Full course description
This 20-hour course consists of four hours of online work along with 16 hours of hands-on instruction and assessment activities. This is a basic, foundational course in theory, terminology, and palpatory skills needed to understand and perform osteopathic manipulation in a clinical setting.
Estimated Hours to Complete: 20
This course offering is being done in collaboration with the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) and will be held at the Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2162 South 180 East Provo, UT 84606.
This course is planned as the first course in a pathway toward earning a microcredential in Osteopathic Manipulation. Learners who complete three or more courses within the series will receive the Osteopathic Manipulation “Foundations” credential. Recipients of this microcredential will have a digital badge noting their completion of didactic sessions, hands-on practice with expert guidance and feedback, and cognitive and psychomotor assessments demonstrating these skills. Each course will be about 20 hours in length and require a combination of online modules, in-person hands-on practice sessions, and formal assessment.
This microcredential in Osteopathic Manipulation teaches learners the basic principles and skills of Osteopathic diagnosis and treatment and provides a formal assessment of minimum competency in these skills. This microcredential will be run by the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, through the Department of Family and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine.
This pathway is most appropriate for those with little or no current skill in osteopathic manipulation and is open to MDs, DOs, PTs, PAs, or students in those programs.
Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
- Define the history, philosophy, terminology, and treatment modules of osteopathic medicine.
- Perform foundational clinical skills of osteopathic manipulative treatment.
- Implement appropriate documentation, billing, coding, and supervision of OMT.
Requirements
Preview the requirements to earn the microcredential in Osteopathic Manipulation by following this link: Osteopathic Manipulation Microcredential.
Status as a practicing D.O., M.D., physical therapist, or physician assistant - or enrollment as a student in any of these programs - is a prerequisite for participation in the course.
The Foundations of Osteopathic Manipulation Workshop will be held the Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2162 South 180 East Provo, UT 84606.
Dates and times:
- Friday, October 11th
- Saturday, October 12th
Attendance on both Friday and Saturday is required.