Musculoskeletal – Spine – MRP
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Certificate in Musculoskeletal – Spine – MRP
Marcia Himes, Interim Department Head and Program Director
McQueary Family Health Sciences Hall, Room 204
Phone 417-836-8998; physicaltherapy@missouristate.edu
Program description
The Graduate Certificate in Spine provides 9 hours of advanced musculoskeletal examination and treatment of the lumbar/sacroiliac, cervical, and thoracic spine. Emphasis is on differential diagnosis and manual treatment approaches. Individuals successfully completing this graduate certificate may be eligible to apply for permission to sit for the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM) Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) examination.
Admission criteria
- Candidates for the certificate must be enrolled and be in good standing in a graduate health professions program OR have proof of current professional licensure in a health profession
- Have permission of both the home and physical therapy department heads.
Required courses (9 hrs)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PTE 810 | Advanced Musculoskeletal – Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joint | 3 hrs |
| PTE 811 | Advanced Musculoskeletal – Cervical Spine | 3 hrs |
| PTE 812 | Advanced Musculoskeletal – Thoracic Spine | 3 hrs |