OCS Prep Program Suggested Schedule of Study

OCS Prep Program Suggested Schedule of Study

The OCS Prep Program is a 20-week program that includes 49 courses, 500+ practice questions divided into 13 practice
exams, and additional optional reading. The 20-week schedule below assumes that you will spend approximately 5-6 hours
per week studying and taking courses. Our suggested schedule may be helpful as a guide, but feel free to adjust your
schedule and plan to best suit your studying needs. We highly recommend you cover all the material laid out over the 20-
week program.

Week 1: Welcome to the OCS! – Section 1: Familiarize yourself with the OCS Prep program, watch the
courses, build a study schedule, and take your first practice test. (5 hours)

Weeks 2-3: The Foot and Ankle – Section 2: Take the courses in Section 2 on the foot and ankle, including a
practice exam. There’s optional reading material too to strengthen any areas of weakness. (10 hours)

Weeks 4-5: Osteoarthritis – Section 3: Learn all about osteoarthritis in this section and test your knowledge
with a quiz at the end. (11.5 hours)

Weeks 6-7.5: The Knee – Section 4: Take the courses in Section 4 on the knee, including a practice exam.
Utilize the additional readings to supplement your learning. (14.25 hours)

Weeks 7.5-9: Medical Surgical Considerations – Section 5: Take the courses in Section 5. There are four
optional articles to supplement your learning. (7 hours)

Week 10: Lumbar Spine – Section 6: Take the three courses in Section 6 and test your knowledge with a
practice exam. (6 hours)

Weeks 11-12: Cervico-Thoracic Spine – Section 7: Increase your knowledge of the cervico-thoracic spine
with five courses, optional readings, and a practice exam. (11 hours)

Weeks 13-14: Cranio Mandibular – Section 8: Watch four courses on cranio mandibular conditions, enjoy
additional optional readings, and a practice exam. (8 hours)

Week 15: Practice Exam 2 (Optional) and The Shoulder – Sections 9 and 10: Review material covered so
far, and take Practice Exam 2 (in Section 9). Move onto reviewing courses for the shoulder and brush up with
additional readings. (5.5 hours)

Week 16: The Hip – Section 11: Take the courses in Section 11 on the hip. There are additional readings, and
a quiz. (5.5 hours)

Weeks 17-18: Arm, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand – Section 12: There are three courses and a short quiz on the
arm, elbow, wrist, and hand in section 12. (6.5 hours)

Week 19: Indications for Imaging and Differential Diagnosis – Section 13: This is your last week of course
work! Finish up with three courses on differential diagnosis and indications for imagining (the second imaging
course in this section is optional but would be helpful for those needing a foundation in musculoskeletal
imaging). (5 hours)

Week 20: Test Prep! – Section 14: Review your weakest areas and take Practice Exams 3 and 4.
Congratulations! You finished the OCS Prep Program! Best of luck on the exam. (4 hours)

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