Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain the rationale for using visceral techniques
2. Define visceral somatic dysfunction
3. Explain the goals of performing visceral techniques
4. Identify the indications, contraindications, and precautions for performing visceral techniques
5. Compare and contrast the various methods of visceral techniques
6. Visualize, verbalize, and identify the preparation, positioning, tissue contact, movements, barriers and forces for diagnosing somatic dysfunction and performing visceral techniques
7. Recall the physiologic effect of performing visceral techniques
Accreditation Statement for DOCME programs:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association (MOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
Disclosure:
Dr. Rau has no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program or presentation.
Grievance Statement:
All grievances may be directed to MOMA's Executive Director at info@moma-net.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt. If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.
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Dr. Dennis C. Rau Jr. serves as Assistant Dean of Osteopathic Integration and Associate Professor of Osteopathic Principles & Practice at the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Rau received his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Physical Therapy from the University of New England in Biddeford ME in 1998. He later earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pikeville, KY in 2008. In 2009 he completed his general rotating internship at Florida Hospital East in Orlando FL and completed his Neuromuscular Medicine (NMM/OMM) residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in NY.
Prior to coming to ICOM Dr. Rau utilized OMM in private practice treating a variety of neuromuscular complaints and most recently was a professor at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine. His professional interests include visceral and cranial manipulation and he has extensive training in these areas