The postgraduate certificate in Orofacial Therapy and Early Care will allow you to learn about the most recent advances in the treatment of infantile oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia"

Dysphagia, tongue protrusion or atypical swallowing are some of the most common orofacial disorders, which cause the child various problems to speak properly and to swallow food. Their early diagnosis and appropriate speech therapy intervention are crucial to ensure the quality of life of the youngster. For this reason, the strategies and methods used in this field have reached a notorious level of perfection, in order to favor a sophisticated and problem-solving approach to these conditions. Consequently, specialists are obliged to know these updated therapeutic mechanisms in order not to lag behind the evolution of their field.  

Faced with this situation, TECH has opted to create this degree, through which students will delve in depth into the advances made in the field of Orofacial Therapy and Early Care. During 6 intensive weeks of teaching, the student will detect the avant-garde techniques of early feeding to avoid the appearance of orofacial problems or will learn the sophisticated procedures of planning and coordination of the treatment of Dysphagia in infants. Likewise, you will identify the best strategies according to the latest scientific evidence to improve feeding processes in the child with Autism or DCAI.  

Due to the fact that this degree is taught through a 100% online modality, the students will be able to perfectly combine all their personal and work tasks with an exquisite learning. Likewise, this postgraduate certificate is designed, developed and taught by specialists who are actively working in the field of Orofacial Therapy. As a result, all the knowledge that the student will assimilate will be completely updated.  

Throughout this course, you will learn cutting-edge early feeding strategies to prevent the onset of orofacial problems in children"

This postgraduate certificate in Orofacial Therapy and Early Care contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Speech Rehabilitation 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 self-assessment can be used 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 

The Relearning system of this course will enable you to obtain a customized learning experience without having to submit to teaching limitations" 

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

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.  

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.    

Through the study facilities offered by TECH , you will be able to combine your excellent learning with your personal and professional obligations"

With this program, you will detect the avant-garde therapeutic mechanisms that help to improve the feeding processes in the child with Autism or DCAI"

TECH has designed this postgraduate certificate in order to favor the updating of knowledge in Orofacial Therapy and Early Care by the specialist in only 6 weeks. In this way, you will be able to detect the most recent techniques of early feeding or rehabilitative treatment of oropharyngeal dysphagia, ensuring their learning through the achievement of the following general and specific objectives.  

In only 6 weeks, you will receive a series of updated knowledge that will place you at the forefront of Orofacial Therapy"

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 
• Manage the different intervention strategies at the orofacial level in pediatric age 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 

Adopt recent advances in postgraduate certificate in your healthcare routine to enhance your professional growth"