Infant Oral Assessment: Exploring Anatomy and Function Beyond the Frenulum
by Melissa Cole, MS, IBCLC
- Duration: 60 Mins
- Credits: 1 CERP, 1 R-CERP
- Handout: Yes
Abstract:
Is it a tongue tie? What else could be going on? Having a deeper understanding of the orofacial complex and functional oral motor patterns can help take your assessment techniques to the next level. Curious about jaws, tongues, palates, oral tone, suck patterns, and more? This presentation will focus on understanding the finer details and the bigger picture when it comes to infant oral assessment.
Learning Objectives:
Objective 1: Demonstrate the basics of infant oral anatomy assessment;
Objective 2: Describe immature vs. mature suck patterns; and
Objective 3: Identify at least 3 aspects of oral assessment.
Categories:
Maternal & Infant Assessment,
Presentations:
6 | Hours / CE Credits: 6
| Viewing Time: 4 Weeks
Presentations:
1 | Hours / CE Credits: 1
| Viewing Time: 2 Weeks
