CME with the OCA
The Osteopathic Cranial Academy (OCA) typically holds one or two 5-day introductory courses each year. During the pandemic we also developed a hybrid partially virtual introductory course. All attendees must be eligible for membership in the OCA.
Successful completion of an approved Introductory Course sponsored by the OCA, Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation (SCTF), or Osteopathy’s Promise to Children (OPC) is required for membership and attendance at our Annual Conference. Students may also qualify for membership after an approved COM course. Some International Introductory Courses are also approved for membership, such as those sponsored by International SCTF chapters, SCCO, REB Institute, and AMOC.
Intermediate core courses (e.g., The Next Step, The Cranial Base, Pediatrics) are typically held in the spring and/or fall each year on a rotating basis. Other advanced courses may be held in spring or fall as well. Prerequisites include at minimum 1-2 approved introductory courses and sometimes additional requirements, depending on the course.
Please ensure your eligibility prior to registering for any course.
Future OCA Courses
Course TitleCourse DirectorDates/ Location
OCA Pediatrics
Mary Anne Morelli Haskell DO
Oct 13-15 2023, San Diego CA
OCA Introduction to Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (Hybrid Version)
Annette Hulse DO
Feb 2023 (virtual lectures) & Pre-convo Lab (Colo Springs CO) Mar 3-5
OCA 2024 Annual Conference: Growth & Development
Kathryn Gill MD
June 6-9 2024, San Diego CA
OCA Introduction to Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (5-day)
Daniel Shadoan DO
July 2023, SF Bay Area CA (tentative)
OCA Introduction to Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (Hybrid Version)
Annette Hulse DO
Fall 2024 (virtual lectures) with Regional lab sites
Partner Courses 2023-24
The following are medical education courses offered by partner organizations and may be of interest to practicing osteopaths. These are listed as a service to our members, and do not imply any endorsement by the Osteopathic Cranial Academy. Accuracy of all course information, including whether and how much CME credit is given, is the responsibility of the organization sponsoring the course.