Learn How to Provide
Safe, Effective, Individualized Trismus Intervention
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Our Self-Study Course is Now LIVE!
This go-at-your-own-pace .7 CEU ASHA-approved self-study HNC-trismus intervention course includes the latest and greatest research articles on trismus intervention, demo and how-to videos, and a large collection of clinical resources that therapists can use immediately with their patients, caregivers, and colleagues. Additional support and mentorship are available to all course participants via email and a private ARKJP therapist Facebook group.
Please note:
We no longer offer our 2-day, live course. We have decided to make our course information more easily accessible to rehabilitation therapists by moving to an online course model with the option of a 1-day, hands-on seminar in the future for therapists who have taken one of our course webinars and wish to obtain additional training with certification. This hands-on certification seminar has not yet been planned due to the pandemic. |
Are you providing skilled or unskilled trismus therapy?
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Skilled trismus therapy means the clinician uses progressive, safe, and tailored exercise prescriptions, rather than than the general jaw mobility device instructions (7-7-7 or 5-5-30). Anyone can read those general instructions and figure it out without a therapist.
A skilled therapist takes into account the patient's individual needs, as well as the pitfalls and dangers of trismus therapy, uses standardized assessment tools, and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. An effective trismus therapist also knows counseling approaches that promote collaboration and the patient's active participation in the recovery process. |
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The online course is offered for .7 ASHA CEU (Advanced Area, Professional Content).