Physical Therapy, tDPT Craniofacial Certification Track

Certification Track Curriculum

Bachelor’s-level students complete a core curriculum  of 38 clinical core hours and 18 other core credit hours as well as 4 elective or specialization credit hours for a total of 60 credit hours. Master’s-level students complete a core curriculum  of 9 core credit hours and 15 elective or specialization credit hours for a total of 24 credit hours.

Certification requires residency/onsite participation through CPE (Continuing Professional Education) at USAHS for those seeking to learn and enhance manual therapy knowledge and skills that culminate into preparation for a certificate in craniofacial therapy. Specializations Manual Therapy, Primary Care, and Craniofacial lead to a certification upon successful completion of coursework, clinical education completion, and passing the related certification exam.

• BSC 7001 - Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics Hours: 3

• FCO, while not required for certification, is highly recommended.

• PHT 7201 - Introduction to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation (S1) Hours: 3
• PHT 7203 - Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of the Craniofacial, Cervical and Upper Thoracic Spine (S3) Hours: 3
• PHT 7331 - Evaluation and Treatment of the Craniomandibular System (CF1) Hours: 2
• PHT 7332 - Intermediate Craniofacial (CF2) Hours: 3
• PHT 7333 - Advanced Craniofacial (CF3) Hours: 3
• PHT 7334 - State of the Art Craniofacial Hours: 1
• PHT 7350 - Preparation/Certification in Craniofacial Mandibular Hours: 3