In order to be certified as a Precision Neuromuscular Therapist, the prospective student must successfully complete:

  • A written examination over the course material. This exam is geared toward the anatomy and reasons to treat any particular muscle. You must also be aware of any contraindications to performing the work.
  • A practical exam over the course material. We will pick about five routines for you to demonstrate to the tester. You would explain what you are treating, why you are treating this area, and then demonstrate the techniques. During this phase the tester may show you new advances or point out ways to do the work even better. Your testing is also a learning experience.
  • A research project must be completed to finish the certification process. The research is meant to really advance your understanding of any area of interest you have. You only do one project (not one for each seminar) and you need to talk to Doug before you start on it. Also, you may do the research at anytime in your training. If you have taken the lower extremity and want to do research on plantar fascitis, you don't have to wait until you take all the seminars. This process is meant to create a body of practitioners who truly excel at Precision NMT.

Benefits for the Therapist:

  • More and more calls are coming in for referral and employment opportunities for PNMT practitioners.
  • Certified PNMT practitioners review Core Series classes at no charge.
  • Only certified therapists will be able to take the level two and internship program.
  • Annual conferences are planned for certified practitioners to hear new research and network with other therapists. It is at these conferences that therapists will present their research to their peers.

Testing for PNMT Core Series seminars involves a written and practical examination.

For the written examination, study the manual closely. Emphasis is placed on Indicators for Treatment and functional anatomy. The tests in the back of the manual should be quite useful.

For the practical, you will be given about five different sets of areas to treat. You may be asked to solve a case study or you may be asked to present over a muscle or group of related muscles. For instance, for the Upper Extremity, you might be given the Latissimus and the Teres Major. You may be asked some functional anatomy questions such as what ROM restrictions would result due to shortness in these two muscles. What symptoms would the client have? When? Any structural clues? Any pertinent symptoms like numbness, pain, activity restrictions? Now, show the examiner how you would treat these two muscles. The practical test is both a test of your cognitive skills and also your palpation. You need to display a knowledge in your head but we are equally concerned that the knowledge is in your hands.

Listing of Qualified Examiners

Wisconsin

Illinois

Ohio

Indiana

  • Manisha Peterson  (Muncie) 

If you do not see an Examiner in your area, testing can also be arranged in a distance format. If you want to test, we can make that happen for you.

Costs:

To take one written and practical test (over one seminar):  $35

To take two tests (the wrtten and practical over two seminars): $70

Note:  We do not allow anyone to test over a seminar immediately after completing the class for the first time. Testing is not a measure of your ability to memorize; it is a measure of your ability to absorb and integrate PNMT into your practice.

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