Professional Development Opportunities
In order to be compliant with changes to the Health Professions Act (HPA), this upcoming events page and our job board will be discontinued at the end of 2021.
As of November 30, 2021, we will no longer be posting any new events or accepting any employment ads.
ACSLPA provides these professional development listings for your information. Posting an event does not imply endorsement.
Please Note: Speech-language pathologists or audiologists from outside of Alberta, and not registered with ACSLPA, conducting a speech-language pathology or audiology training course or clinical presentation in Alberta must be registered with ACSLPA with Courtesy Registration before providing professional services. Please contact ACSLPA for more information.
Webinar
Orofacial Myology: A New Perspective for Speech-Language Pathologists and Dental Professionals?
This webinar is an introduction into orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs). It is designed to share with you the basics of an OMD: what they are, where they come from, and what can be done to treat them. Being able to identify OMDs, and deal with them appropriately, will increase your clients' chances for success in treatment and may help them achieve better overall health across the lifespan.
Introduction to Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders: A New Perspective for Speech-Language Pathologists and Dental Professionals?
This webinar is an introduction into orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs). It is designed to share with you the basics of an OMD: what they are, where they come from, and what can be done to treat them. Being able to identify OMDs, and deal with them appropriately, will increase your clients' chances for success in treatment and may help them achieve better overall health across the lifespan.
Orofacial Myology: A New Perspective for S-LPs and Dental Professionals
Zoom , CanadaIn this webinar you will learn about: the definition of OMDs; why it is important to know they exist; basic observations of client structure/function that will let you know if speech sound treatment will be successful on its own or if they will need adjunctive therapy; the connection between breathing, structural development and functional activities of the face and mouth; why certain sounds are affected and how tractional articulation therapy may not be the best route.
Orofacial Myology: A New Perspective for S-LPs and Dental Professionals
Zoom , CanadaIn this webinar you will learn about: the definition of OMDs; why it is important to know they exist; basic observations of client structure/function that will let you know if speech sound treatment will be successful on its own or if they will need adjunctive therapy; the connection between breathing, structural development and functional activities of the face and mouth; why certain sounds are affected and how tractional articulation therapy may not be the best route.