Fellowship Program Curriculum

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Fellowship Program Curriculum

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Checklist 0-6 months
Checklist 6-12 months
Checklist 12-18 months
Checklist 18-24 months
Checklist 24-30 months

Checklist 0-6 Months

Checklist 0-6 months	Components	Costs	Registration & forms links
ONLINE COURSES	Complete 1-2 online courses	$99 - $199 $99 - $199	Registration: Links available on the Active FiT webpage *Please be sure to upload your completion certificates to your fellowship “In-Box” after you have completed each course.
700 LEVEL COURSES	Complete C-705 Advanced Lower Quadrant OR* C-715 Advanced Upper Quadrant *Depending on fellowship entry point Hybrid format includes Zoom sessions and two 2-day “virtual choice” lab intensives	$1398	Registration: Links available on the NAIOMT website *Please be sure to upload your completion certificates to your fellowship “In-Box” after you have completed each course.
RESEARCH ONLINE MODULE	Complete Online 0-990 Intro to Ortho Manual Therapy Research Module	$199	Registration: Links available on the Active Fellow-in-Training webpage. *Please be sure to upload your completion certificate to your fellowship “In-Box” after you have completed the course.
TECHNIQUE PRACTICE	Technique Practice Hours Submit 5 hours		CFP#4A Technique Practice Log: Submitted by the FiT and available on the Active FiT webpage. No CFI signature required.
MENTORSHIP	OTHER HOURS Complete 5 other hours DIRECT 1:1 IN-PERSON HOURS Complete 5 Direct In-Person 1:1 hours	CFI	Combined CFP#3A & CFP#4 Mentoring Log: Submitted by the FiT and available on the Active FiT webpage. CFI signature required.
CLINICAL PRACTICE	Clinic Practice Hours: Complete 400 hours		Combined CFP#3A & CFP#4 Mentoring Log: Submitted by the FiT and available on the Active FiT webpage. CFI signature required.

Checklist 6-12 Months

Checklist 6-12 months	Components	Costs	Registration & forms links
ONLINE MODULES	Complete 1-2 online courses	$99- $199	Registration: Links available on the Active FiT webpage *Please be sure to upload your completion certificates to your fellowship “In-Box” after you have completed each course.
700 LEVEL COURSES	Complete C-715 Advanced Upper Quadrant OR* C-705 Advanced Lower Quadrant *Depending on fellowship entry point Hybrid format includes Zoom sessions and two 2-day “virtual choice” lab intensives	$1398	Registration: Links available on the NAIOMT website *Please be sure to upload your completion certificates to your fellowship “In-Box” after you have completed each course.
RESEARCH PROJECT	Complete Research Paper		Fellowship Project Submission Form: Submitted by FiT and available on the Active FiT webpage. * Please review the 2022 NAIOMT Fellowship Project Guidelines on the Active Fellow-in-Training website for instructions and project requirements.
TECHNIQUE PRACTICE	Technique Practice Hours Submit 7 hours		CFP#4A Technique Practice Log: Submitted by the FiT and available on the Active FiT webpage. No CFI signature required.
MENTORSHIP	OTHER HOURS Complete 15 other hours DIRECT 1:1 IN-PERSON HOURS Complete 15 Direct In-Person 1:1 hours	CFI	Combined CFP#3A & CFP#4 Mentoring Log: Submitted by the FiT and available on the Active FiT webpage. CFI signature required.
CLINICAL PRACTICE	Clinic Practice Hours: Complete 300 hours		Combined CFP#3A & CFP#4 Mentoring Log: Submitted by the FiT and available on the Active FiT webpage. CFI signature required.
EXAMS/ EVALUATIONS	GENERAL EVALUATIONS Submit CFP#6 and CFP#7 CFI and FiT Evaluations		CFP #7 CFI Evaluation: Completed by FiT and available on the Active Fit webpage. CFP #6 FiT Evaluation: Completed by the CFI and available on the CFI Resource webpage.
LAB ASSIST	Lab Assisting: Complete 14 hours		Registration: Contact Susan at [email protected] to schedule lab assisting. *Please contact Susan for your lab assistant certificate and upload to your fellowship “In-Box.”

Checklist 12-18 Months

Checklist 12-18 months	Components	Costs	Registration & forms links
ONLINE MODULES	Complete 1-2 online courses as needed	$99-$199	Registration: Links available on the Active FiT webpage *Please be sure to upload your completion certificates to your fellowship “In-Box” after you have completed each course.
700 LEVEL COURSES	Complete C-725 Advanced Spinal Manipulation Hybrid format includes Zoom sessions and a two-day “virtual choice” lab intensive	$1398	Registration: Links available on the NAIOMT website *Please be sure to upload your completion certificates to your fellowship “In-Box” after you have completed each course.
TECHNIQUE PRACTICE	Technique Practice Hours Submit 7 hours		CFP#4A Technique Practice Log: Submitted by the FiT and available on the Active FiT webpage. No CFI signature required.
MENTORSHIP	OTHER HOURS Complete 20 other hours DIRECT 1:1 IN-PERSON HOURS Complete 20 Direct In-Person 1:1 hours	CFI	Combined CFP#3A & CFP#4 Mentoring Log: Submitted by the FiT and available on the Active FiT webpage. CFI signature required.
EXAMS/ EVALUATIONS	CASE EVALS Submit 10 case evaluations LIVE PATIENT EXAM Submit 1 Extremity Live Patient Exam Written Case Presentations: Lower Extremity (LE) WCP Upper Extremity (UE) WCP	$75 $75	CFP #3 Case Evaluations: Submitted by the CFI and available on the CFI Resource webpage. CFP#5A Live Patient Examination: Submitted by the CFI and available on the CFI Resource webpage. Printable forms are available for both the case evaluations and the live patient exams on the FiT and CFI webpages WCP Registration:* Please visit “Certifications and Exams” on the NAIOMT website for the WCP guidelines and for registration details. Advance registration required. Please be sure to review the schedule and WCP guidelines carefully. Once available, please upload your WCP results to your fellowship “In-Box.”

Checklist 18-24 Months

Checklist 18 - 24 months	Components	Costs	Registration & forms links
ONLINE MODULES	Complete 1-2 online modules or elective courses	$99-$199	Registration: Links available on the Active FiT webpage. *Please be sure to upload your completion certificates to your fellowship “In-Box” after you have completed each course.
700 LEVEL COURSES	Complete C-720 Advanced Clinical Reasoning Hybrid format includes Zoom sessions and a two-day “virtual choice” lab intensive	$699	Registration: Links available on the NAIOMT website *Please be sure to upload your completion certificates to your fellowship “In-Box” after you have completed each course.
TECHNIQUE PRACTICE	Technique Practice Hours Submit 7 hours		CFP#4A Technique Practice Log: Submitted by the FiT and available on the Active FiT webpage. No CFI signature required.
MENTORSHIP	OTHER HOURS Complete 20 other hours DIRECT 1:1 IN-PERSON HOURS Complete 20 Direct In-Person 1:1 hours	CFI	Combined CFP#3A & CFP#4 Mentoring Log: Submitted by the FiT and available on the Active FiT webpage. CFI signature required.
EXAMS/ EVALUATIONS	CASE EVALS Submit 10 case evaluations LIVE PATIENT EXAM Submit 1 Extremity Live Patient Exam Written Case Presentations: Lower Extremity (LE) WCP Upper Extremity (UE) WCP	$75 $75	CFP #3 Case Evaluations: Submitted by the CFI and available on the CFI Resource webpage. CFP#5A Live Patient Examination: Submitted by the CFI and available on the CFI Resource webpage. Printable forms are available for both the case evaluations and the live patient exams on the FiT and CFI webpages WCP Registration:* Please visit “Certifications and Exams” on the NAIOMT website for the WCP guidelines and for registration details. Advance registration required. Please be sure to review the schedule and WCP guidelines carefully. Once available, please upload your WCP results to your fellowship “In-Box.”

Checklist 24 - 30 Months

Checklist 24 - 30 months	Components	Costs	Registration & forms links
ONLINE MODULES	Complete electives as needed. Complete NAIOMT Mentoring Training Course.	$99-$199 $99	Registration: Links available on the Active FiT webpage. *Please be sure to upload your completion certificates to your fellowship “In-Box” after you have completed each course.
730 VIRTUAL ORAL PRACTICAL EXAM	EXAM PREP SESSIONS Prep sessions include three two-hour Zoom sessions ORAL-PRACTICAL EXAM Candidates assigned a 90-minute time slot for assessment	$1250	Registration: Please visit “Certifications and Exams” on the NAIOMT website for registration and exam guidelines. Advance registration required. Please be sure to review the schedule and C-730 OP Exam Guidelines carefully. Once available, please upload your exam results to your fellowship “In-Box.”
TECHNIQUE PRACTICE	Technique Practice Hours Submit 14 hours		CFP#4A Technique Practice Log: Submitted by the FiT and available on the Active FiT webpage. No CFI signature required.
MENTORSHIP	OTHER HOURS Complete 15 other hours DIRECT 1:1 IN-PERSON HOURS Complete 20 Direct In-Person 1:1 hours	CFI	Combined CFP#3A & CFP#4 Mentoring Log: Submitted by the FiT and available on the Active FiT webpage. CFI signature required.
EXAMS/ EVALUATIONS	CASE EVALS Submit 10 case evaluations LIVE PT EXAM Submit 1 Live Patient Exam GENERAL EVALUATIONS: Submit CFP#6 and CFP#7 CFI and FiT Evaluation EXIT EVALUATIONS Submit CFP#2B Exit Evaluation		CFP #3 Case Evaluations: Submitted by the CFI and available on the CFI Resource webpage. CFP#5A Live Patient Examination: Submitted by the CFI and available on the CFI Resource webpage. Printable forms are available for both the case evaluations and the live patient exams on the FiT and CFI webpages. CFP #7 CFI Evaluation:* Completed by FiT and available on the Active Fit webpage. CFP #6 FiT Evaluation: Completed by the CFI and available on the CFI Resource webpage. Exit CFP# 2B: Completed within six months of graduation & available on the Active FiT webpage. Requires CFI evaluation and signature.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

I recently attended the COMT-5 Lower Extremity Manual Therapy course and it exceeded my expectations. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and the course content was thorough and practical. The course has improved my manipulation and exercise skills, and I'm seeing immediate changes in my practice.

- Oliver, Seattle, WA

The COMT-1 Lumbar Spine Manual Therapy course was an excellent opportunity for me to refine my skills in differential diagnosis, manipulation, and exercise techniques. The course content was well-organized, and the instructors were engaging and supportive. I saw immediate changes in my practice, and I highly recommend this course to other physical therapists looking to improve their skills.

- Liam, NYC, NY

The Trigger Point Dry Needling course exceeded my expectations. The instructors were passionate and experienced, and the course content was both informative and practical. The course has improved my clinical reasoning skills and I'm confident in my ability to use dry needling as an effective treatment modality.

- Olivia, Seattle, WA

I recently completed the COMT-4 Upper Extremity Manual Therapy course, and it was an incredible experience. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and the course content was well-organized and detailed. The practical exercises were challenging but rewarding, and I'm already seeing improvements in my practice. I highly recommend this course to any physical therapist looking to enhance their skills and knowledge.

- Lucas, NYC, NY

As a physical therapist, attending the COMT-2 Cervical Spine Manual Therapy course was a game-changer. The course content was comprehensive and well-structured, and the instructors were knowledgeable and supportive. I've gained new insights into the cervical spine's anatomy, and the techniques I learned have helped me provide better care to my patients.

- Sophia, Eugene, OR

Attending the COMT-3 Thoracic Spine Manual Therapy course was a fantastic learning experience for me. The instructors were supportive and caring, and the course content was well-organized and comprehensive. I gained new skills in differential diagnosis and exercise techniques that have helped me provide better care to my patients. This course is a must for physical therapists looking to improve their skills.

- Amelia, Lubbock, TX

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