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What is the IAOM ?
The IAOM is the international professional association for orofacial myologists. The IAOM provides information, resources, and support for professionals, families,
and patients who seek information, guidance, research, and therapy services for orofacial myofunctional disorders.
The IAOM also provides certification and continuing education for those members who seek specialized recognition in the area of orofacial myofunctional disorders. Members can achieve certification status through testing procedures and by meeting specific clinical standards. A Directory of Membership includes all professionals who ascribe to the principles of the IAOM. Those members who have achieved certification in orofacial myology (designated as COM) are also identified in the Directory.
This website provides information about orofacial myofunctional disorders. It provides you with an opportunity to learn about these disorders and resulting consequences. We encourage you to visit the Orofacial Myology & OMDs page to gain a better understanding of the importance of eliminating incorrect orofacial habits. We also encourage you to visit the Parents Page.
For information regarding membership and certification requirements, visit the Membership page.
A complete listing of the membership can be found in the Member Directory. Our members will be happy to answer all of your questions
Who Are Myofunctional Therapists?
Orofacial myofunctional therapists have received specialty training to evaluate and treat a variety of myofunctional conditions and problems. Many orofacial myofunctional clinicians have additional professional training in speech-language pathology, dental hygiene, dentistry, or other health-related fields. All IAOM members adhere to a Scope of Practice that distinguishes their membership in the IAOM from other organizations.
The IAOM
- Scope of Practice
- Mission
- Core Statement
The practice of orofacial myology includes the evaluation and treatment of the following:
1. Abnormal non-nutritive sucking hapits (thumb, finger, pacifier etc)
2. Other detrimental orofacial habits
3. Abnormal orofacial rest posture problems
4. Abnormal neuromuscular muscle patterns associated with inappropriate mastication, bolus formation, and deglutition
5. Abnormal functional breathing patterns
6. Abnormal swallowing patterns
7. Abnormal speech patterns (only if the COM has the speech-language pathology credentials required by his/her State, Province or Country
The overall goals of orofacial myofunctional therapy are to assist in the creation, the restoration, and
the maintenance of a normal and harmonious muscle environment.
To improve the health of the public by advancing the art and science of Orofacial Myology by means of:
1) increasing awareness of and ensuring access to quality primary health care for the treatment for orofacial myofunctional disorders.
2) maintaining the highest professional standards possible through promotion of educational opportunities and administration of the certification process
3) increasing the body of knowledge through scientific research.
4) representing the professional interests of orofacial myologist
5) promoting and encouraging interdisciplinary relationships with allied health professions.
The Orofacial Myologist is trained to evaluate and treat patients with a variety of oral and facial muscle dysfunctions. Certified orofacial myologists (COM) and orofacial myologists in the process of becoming certified may also have additional training in speech/language pathology, dental hygiene, dentistry, or other allied oral health related professions that the IAOM has determined to be within the scope of practice of Orofacial Myology. (Refer to the IAOM Bylaws and Code of Ethics).
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2013
International Association
of Orofacial Myology Convention
Washington Court Hotel
October 11-12-13, 2013
Washington DC , USA
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Code of Ethics
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OROFACIAL MYOLOGY
PREAMBLE
The preservation of the highest standards of integrity and ethical principles is vital to the professional obligations of orofacial myologist. The IAOM Code of Ethics is an evolving document and by its very nature cannot be a complete articulation of all ethical obligations. The Code of Ethics is derived from of the IAOM Scope of Practice, and IAOM Board Approved Guidelines, Position Statements, and any other documents deemed necessary by the Board of Directors. The IAOM Code of Ethics sets forth the fundamental principles and rules essential to this purpose. All categories of IAOM membership shall abide by this Code of Ethics. Any act that is in violation of the spirit, purpose and rules of this Code of Ethics shall be deemed unethical and may result in disciplinary action. A Member voluntarily agrees to abide by the IAOM Code of Ethics as a condition of membership in the IAOM. IAOM revised 7/24/2011
- SECTION A
- SECTION B
- SECTION C
- SECTION D
- SECTION E
A member in good standing is defined as:
1) One who is current with the payment of IAOM membership dues
2) One who has fulfilled all of the appropriate membership requirements
3) One who adheres to the IAOM Code of Ethics
The ethical responsibilities of the IAOM member require that the welfare of the
persons s/he serves professionally be considered paramount.
1) The member who engages in clinical work must possess appropriate qualifications. It is strongly
recommended that the member be CERTIFIED by the International Association of Orofacial
Myology or be actively working toward receiving this certification.
2) The member may only provide services for which s/he can provide documented evidence of
adequate training and or licensure (if applicable).
3) Results of treatment shall not be guaranteed by the member. However, a statement of prognosis
can be made.
4) If there is no documentable progress for the treatment of a patient, it is the responsibility of the
member to release the patient from treatment.
5) The member may practice by telecommunication only in accordance with the IAOM telepractice
guidelines, and where not prohibited by law. Diagnosis/evaluation may only be administered in
person. This does not preclude the member from calls, letters, or electronic communication for
therapy and/or follow-up.
6) Professional ethics prohibit the guarantee of the outcome of any therapeutic procedure(s).
7) A patient's confidentiality must be respected by the member. No information received
professionally shall be revealed to unauthorized persons without authorization from the patient
and/or legal guardian.
8) The IAOM member is not allowed to sell or disperse a list of membership information, with
addresses , emails, and/or any other personal information.
9) The member shall use every resource available, including referral to other specialists, as per
their specific professional guidelines to provide the best service possible for the patient.
10) The member shall maintain adequate records of professional services rendered.
11) The member shall not charge third-party payers for services not rendered, nor shall s/he
misrepresent any services rendered.
12) The member shall not discriminate in the delivery of professional services on the basis of race or
ethnicity, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
13) To minimize the spread of disease organisms the member shall maintain an aseptic
environment.
The IAOM member shall honor her/his responsibility to achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competence.
The IAOM member shall continue her/his professional development throughout her/his professional career.
15 hours of CEU's are required over a 3 year period. (See IAOM Bylaws Article 3: Section A & Section B. 3)
The IAOM member shall honor her/his responsibility to the public by promoting public understanding of orofacial myology; by supporting the development of services, and by providing accurate information in all communications involving any aspect of this specialty area.
1) The member shall not misrepresent her/his credentials, competence, education, training, or expertise.
2) Members may NOT add OM (Orofacial Myologist), MFT (Myofunctional Therapists) or OFM (Oro-Facial Myologist) after their name upon completion of IAOM approved course(s), or upon becoming a member of IAOM, or upon approval of application for certification. The only acceptable acronym is COM (Certified Orofacial Myologist). Only recognized degrees, licenses, registrations or certifications and the acronym COM will be mentioned on the directory, website and official IAOM documents.
3) The member shall not participate in professional activities that constitute a conflict of interest.
4) The member shall not misrepresent diagnostic information, services rendered, or engage in any scheme or artifice to defraud in connection with obtaining payment or reimbursement for such services or products. Members shall not accept third-party payments in excess of fees for services or for fees of services not rendered.
5) The member's statements to the public shall not contain misrepresentations in advertising, announcing, and marketing their professional services through oral communication, written form and/or electronic media. They shall adhere to prevailing, IAOM standards.
6) The member shall be active in appropriately educating the public regarding the specialty area of orofacial myology. The member's statements to the public shall provide accurate information about the nature and management of orofacial myofunctional disorders.
7) The member shall not use the name of the International Association of Orofacial Myology to promote classes, products, and any other profit-making venture without the approval of the Board of Directors of the IAOM. This does not preclude the member to announce membership status or offices held in the IAOM, in a vitae or resume.
The IAOM member shall honor her/his responsibilities to the profession of orofacial myology and maintain harmonious inter -professional and intra-professional relationships.
1) The member shall seek professional discussion of theoretical and practical issues with colleagues and/or members of allied professions.
2) The member shall inform other professionals regarding the therapeutic benefits of orofacial myology.
3) The member shall be willing to share her/his knowledge, new research and therapeutic techniques with other members of the IAOM.
• If a member is giving a lecture/course they cannot restrict attendees from sharing the information with other members as long as the student acknowledge the source of the information
4) The member shall not engage in dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, sexual harassment, illegal addictive behavior(s), felony, or any other form of conduct that adversely reflects on the specialty area of orofacial myology.
5) The member shall not engage in sexual activities with clients, students, or colleagues over whom they exercise professional authority.
6) The member shall in no way violate existing U.S., or foreign restraint of trade laws, and/or intellectual property rights.
7) The member shall not discriminate in their relationships with colleagues, students, patients and members of allied professions on the basis of race or ethnicity, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
8) The member may not attempt to restrict the practice of another member based on territorialism including area of practice, referral sources, location of office or clientele.
9) The member shall present products s/he has developed to her/his colleagues in a manner consistent with high professional standards: the Code of Ethics, IAOM Scope of Practice, IAOM Board Approved Guidelines, Position Statements, and any other documents deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.
10) The member shall prohibit anyone under her/his supervision from engaging in any practice that violates this Code of Ethics.
11) Any member who has reason to believe that this Code of Ethics has been violated has an ethical responsibility to report, possible violation(s), as directed in the Procedural Code of Ethics Violations in the IAOM Handbook.
12) The member shall fully cooperate with the IAOM President and the IAOM Ethics Committee in the investigation into matters related to this Code of Ethics with strict adherence to confidentiality or themselves will be in violation.
PREAMBLE
- SECTION A
- SECTION B
- SECTION C
- SECTION D
- SECTION E
A member in good standing is defined as:
1) One who is current with the payment of IAOM membership dues
2) One who has fulfilled all of the appropriate membership requirements
3) One who adheres to the IAOM Code of Ethics
The ethical responsibilities of the IAOM member require that the welfare of the
persons s/he serves professionally be considered paramount.
1) The member who engages in clinical work must possess appropriate qualifications. It is strongly
recommended that the member be CERTIFIED by the International Association of Orofacial
Myology or be actively working toward receiving this certification.
2) The member may only provide services for which s/he can provide documented evidence of
adequate training and or licensure (if applicable).
3) Results of treatment shall not be guaranteed by the member. However, a statement of prognosis
can be made.
4) If there is no documentable progress for the treatment of a patient, it is the responsibility of the
member to release the patient from treatment.
5) The member may practice by telecommunication only in accordance with the IAOM telepractice
guidelines, and where not prohibited by law. Diagnosis/evaluation may only be administered in
person. This does not preclude the member from calls, letters, or electronic communication for
therapy and/or follow-up.
6) Professional ethics prohibit the guarantee of the outcome of any therapeutic procedure(s).
7) A patient's confidentiality must be respected by the member. No information received
professionally shall be revealed to unauthorized persons without authorization from the patient
and/or legal guardian.
8) The IAOM member is not allowed to sell or disperse a list of membership information, with
addresses , emails, and/or any other personal information.
9) The member shall use every resource available, including referral to other specialists, as per
their specific professional guidelines to provide the best service possible for the patient.
10) The member shall maintain adequate records of professional services rendered.
11) The member shall not charge third-party payers for services not rendered, nor shall s/he
misrepresent any services rendered.
12) The member shall not discriminate in the delivery of professional services on the basis of race or
ethnicity, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
13) To minimize the spread of disease organisms the member shall maintain an aseptic
environment.
The IAOM member shall honor her/his responsibility to achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competence.
The IAOM member shall continue her/his professional development throughout her/his professional career.
15 hours of CEU's are required over a 3 year period. (See IAOM Bylaws Article 3: Section A & Section B. 3)
The IAOM member shall honor her/his responsibility to the public by promoting public understanding of orofacial myology; by supporting the development of services, and by providing accurate information in all communications involving any aspect of this specialty area.
1) The member shall not misrepresent her/his credentials, competence, education, training, or expertise.
2) Members may NOT add OM (Orofacial Myologist), MFT (Myofunctional Therapists) or OFM (Oro-Facial Myologist) after their name upon completion of IAOM approved course(s), or upon becoming a member of IAOM, or upon approval of application for certification. The only acceptable acronym is COM (Certified Orofacial Myologist). Only recognized degrees, licenses, registrations or certifications and the acronym COM will be mentioned on the directory, website and official IAOM documents.
3) The member shall not participate in professional activities that constitute a conflict of interest.
4) The member shall not misrepresent diagnostic information, services rendered, or engage in any scheme or artifice to defraud in connection with obtaining payment or reimbursement for such services or products. Members shall not accept third-party payments in excess of fees for services or for fees of services not rendered.
5) The member's statements to the public shall not contain misrepresentations in advertising, announcing, and marketing their professional services through oral communication, written form and/or electronic media. They shall adhere to prevailing, IAOM standards.
6) The member shall be active in appropriately educating the public regarding the specialty area of orofacial myology. The member's statements to the public shall provide accurate information about the nature and management of orofacial myofunctional disorders.
7) The member shall not use the name of the International Association of Orofacial Myology to promote classes, products, and any other profit-making venture without the approval of the Board of Directors of the IAOM. This does not preclude the member to announce membership status or offices held in the IAOM, in a vitae or resume.