#9474 WEB Integrative Myofunctional Therapist Certification Course (CIMT)

Course overview

This 28-hour continuing education course provides comprehensive training in orofacial myofunctional therapy for licensed healthcare professionals seeking certification in the field. Designed to build both theoretical knowledge and clinical competency, the course covers the foundations of orofacial anatomy and physiology, assessment and diagnosis of orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs), and evidence-based treatment strategies. Participants will explore how dysfunctional oral habits, tongue posture, and breathing patterns affect craniofacial development, speech, sleep, and feeding. The course emphasizes practical interventions with guided instruction in therapeutic exercises targeting oral rest posture, nasal breathing, chewing, swallowing, and habit elimination. Special focus is given to interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating myofunctional therapy into care plans involving a therapy team, specifically occupational therapist and speech language pathologist, along with other disciplines (ENT, dentistry, chiropractors, etc). This course is unique in its multidisciplinary approach, allowing participants to gain knowledge and skills to treat the whole person and address root causes and not simply treat symptoms. To ensure clinical readiness, participants are required to complete a post-course test that evaluates their understanding of the material and core competencies. In addition, each participant must submit case studies demonstrating their ability to apply assessment and treatment principles in a real-world clinical context. This case submission is an essential component of certification, encouraging reflective practice, critical thinking, and peer learning. Upon successful completion of the course, post-test, and case study, participants will be eligible to pursue certification in orofacial myofunctional therapy and become a Certified Integrative Myofunctional Therapist (CIMT). This program prepares clinicians to deliver effective, ethical, and collaborative care within their scope of practice.