Introduction to Osteopathic Manipulation and its Principles

Introduction to Osteopathic Manipulation and its Principles

Course Director: Mitchell Hiserote, DO

Core Faculty (in chronological order):

-  Mitchell Hiserote, DO
-  Raymond J. Hruby, DO, MS, FAAO (Dist)

Instructional Format: Live, in-person training with lecture and lab format

Date: April 4-6, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM PDT (daily)
Cost: $1,320 (Register here)
Location: Osteopathic Center San Diego (OCSD)
3706 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123

Lodging: Hilton Garden Inn Mission Valley/Stadium
3805 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
Hotel booking link here

CME Sponsor
Osteopathy’s Promise to Children
Activity Website

Statement of Need

There is a growing demand from physicians both inside and outside of the osteopathic profession to learn about or improve upon their skills in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). In addition, there is demand to teach the fundamental principles and philosophical basis for the practice of osteopathic medicine.  This course is intended to help fill this need.

Course Description

This course in Osteopathic Principles and Practices is a hands-on introductory course designed for physicians who have had little or no training in Osteopathic Principles and Practices (OPP) and the application of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) - but have a sincere interest in gaining the initial skills and perspective to clinically apply OMT to a wide range of patient complaints. Additionally, this course will support DO physicians who feel that their Osteopathic skills and perspective would be beneficially enhanced through a fundamental review. Course faculty include two highly experienced educators in Osteopathic Principles and Practice who have both held OPP department Chair positions at their respective Osteopathic Colleges. 

The Introduction to Osteopathic Manipulation and its Principles course provides a combination of didactic presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences to introduce the principles and skills involved in osteopathic structural diagnosis, and treatment of somatic dysfunctions amenable to OMT. Emphasis will be placed on the application and integration of osteopathic principles and practices (OPP) into an inclusive health care paradigm.

Agenda (See Agenda Tab)

Target Audience
The course is designed for:
-  Practicing physicians
-  Resident physicians
-  Dentists
-  Current medical students
-  International osteopaths and international osteopathic students

Eligibility
The course is open to practicing MD/DOs in the US and MD/DO students and residents in the US in good standing enrolled in approved programs leading to such degrees. International osteopaths and osteopathic students are invited to apply (contact cme@the-promise.org). 

Prerequisites
Participants should have a basic understanding of osteopathic principles, including fundamental anatomy and physiology.

CME Information
Osteopathy’s Promise to Children (OPC) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. OPC designates this activity for a maximum of 21.75 AOA Category 1-A CME credits. CME and specialty credits will be reported commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

Interactive Learning: OPC courses allow participants to ask questions of the presenter in real-time.

Cancelation and Refund Policy
OPC reserves the right to change the delivery format, delay, or cancel a CME event due to unforeseen circumstances. If an event is canceled, OPC will refund your registration fee in full. OPC is not responsible for travel, hotel, or other costs incurred by the registrant. See brochure for the complete policy statement.

Substitutions: Participants may transfer their registration to another CME event at no additional cost by emailing cme@the-promise.org.

Refunds: Refunds will be issued for cancelations received two weeks prior to the event, minus a $100 administrative fee. “No shows” are subject to the full event fee.

Cancelation Requests: Email requests to cme@the-promise.org. No refunds or credits will be issued once the CME event has started.

Liability Release and Waiver
Participation in this course may involve physical activity, including contact with faculty and other participants. Physical diagnostics and manual therapeutics may carry risks of injury or aggravation of pre-existing conditions. All participants agree to assume full responsibility and risk for any losses or damages, including bodily injury, death, or property damage, arising from their participation in the course.