Osteopathic treatment of concussions has not been well-defined, documented or taught, but there is a great need for same. This course is an early effort to teach osteopathic palpatory diagnosis and treatment of mTBI. This is an advanced course requiring a prerequisite of at least two OCA-qualified introductory courses in osteopathy in the cranial field, … Read More
This hands-on course will take place over five days and will provide all of this knowledge with a variety of learning activities, including hands-on workshops, lectures and small group discussions. The first two days of the course will be an introduction/review of osteopathic philosophy and basics of OMT. Participants will be introduced to the osteopathic … Read More
The OPC Foundations of Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (FOCF) course is a 40-hour didactic and laboratory experiential course designed to introduce practicing physicians, resident physicians, dentists and current medical students to the uniquely osteopathic modality of cranial diagnosis and treatment. This FOCF course is consistent with the teachings of W.G. Sutherland, DO, and is … Read More
This intermediate course in osteopathic diagnosis and treatment presents information and palpatory experience that heretofore has not been available through colleges of osteopathic medicine or other teaching venues. It is the product of the clinical experience of R. Paul Lee, DO, FAAO, FCA, DABMA. We will explore how the whole of the body expresses interrelationships … Read More
The aim of this course is to apply the principles and practice of Andrew Taylor Still, MD, DO, based on a study of Dr. Still’s published works and utilizing the palpatory skills developed whilst following the work of William Sutherland, DO, detailed in his book “Teachings within the Science of Osteopathy.” Consideration is given to … Read More
This course involves the investigation of the heart and vasculature and the fluid dynamics of the blood and explores the interface between the heart, the primary respiratory mechanism and the autonomic nervous system. Study of the cardiovascular system leads to the consideration of the heart as more than a pump. This course explores the concept … Read More
Course description Still Technique is an osteopathic manipulative medicine technique derived from the indirect then direct manipulative techniques first developed and utilized by Andrew Taylor Still, MD, DO, in the late 19th century. After a 90-year hiatus in which the methodology was rarely used and, when used, was not recognized as that of Dr. Still, … Read More
Join the Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association for the VOMA 2024 Spring CME Conference at the Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia! The format is changing slightly this year, with an offering of 16 credits at the Great Wolf Lodge (8 hours Friday and 8 hours Saturday), and 8 credits of on-demand content (a total of … Read More
A 3.5-hour virtual educational event covering risk evaluation and mitigation strategies for controlled substance prescribing of extended release/long acting opioid analgesics. This course meets the Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing requirements for physician license renewal in Utah.