COM 593 - Osteo Pract & Princ I:Sec I

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Osteopathic Medicine

Description:

For OPPI, Sections I and II: The Purpose of the Osteopathic Principles and Practice I course is to lay the foundation necessary to integrate Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment into medical practice for safe and competent practice. The OMM department strives to provide the student, via lecture and laboratory experience: ¿ A fundamental understanding of anatomical landmarks, palpation and range of motion as applied to osteopathic diagnosis and manipulative treatment of the musculo-skeletal-fascial system. ¿ A fundamental understanding of osteopathic diagnosis and manipulative treatment of the musculo-skeletal-fascial system as related to the axial skeleton, pelvis, sacrum, lower extremity and upper extremity. ¿ A fundamental understanding of primary methods of osteopathic manipulation: Soft Tissue/Myofascial Release, Lymphatic techniques, Muscle Energy, High Velocity/Low Amplitude (HVLA), and Strain/Counterstrain.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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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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