Description

You will develop skills for specific speech therapy intervention in Orofacial Therapy and Early Childhood Care"

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Speech therapy intervention in OMT (Orofacial/Miofunctional Therapy) and Early Intervention requires constant updating in terms of the latest advances and discoveries.  This makes it much easier for the professional to approach the best results and make the right decisions.   

In this type of therapy, the basis of the work is the laryngeal, buccal, maxillary and facial system, intervening in various fields such as malformations, disabilities, congenital or acquired brain damage, neurodevelopmental disorders, etc. For this reason, it is necessary to understand in a broader way the alterations in children's swallowing, which entails consequences such as malnutrition, respiratory infections, among others, which must be treated in a precise manner.   

This program addresses the different rehabilitative treatments of oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia in children, as well as early feeding techniques, delving into neurodevelopment and infant feeding. These, among other topics, will be expanded in a specific way in the academic itinerary of this program and will allow early detection of a functional alteration in feeding, as well as allow the development of different intervention strategies at orofacial level in pediatric age in children with swallowing disorders.  

An academic space that meets all the conditions for the graduate to graduate in a comfortable and safe way, due to the 100% online methodology and based on Relearning, which will allow the rapid assimilation and understanding of the concepts. In this way, the professional will acquire the skills that will allow them to effectively address Orofacial Therapy and Early Childhood Care.

You will be updated on Orofacial Therapy and Early Care effectively thanks to the most modern methodology and technology in the current pedagogical field"

This postgraduate certificate in Orofacial Therapy and Early Care contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. Its most notable features are: 

  • The development of practical cases presented by experts in NSpeech Neurorehabilitation and Orofacial Therapy 
  • The graphic, schematic, and practical content with which they are created, provides scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
  • Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning 
  • Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
  • Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
  • Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

You will learn in depth about infant feeding disorders and warning symptoms"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, in which the professional will have to try to solve the different professional practice situations that will arise throughout the academic course. This will be done with the help of an innovative system of interactive videos made by renowned experts.

You will delve into the techniques of early feeding and apply the key therapeutic recommendations for effective care from the educational environment"

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An intensive postgraduate certificate that will allow you to combine your studies with other occupations in a comfortable and simple way"

Objectives

This academic program is designed to show the student the latest and most relevant aspects of Orofacial Therapy and Early Care Care, to address conditions such as swallowing disorders in children in a practical and updated way.  The graduate will be able to update their knowledge in a fluent and safe way,  growing in their work capacity and success. 

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Complete your academic goal from the comfort of your favorite device and in only 6 weeks, thanks to the 100% online modality and the best methodology"

General Objectives

  • Develop a broad body of knowledge of the anatomical and functional basis of the central and peripheral nervous system 
  • Study the anatomy and function of the organs involved in basic functions such as respiration, phonation and swallowing 
  • Acquire knowledge in both assessment and speech therapy intervention 
  • Delve into rehabilitation techniques supported by clinical practice 
  • Develop intervention skills acquired from complementary disciplines such as neuropsychology, physiotherapy and psychology 
  • Become proficient in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of neurofunctional and logopedic disorders in specific groups with neurodevelopmental or syndromic disorders 
  • Know various approaches and intervention programs in neurological and speech therapy neurorehabilitation

Specific Objectives

  • Understand oral-facial behavior in children, both innate and acquired
  • Recognize correct motor patterns in swallowing, breathing and sucking
  • Detect functional alteration in diet early
  • Understand  the importance of orofacial growth and vegetative functions development at the pediatric level
  • Detect the signs of proper posture and apply them in different positions for breastfeeding
  • Learn how to use alternative techniques in infant diets
  • Learn to manage the different intervention strategies at the pediatric orofacial level in children with swallowing disorders
  • Know and develop action plans during diet that can be helpful in first instance with a high chance of success
  • Create diet programs adapted and individualized to each case in a preventive, re-educative and rehabilitative way
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You will delve into the study of swallowing disorders in children caused by congenital brain damage or acquired brain damage, as well as other neuropsychological pathologies" 

Postgraduate Certificate in Orofacial Therapy and Early Care

Orofacial complications are a problem of utmost attention for educational centers, because under a policy of social inclusion, it is essential to provide a competent environment to ensure the welfare of students with this type of pathologies. The Postgraduate Certificate in Orofacial Therapy and Early Care of TECH Technological University is presented as an excellent qualification opportunity for all professionals interested in improving care services in the educational environment. Our program consists of 175 instructional hours, throughout which students will have access to high quality content, along with a document bank with the most recent advances in the field. In addition, with the new skills acquired, applicants will have the necessary capabilities to perform a competent accompaniment, developing an efficient action plan in which the progress of the students' skills and knowledge is guaranteed.

Postgraduate in Orofacial Therapy and Early Care 100% online

At TECH we have sophisticated thematic axes, which will be fundamental for students to acquire the best knowledge in relation to neonatal evolutionary development, neuromotor skills, breastfeeding, speech therapy intervention, as well as other topics of utmost importance to consolidate in a multidisciplinary individual. Likewise, throughout the course we will confront students with simulated practical situations, which will serve as preparation for the different challenges they will face during their professional practice. On the other hand, the student will gain wide knowledge about the anatomical and functional bases of the central and peripheral nervous system, which will empower him/her to structure action plans in a better way.