Biodynamic Embryology : Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy

COURSE BASICS
Location:	GÖTTINGEN
Price:	*£390 (non-res only)
Duration:	2 days (across 3 days)
Leader:	Henry Klessen
Frequency:	Exclusive
Eligibility:	2 + 2 other Pathway courses **

*Discount available to paid Members and Fellows
**Or equivalent cranial experience.

OPS & CPD OVERVIEW
Total CPD hours:	16 hours (over 3 days)
A – Communication & patient partnership:	A1, A2, A3
B – Knowledge, skills & performance:	B1, B2, B3, B4, B5
C – Safety & quality in practice:	C1, C2, C3, C4, C5
D – Professionalism:	D4, D5

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Jane Easty and Henry Klessen will be jointly presenting an exploration of the clinical application of biodynamic embryology for patients of all ages.

The growth dynamics and morphogenesis of the embryo can reveal and inform a profound understanding of the tissues under our hands.

The works of Erich Blechschmidt, Raymond Gasser PhD and Professor Brian Freeman, among others, will be used as a wonderful resource in developing this relationship. Static anatomy will be expanded into spatiotemporal kinetic morphogenesis.

This course is associated with, but not dependent upon, the course led by Jane Easty in February 2020, and will take place in Göttingen, led by Henry Klessen. Two days will be split between visiting the Blechschmidt and Blumbach Collections at the University to discuss some of the 60 incredibly detailed largescale 3D embryo reconstructions. The remaining time will be spent at the Best Western Hotel Am Papenberg for lectures, practicals and discussion. Henry will explore the journey to walking upright, combining medical knowledge with the principles of human differentiation and their connection with osteopathic principles. This course will be supported by Professor Michael Schultz (Dr Med, Dr Phil Nat) of Göttingen University.

In conclusion we hope those attending will find the beautiful fluid interaction of embryonic tissues responding to the needs of adjacent physiology in order to meet the growing demands of the whole embryo absolutely awe inspiring. A fluid harmony and true cooperation within the whole mechanism – an osteopathic aspiration that deepens our ability to connect with the regenerative powers of these forces.

As Arthur Diekman said, “Structure is a slow process of long duration.”

Attending this course? Why not arrive a day early to view the extensive Blechschmidt Collection at your leisure before the course starts; we highly recommend it!

Please note that this is a short course and does not follow the usual student/tutor ratio. It will be led by two members of the SCCO faculty.

SCCO Course Providers: All SCCO courses are run by a resident Course Director, who is an Osteopath and a member of the SCCO Faculty. Pathway courses are delivered by SCCO Faculty and may be supported by guest speakers. Short courses are usually delivered by a visiting guest lecturer. SCCO Faculty members all hold recognised osteopathic qualifications but may not be GOSC registered osteopaths.

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No.	LEARNING OUTCOMES On completion of this course you should be able to:	EVIDENCE OF LEARNING To achieve the learning outcome you must demonstrate the ability to:
1		Provide osteopathic care for a diverse range of patients that is underpinned by an extensive range of cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills. Take full responsibility for managing all aspects of their care, centered on their needs as a person and your duty of care as a professional.
2	Develop an understanding of the inseparable nature of the progressive co-development of human structures and the qualitative differences in the resultant anatomy.	Competently provide effective osteopathic care around a deeper understanding of the morphological origins of the tissues. Reflect upon the impact of your experiences on your development as an osteopath.
3	Demonstrate an enhanced palpatory connection to the embryonic forces within the patient and the practitioner. Nurture and encourage this delicacy of palpation and non-intervention to enable the involuntary mechanism to freely express the needs of the tissues.	Select from a diverse range of therapeutic approaches in order to develop and implement a coherent treatment plan that responds to the patient’s specific needs; Explain your approach and critically defend your decisions, backed by research-based evidence as appropriate.
4	Formulate a working osteopathic hypothesis for diagnosis and treatment incorporating new knowledge of morphogenetic influences.	Develop, implement and monitor osteopathic management plans for your patients and adapt them in response to clinical evidence and patient needs over time.
5	Integrate biodynamic principles in osteopathic management and confidently apply them to common clinical presentations and the complex and dynamic needs of the patient over time thus ensuring best care.	Critically reflect on your role and practice as an osteopath and your responsibility to your patients to provide the best patient-centred care possible.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this course you should be able to:

EVIDENCE OF LEARNING
To achieve the learning outcome you must demonstrate the ability to:

Provide osteopathic care for a diverse range of patients that is underpinned by an extensive range of cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills. Take full responsibility for managing all aspects of their care, centered on their needs as a person and your duty of care as a professional.

Develop an understanding of the inseparable nature of the progressive co-development of human structures and the qualitative differences in the resultant anatomy.

Competently provide effective osteopathic care around a deeper understanding of the morphological origins of the tissues. Reflect upon the impact of your experiences on your development as an osteopath.

Demonstrate an enhanced palpatory connection to the embryonic forces within the patient and the practitioner. Nurture and encourage this delicacy of palpation and non-intervention to enable the involuntary mechanism to freely express the needs of the tissues.

Select from a diverse range of therapeutic approaches in order to develop and implement a coherent treatment plan that responds to the patient’s specific needs; Explain your approach and critically defend your decisions, backed by research-based evidence as appropriate.

Formulate a working osteopathic hypothesis for diagnosis and treatment incorporating new knowledge of morphogenetic influences.

Develop, implement and monitor osteopathic management plans for your patients and adapt them in response to clinical evidence and patient needs over time.

Integrate biodynamic principles in osteopathic management and confidently apply them to common clinical presentations and the complex and dynamic needs of the patient over time thus ensuring best care.

Critically reflect on your role and practice as an osteopath and your responsibility to your patients to provide the best patient-centred care possible.

Type of Learning	Learning Activity	NLH*
Scheduled Learning Hours	Lectures	6.5
Practical classes	7.5
Workshops	0.25
Scheduled online activities
Guided Learning	Directed reading & research	1
Reflective portfolio development
Peer assisted learning	1.2
Independent Learning	Unguided reading from defined reading lists	1-2
Assessment preparation
Tutor defined project/dissertation activity
Autonomous Learning	Reading from non-specific sources
Reflection on clinical experiences	2
Placement	Clinical observations
TOTAL	19-22

Type of Learning

Learning Activity

NLH*

Scheduled Learning Hours

Lectures

6.5

Practical classes

7.5

Workshops

0.25

Scheduled online activities

Guided Learning

Directed reading & research

Reflective portfolio development

Peer assisted learning

1.2

Independent Learning

Unguided reading from defined reading lists

1-2

Assessment preparation

Tutor defined project/dissertation activity

Autonomous Learning

Reading from non-specific sources

Reflection on clinical experiences

Placement

Clinical observations

TOTAL

19-22

OPS Theme		OPS Mapping
		1	2	3	4	5
Communication & Patient Partnership		√	√	√
Knowledge, Skill & Performance		√	√	√	√	√
Safety & Quality in Practice		√	√	√	√	√
Professionalism					√	√
CPD Standards
CPD activities are relevant to the full range of osteopathic practice	See above mapping exercise	√	√	√	√	√
Objective activities have contributed to practice	Peer review/Observation	√	√	√	√	√
Objective activities have contributed to practice	Case-based discussion activity	√			√	√
Seek to ensure that CPD activities benefit patients	Communication/Consent activity	√				√
Maintain CPD documentation	Certificate of attendance/Overview document provided to student	√

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