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1. Orthopaedic DivisionA Guide to the Examination Process of the Orthopaedic Division’s Education Program
2. Welcome!You have enrolled and engaged in a system of post-professional education that holds international recognition and accreditationOne hallmark of this accreditation is the standardized evaluation and assessment of students within the systemThis power point presentation is intended to familiarize students with this process of evaluation
3. Process of ExaminationLevel 1Short answer responsesExamination will be revised to a multiple choice format in the fall of 2016This is a challenge exam-can be written without having completed the Level 1 course Can only be challenged once-unsuccessful attempt then requires the completion of the Level 1 coursePass is 60%
4. Process of ExaminationLevel 2/3 ExaminationsMultiple Choice format60 questions2 hour durationCompleted during the afternoon of the final day of each individual coursePass rate 60%
5. Process of ExaminationAn Interactive Case Examination will be completed on all courses Level 2-5This is a two phase assessment-subjective and objectiveThese will be completed on subsequent weekends of the courseStudents must complete the case booklet prior to the start of the course weekendCase booklets and guidelines are available on the orthodived.com siteStudent attendance and participation is required for successful completion of the courseArrangements will be required if this component is not met during the scheduled course hours
6. Level 2 Upper QuadrantPlease note the content for the Level 2 examination shall come from the Theory 1, Theory 2 Manuals and the Clinical Level 2 Upper ManualStudents should be prepared to address content from earlier courses “assumed knowledge”Relevant fundamental content from prior courses are incorporated into subsequent examinationsExamples of this; grades of movement, neuro conduction testing, anatomy/biomechanics
7. Level 2 Upper QuadrantTheory Manual 1: Systemic, Anatomy, Pathology, Assessment and TreatmentNeurobiomechanics-Pages 81-94Vertebral Artery-Pages 188-194Vertebrobasilar System-Pages 204-238Assessment and Clinical Reasoning-Pages (Level 1) 245-293Treatment (Level 1)-Pages 324-342Manipulation Theory-Pages 350-357
8. Level 2 Upper QuadrantTheory Manual 2: Articular Anatomy and PathologyCraniovertebral Region-Pages 12-21Cervical Spine Pages-23-83Thoracic Spine Pages-96-120Shoulder Girdle Complex Pages-127-162Acromioclavicular Joint Pathology-Pages 173The Elbow Complex-Pages 176-192The Wrist and Hand-Pages 195-212
9. Level 2 Lower QuadrantTheory Level 1 Manual: Systemic, Anatomy, Pathology, Assessment and TreatmentNervous System-Pages 28-67Autonomic Nervous System-Pages 74-76Neurobiomechanics-Pages 81-94Assessment and Clinical Reasoning-Pages (Level 1) 245-293Treatment (Level 1)-Pages 324-337Manipulation Theory-Pages 350-357Gait-Pages 417-432
10. Level 2 Lower QuadrantTheory Manual 2: Articular Anatomy and PathologyLumbar Spine-Pages 218-324Pelvic Girdle-Pages 326-344Hip Joint-Pages 345-370Knee Joint-Pages 395-446Foot and Ankle-Pages 448-498Clinical Manual Level 2 Lower
11. Level 3 Upper QuadrantClinical Level 3 Upper ManualAll content previously outlined in the Level 2 UpperTheory Manual 1: Systemic, Anatomy, Pathology, Assessment and TreatmentContractile Tissue-Pages 106-172Muscle Balance and Stability-Pages 304-311Exercise Prescription-Pages 359-374
12. Level 3 Upper QuadrantTheory Manual 2: Articular Anatomy and PathologyCervicothoracic Junction-Pages 91-94Neurovascular-Pages 172-194Temporomandibular Joint-Pages 499-523
13. Level 3 Lower Quadrant Clinical Level 3 Lower ManualAll content previously outlined in Level 2 LowerTheory Manual 1: Systemic, Anatomy, Pathology, Assessment and TreatmentContractile Tissue-Pages 106-172Muscle Balance and Stability-Pages 304-321Exercise Prescription-Pages 359-374
14. Level 3 Lower QuadrantTheory Manual 2: Articular Anatomy and PathologyThoracolumbar Junction-Pages 122-126Groin Pain-Pages 371-387Superior Tib/Fib Joint-Pages 423-426
15. Level 3 On-line ContentThe Orthopaedic Division instructors have supplied on-line audio power pointsThis content is intended to review and supplement the theoretical content for the Level 3 coursesContent from these audio power points is examinable in the Orthopaedic Division examinations (Level 3 and above)Students should ensure that they register and gain access to the orthodived.com site to review this content Further information regarding registration on orthodived.com is available through your local PODCR
16. Examination ResultsThe Level 2/3 examinations are marked at a central locationResults are typically available 2-4 weeks following completionStudents must achieve a minimum of 60% on each of the MCQ and interactive caseStudents who do not achieve this minimum will be required to re-write the associated examinationA second unsuccessful attempt will require the student to re-take the course
17. Intermediate Practical Examination2 hour practical examination covering all content from levels 1-3 upper and lower quadrantConsists of 4 stations, 25 minutes eachTypically, one examination site in the west and one in the east in the spring of each yearApplication is available on-line through the Orthopaedic Division web-siteOpens on a specified date-check the web site
18. Intermediate Practical ExaminationThis is not a challenge exam i.e. you must have completed all courses 1-3 prior to registrationIn addition, you must have completed 90 mentorship hours55 direct supervision hours35 indirect peer mentorship sessions
19. Level 4 and 5Level 4/5 Clinical ManualAll content from Levels 1-3There is no MCQ examinations associated with the Level 4 and 5 coursesThere is an interactive case completed on each of these coursesStudent participation is expected but not evaluated
20. Advanced Examination3 hour MCQ Examination-120 questions3 hour Case Examination-per the guidelines available on the orthodived siteThe MCQ and Case Examinations are completed typically on the third Saturday in September across the country2 hour practical examination in the fall of each yearTypically, one site in the west and the eastRegistration information available on the Orthopaedic Division web-site
21. Advanced ExaminationThis is not a challenge examination-you must have completed all associated course levels (1-5) and the Intermediate Practical Examination prior to registrationIn addition, you must have completed 60 mentorship hours30 hours under direct supervision30 indirect hours with peer mentorsMust also complete a supervised clinical assessment and present this at the advanced practical examinationFor those registering in the system at Level 1 after January 2014 there is a further requirement to complete an on-line critical appraisal course (information available on the orthodived.com site)
22. Congratulations!Completion of the Orthopaedic Division post professional course system and the associated examinations brings you to an internationally recognized standardYou are now eligible to register and become a member of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists