Continuing Education
Advancement Program at Andrews University is designed to provide an opportunity for licensed physical therapists to pursue continuing education courses and/or graduate academic credit without leaving full-time employment. Currently the program has an orthopedic emphasis. The average course length is 3 to 4 days; all NAIOMT courses run for 6 days (Sunday through Friday).
Andrews University has been approved by the American Physical therapy Association (APTA) and the North American Institute of Orthopedic and Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) to offer course work to help clinicians meet the requirements necessary for certification as:
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (Exam offered through the APTA)
Certified Manual Therapist (Exam offered by NAIOMT)
All continuing education courses may also be taken for academic credit. Andrews University offers a transitional DPT as well as a DScPT in orthopedic manual therapy. Click here for more information.
| Current Course Offerings * Indicates the class is full. |
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2010 NAIOMT Schedule - 2010 NAIOMT Registration Form
| Date | Instructor | Course Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 14-19 | Pettman | NAIOMT Level III: Advanced Upper Quadrant |
| Mar. 21-26 | Pettman | NAIOMT Level IV: High Velocity Manipulation |
| Apr. 25-30 | Berglund | NAIOMT Level II: Intermediate Lower Quadrant |
| May 9-14 | Berglund | NAIOMT Level I: Intro to Fundamentals of Ortho/Manual Therapy |
| Sept. 12-17 | Pettman | NAIOMT Level III: Advanced Lower Quadrant |
| Sept. 19-24 | Pettman | NAIOMT Level IV: High Velocity Manipulation |
| Sept. 26-Oct. 1 | Berglund | NAIOMT Level II: Intermediate Upper Quadrant |
| ^This is a change from the original dates of Oct 10-15 because of an overlap with the AAOMPT Annual Conference | ||
| Oct. 17-22 | Berglund | NAIOMT Level I: Intro to Fundamentals of Ortho/Manual Therapy |
Thoracic Spine: Comprehensive Evaluation and Intervention Strategies
Andrews University Postprofessional Physical Therapy Program is hosting a continuing education course on Thoracic Spine. We do not yet have a confirmed date for 2010, but will post as soon as scheduled.
This three day course will focus on the thoracic region, spinal and costal joints. It will include a review of the anatomy and biomechanics of the relevant joints. It will also cover the performance and analysis of the selective tissue tension and biomechanical examinations and the manual physical therapy treatment of the thoracic and costal articulations with mid and end range mobilization, as well as manipulation. Inter-relationships between the thorax, cervical spine and shoulder girdle will also be discussed.