Certification Program

in Orthopedic Manual
Physical Therapy (C-OMPT)

Pathway to Clinical Excellence in OMPT

The Certification program is the foundation of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy as a
specialty practice. The expected outcome is a change in clinical behavior as PTs gain knowledge
in evidence-based patient management and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions using
direction specific exercise and OMPT procedures (mobilization/manipulation). The core of
Certification is musculoskeletal differential diagnosis using a combination of selective tissue
and movement based examination. PTs will learn to appreciate and integrate current Clinical
Practice Guidelines for patient care. Certified clinicians will be able to communicate effectively
with medical providers as well as educate their patients on prognosis and appropriate medical
care.

What is the C-OMPT Credential?

The C-OMPT designation is a professional credential awarded to Physical Therapists who
have undertaken a rigorous examination process that tests the clinician’s knowledge of the
learning objectives and competencies of the PTAS orthopedic manual physical therapy courses.
The C-OMPT certification will use a combination of written multiple choice test, case study
problem solving (didactic component) and oral-practical (psychomotor skills component)
examination format. The certification program emphasizes clinical decision-making, evidence-
based orthopedic practice, patient assessment, treatment, exercise, orthopedic manual
therapy procedures, treatment progression and safety using non-thrust mobilization and
thrust manipulation. Examination takes 1 day to complete.

The certification credential in OMPT is recognized worldwide as the first step towards advanced
orthopedic/musculoskeletal manual therapy practice in the intermediate level.
 C-OMPT Curriculum: Complete 4 courses in any
order and take Certification Exam
Upper Quadrant (Cervical Spine, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist/Hand)
Lower Quadrant (Lumbar Spine, Hip, Knee, Ankle/Foot)
Cervical/Thoracic Spine
Lumbar/Sacrum/Pelvis
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‘C-OMPT’ credential.

PTAS Certification in Orthopedic

Manual Physical Therapy

COURSE DAYS Cost/Participant SCHEDULE

Lower Quadrant 3 days 4.5M IDR April 2019

Lumbar / Sacral Spine 3 days 4.5M IDR Mei 2019

Cervical / Thoracic 3 days 4.5M IDR Juli 2019

Spine

Upper Quadrant 3 days 4.5M IDR September 2019

Certification Exam TBD

Courses can be taken for Continuing Professional Development.

For registration, contact: Ari Sudarsono, PT, M.Fis

Phone No. +6285711168788 Email: ari_sudarsono@yahoo.com
 PTAS Faculty

PTAS Instructors are clinical specialists in orthopedic/musculoskeletal rehabilitation with

over 30 years of combined clinical experience. All instructors have completed post-graduate
Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT) with a passion for teaching and
research. Most have Advanced Masters and clinical Doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy. All
are Fellows of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT).
There is a wealth of diverse training from OMPT philosophical backgrounds that will ensure
course participants gain the expertise using an eclectic approach to patient management and
“hands-on” clinical skills in orthopedic manual therapy procedures.
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Core Instructors

Andrei Altavas, PT, DPT, MS, FAAOMPT

Oliver Ang, PT, M.CI.Sc, FCAMPT, FAAOMPT

Regina Bautista, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT

James Koo, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, COMT, FAAOMPT

Jean-Philippe Paquin, PT, B.Sc.pht, M.CI.Sc, FCAMPT

Daniel Hass, PT, DPT, SCS, FAAOMPT

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