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Clinical applications by diagnosis
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ViewWhat you'll learn in this section
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ViewCough / hypotussia
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ViewDysphagia / swallowing
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ViewMusculoskeletal, core, balance, & gait
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ViewCardiovascular
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ViewPulmonary
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ViewPrehab & early referrals
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ViewNeuromuscular
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ViewLarynx / voice / ILO / PVFM
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ViewTrach / vent
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ViewMedical & sleep
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ViewClinical pearls
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ViewLearning assessment
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Assessment
9 Sections
Respiratory muscle training course and certification
for SLP, PT, OT, & RT
Learn how to use EMST/EMT and IMST/IMT with your patients.
expiratory muscle training & inspiratory muscle training
Instructor: Brooke Richardson, MS, CCC-SLP
7 hours
self-paced webinar
One-year access
Breathehab on-demand
Respiratory Muscle Training for Clinicians
self-paced webinar
Breathehab on-demand
Respiratory Muscle Training for Clinicians
self-paced webinar
Respiratory Muscle Training for Clinicians
self-paced webinar
Take this internationally-acclaimed course at your own pace in your own space!
This self-paced webinar is designed for clinicians seeking to provide evidence-based respiratory muscle training (RMT/RMST). Through lecture, case studies, & practice, participants explore expiratory and inspiratory muscle training (EMT/EMST and IMT/IMST), supported by literature and case vignettes.
Key topics include applications, protocols, troubleshooting, device selection, & program development. RMT in diverse patient populations is provided, including treatment protocols.
Certification is optional and is offered at the time of registration.
Take this internationally-acclaimed course at your own pace in your own space!
This self-paced webinar is designed for clinicians seeking to provide evidence-based respiratory muscle training (RMT/RMST). Through lecture, case studies, & practice, participants explore expiratory and inspiratory muscle training (EMT/EMST and IMT/IMST), supported by literature and case vignettes.
Key topics include applications, protocols, troubleshooting, device selection, & program development. RMT in diverse patient populations is provided, including treatment protocols.
This self-paced webinar is designed for clinicians seeking to provide evidence-based respiratory muscle training (RMT/RMST). Through lecture, case studies, & practice, participants explore expiratory and inspiratory muscle training (EMT/EMST and IMT/IMST), supported by literature and case vignettes.
Key topics include applications, protocols, troubleshooting, device selection, & program development. RMT in diverse patient populations is provided, including treatment protocols.
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
Brooke Richardson has thoughtfully designed this course for clinicians throughout the continuum of care who care for people with pulmonary, swallowing, neurological, & other diseases across the lifespan.
You'll benefit from this course if your specialty is in:
SPEECH PATHOLOGY
PHYSICAL THERAPY
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
RESPIRATORY THERAPY
CARDIAC / PULM. REHAB
DYSPHAGIA & AIRWAY
DYSPHAGIA & AIRWAY
What you'll learn:
- Evidence for Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT / RMST)
- Applications for RMT including: dysphagia, gait, balance, cardiopulmonary, ICU/acute care, trach/vent, ILO/PVFM, and more
- Across the lifespan and throughout the continuum of healthcare
- How to complete an assessment, including documentation and goals
- How to provide the therapy
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Steps for starting a program at your facility
Your enrollment includes a thorough course slide deck.
Optional add-ons:
The highly-coveted RMT Toolkit©, a 100+ page e-book that contains an extensive bibliography, a quick guide to completing your RMT evaluations, homework sheets for patients, in-services, and more, is available for separate purchase by course enrollees only (you'll get a link to purchase within the course). The RMT Toolkit is included with tuition for the Course + Certification + Toolkit plan, and for in-person courses.
Certification is an optional benefit we offer you as of Jan. 2026, and includes Breathehab in Minutes access. It's available at registration or to add on after completing the course. The course + certification plans include the first year of certification for free; adding after the course requires payment of the certification fee (currently $99/year).
The highly-coveted RMT Toolkit©, a 100+ page e-book that contains an extensive bibliography, a quick guide to completing your RMT evaluations, homework sheets for patients, in-services, and more, is available for separate purchase by course enrollees only (you'll get a link to purchase within the course). The RMT Toolkit is included with tuition for the Course + Certification + Toolkit plan, and for in-person courses.
Certification is an optional benefit we offer you as of Jan. 2026, and includes Breathehab in Minutes access. It's available at registration or to add on after completing the course. The course + certification plans include the first year of certification for free; adding after the course requires payment of the certification fee (currently $99/year).
CEUs / continuing education credit:
Breathehab on-demand is designed for a multidisciplinary audience.
Regardless of discipline, all participants who complete the course and pass the learning assessment(s) are eligible for a certificate of completion reflecting 7 contact / professional development hours.
Regardless of discipline, all participants who complete the course and pass the learning assessment(s) are eligible for a certificate of completion reflecting 7 contact / professional development hours.
SLP CEUs: This course is approved for ASHA CEUs (0.7) through Dec. 31, 2029.
PT CEUs: MedSLP Consultants LLC has partnered with CIAO Seminars to provide U.S. state board approved continuing education for PTs and PTAs. After completing the course, a post course evaluation must be completed on the course website to receive CE Credit and print a certificate. Completion date on certificate will reflect the date you submit the post course evaluation. Log-In instructions to CIAO’s website will be available in the course.
Pre-Approved for: 7 Hrs PT/PTAs in CA(#CIAO26-168), IL, TX(10.5 CCUs, APTA#2802009TX)
7 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for PT/PTAs in AZ, AR, GA, OK, SC, U.S. VI
8.4 Hrs PT/PTAs in NY
Meets Requirements for*: PT/PTAs in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, MT, NE, NH, NC, ND, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY, U.S. VI
If your state is not listed as approved or meets requirements, you may request that we ask CIAO Seminars to apply for state-specific CEU approval. Requests are evaluated case-by-case and are not guaranteed to be approved. You may: (1) register now to earn a certificate of completion and professional development hours (PDH), or (2) submit a CEU approval request first and wait for our decision before registering.
Pre-Approved for: 7 Hrs PT/PTAs in CA(#CIAO26-168), IL, TX(10.5 CCUs, APTA#2802009TX)
7 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for PT/PTAs in AZ, AR, GA, OK, SC, U.S. VI
8.4 Hrs PT/PTAs in NY
Meets Requirements for*: PT/PTAs in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, MT, NE, NH, NC, ND, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY, U.S. VI
If your state is not listed as approved or meets requirements, you may request that we ask CIAO Seminars to apply for state-specific CEU approval. Requests are evaluated case-by-case and are not guaranteed to be approved. You may: (1) register now to earn a certificate of completion and professional development hours (PDH), or (2) submit a CEU approval request first and wait for our decision before registering.
ASHA CE approval for this course: Jan 1, 2025 - Dec. 31, 2029
CERTIFICATION:
Turn your course completion into professional recognition with Breathehab Certification.
What certification adds:
Choosing Course + Certification at enrollment gives you the first year of certification for free after passing this course. If you choose Course (only), you'll have the option to add certification afterward at a slightly higher fee.
What certification adds:
- "Breathehab Certified Healthcare Professional" designation
- Official trademarked seal for all your marketing & email signature
- Breathehab in Minutes included every year ($99 value)
- Potential for better employer CEU reimbursement with certification option
- Read more about certification here
Choosing Course + Certification at enrollment gives you the first year of certification for free after passing this course. If you choose Course (only), you'll have the option to add certification afterward at a slightly higher fee.
What you'll learn with Breathehab
clinically-rooted respiratory muscle training
Evidence & populations
Save time & energy: Brooke has spent thousands of hours reading research and compiling evidence so you don't have to.
Strength training & RMT
There's more to RMT than first meets the eye. Learn how to set appropriate training loads for every patient.
Device selection
Some courses only focus on their devices. Brooke's balanced, impartial education gives you the power to choose.
Assessment & treatment
Brooke's comprehensive Breathehab training prepares you for clinic tomorrow.
Safety & protocols
Patient safety & optimal outcomes are paramount. Gain invaluable, practical insights from a trusted clinician.
Start a program
Use Brooke's proven methods & tools to
start a program at your hospital, clinic, or rehab organization.
*This course is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Course materials are proprietary and exclusively for enrolled participants - sharing or using content to train others is prohibited. Participants are responsible for implementing techniques within their professional scope of practice.
Meet your instructor: Brooke Richardson
Brooke Richardson, MS, CCC-SLP/L is a speech-language pathologist caring for adults across the continuum of care, from ICU to outpatient, since 2009.
She has taught thousands of clinicians internationally, and has been instrumental in starting and growing RMT programs.
Brooke founded Breathehab with a mission to improve patient outcomes through high-quality, interdisciplinary respiratory muscle training. She believes that clinically-rooted education is key to optimizing care.
When she's not working, you can find her drinking coffee, spending time with her family, and dreaming of her next travel destination.
Independently taught.
Clinician focused.
This course isn't sponsored by a device company, and is taught by trusted clinician & RMT expert Brooke Richardson. She works with device companies; not for them.
That means you can expect open, honest discussion (not a sales pitch).
REGISTER
Course only: Pay over time
3 payments of
$149 USD
per month
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- Same benefits as course-only pay in full
- Pay in 3 monthly installments
Course only
$399 USD
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- Pay in full
- 1-year access to this course
- 7 hours of learning / PDH
- Slide deck handouts
- Certificate of completion
- ASHA CE reporting, if desired
- RMT Toolkit available for purchase inside course
- ❌ Certification NOT included
Course + Certification + Toolkit
$549 USD
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- Same benefits as course + certification, PLUS:
- ✅ RMT Toolkit (100+ page e-book)
RMT is so much more than handing a device to a patient.
Take Brooke Richardson's popular webinar & get a deep understanding of:
- evidence behind RMT & devices
- safety & precautions
- patients & populations that can benefit
- how to assess & treat
- troubleshooting
- starting a program at your facility
- ... and more!
TESTIMONIALS
What clinicians say about our courses
I wholeheartedly recommend Brooke’s course to fellow SLPs and medical professionals.
Her comprehensive education on RMT equips practitioners to immediately apply their learning in clinical settings.
The value of the course far exceeds its cost, including any associated travel expenses. I cannot emphasize enough how beneficial this course has been for my practice.
One of my most rewarding experiences post-course involved a young adult with a spinal cord injury. Despite doubts from some medical professionals regarding his ability to ever wean from the ventilator, I used the knowledge from Brooke’s course to advocate for a weaning plan. Through dedicated efforts, we successfully weaned him from the ventilator and ultimately achieved decannulation. This transformative outcome has empowered the patient to return home with his family and start his new life.
-K.C.
Speech pathologist
Brooke's course is a fantastic overview of RMT. She incorporates real patient scenarios and encourages attendees to critically think through decision-making.
Brooke's course can benefit beginner and advanced RMST providers. She arms you with articles and tangible resources that obviously took her hundreds of hours to develop.
I highly recommend Brooke's RMST class for any clinician treating dysphagia. I look forward to taking Brooke's other courses!
-C.W.
Speech pathologist
I am so glad that I took this course.
Brooke does a wonderful job of explaining the utility of RMT in many different clinical contexts (including acute care) and organized the course well, citing the research and providing some very practical information on how to modify practice patterns to suit a certain clinical scenario.
I now feel more confident with making a decision between devices as well as understanding the role of IMT better within my patient populations.
I highly recommend this course.
-L.B.
Speech pathologist
CURRICULUM
Register for Breathehab On-Demand
Course only: Pay over time
3 payments of
$149 USD
per month
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- Same benefits as course-only pay in full
- Pay in 3 monthly installments
Course only
$399 USD
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- Pay in full
- 1-year access to this course
- 7 hours of learning / PDH
- Slide deck handouts
- Certificate of completion
- ASHA CE reporting, if desired
- RMT Toolkit available for purchase inside course
- ❌ Certification NOT included
Course + Certification + Toolkit
$549 USD
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- Same benefits as course + certification, PLUS:
- ✅ RMT Toolkit (100+ page e-book)
FAQs & Policies
Who is this course for?
This course is perfect for clinicians throughout the continuum of care.
You'll benefit from this course if you're a clinician in:
- SLP / speech pathology
- PT / physiotherapy
- OT / occupational therapy
- RT / respiratory therapy
- pulmonary rehabilitation
- related fields with an interest in providing respiratory muscle training for patients
How long is my course access?
You have unlimited personal access to the course for one year from registration.
Is certification included with my course?
We believe that certifications should be optional and should focus on impartial best practices AND supporting the clinician. We offer Breathehab certification to support you in achieving professional recognition, employer reimbursement for CEUs, and meeting your professional goals. Certification is an optional benefit that you can select at enrollment, or while you have active access to your course.
Do I get a device with registration?
No; this prevents confusion about promotion/endorsement of a specific product, and helps to keep participant costs reasonable.
Can I share course content with colleagues or use it to train others?
You're welcome to reference general RMT concepts and benefits in brief professional presentations in your workplace (20-30 minutes maximum overview content only). However, the detailed content including training protocols, methodologies, and comprehensive curriculum and handouts/resources are copyrighted materials exclusively for enrolled participants and cannot be shared, used to train others, or incorporated into derivative works of any kind.
If your colleagues or organization need RMT training, please have them contact me directly about enrollment. I offer group rates and can arrange organizational training sessions where all participants are properly enrolled.
These terms of use help me maintain course quality while keeping training accessible and affordable for everyone.
How do I know if this is the right course for me?
Brooke Richardson, founder of Breathehab, values giving clinicians choices in how you learn.
This course is ideal for people who:
- Learn best online
- Do not want/need to be able to ask questions of the instructor
You can learn more about all of our current course offerings here. After reviewing current available options, if you need help deciding, we're happy to help! Please send us an email: support@breathehab.com
Do I have to be certified to provide RMT?
To our knowledge, there is no professional certification requirement for this modality; however, always practice within your scope and direct competency questions to your licensing board.
How can I ask a question about something in the course, or about a patient?
This course does not include instructor access for follow-up questions via email, DMs, etc. However, you can submit questions through Brooke is available for a limited number of real-time, 1:1 virtual consults. You may book Brooke for 1:1 time HERE.
Is this course medical advice?
No, this course is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. All information is intended to supplement, not replace, professional medical training and clinical judgment. You are solely responsible for implementing course content within your professional licensure, scope of practice, and clinical competence. Always use your professional judgment and consult with supervising clinicians as appropriate for your practice setting.
Do you offer discounts?
Discounts are available for groups of 5 or more individuals. Please send an email to inquire.
Is there anyone who isn't eligible to take this course?
Eligibility to register: This course is intended for healthcare professionals and students who seek to expand their knowledge of respiratory muscle training for personal professional development. To maintain the integrity of this educational resource, registration is limited, and certain affiliations may not be eligible.
You may not take this course if you are:
- Affiliated with RMT equipment/device companies (including, but not limited to, representatives, owners, educators, social media managers, employees, or contractors) [Exception: Device distributors who wish to register for purposes unrelated to course replication or competitive offerings must contact us directly at support@breathehab.com to obtain written permission before enrolling.]
- Currently offering, or plan to offer, respiratory muscle training-related courses or training materials to clinicians, device companies, for-profit continuing education platforms, clients, patients, students, etc.
- A patient, care partner, or other non-clinician (instead, seek the services of a qualified health professional)
- If you have a question about your eligibility, please contact us directly at support@breathehab.com prior to registering.
What if I have a disability and may need accommodations to take the course?
If you have a disability and may need accommodations, please email support@breathehab.com before registering for the course. If reasonable accommodations will allow you to complete the course, we will make them.
What is your refund policy?
No refunds for webinars.
What is your complaints policy?
We pride ourselves on providing exceptional-quality products and courses, and we welcome any opportunity to improve our website and service. If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about our CE courses or the website in general, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Send general website issues, and any course questions or concerns to support@breathehab.com.
