Part B – The Cervical & Thoracic Spine – Sydney, NSW

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Topic
Part B – The Cervical & Thoracic Spine
Start Date
25 October 2024
End Date
27 October 2024
Start Time
8.30am AEDT
End Time
5.00pm AEDT
Venue
Royal North Shore Hospital, Ambulatory Care Centre, Reserve Road, St Leonards, Sydney, NSW
Contact Name
MIA Office
Contact Phone
1800 332 735
Contact Email
education@mckenzieinstituteaustralia.org
Max. Attendees
26
Who Can Register?
Anyone

Want to simplify your patient assessment and management, whilst improving your outcomes? Join us on Part B and learn how to use MDT to systematically assess, classify and treat cervical and thoracic spine problems. This course is worth 5 MDT CPD points for credentialed and diplomate members.

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Course Overview

This 28 hour course focuses on the application of MDT to the cervical and thoracic spine. The course explores the assessment, classification and management of patients with cervical and thoracic pain, referred pain and / or functional limitations.

The first part of the course is completed as an online learning module. The online module must be completed prior to attending the remaining three days of face to face teaching. 

The principles of MDT and how they apply within the biopsychosocial framework of managing patients with cervical and thoracic pain and functional limitations, is the key focus of this course. Participants will explore and practice the MDT assessment, classification and management process through lectures, workshops, discussions and patient demonstrations. 

The MDT classifications of Derangement, Dysfunction and Postural syndromes are described in detail and appropriate management plans are considered, with emphasis on patient education and self-treatment. 

Indications for the use of clinician procedures are  also discussed and hands on techniques demonstrated and practiced. Subgroups not fulfilling the criteria of the MDT syndromes are considered and the basis for their differential diagnosis is outlined.

Patient demonstrations  are used to illustrate the reassessment process and allow participants to get a realistic impression of the impact of the MDT system on different patient presentations, over 2-3 treatment sessions.

The course includes an illustrated electronic manual (PDF file format) and reference list.

On successful completion of the course, you will receive:

  • An electronic Certificate of Completion
  • The 'self-help' book Treat Your Own Neck.  The book is a great resource to use with many of your patients to help them understand and implement McKenzie self-management principles and exercises.
  • Six-months access to the McKenzie Institute International Education website to view the patient and clinician procedure videos to help consolidate the practical skills that were covered during the Part B course.  

Course Goals

This course will provide participants with the introductory knowledge and basic skills to begin to:

  1. Appropriately apply the McKenzie Method of MDT to patients with cervical and thoracic spine problems and functional limitations, within the biopsychosocial framework.
  2. Distinguish between the MDT syndromes (Derangement, Dysfunction, Postural) and OTHER subgroups and provide appropriate management plans for each. 
  3. Identify when the application of external forces is required, using MDT’s concept of ‘Progression of Forces’.
  4. Recognise how to assist patients to design and apply the therapeutic processes to achieve their goals, taking into account any personal or environmental barriers to recovery.

Total Course time: 7 hours online, 21 hours live course

Prerequisites

Prior completion of the following McKenzie Institute courses:

  • Part A: The Lumbar Spine

Instructor

TBA

MDT CPD Points

This course is worth 5 MDT CPD points for credentialed and diplomate members.

Course Fees

$990.00 incl GST

  • 10% discount off both course fees is offered to non-members who book and pay for 2 courses at the same time (A+B, A+C, B+C, B+D, C+D) 
  • 15% discount off all course fees is offered to non-members who book and pay for 4 courses at the same time (A+B+C+D)
  • 10% discount off the course fee is offered to MIA Associate or Student members who book and pay for any Part A-D course
  • 50% discount off the course fee is offered to Credentialled/Diplomaed members who book and pay for any Part A-D course - this allows these members to meet the requirement for remaining on the Clinician Locator.

Practical Sessions

During the practical sessions, participants are requested to wear suitable clothing, allowing easy access to the cervical and thoracic spine.

Professional Indemnity Insurance

As this is a practical course that may involve performance of exercise and manual therapy procedures on other participants, attendees are required to have suitable professional liability insurance.

Terms of Service

Please ensure you are aware of McKenzie Institute Australia Terms of Service before registering.

Order of Courses

  • Part A must be completed first and Part D last. 
  • Participants may choose the order in which they complete Parts B and C. 
  • Full completion of Parts A-D is a prerequisite for the International Credentialling Exam.