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ForwardTCOM: Foundational Manual Approaches to the Neck (May 2025)
This course will build on the fundamental principles learned in your Foundations course to help you apply osteopathic diagnosis and techniques to the cervical spine region. Anatomic structures in this area contribute to various causes of neck pain, and osteopathic manipulation can be an effective modality for many patients. This course is part of the Foundations of Osteopathic Manipulation Microcredential.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, and physical therapists (licensed in Texas).
Learning Objectives
When you complete this module, you will be able to:
- Review the common etiologies of neck pain
- Understand how somatic dysfunction contributes to various causes of neck pain
- Define and apply basic terminology of somatic dysfunction of the cervical spine region
- Review the evidence for OMM in the treatment of neck pain
Ryan Seals, Ryan Seals, DO
Charles Nichols
Christopher Medina, DO
In support of improving patient care, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing Education for the healthcare team.
American Osteopathic Association
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to award continuing medical education to physicians.
Texas Physical Therapy Association
This activity is offered by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2711035TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.
Designation Statements
Physicians
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this program for a maximum of 14.5 contact hour of AOA Category 1A CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this activity for a maximum of 14.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physical Therapists
This course provides 14.5 contact hours for PTs and PTAs licensed in Texas. For successful completion, a participant must attend the program, complete the evaluation, and request credit online at the conclusion of the activity.
Certificate of Attendance
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth certifies this activity for 14.5 hours of participation.
Available Credit
- 14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 14.50 AOA Category 1-A
- 14.50 HSC Participation
- 14.50 Physical Therapist (PT)
This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider APS #: and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas.