Certification List - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Certification in Cranio-Facial (CFC)Days CEUSS1 Introduction to Spinal Evaluation & Manipulation 5.0 3.5S3 Advanded Cervical & Upper Thoracic Spine 4.0 2.7CF 1 Basic Cranio Facial 2.5 2.0CF 2 Intermediate Cranio-Facial 2.5 2.0CF 3 Advanced Cranio-Facial 2.5 2.0CF 4 State of the Art Cranio-Facial 2.5 2.0Certification in Cranio-facial 6.0 3.2Totals 25.0 17.4Use of the letters MTC, STC, PCC and CFCAs of December 1991, the University approved the use of the letters MTC onletterhead, professional cards, and other appropriate uses to indicateUniversity Certification in Manual Therapy. The school recognized theproliferation of letters after the names of physical therapists and introducedthis step with some hesitancy. Subsequent introduction of the letters STC,PCC and CFC have been approved to indicate certification in SportsPhysical Therapy, Primary Care and Cranio-Facial respectfully.In order to maintain use of the certification letters, the University requiresevidence of continuing professional development. Over a 24-month period,the therapist is expected to maintain either full or part-time clinical practiceand meet one or more of the following activities:♦ 30 hours (3.0 CEU) of continuing education attendance every 2years♦ publication of article in peer-reviewed journal♦ completion and passing of ABPTS certification examination♦ post-professional degree coursework (3 credits over 24 months)♦ presentation (platform or poster) of research project♦ development and/or teaching of a seminar♦ development and/or teaching of a rehabilitation-related course ina degree-granting programKeeping the List CurrentEvery two years we mail requests for address correction and evidence ofcontinuing professional education courses taken during the past twenty-fourmonth period. If the requested form is returned, the complying therapist willbe listed with his or her current address on the following pages. If evidenceof professional development experiences during the past twenty-four monthsis reported, the appropriate initials will be added after the complyingtherapist’s name. Addresses listed are the most current in our records. Keepus informed of your current addresses.vi