NAIOMT’s Upper Quadrant OT Certification
Our Upper Quadrant Certification is specifically tailored to OTs and the patients you see. Whether you are looking to fine-tune your manual techniques of the upper quadrant or deepen your clinical sciences and ability to make a musculoskeletal differential diagnosis, this program is for you.
The Certification in Manual Therapy of the Upper Quadrant for Occupational Therapists (CMOT) will give you the tools that will allow you to screen for serious pathology and medical referral while evaluating and treating basic cervical spine conditions.
Throughout the courses of this certification, you will learn about integrating the upper quadrant, making it easier to treat the upper quadrant patient. This certification also develops skills with complex patient load such as cancer, double crush, cervical radiculopathy, etc..
Want to hear about the CMOT Certification from a newly certified Occupational Therapist? Learn about Alan Kaplan’s experience at NAIOMT and his thoughts on the OT Certification.
What Courses Are Required For The NAIOMT Occupational Therapist Certification?
Course 1: C-416 Screening for Cervical Spine Pathology for Occupational Therapists
This course is 21 hrs. (14 hrs. Live and 7 hrs. Online) case case-based addressing patho-anatomy, and clinical recognition patterns of the cervical spine. Clinical presentation of each condition is highlighted, and organization of knowledge is taught so that an OT may arrive at a sound clinical impression of the cervical spine as a potential pain generator of the upper quadrant. The OT, based on the information from the examination, may choose to treat the patient or refer to a physical therapist.
Course 2: C-426 The Functional Girdle for Occupational Therapists
This course is dedicated to the management and treatment of the Shoulder Girdle and its related anatomical structures (SC/AC/Scapulothoracic/Glenohumeral joint. The Occupational Therapist will learn a step-by-step examination process leading to the pain generator and area of dysfunction of the shoulder girdle using Selective Tissue Testing, Palpation and Passive Movement Assessment. This differential examination and clinical recognition pattern will lead to a rational treatment plan designed for efficient and effective outcomes for the patient with shoulder girdle pain or dysfunction.
Course 3: C-436 The Distal Upper Extremity for Occupational Therapists
This course is dedicated to the comprehensive examination and treatment of the elbow/forearm/wrist, and hand. The Occupational Therapist will learn a musculoskeletal examination process, including stress testing and biomechanical assessment of the distal upper extremity. Detailed surface anatomy and clinical recognition pattern will lead to a rational treatment plan designed for efficient and effective outcomes for the patient with distal upper extremity pain or dysfunction.
Course 4: C-446 Integration of the Upper Quadrant for Occupational Therapists
This course is dedicated to the comprehensive examination and treatment of the elbow/forearm/wrist, and hand. The Occupational Therapist will learn a musculoskeletal examination process, including stress testing and biomechanical assessment of the distal upper extremity. Detailed surface anatomy and clinical recognition pattern will lead to a rational treatment plan designed for efficient and effective outcomes for the patient with distal upper extremity pain or dysfunction.
Course 5: C-456 Upper Quadrant Skills & Techniques for Occupational Therapists
The Occupational Therapist entry entry-level education does not emphasize manual/manipulative techniques of the upper quadrant. Therefore, a course dedicated to the review and refinement of techniques is necessary for the implementation of the NAIOMT Upper Quadrant theory and practice. In addition, this course will be used as a review and discussion of areas needed to prepare for the OT oral practical (C-430).
Exam: C-430 Oral/Practical Examination
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us at NAIOMT on your continuing education journey and get your CMOT Certification. If you’re ready to get started, you can email Susan Windsor at [email protected] to join the cohort.
