COM 696 - Osteo Pract & Princ II:Sec II

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Osteopathic Medicine

Description:

The purpose of the Osteopathic Principles and Practice II course is to introduce the student to more advanced methods of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and further integrate osteopathic concepts into the practice of primary care. OPP is a two year longitudinal course; material in OPPII builds upon the foundation laid during OPPI and requires the student to be well versed in those concepts. The OMM department strives to provide the student, via lecture and laboratory experience: ¿ Increased exposure to Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment modalities such as Osteopathy in the Cranial field, Facilitated Positional Release, Balanced Ligamentous Tension, Trigger points, and exercise prescription. ¿ Osteopathic principles as applied in specific medical settings and patient presentations. ¿ Osteopathic principles as applied to specific patient populations such as the pediatric and the geriatric patient.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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