Model of Care for tethered oral tissues.
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. Lunch may be sponsored.
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.
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.