Simons & Travell, The Trigger Point Manual, 2ed, p.507

NOTE: When you are ready to begin the CME activity, please log in/register below and click on "Take Course."  The powerpoint presentation and references at the bottom of the page can be saved to your computer and/or printed.

Estimated time to complete this CME activity is 45 minutes.

Program Goal

This educational activity is presented in an online, narrated, slide presentation/demonstration format. The program can be completed at your convenience.

Required Course Steps for CME

1. Pre-test (3 multiple choice questions with 1 clinical vignette)
2. Video (43 minutes)
3. Post-test (3 multiple choice questions with 1 clinical vignette)
4. Program Evaluation

You will be able to download a CME Course certificate after successfully completing the post-test with a passing score (70%).

Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Council on Continuing Medical Education (CCME) to present programs that qualify for AOA-CME Category 1 credit. Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) and the AOA Council on Continuing Medical Education (CCME) approve this educational activity for a maximum of .75 hour of AOA Category 1-B CME credit.

The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and the Maine Medical Association’s Committee on Continuing Medical Education and Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians. UNECOM designates this online CME activity for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.    

Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the AOA Standards of Accreditation and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Essential Areas and Policies through the joint sponsorship of University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and Lincoln Memorial University–DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM).  UNECOM is accredited by the Maine Medical Association Committee on Continuing Medical Education and Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME for this activity will automatically be submitted to the appropriate accrediting body.

A Certificate of Completion is provided after the completion of required activities for non-physicians and other health care professionals who want to self-claim Continuing Education (CE) credit.

"Enrollment in a CME class or classes is not a substitute for completion of education and training in an accredited college of osteopathic medicine."  - AOA Position Paper on Teaching Osteopathic Philosophy, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and Manual Medicine.

Faculty

LeAnn Jons-Cox, DO

Assistant Dean of Osteopathic Integration, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board Certification: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine / Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Dr. Jons-Cox received a consultant fee.

Disclosure and Privacy Statements

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Funding support from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) 2016 Research Grant.