Certified Mulligan Practitioner

Certified Mulligan Practitioner Exam Information

Dear Mulligan Course Participant,

The North American Mulligan Concept Teacher Association (NA-MCTA) is pleased to announce the Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP) Program Exam dates and locations for 2008. Below are offerings for the standard CMP Exam weekend and for weekends with the CMP Exam preceded by a Follow Up course. Participants can elect to take one or both of these offerings for any of the coupled weekends.

EXAMINATION DATES AND LOCATIONS:

Follow Up Course & Exam Combination Weekend

Wayland, Michigan
September 26-27, 2008 Follow Up Course
September 28, 2008 CMP Exam
Contact: Pat Black
7 Stone Street Branford, CT 06405
E-mail: patvblack@sbcglobal.net

Autumn 2008 Examination Only Weekend

Jacksonville, OR
December 5-6, 2008 CMP EXAM
Contact: Brian Folk, PT, MCTA, FAAOMPT
6714 Antilope St. Carlsbad, Ca., USA 92009
H: 760-438-7987
F: 760-438-7987
C: 760-518-0249
E-mail: bfolk@roadrunner.com

Download the CMP Exam Application Form

Purpose Statement

The North American Mulligan Concept Teacher Association (NA-MCTA) has recognized the need to identify physical therapists that are competent in both a didactic knowledge base and clinical/practical expertise in the Mulligan Concept. Upon successful completion of the examination process these clinicians will be recognized as Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP).
The purposes of recognizing such clinicians are two fold:

As a referral source for clinicians and the general public seeking treatment from physical therapists who achieved a recognized level of competence in the Mulligan Concept. Physical therapists who qualify as a Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP) will be eligible to have their names listed on the Mulligan Web site (www.bmulligan.com).

The NA-MCTA and CMP credentialing process can assist clinicians who are interested in having their knowledge base and skill competence in the Mulligan Concept evaluated by providing a peer review/examination process. It is hoped that such individuals with CMP credentials will have improved treatment outcomes.

Individuals who pass the CMP qualifying exam are NOT entitled to, nor are they recognized by the MCTA to teach the Mulligan Concept.

Requirements

Those eligible to apply for the CMP exam include: Physical Therapists, Medical Doctors, Osteopaths, and Chiropractors (note: ATC, OT, PTA, and COTA are not eligible). To be admitted to the CMP examination, applicants must have completed either of the following course sequences.

4 Courses: US curriculum 2000 - current:

MOBILIZATIONS WITH MOVEMENT, “NAGS”, “SNAGS” AND MORE: Introductory Course*

MOBILIZATIONS WITH MOVEMENT, “NAGS”, “SNAGS” AND MORE: Upper Quadrant

MOBILIZATIONS WITH MOVEMENT,”NAGS”, “SNAGS” AND MORE: Lower Quadrant

MOBILIZATIONS WITH MOVEMENT,”NAGS”, “SNAGS” AND MORE: Follow-Up Course

* The Introductory Course is recommended but not required. Those whom have completed the UQ, LQ, and Follow-Up courses are eligible to apply for the exam.

2 Courses: Past US curriculum under Brian Mulligan or other MCTA instructors prior to 2000:

MOBILIZATIONS WITH MOVEMENT, “NAGS”, “SNAGS” AND MORE: Introductory Course

MOBILIZATIONS WITH MOVEMENT, “NAGS”, “SNAGS” AND MORE : Follow-Up Course

Clinical Experience with Mulligan Concept is highly recommended. It is the expectation of the North American Mulligan Concept Teachers Association (NA-MCTA) that individuals who have taken the recommended course work and have clinical experience with the Mulligan Concept should to be successful with the exam process. Clinicians who have taken only the Introductory course and Follow-up and who have not used Brian Mulligan's 4th or 5th edition text as a clinical resource and guide for developing further understanding and skill in the Mulligan Concept may find the CMP credentialing exam challenging.

Petition

Cases for Petition: Applicants may petition for exemption from the basic course requirements. The NA-MCTA recognizes that recent changes in the structure of courses offered in the Mulligan Concept may preclude some individuals from meeting the current recommended course sequence & requirements for certification (see CMP requirements). In addition the NA-MCTA recognizes that some clinicians with advanced or postgraduate training in manual therapy may be competent in the Mulligan Concept and may petition to sit for the CMP examination. This includes clinicians who may have taken Mulligan Concept course work outside of the USA. It is required that individuals who elect to obtain requirement exceptions explain in writing at the time of application to the CMP examination. Petitions should be submitted with the CMP application 8 weeks prior to the examination date. Applicants will be notified if their petition is accepted within 2 weeks of receiving the petition. Should a petition be rejected the applicant will have their application fee returned.

Participant Feedback

Participant Comments about the CMP certification program:
"...It was a wonderful experience for me. Studying for it really made me sharpen my skills and master the techniques that I use less frequently...."
"My patients have been very excited by the entire process and their treatment has definitely benefited from it...."
"Thank you again for your encouragement and support......"

Contact

Additional Information: Please contact Amy Bennett at amybennett@woh.rr.com

Download the CMP Exam Application Form

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