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.

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 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:

1. Define the history, philosophy, terminology, and treatment modules of osteopathic medicine.
2. Perform foundational clinical skills of osteopathic manipulative treatment.
3. 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 at the UNT Health Science Center campus in Fort Worth, Texas on:

• Saturday May 4, 2024 8 am to 5 pm CST
• Sunday May 5, 2024 8 am to 5 pm CST

Attendance on both Saturday and Sunday is required.

Accreditation & Designation Statements

In support of improving patient care, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

American Osteopathic Association

The University of North Texas Health Science Center is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to award continuing medical education to physicians.

Texas Physical Therapy

This activity is offered by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2409035TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. For successful completion, a participant must attend the program, complete the evaluation, and request credit online at the conclusion of the activity.

Designation Statements

Physicians

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this hybrid program for a maximum of 20.5 hour of AOA Category 1A CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in the activity.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center designates this course for a maximum of 20.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physical Therapists

This course provides 20.5 CCUs for PTs and PTAs licensed in Texas.

Course Faculty:

Sajid Surve, DO Professor, Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Assistant Dean of Osteopathic Recognition & Director of Osteopathic Education Dr. Surve is currently board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, neuromusculoskeletal medicine, and pain medicine. He also received medical acupuncture certification through the Helms Medical Institute via the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. Throughout his career, Dr. Surve has distinguished himself as an educator and leader. He has given lectures at the local, regional, and national levels on various topics including osteopathic manipulation, medical acupuncture, complementary and alternative therapies, responsible opioid prescribing, and performing arts medicine.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to AACOM for their generous support in covering the tuition costs for this microcredential.