Total Credits: 40 including 40 AOA Category 1-A
** Scholarship details will be announced in March 2023 at Convocation at the OPC Booth #307.
Scholarship application details will be found on the Scholarship tab at that time.
Foundations of Osteopathy in the Cranial Field
Introduction to the Concepts and Skills Fundamental to Osteopathy in the Cranial Field
This course will be held live and in-person.
Course Director: Mitchell Hiserote, DO
Date: September 6-10, 2023
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:30 AM PST
CME: 40 Hrs (maximum) AOA Category 1-A CME provided by Osteopathy’s Promise to Children
Cost: $2,000
Location: San Diego, CA
Course materials will be provided: Exploring Osteopathy in the Cranial Field, by Raymond J. Hruby, DO, with supplement
Target Audience
Medical physicians (DO or MD); Dentists (DDS or DMD); Resident physicians (DO or MD); Medical students currently enrolled at a US AOA-approved college of osteopathic medicine; Medical physicians (MD) who reside and actively practice internationally, under certain conditions; and we cordially invite International osteopaths under certain conditions.
Course Description
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 a direct continuation and legacy of Expanding Osteopathic Courses offered by the late V.M. Frymann, DO.
The course didactic components introduce cranial anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and applied clinical Osteopathic principles and is directly synergistic with closely precepted, (4:1 student to faculty ratio), hands-on laboratory experiences. Thus, pedagogically addressing the cogent understanding and efficacious clinical application challenges of osteopathy in the cranial field (OCF). OCF, as presented in the FOCF course, is intended as an aspect of patient centered care applied synergistically within an integrated osteopathic medical model of diagnosis and treatment, designed to serve patients of all ages, gender, and levels of health challenges. The FOCF faculty preceptors and lecturers are practicing physicians chosen for their extensive osteopathic clinical experience, knowledge of applied OCF, and competency as excellent clinical educators to facilitate and optimize the practical educational experience.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant will have basic/fundamental skills and conceptional knowledge to safely Osteopathically assess and offer treatment to patients with a variety of complaints common to the cranial region. Treatment techniques will be intended either generally or specifically to improve a patient’s clinical presentation, while concurrently deepening the practitioner’s understanding and skill of applied osteopathy in the Cranial Field. Concurrently this course will offer to those of a more experienced perspective the opportunity to renew/explore a deeper integrative understanding in the application of Osteopathy in patient care.
After completion of the FOCMM course, participants will be expected to:
1. Identify and appreciate the historical roots and challenges codifying the osteopathic cranial concepts as elucidated by Dr. W.G. Sutherland, DO and endeavor to appreciate its continuity within the application and philosophy of osteopathy first described by Dr. A.T. Still, DO; (Osteopathic Principles and Practice, Medical Knowledge and Its Application into Osteopathic Medical Practice, Osteopathic Patient Care, Interpersonal and Communication Skills in Osteopathic Medical Practice, Professionalism in Osteopathic Medical Practice)
2. List and describe the five (5) phenomena of the Primary Respiratory Mechanism (PRM) within the osteopathic cranial concept and begin to construct cogent applications of the phenomena to common clinical patient presentations. (Osteopathic Principles and Practice, Medical Knowledge and Its Application into Osteopathic Medical Practice, Osteopathic Patient Care, Interpersonal and Communication Skills in Osteopathic Medical Practice, Professionalism in Osteopathic Medical Practice)
3. Identify common craniometric anatomical regions, specific sutural, dural, and parenchymal relationships as applied within the PRM concept (Osteopathic Principles and Practice, Medical Knowledge and Its Application into Osteopathic Medical Practice, Osteopathic Patient Care, Interpersonal and Communication Skills in Osteopathic Medical Practice, Professionalism in Osteopathic Medical Practice)
4. Demonstrate osteopathic cranial manipulative skills and approaches, within a small group setting, that include diagnosis and treatment that are consistent with accepted safe practices. Said skills serve as a foundation for future growth and mastery in the efficacious application of the osteopathy in the cranial field; (Osteopathic Principles and Practice, Medical Knowledge and Its Application into Osteopathic Medical Practice, Osteopathic Patient Care, Interpersonal and Communication Skills in Osteopathic Medical Practice, Professionalism in Osteopathic Medical Practice)
5. Demonstrate, through open non intimidating Socratic methods, understanding of the cognitive osteopathic cranial concepts processes and purpose consistent with the foundational level presented at this course (Osteopathic Principles and Practice, Medical Knowledge and Its Application into Osteopathic Medical Practice, Osteopathic Patient Care, Interpersonal and Communication Skills in Osteopathic Medical Practice, Professionalism in Osteopathic Medical Practice)
| Brochure / Agenda (2.4 MB) | 8 Pages | Download |
| Supplementary Material for Course Manual: Exploring Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (1.33 MB) | 7 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Dr. Hiserote Presentation: Palpation Lecture Lab (5.85 MB) | 31 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Dr. Hiserote Presentation: PMR - Intro (6.83 MB) | 26 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Dr. Hiserote Presentation: Sphenoid (7.56 MB) | 46 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Dr. Hiserote Presentation: Cranial Landmarks (1.37 MB) | 12 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Dr. Hruby Presentation: Building a Face (2.30 MB) | 46 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Dr. Hruby Presentation: Facial Bone Treatment (1.22 MB) | 15 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Dr. Hruby Presentation: Temporal Bone Treatment (3.00 MB) | 21 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Dr. Hruby Presentation: Palpation of the PRM (0.48 MB) | 10 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Dr. Hruby Presentation: Physiologic Motion of the PRM (0.74 MB) | 26 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Dr. Hruby Presentation: Primary and Secondary Respiration (1.31 MB) | 55 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Dr. Hruby Presentation: Sphenobasilar Strains (0.57 MB) | 23 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Dr. Hiserote Presentation: Cranial Nerves (15.43 MB) | 54 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Dr. Hiserote Presentation: Temporal Bone (6.26 MB) | 37 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Dr. Giusti Presentation - CSF and Potency (5.88 MB) | 104 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Dr. Giusti Presentation - The Sacrum (9.38 MB) | 81 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Dr. Wolf Presentation: Mechanisms of Labor (18.65 MB) | 33 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Dr. Wolf Presentation: Peds OCD Applications (20.26 MB) | 64 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Dr. Hiserote is a graduate of Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pomona, CA., and is board certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine from the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromuscular Medicine. Additionally, he holds Osteopathic Cranial Academy Certification of Proficiency, and is a Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Costin scholar. Dr. Hiserote is a veteran director of Osteopathy in the Cranial Field courses at the Osteopathy’s Promise to Children and internationally. He has served as Associate Professor/past Chairman of the Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine - Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Department. and currently practices osteopathy in his private office in Sebastopol, CA. His Memberships include: American Osteopathic Association (AOA), American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO), Osteopathic Cranial Academy (OCA), Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), Sonoma Mendocino Lake Medical Association (SMLM).
Dr. Raymond J. Hruby, DO, MS, FAAO (Dist) is a graduate of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa. He is board certified in Family Medicine/OMT by the American Board of Osteopathic Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine by the American Osteopathic Board on Special Proficiency in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. Dr. Hruby completed a traditional internship at Osteopathic Hospital of Maine, Portland, ME and was in private practice for sixteen years. Retired as professor and chair of the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at COMP, he continues consulting with the school’s Department of NMM/OMM on teaching, research, curriculum analysis and development, new faculty mentorships and Predoctoral OMM Fellows. He is involved with WUHS’s Interprofessional Education program, and lectures part-time in the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences, among others. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Osteopathy and a member of the ??American Osteopathic Association, American Academy of Osteopathy, American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners, Osteopathic Cranial Academy, Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California, Memberships: AOA, AAO. ACOFP, OCA, OPSC. Cranial proficiency (OCA).
Dr. Rebecca Giusti, DO, is a graduate of Western University of Health Sciences. Family Practice Residency, Downey Regional Medical Center and is Board certified in Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. She completed a Family Practice Residency and NMM/OMM +1 Year Residency at Downey Regional Medical Center. She has been Chair of the NMM/OMM Department, Western University of Health Sciences. She is Dept. Chair & Associate Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at COMP and has been teaching Osteopathy in the Cranial Field course since 2007. Memberships and Proficiencies: Dr. Giusti is a member of the AOA, OCA, and AAO. She holds a Certificate of Proficiency in Osteopathy in the Cranial Field from the Osteopathic Cranial Academy.
Dr. Vuksich, DO, is a graduate of the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, CA. She completed a HIV Fellowship, Sonoma County Dept of Public Health, Santa Rosa, CA. She completed a Family Practice Residency, UCSF Program B, Santa Rosa, CA. She held an Osteopathic Principles and Practice Undergraduate Teaching Fellowship during her undergraduate medical education. And holds a MA, from Calif. State Univ., San Jose, CA in Biology (concentration in Molecular Genetics). She is currently working as a Family Practice Physician in Santa Rosa, CA. Her areas of emphasis are Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. Memberships include: AOA, AAO, and OCA. She holds a Certificate of Proficiency in Osteopathy in the Cranial Field from the Osteopathic Cranial Academy.
Dr. Kimberly J. Wolf, DO, FAAP, FACOP, is a graduate of Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ and Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP), Pomona, CA. She is Board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Wolf was a Dually Accredited Pediatric Resident at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Doctor’s Hospital, Columbus, OH. She is currently the Vice Chair of the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Associate Professor of OMM and Director of Pediatric OMM at the Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Wolf is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians. Memberships include: AOA, AAO, ACOP, AAP, AAPO, OCA and OPSC.
Target Audience
Medical physicians (DO or MD); Dentists (DDS or DMD); Resident physicians (DO or MD); Medical students currently enrolled at a US AOA-approved college of osteopathic medicine; Medical physicians (MD) who reside and actively practice internationally, under certain conditions; and we cordially invite International osteopaths under certain conditions.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). This education program is designed to provide CME for osteopathic physicians and other health care professionals who practice OMM/OMT.
Osteopathy’s Promise to Children (OPC) designates this activity for a maximum of 40 AOA Category 1-A credits anticipated and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity. This is OMM/OMT/OPP activity and as such is part of the profession and exempt from the AOA practice gap analysis requirement.
HILTON GARDEN INN San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium
3805 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123
Block of rooms will be reserved for this course at a rate to be determined.
Scholarship details will be announced in March 2023 at Convocation at the OPC Booth #307. Scholarship application details will be found on the Scholarship tab at that time.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
(To be announced March 2023)
COVID-19 Protocol and other relevant public health challenges for Live Events - Updated March 23, 2023
The County of San Diego has updated its Health Order to match the recent changes from the California Dept of Public Health Order.
Updated Requirements for Masking in High-risk and Health Care Settings
Beginning April 3, masks will no longer be required in indoor high-risk and health care settings. This includes health care, long-term care, and correctional facilities as well as homeless, emergency, and warming and cooling centers. This change takes effect on Monday, April 3 to allow local health departments and individual health care facilities to develop and implement plans customized to their needs and local conditions to continue to protect Californians through the end of the winter virus season. CDPH's recommendations for the use of face masks for individuals in non health care settings remain unchanged.
See masking guidance (https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Guidance-for-Face-Coverings.aspx).
OPC will continue to follow CDPH and County of San Diego health orders. Review the current guidance for the Use of Face Masks until April 2, 2023. Please contact us directly at director@the-promise.org with any questions.
POLICY: UPDATED COVID PROTOCOL AND GUIDELINES FOR LIVE COURSES AS OF April 3, 2023
** The requirements and guidelines listed below apply to the Osteopathic Center San Diego healthcare and teaching facility which the Osteopathic Promise to Children operates. In the event registrations for live CME events exceed the capacity of OCSD for a given course, the respective course location could be moved to the nearby appropriate venue and any new considerations, requirements or guidelines required will be provided to registrants. Any changes by the CDC, State or County public health officers or other relevant agencies, will be reviewed and necessary changes with our protocol will be provided to the registrants.
Osteopathy’s Promise to Children is committed to the Osteopathic Center San Diego physicians, patients, staff and learners. We closely monitor COVID-19 and other relevant public health challenges prevalent in San Diego and surrounding counties, adjusting live course attendance limits and protocol guidelines as necessary.
OPC’s policy is to follow all CDPH and County of San Diego public health orders. For questions regarding current guidance for the Use of Face Masks until April 2, 2023 use previous link. Please contact us directly at director@the-promise.org with any questions.
April 3, 2023 - New CDPH Requirements and Guidelines for Live (In-Person) Course and Conference Attendees at Osteopathy’s Promise to Children (OPC) Events:
Updated Requirements for Masking in High-risk and Health Care Settings
(Beginning April 3, 2023 new requirements from CDPH) Masks will no longer be required in indoor high-risk and health care settings. This includes health care, long-term care, and correctional facilities as well as homeless, emergency, and warming and cooling centers. This change takes effect on Monday, April 3 to allow local health departments and individual health care facilities to develop and implement plans customized to their needs and local conditions to continue to protect Californians through the end of the winter virus season. CDPH's recommendations for the use of face masks for individuals in non health care settings remain unchanged. See masking guidance (https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Guidance-for-Face-Coverings.aspx).
Current (pre April 3, 2023) OPC recommended guidelines for activities within the Osteopathic Center San Diego (OCSD)
Attendance/participation in any event at OCSD implies adherence to all course public health requirements and guidelines as described below. Prior to attending an event at the OCSD please review and observe all applicable state and local COVID-19 or other public health travel guidance, resources and/or restrictions:
Attendees must attest that they understand and accept the inherent risk (no matter the magnitude) associated with being within groups of people in an indoor setting.
Attendees are recommended to be vaccinated to the level recommended by the CDC and considered typical for active health care workers.
While participating in an OCSD educational activity but not actively at the Center, please consider your fellow students’ health and safety through your judgment, behaviors, and activities while enjoying all that San Diego has to offer.
Face masks will be required indoors during instructional periods, however there may be brief periods of removal as required by the curriculum. Masks and shields will be available for students as needed.
Recommended face masks include N-95, KN-95, or KF-94 masks. An acceptable face covering/face mask DOES NOT include a scarf, ski mask, balaclava, bandana, gaiter, turtleneck, collar, plastic face shield, or cloth masks.
Attendees who are or become symptomatic in an infectious nature during an educational activity are requested to take an antigen test for COVID-19. Tests will be supplied by OCSD. A positive test will require the student to cease live educational activities at OCSD. A negative test will, at the discretion of the course director, allow for the the student to continue to participate in the live course with enhanced use of PPE - as well as a repeat antigen test the following day in multiple day educational activities
If an attendee has received a positive COVID-19 test result of any kind within the past 30 days, attendees must attest it has been at least 10 days since a negative COVID-19 infection, and they are currently asymptomatic to participate live at an OCSD activity.
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