The Cranial Academy Foundation will be providing a limited number of partial tuition ($750) scholarships for this course. Eligible applicants are Students, Residents, and young practicing Physicians in practice for 5 or less years. These scholarships are on a first-come basis, so make sure to apply early!
Applications should be submitted directly to the Foundation — the application is available at https://osteopathiccaf.org/scholarships/miracle-of-osteopathy-application/. It is your responsibility to make sure your scholarship application is complete with the OCAF.
You must pay the full registration fee and the OCA will refund the $750 scholarship to you after you have completed the course.
Course Schedule
Friday, October 13, 2023
7:30 am Registration (Breakfast on your own)
8:00 am Introduction
8:30 am Embryology: Function and Structure, Pediatric Anatomy, Developmental Tasks of Infants and Children, Warning Signs of Developmental Delay
9:30 am Palpating a Shifting Target, Balanced Membranous Tension using Direct Action, Releasing the Sacrum (LAB)
10:15 am Small Group Discussion
10:30 am The Joy and Trauma of Birth, Vaginal/C-section birth, Torticollis, GER, Plagiocephaly vs Craniosynostosis, Brachial Plexus Injuries.
11:15 am Decompression of the Condylar Parts, Atlanto-occipital release, Remember the Pterion. (LAB)
12:00 pm Lunch provided
1:00 pm Occipito-Mastoid, Molding, Thoracic Inlet, Clavicle.
2:00 pm Pediatric Digestive Issues from Top to Bottom: Suck Issues, Colic, Reflux, Constipation, Irritable Bowel, Food Sensitivities/Allergies
2:50 pm Small Group Discussion
3:05 pm Treating the Respiratory Diaphragm, Abdominal Fascia, Umbilicus, Intraosseous Sacrum and Sacroiliac Joints. (LAB)
4:00 pm Tips on Management; Explain OMT to Parents.
5:00 pm Adjourn
Saturday, October 14, 2023
8:00 am Review
8:15 am The Development of the Lungs, Evaluation of Breathing, Treating Respiratory Issues in Newborns and Beyond, Bronchiolitis, Asthma, Croup
9:00 am Approaches to Lymph Drainage; BLT for Cervical and Thoracic Spines, Treating Ribs in Infants and Children. (LAB)
10:00 am Small Group Discussion
10:15 am Respiratory System Part II – Ear, Nose and Throat: The Common Cold and its Sequelae.
11:00 am Venous Sinus Drainage, Temporal Bone Treatment, Intraosseous Treatments. (LAB)
12:00 pm Lunch (provided)
1:00 pm Neurodevelopmental Conditions: Autism and Why It Is Now 1 in 36, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Seizures, ADHD, Sensory and Learning Disabilities.
1:50 pm Treatment of Plagiocephaly, Suck and Swallow Disorders, Releasing the SBS
2:45 pm Small Group Discussion
3:00 pm Gait Disturbances and Orthopedic Conditions; Scoliosis, Torticollis, Nursemaid’s Elbow, Club Feet, Sports Injuries, Concussions
3:45 pm Treatment of Feet, Tibial Torsion, Patellofemoral Pain, Hips, Intraosseous Sacrum (LAB)
4:15 pm Treatment of Children
5:00 pm Adjourn
Sunday, October 15, 2023
8:00 am Review and Questions
8:15 am Behavioral Issues, ADD, Enuresis, Encopresis, Tantrums, Role Modeling for Parents.
9:00 am Normal Dental Development, Dental Conditions and Orthodontia, TMJ
9:30 am Intraoral Techniques – Maxillary Spread, Vomer, Pre-Maxilla, TMJ (LAB)
10:30 am Small Group Discussion
10:45 am Normal Visual Development, Visual Disturbances, Lacrimal Duct Obstruction.
11:15 am Orbital Axes, Treatment of the Orbit (LAB)
12:00 am Adjourn
Course location will be at Osteopathic Center San Diego at 3706 Ruffin Road.
The room block for this course is FULL.
Course Information Page
Liability Release
Liability Release: Participation in this program will involve physical activity, including contact by and with instructors and other participants. This, and particularly activity involving physical diagnostics and manual therapeutics, could possibly entail risks for participants of new injury or aggravation of pre-existing conditions.
By applying to participate, the applicant acknowledges and assumes the risk associated with participating in the laboratory sessions and agrees to hold The Osteopathic Cranial Academy and fellow participants harmless indemnify, defend and free of liability from and against any damage or personal injury that might occur during or as a result of participation in this program. Furthermore, the applicant covenants to hold harmless, indemnify, and defend The Osteopathic Cranial Academy from and against any use or misuse that applicant may make at any time of any knowledge or information that applicant derives from participation in this program. The applicant should carry adequate liability insurance which would be activated in the instance of the use or misuse of this knowledge or information. Participants in the course are examined and treated by instructors following the course in case any problems arise from treatment by fellow students.
I acknowledge that I have read the Liability Release and agree to the statement. It is the responsibility of ALL participants to use the information provided within the scope of their professional license or practice.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policy::
All cancellations must be received in writing at the office of The Osteopathic Cranial Academy on or before October 1, and are subject to administrative fee of $50 administrative processing fee. No discount will be provided for individuals not participating in food service.