FMT Basic
by Dr Steven Capobianco
Description
Until now, choices were limited if you wanted to learn how to use kinesiology tape.
You had to read a book or attend an expensive class that locked you into one way of applying tape.
Not anymore.
FMT Basic introduces functional kinesiology taping methods that can improve the movement and performance of patients and clients. It includes a review of current literature supporting the theories that describe and delineate specific techniques of applying kinesiology taping for enhancement of rehabilitation or performance outcomes. Evidence based chapters in this course include topics of technique, theory and practical lab experience in areas such as pain management; edema/swelling control and proprioceptive guidance to enhance postural positioning. Kinesiology taping for scar mobility and symptoms associated with nerve entrapment are introduced in this course.
FMT Basic is an evidence-informed kinesiology taping course that advances students’ understanding of the efficacy of elastic therapeutic taping as a rehabilitation and performance intervention for patient and client conditions ranging from pain mitigation to improving fluid dynamics and sharpening proprioception. FMT Basic methodically examines the research-influenced content basis for a practical framework of ‘taping movement, not muscles’ replacing an outdated model of taping techniques which was focused on directional taping, specific percentages of stretch applied to the tape and the concept of activation or inhibition of muscles.
Functional Movement Training (FMT) courses are taught by industry leading experts in movement assessment, performance and rehabilitation. CEUs may be offered for DC, ATC, PT, LMTs, LAc, OTs and personal trainers. If your profession & state is unavailable, we do not currently offer CEUs – however, we are continually adding additional licenses.
Note: Tools are not provided with this course.
Available Course Credits
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Alabama Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
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Alaska Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
| Alaska State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
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Arizona Board of Athletic Training | 6.00 | |
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Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
| Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
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Arkansas Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
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Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training | 6.00 | |
| Arkansas State Occupational Therapy Examining Committee | 6.00 | ||
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Athletic Trainer Program | 6.00 | |
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BOC | 6.00 | |
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Bureau of Professional Licensing - Michigan Board of Athletic Trainers | 6.00 | |
| Chiropractic Physicians’ Board of Nevada | 6.00 | ||
| Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations | 6.00 | ||
| Colorado State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
| Connecticut Department of Public Health | 6.00 | ||
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Connecticut Department of Public Health- Massage Therapist Licensure | 6.00 | |
| Connecticut State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
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CT Department of Public Health | 6.00 | |
| Delaware Board of Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
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Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork | 6.00 | |
| Delaware Division of Professional Regulation | 6.00 | ||
| Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development | 6.00 | ||
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Department of Health Board of Athletic Trainers | 6.00 | |
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Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Registration and Occupations | 6.00 | |
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DHHS - Division of Public Health Licensure Unit (Nebraska) | 6.00 | |
| District of Columbia Board of Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
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District of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
| District Of Columbia Department of Health | 6.00 | ||
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Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing | 6.00 | |
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Examining Board of Physical Therapy & Athletic Trainers | 6.00 | |
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Florida Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
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Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers | 6.00 | |
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Georgia Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
| Georgia State Professional Licensing | 6.00 | ||
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Hawaii Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
| Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses | 1.00 | ||
| Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses | 6.00 | ||
| Idaho State Board of Chiropractic Physicians | 6.00 | ||
| Illinois Department of Professional Regulation | 6.00 | ||
| Illinois Medical Licensing Board | 6.00 | ||
| Indiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
| Indiana Physical Therapy Board | 6.00 | ||
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Iowa Board of Athletic Training | 6.00 | |
| Iowa Board of Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
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Iowa Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
| Iowa Bureau of Professional Licensure | 6.00 | ||
| Kansas State Board of Healing Arts | 6.00 | ||
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Kentucky Board of Licensure of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
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Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure | 6.00 | |
| Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
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MA Division of Professional Licensure - Board of Allied Health Professions | 6.00 | |
| Maine Board of Chiropractic Licensure | 6.00 | ||
| Maine Board of Occupational Therapy Practice | 6.00 | ||
| Maine Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
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Maine Massage Therapy Department of Professional and Financial Regulation | 6.00 | |
| Maryland Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
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Maryland Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
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Maryland Board of Physicians | 6.00 | |
| Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals | 6.00 | ||
| Massachusetts Board of Registration | 6.00 | ||
| Massachusetts Board of Registration of Chiropractors | 6.00 | ||
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Massage Therapy Board - State of Nevada | 6.00 | |
| Michigan Board of Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
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Michigan Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
| Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| Michigan Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
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Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | |
| Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
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Mississippi State Department of Health Professional Licensure | 6.00 | |
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Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage | 6.00 | |
| Missouri Division of Professional Registration | 6.00 | ||
| Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
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MN Board of Medical Practice | 6.00 | |
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Montana Board of Athletic Trainers | 6.00 | |
| Montana Board of Chiropractors | 6.00 | ||
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Montana Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
| Montana Department of Labor and Industry | 6.00 | ||
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NC Board of Athletic Training Examiners | 6.00 | |
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NCBTMB | 6.00 | |
| Nebraska Board of Examiners in Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
| Nebraska Board of Occupational Therapy Practice | 6.00 | ||
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Nevada State Board of Athletic Trainers | 6.00 | |
| New Hampshire Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
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New Hampshire Board of Massage Therapists Education, Training, and Requirements | 6.00 | |
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New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy | 6.00 | |
| New Jersey State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
| New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 6.00 | ||
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New Mexico Athletic Trainers Practice Board | 6.00 | |
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New Mexico Massage Therapy Board | 6.00 | |
| New York State Board of Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
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NH Office of Allied Health Professionals | 6.00 | |
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NJ State Board of Medical Examiners | 6.00 | |
| North Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
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North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy | 6.00 | |
| North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 6.00 | ||
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North Dakota Board of Athletic Trainers | 6.00 | |
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North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
| North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| North Dakota State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
| North Dakota State Board of OT Practice | 6.00 | ||
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NY Office of the Professions - Division of Professional Licensing Services | 6.00 | |
| NYPTA | 7.20 | Expiring on August 25, 2025 | |
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Ohio Athletic Trainers Board | 6.00 | |
| Ohio State Chiropractic Board | 6.00 | ||
| Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
| Oregon Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
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Oregon Health Licensing Agency - Board of Athletic Trainers | 6.00 | |
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Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists | 6.00 | |
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Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
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Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine | 6.00 | |
| Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| Physical Therapy Governing Board New Hampshire | 6.00 | ||
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Professional Licensing Agency - Indiana Athletic Trainers Board | 6.00 | |
| Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
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Rhode Island Department of Health - Athletic Trainer Board of Licensure | 6.00 | |
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SC Department of Health and Environmental Control | 6.00 | |
| South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
| South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
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South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel | 6.00 | |
| South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
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South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
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South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners | 6.00 | |
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State Board of Medical Examiners | 6.00 | |
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State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Athletic Trainers Advisory Committee | 6.00 | |
| State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
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State of Hawaii DCCA-PVL | 6.00 | |
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State of Missouri State Board of Healing Arts | 6.00 | |
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State of Nebraska Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
| State of Rhode Island Department of Health | 6.00 | ||
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Tennessee Board of Athletic Trainers | 6.00 | |
| Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
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Tennessee Massage Board | 6.00 | |
| Texas Board of Occupation Therapy Examiners | 6.00 | ||
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Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for Athletic Trainers | 6.00 | |
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Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
| Texas Physical Therapy Association | 6.00 | Expiring on January 1, 2025 | |
| Utah Chiropractic Physicians Licensing Board | 6.00 | ||
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Utah Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing | 6.00 | |
| Utah Physical Therapy Licensing Board | 6.00 | ||
| Vermont Board of Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
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Vermont Secretary of State - Office of Professional Regulation | 6.00 | |
| Virginia Advisory Board On Occupational Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| Virginia Board of Medicine | 6.00 | ||
| Virginia Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| Virginia Secretary of State | 6.00 | ||
| Washington Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission | 6.00 | ||
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Washington Office of Health Professions | 6.00 | |
| Washington State Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
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Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing - Athletic Trainers Affiliated Credentialing Board | 6.00 | |
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Wisconsin Massage Therapy & Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board | 6.00 | |
| Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board | 6.00 | ||
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WV Massage Therapy Board | 6.00 | |
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Wyoming Board of Athletic Training | 6.00 | |
| Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| Wyoming State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 |
Learning Objectives
- Define and discuss the physiological effects of kinesiology taping on the body
- Demonstrate, via application, functional taping techniques that are specifically designed to influence injury, edema, neurologic conditions, scar and posture
- Demonstrate and discuss how the fascial system functions, and how kinesiology tape interfaces with the mechanical, chemical and neurosensory sub-systems of fascia
- Understand and differentiate fluid dynamics taping applications for acute edema and chronic fluid dysfunction conditions using the jellyfish taping method
- Discover and experiment with various tape application techniques for common musculoskeletal injury conditions such as low back discomfort*, shoulder strains, ankle sprains and post-operative patient/client care
- Demonstrate and apply posture taping applications for correction of common chronic postural deficits of the upper and lower spine regions
- Discuss and interpret kinesiology taping techniques for neurologic entrapment syndromes and scar tissue management
Course Procedure
This course is 6 hours in length and a 30 Question multiple choice quiz will be required after completing the course to receive your CEU certificate. A 70% test score is required to pass and receive CEUs. The quiz can be open book and unlimited attempts on the quiz are allowed.
Course Content
| FMT Basic Tape | Module |
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Steve Capobianco, DC
Dr. Capobianco holds a B.A. and M.A. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science in addition to a doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine. Steve is a practicing sports chiropractor, currently holding a Diplomate in Rehab from the ACA, in addition he is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner, and a Performance Enhancement Specialists from the NASM. He is a certified in Active Release and Graston Technique provider that allows him to treat a myriad of musculoskeletal injuries using a combination of hand and tool release therapy.
Steve recently launched a sports specific rehab and performance institute called ProjectMOVE in Denver Colorado that focuses on identifying motor control dysfunction in an attempt to enhance human performance from the professional athlete to weekend warrior.
Steve is an avid athlete with a passion for sports. He has spent 25 years competing in ice hockey, lacrosse, triathlons, adventure racing, and natural bodybuilding. Steve is the Medical Director
Hour One
- Overview of outline of the course; introduction of topics that will be covered as well as description of practical lab experience and presentation of case studies.
- What is FMT? Functional Movement Training
Introduction of Taping History (Ch 1)
- Types of taping, rigid vs dynamic tape
- Kinesiology taping and its popularity
- Kinesiology tape – features and characteristics
- Tape application, skin preparation techniques
- Reducing risks involved in kinesiology taping
- Past and future taping techniques, trends and movements
Skin Anatomy/Physiology and Tape Mechanisms (Ch 2)
- Skin-brain connection
- Sensory system, discussion of hair follicles and skin receptors
- Cortical Homunculus Review
Pain Mitigation (Ch 3)
- Pain Gate Theory
- Neuromatrix Model
- Biopsychosocial Model of Pain (BPS)
- Science Literature Review
Decompression Effect of Tape (Ch 4)
- Looking under the skin with MSK Ultrasound
- Science Literature Review
Neurosensory Input Effect of Tape (Ch 5)
- Importance of brain’s role in movement
- Effects of Tape on Balance, Tactile Acuity
- Science Literature Review
- Does direction of tape and amount of tape stretch matter
Kinesiology Tape (Ch 6&7)
- Qualities of Kinesiology Tape
- General taping application rules
- Indications/Contraindications
- Negotiables and non-negotiables for technique
Hour Two
Pain Mitigation Taping – Spine (Ch 8)
- Effects and benefits of Kinesiology Taping on Pain – Lumbar Spine, Cervical Spine
- Spine Pain – practical lab experience, instructor feedback
Pain Mitigation Taping – Knee (Ch 9)
- Effects and benefits of Kinesiology Taping on Pain- Knee
- Knee Pain – practical lab experience, instructor feedback
Pain Mitigation Taping – Lower Extremity (Ch 10)
- Effects and benefits of Kinesiology Taping on Pain – Foot, Achilles, Calf, Shin
- Lower Extremity Pain – practical lab experience, instructor feedback
Hour Three
Pain Mitigation Taping – Upper Extremity (Ch 11)
- Effects and benefits of Kinesiology Taping on Pain – Elbow and Wrist
- Lower Extremity Pain – practical lab experience, instructor feedback
Pain Mitigation Taping – Shoulder (Ch 12)
- Effects and benefits of Kinesiology Taping on Pain – Shoulder
- Shoulder Pain – practical lab experience, instructor feedback
Hour Four
Fluid Dynamics Taping (Ch 13)
- Effects and benefits of Kinesiology Taping on Fluid Dynamics
- Fluid dynamic practical, lab experience with jellyfish taping technique, upper extremity lymphedema technique, post surgical techniques, instructor feedback
Hour Five
Posture Taping (Ch 14)
- Effects and benefits of Kinesiology Taping on Posture
- Posture evaluation of entire kinetic chain
- Common postural dysfunctions
- Taping methods for common postural dysfunctions, lab experience, instructor feedback
- Exercise intervention for common postural dysfunctions
Hour Six
- Taping methods for common postural dysfunctions, lab experience, instructor feedback
- Exercise intervention for common postural dysfunctions continued
Nerve Entrapment and Scar Mobility Taping Introduction (Ch 15, &16)
- Nerve Entrapment Conditions Taping Rationale
- Anatomy and Physiology of Nerve Entrapments
- Instructor Demonstration of taping techniques for nerve entrapment issues
- Clinical Relevance of Scar Taping
- Instructor Demonstration of scar taping technique with alternating skin shear vectors
Movement Matters (Ch 17)
- Introduction to fascial chain taping concepts
DC
This course is valid for continuing education credit through NUHS in the following states, so long as it falls within the scope of practice as outlined by the corresponding state board: AK, CO, CT, DE, DC, ID, IL, IA, IN, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NV, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OR ,RI, SC, SD, UT, VT, VA, WA, WY (Considered distance learning, please check with your board how many hours you are allowed)
Please note that online continuing education is not recognized in the following states: FL, LA, MS, OK, WI
CEU approval for this course has been submitted and is pending: NY, TX
*NUHS makes no representation either directly or indirectly that the substantive matter being presented is approved or within respective scope of licensing. It remains the attendees’ responsibility to contact the state board(s) from which they seek continuing education credits for purposes of ensuring said board(s) approves both the delivery method and content as they relate to this event.
PT/PTA
AK, AZ, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, MI, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, PA, SC, RI, TN, VA - FMT Basic meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards by virtue of ATPTA KY (FMT Basic 6 Category 1 contact hours), Approval Number 272-APTAKY-2024.
AL, CO, CT, IA, MA, ME, MN, NH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY - FMT Basic meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards
DC - FMT Basic meets continuing education requirements of the DC Physical Therapy Board by virtue of a NUHS approval for 6 contact hours. NUHS is recognized by the Secretary of States Department of Education.
IL - FMT Basic (6 contact hours) meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards by virtue of a National University of Health Sciences approval. NUHS is recognized by the Secretary of States Department of Education.
KY- FMT Basic has been approved by the APTA Kentucky, A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, for 6 Category 1 contact hour(s). Approval Number 140-APTAKY-2022.
NY - Approval #24-08-13 (FMT Basic 7.2 CEUs) approved by the New York Physical Therapy Association
TX - Approval #76833TX (FMT Basic 6 CEUs) approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
WV - This course has been approved by the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy for 6.0 contact hours for PTs and PTAs approval #ROCT-R24-04. Approval of this course does not necessarily imply that the WV Board of Physical Therapy supports the views of the presenter or sponsor.
ATC
(BOC Approved provider # P8570) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of (6 hours/CEUs FMT Basic Category A). ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
LMT
FMT Basic (6 CEs) is approved (#179) by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider.
OT
AR, HI, ID, MA, ME, MI, NE, ND, SC, TX, VA, WI, OT - FMT Basic meets continuing education requirements for these State OT Boards.