Description
Our Foundation course on the SCCO Pathway to Fellowship is perfect for anyone who is curious about the anatomy and function of these areas and would like to discover more about the five principles of osteopathy as developed by William G Sutherland.
Enjoy the high quality tutoring for which the SCCO is renowned, enabling individual tuition and guidance as you learn to palpate and interpret what you feel. Each day includes a balance of theory and practical sessions, with regular breaks, to facilitate learning and minimise fatigue. There will be time for discussion about how you might apply this new perspective to patients you see everyday in practice.
A pre-course home-study package is provided in order to maximise time for practicals and learning.
Course Content
Each topic is followed by a practical session, to gradually develop your confidence in centering and monitoring throughout the course.
- Introduction to Sutherland’s five principles
- Basic overview of embryology and why it is relevant to this work.
- Anatomy and function of the reciprocal tension membrane
- Bony anatomy of cranial base and vault, and review of landmarks of the cranium
- Sacrum and pelvis
- The fluid body
- Introduction to Balanced Tension including a technique practical
This course enables the Osteopath to:
1) Develop confidence in palpation and perception.
2) Understand the use of the Cranial Osteopathic Approach in everyday practice.
3) Gain a new perspective on structure and function
4) Feel supported in their next steps
This is a non-residential course. Lunch is not provided, but there is a small shop nearby if you’re unable to bring food with you.
