Our C-400 Series is a part of our Occupational Therapist Certification, which is a certification in Manual Therapy of the Upper Quadrant for Occupational Therapists. Our program is for those who are looking to fine-tune their manual techniques of the upper quadrant, or deepen their clinical sciences and ability to make a musculoskeletal differential diagnosis. Our Occupational Therapist Certification emphasizes integrating the upper quadrant, therefore making it easier to treat the upper quadrant patient. Our program also aims to develop more skills with complex patient load such as cancer, double crush, and cervical radiculopathy.
C-416 Screening for Cervical Spine Pathology for Occupational Therapists
This course is 21 hours, 14 live hours, and 7 hours online, 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.
C-426 The Functional Shoulder 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.
C-436 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 patterns will lead to a rational treatment plan designed for efficient and effective outcomes for the patient with distal upper extremity pain or dysfunction.
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 patterns will lead to a rational treatment plan designed for efficient and effective outcomes for the patient with distal upper extremity pain or dysfunction.
C-456 Upper Quadrant Skills and Techniques for Occupational Therapists
The occupational therapist’s 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).
If you’re interested in our Occupational Therapist Certification and are looking for more information on the program and how it can be revolutionary for your practice, check out a testimonial from one of our newly certified occupational therapists! If you’re interested in learning more about the certification, you can visit our website or reach out to Susan Windsor at [email protected] to join the cohort.
