The goal of this course is to deepen the teaching of osteopathy in the cranial field (also known as OCMM) in COMs and residencies by providing faculty development training. The course will be open to any COM or residency faculty member. The course will also be open to private practice osteopathic physicians who wish to elevate their skill in the practice and teaching of cranial osteopathy.
Course Schedule
Didactics. Feb 1-March 9 Self-study online video lectures will be released weekly, approx. 3-4 hours of lecture per week. Online small group discussions will be held on Sunday Feb 9, Feb 23, Mar 2 and March 9 (various times will be available). You must attend at least one small group discussion, more are encouraged
Experiential Project-Based Learning. March 10-June 1. Individual projects in developing your own teaching video lecture to demonstrate a mastery of the topics taught in an Introductory Cranial Course. Key curriculum points will be provided, together with instruction on best practices for both creating.structuring lectures, and creating/producing video content.
In-person Lab. June 16-17. Course participants will attend 2 full days of hands-on training in both the practice of OCF and table training other practitioners, being mentored by one senior OCA faculty for every two tables.
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Prerequisites
- One 40-hour Introductory/Basic course approved by the OCA
- Either: 2 years of full-time teaching experience, 3 years in private practice, or permission of course director.
- MD/DOs licensed to practice medicine in the US, OR international osteopaths who meet all criteria for OCA membership, including membership in an OCA-recognized affiliate society
CME
The Osteopathic Cranial Academy is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. The Osteopathic Cranial Academy has designated this activity for 36 AOA Category 1-A credits, commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
Cancellation policy
All cancellations must be received in writing at the office of The Osteopathic Cranial Academy on or before the first day of the online portion of the course (Feb 1 2025), and are subject to administrative fee of $50 administrative processing fee. Participants who cannot complete the course due to illness, family emergencies or work-related restrictions will be offered the option to repeat the Hybrid course at its next offering. No discount will be provided for individuals not participating in food functions at the in-person labs.
Liability Release
Participation in this program will involve physical activity, including contact by and with instructors and other participants. This, and particularly activity involving physical diagnostics and manual therapeutics, could possibly entail risks for participants of new injury or aggravation of pre-existing conditions.
By applying to participate, the applicant acknowledges and assumes the risk associated with participating in the laboratory sessions and agrees to hold The Osteopathic Cranial Academy and fellow participants harmless indemnify, defend and free of liability from and against any damage or personal injury that might occur during or as a result of participation in this program. Furthermore, the applicant covenants to hold harmless, indemnify, and defend The Osteopathic Cranial Academy from and against any use or misuse that applicant may make at any time of any knowledge or information that applicant derives from participation in this program. The applicant should carry adequate liability insurance which would be activated in the instance of the use or misuse of this knowledge or information. Participants in the course are examined and treated by instructors following the course in case any problems arise from treatment by fellow students.